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Even in seemingly minute situations like deciding what to eat for breakfast, the choices I make carry a lot more weight than I often realize (or care to admit). For much of my life, I’ve prioritized my choices, giving more time and wisdom to the greater ones. I’ve found, though, that the effects of small choices influence the outcomes of greater ones, so I’m learning to treat all choices as equally important opportunities to do what’s best for my body, mind and spirit—and, in turn, for my loved ones and my community.

It’s easy to address symptoms instead of treating discomfort at its source. When I’m hungry, I’m quick to reach for whatever sounds good and is easily accessible so I can move on to other activities. When I’m tired or experiencing an onslaught of brain fog, I’m quick (as lightning, really) to enjoy a cup of joe as a means of sharpening my mind and attention, instead of heeding my body’s request, Would you please just get more sleep?! When I stifle my body’s cries, though, everything I’m so anxious to do feels hampered—the depth of these “important” experiences is weakened when I treat other experiences (or myself) as less important. Like Kahlil Gibran says in The Prophet, I find that in a sense, I laugh, but not all of my laughter, and I cry, but not all of my tears.

What I eat is meant to support what I do; the foods I put into this miracu-lous machine fuel my body’s cells to ensure that I am in top-notch condition to participate in every moment to the fullest extent. I’m finding that when I don’t eat well, my body lets me know, in one way or another. Maybe I’m cranky. Maybe I’m sluggish. Maybe I’m feeling unusually blue. Maybe I’m just feeling sick. Essentially, what I’ve found is that my gut holds the key to my overall well-being, to my physical, emotional and mental capacity to navigate my life. Dear Readers, I encourage you to join me in consciously listening to what-ever your body is asking you for in any given moment, and then taking the time to respond in ways that address its real needs, not with efforts to quickly silence its calls.

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Kristin DeMint, Managing EditorLover of Life and Food and Fun

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Donate Everyday Items

CityLink, a joined project of Cross-roads Community, other local

churches and non-profit organizations, has developed an innovative way to create ongoing, sustainable funding through one of their partner organiza-tions, New2You. New2You collects everyday stuff and turns it into ongo-ing revenue for CityLink, which helps poor people in Cincinnati to break the poverty cycle. Following items are in greatest demand: Furniture, linen, small appli-ances, clothes, toys, baby items, home accessories, and books. Please, avoid: Computers, monitors, typewriters, calculators, microwaves, refrigera-tors, fitness equipment, car seats, and stuffed animals. Drop off days are always the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Crossroads Annex, located at 3500 Madison Rd in Oakley. The next two opportunities will be July 5 and 19. For general questions or inquiries to pick up large items, e-mail [email protected]

Impact Global Warming, One Bite at a Time

The City of Cincinnati has become the first US city to recommend eating less meat

to combat global warming. Recent studies reveal that the production of animals for food is responsible for a larger percent-age (18%) of the Earth’s greenhouse gas emissions than its buildings (8%) or all the planet’s cars, trucks, ships, trains and planes (13%). A six-month long effort by nearly 200 volunteers produced, in early 2008, a Climate Protection Action Plan (CPAP), including a recommendation to reduce meat consumption. The plan was renamed the Green Cincinnati Plan and officially endorsed by City Council in June of 2008. The stated goal of the Plan is to reduce city generated green house gas emissions by eight-percent in four years, 40% in 20 years, and 84% by 2050. A public campaign to educate Cincinnatians about the environmental conse-quences of meat consumption could adorn busses, bumper stickers and t-shirts. Pro-grams in the schools include meat reduction by cafeterias, including a meat free day once a week and with vegetarian or vegan options every day. Similar menu changes will occur at centers of detention and all City facilities. Other private captive eating institutions such as hospitals, sports facilities, restaurants etc. will be encouraged to adopt similar dietary changes.

The entire Green Cincinnati Plan can be read at Cincinnati-oh.gov/cmgr/downloads/cmgr_pdf18280.pdfThe food recommendation is on pages 210-11.

Exposed at ArtWorks

Exposed features work by over 70 of the Top 100 Artists from the

2008 Secret ArtWorks Event. That event presented over 1,200 works of art created by artists whose identi-ties were concealed until their work was purchased. A jury selected the Top 100 Secret Works of Art by artists whose identities and current works are revealed in Exposed. The art exhibit is on display through July 31 at ArtWorks, located at 811 Race Street in downtown Cin-cinnati. The gallery is open Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

For more information, visit ArtWorksCincinnati.org

Healthy Kids Program at the Library

Each week this summer through August 13, kids (ages 5-12) can visit fourteen Library branches to learn about health, nutrition, and fitness. The Humana Healthy Kids

Zone, sponsored by the Humana Foundation, will include visits from the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Discover Health!

Mobile health program, yoga for kids, African dance lessons, and

much more. Healthy snacks will be provided at each of the programs and fitness-related prizes will be given away while supplies last.

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The Cincinnati Shakespeare Com-pany presents Engaged! by W.S.

Gilbert. This well-acclaimed comedic play (and the inspiration for Oscar Wil-de’s The Importance of Being Earnest), takes the stage in a whirl of petticoats and romantic entanglements. The theater is located at 719 Race Street in downtown Cincinnati. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. from July 17 to August 9. Tickets cost $26; seniors pay $22 and students $20.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit CincyShakes.com or call 513-381-BARD

The Way to Happiness

Everyone wants to lead the life they long for and make their dreams come true. This process continually needs renewal and reminding. Gary Matthews and Brad

Collins invite those seeking a happy and fulfilled life to a workshop that will guide them on their way to their “personal bliss”. The workshop will be held at the Oz Farm Sanctuary, a beautiful center for wildlife, domestic animals and humans, on July 11, from 10 a. m. to 6 p.m., and on July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since the event may run over, participant should plan accordingly. The costs of $200 ($185 if registered by July 1) include a delicious vegetarian lunch and snacks. Checks need to be made payable to Gary Matthews and mailed to Oz Farm Sanctuary, 1729 Hunter Road, Goshen, Ohio 45122. Participants should bring an open heart and mind, a pillow, blanket, sleeping bag, journal, and a sacred object. They need to wear loose comfortable clothes and dress in layers. Overnight camping or floor sleeping is welcome. For more information, visit ShamanicCounselor.com. For directions and to register, call Gary Matthews at 513-722-1917. Also see CRG listing on page 28.

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Losing Pounds and Inches

Pounds and Inches is a weight-loss protocol that releases abnormal fat stores, contours the body and repairs the glands in the body that may be damaged and

causing obesity. Victoria Smith, Board Certified Holistic Practitioner and Holistic

Iridologist, and Stephanie Potter, Certified Lifestyle Counselor, invite everyone interested to learn about how this life changing

protocol can help them repair their bodies and restore their lives. Hear their talk at the Inner Lights Festival, which will take place at the Drawbridge Inn, 2477 Royal Drive in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, on August 8 & 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the Inner Lights Festival is $7 per day or $10 for both days. School children with a parent are free. Seminars and Door Prizes are included in the admission.

For more information about Pounds and Inches, call Victoria at 859-282-0022 and visit SignificantHealing.com. Also see

CRG listing on page 28.

Fresh from the Farm

Cincinnati’s newest farmer’s market located in Colerain Township is

proud to tout the benefits it offers to local farmers and businesses. Show-casing homegrown produce and foods produced by area residents, Uptown Farmers Market at Garden Park, 3581 W. Galbraith Rd, is the perfect venue for consumers searching for the fresh-est produce and products. Current participating vendors include Fred Staverman’s Produce, Vernon Yoder’s home-baked Amish goods and farm fresh brown eggs in addition to a dozen other food and produce booths. Hosting the market with the Unity Church at Garden Park, partners Con-nie Kondrat and Barb Niehaus, are encouraging the community’s involve-ment in supporting local farmers. Plans are in the making to transport area seniors to the market for weekly shop-ping excursions. Weekly events are on schedule and include cooking demos, classic car shows, and fundraisers in conjunction with the Colerain Fire Department. Market hours are Fridays from 12 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For additional information, contact Connie Kondrat at 513-238-6616

Celebration of Life Float and Fiesta

Everyone is invited to join the Morgan Family for the 3rd Annual June Morgan Celebration of Life Float. The

event will take place on June’s Birthday, July 10, starting at 4 p.m. at Morgan’s Brookville Outdoor Adventures, located at 7040 Whitewater River Lane in Brookville, Indiana (just 45 minutes from downtown Cincinnati). Fun and entertainment will follow the float. Re-freshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The event is free; however, donations will be accepted and appreciated. Proceeds will go to the June Mor-gan River Sanctuary Fund. Please make checks payable to the June Morgan Sanctuary Fund and mail to: LCN Bank, 2 N. Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036

Call 513-407-4904 or e-mail [email protected] to RSVP.

Where thou art,that,is Home. - Emily Dickinson

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Two contrasting visions of the future present themselves today. One acts upon and reacts to outdated values of

self-interest: cultural superiority, exclusive rights, social injustice, environmental deg-radation and war. The other responds with values grounded in mutual respect more suited to the new world reality: equity, inclusive rights, social justice, sustainability and peaceful confl ict resolution. The fi rst point-of-view fosters danger, darkness and discord. The second yields greater abun-dance and fullness of life for all. Today, Americans have the opportunity to embrace a more expansive, updated and urgently needed ethic, known as global citizenship. With rapid travel and instant communications, we have become global citizens. We need to discern what we have in common as we celebrate the differences that enrich human life. As Americans, we rely upon freedoms that are essential to any progressive society: freedom from want and fear and freedom of speech and expression, as well as belief. But, we are too often insular rather than engaged. Fewer than 20 percent of U.S. citi-zens have passports. A National Geographic Society test showed that 11 percent of U.S. high school students could not fi nd even their own country on a world map. Fifteen famous writers commissioned by the State Department to write about what it means to be an American for an international digest had no sense of how to write for people who are not Americans. In such an environment, how can we prepare ourselves to rise responsibly to the occasion to protect other peoples’ freedoms, as well as our own, especially when we are chal-lenged daily by perceived threats and resultant restrictions of our liberties? Solutions are rarely simple in a complex era, but fi nding answers has never been more essential to the survival of our species. Oxfam International, a confederation working in 100

countries to fi nd lasting solutions to poverty and injustice, summarizes the emerging concept of global citizenship. The global citizen:

• Takes responsibility for their own actions.

• Respects and values diversity.

• Is outraged by social injustice.

• Stays aware of the wider world and their role as a global citizen.

• Understands how the world works, economically, socially, politically, culturally, technologically and environmentally.

• Participates in and contributes to the community from the local to the global level.

• Acts to make the world a more sustainable place.

The call for change demands that we embrace a life of learning, engage creatively with other cultures and prac-tices, embrace the new complexity of an interdependent world and continually adapt to new realities. A broader vision, embracing and integrating different per-spectives, is vital to every member of the

planetary community.

Jim Kenney is former global director of the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, executive director of the Interreligious Engagement Project and co-founder and director of Common Ground, an adult education program based in Deerfi eld, IL (cg.org).

Primary Sources: WorldBank.org; Oxfam.org; PEN World Voices statement by Eliot Weinberger.

Americans as Global CitizensCelebrate “Interdependence” Day this Fourth of July

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A global citizen is motivated by local

interests, such as love of family, communal

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Start with PreventionDon’t wait until fleas make their appearance before acting. Taking preventative steps before flea season starts will help your dog or cat repel any they happen to pick up and mini-mize the chance of an infestation.

DietThe healthier and stronger your companion is, the less he will be affected by fleas. A primary way to keep in peak condi-tion is providing a quality diet of whole, natural ingredients, free of hormones and pesticides. Try a raw frozen or premium canned food.

SupplementsFlea-repelling supplements are generally good for overall health, as well. Salmon or flaxseed oils are full of essential fatty acids that promote healthy hair and skin. When intro-ducing any supplement to an animal’s diet, it’s good to first consult with a holistic veterinarian. Adding a clove of fresh grated garlic to a dog’s food each day helps build his immunity, while generating an odor fleas find unattractive. Note that many vets don’t recommend feed-ing garlic to cats, because it can sometimes damage their red blood cells and cause anemia. Try brewer’s yeast instead; it acts as flea repellent and is a good source of vitamin B1.

GroomingFrequently brushing your dog or cat removes the dead hair, mats and tangles that provide a perfect hiding place for fleas. Also invest in a flea comb, a fine-toothed grooming tool designed to snag adult fleas. Pay special attention to areas where fleas can congregate: under the legs, around the head and tail and on the belly area.

BathingRegular bathing helps keep fleas off your animal. Use a gentle shampoo with natural ingredients that won’t dry out or irritate skin; aloe and oatmeal is an excellent choice. Soap well, especially in areas where fleas typically collect, and try to leave the lather on for 10 to 15 minutes, to drown existing fleas. Rinse thoroughly. With dogs, product selections include natural sham-poos, conditioners and rinses that contain flea-repelling essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, tea tree, mint, neem and citrus. These oils soothe and refresh skin and cut through odor and grease without drying the coat. Remem-ber not to use essential oils on cats, as they are toxic to felines.

Control MeasuresIf you already have a serious flea problem, you’ll need

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They might be tiny, but they’re tough, hardy and persistent. If you share your life with a dog or cat, fleas are often a fact of life during warm weather months, which can be year-round in some climates. Implementing a holistically designed prevention and control program is the way to go. These seven suggestions will help you get through, flea-free.

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to take additional measures. Because fleas reproduce prolifically and rap-idly, you need to break their life cycle to get rid of them. While direct flea-re-pelling product applications can help, they don’t actually kill the fleas, eggs or larvae. So, in addition to looking after your animal’s hygiene and health, you also need to tackle his immediate environment.

TopicalsFor dogs with fleas, topical applica-tions of essential oils can prove an effective alternative to traditional chemicals. Tea tree oil is especially good and will kill fleas. Keep in mind that essential oils are strong and should be used sparingly; it’s best to dilute them with water. Consult with a professional aromatherapist for more detailed advice. Again, do not use these oils on cats. Use aromatic hydrosols, instead. Herbal flea powders and collars are another alternative—be sure to get a natural product.

Inside the HouseThe next step is to go on a major cleaning spree. Thoroughly vacuum all carpets and upholstery, taking care to penetrate dark corners and crev-ices and along baseboards; dispose of the vacuum bag promptly. Launder anything washable in hot water, such as cushion covers, curtains or bed-spreads; otherwise, use a green dry cleaner. Frequently wash the animal’s

bedding and regularly clean all surfac-es he lies on. To help keep fleas from returning to the bedding, try sprinkling cedar shavings or lavender seeds in and around it. You can also carefully sprinkle natural, unprocessed diatomaceous earth on carpets, along walls, in corner and cracks in the floor, even under sturdy upholstery. It will interrupt the fleas’ interior functions and kill them. Helpful, sodium-based flea-killing products act as a dessicant and work to break the life cycle by drying out flea eggs and larvae.

Outside the HouseIn warm weather, fleas can live hap-pily in the backyard, ready to jump on your animal companion as soon as he walks past. Clear the area of any piles of dead leaves, brush or other yard and garden debris where fleas like to hide. Also, keep dog houses or cat enclo-sures clean and dry. Consider buying beneficial nema-todes, naturally occurring microscopic worms that kill fleas by infesting their larvae. Steinernema (Sc or Sf) varieties are the best. Nematodes usually are available in a pellet or powdered form; just mix them with water and spread them over the area you wish to treat, using a watering can or sprayer. In many regions, it’s still early in the year to be thinking about fleas. But, the sooner you put a prevention program in place, the better your com-panion will cope and the easier it will be to keep the situation under control.

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by Kristin DeMint

For Gary Matthews, life is about direct experience. It’s about following love, following grief and awakening to grace. It’s about tuning into pain rather than shrinking

back in fear. It’s about diving headlong into all of life’s experi-ences and emerging from them with new vision, refi ned by the fi res of everyday human life, and sharing that vision with others. His voice is soft and light; he chooses his words care-fully, expresses them slowly. He’s present, and it shows. The 58-year-old owner of Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts as well as Oz Farm Sanctuary knows what it means to ask lion-sized questions of life, to feel life-shattering heartbreak, to experience the burning agony of loss. He knows the value of wanting to be free as well as the destructive power of attach-ments we make in attempts to set ourselves free. As he talks, though, his voice smiles, “I feel so lucky to be living the life I’ve always imagined and then some.” Matthews’ intimacy with Mother Nature led him on many pursuits with an underlying theme: earth-based self-realization. In 1994, the love of his life passed away. As part

of his grief process following her death, Matthews started studying and receiving shamanic breathwork through the Venus Rising Institute in California (www.shamanicbreath-work.org). In the early 2000s, Matthews was ordained by the Association for the Integration of the Whole Person (AIW) as a shamanic counselor. In this role, his goal is, in his own words, “To help cli-ents untangle the sour words we carry with us and open up to the sweetness that underlies everything. It’s about honor-ing nature in, of and through all things.” When Matthews sees a client for the fi rst time in an hour-and-a-half-long session, the two begin by talking about the client’s history as well as current thoughts, feelings, and so on. Prior to the fi rst session, Matthews asks the client to pay attention to his or her dreams and the nature signs within them, and these observations are prime discussion material as well. After talking, Matthews and the client set an inten-tion for that session, and then they do something to bring that intention to this world—perhaps a shamanic journey, a shamanic extraction (which removes sour energy), a soul

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Encountering Grief, Encountering Love: Gary MatthewsShamanic Counselor, Owner ofStillpoint Center for Healing Arts

In this role, his goal is, in his own words, “To help clients untangle the

sour words we carry with us and open up to the sweetness that

underlies everything. It’s about honoring nature in, of and through all things.”

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retrieval (which returns to them something they’ve lost), or perhaps recapitulation (which helps them to let go of attach-ments to other people or substances). The session is guided by intuition, and both the client and Matthews agree on the treatment plan before they proceed with it. “Essentially, we set the stage for healing in a sacred manner and then spirit takes over,” Matthews explains. The clients schedule future sessions on a case-by-case basis—sometimes Matthews rec-ommends coming back, and sometimes he doesn’t. When Matthews decided to buy Stillpoint just over a year ago, part of his intention was to give back to the com-munity where he was raised. A graduate of Sycamore High School, Matthews left home, endured several transformation-al experiences, and came back to his hometown to resurface “out loud,” as he puts it, to share with his hometown the grace bestowed on him. Among other things, he says, “I want to teach shamanic journeying here, drumming, the magic of rhythms, that magic is real and okay. The sacred feminine,

the Compassionate Mother, is so important at Stillpoint. She loves all her children the same, equally, without condition.” In addition to massage therapy and shamanic counsel-ing, Stillpoint offers a diverse range of holistic healing thera-pies, including hypnotherapy, Kinesis Myofascial Integration (KMI) and yoga. The business is also the meetingplace of Arc of the Lotus, a group dedicated to helping women and their families around childbirth, both pre- and postnatal, with doulas, yoga instructors, and massage therapists. In the near future, Stillpoint will begin hosting a drum circle (with a fire circle and dancing for any free-spirited folks out there) every Friday night from 9 to 11. About Stillpoint, Matthews says, “We have a certain like-mindedness for the connection of body, mind, and spirit. We work with each other cooperatively, supporting each other and even working on each other. Everything is shared here.” About his life, Matthews says, “There’s a thread that connects all my dots. One way to describe it is love. Another way to describe it is grace, because I feel really blessed and fortunate. Another way to describe it is grief, because I’ve experienced deep losses in my life. The further a person goes, I’ve found, the narrower and more difficult the path gets. The stakes get higher; the reward is to know myself more, to be more authentic. Throughout my life, I made choices to go to-ward love, to go toward self-realization, to go toward grief.”

To learn more about Gary Matthews or for information about Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, visit www.shamaniccoun-selor.com or www.stillpointtherapy.com or call 513-489-5302.

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Five Water Workouts to Keep You Fit and Cool

In hot summer weather, when the scorching sun and out-of-control humidity threaten to take a toll on your fitness routine, one good solution is to hit the pool.

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“You can tailor a water workout to all fitness levels,” explains Jane Katz, a doctor of education, longtime professor of physical education and athletics with

City University of New York and author of Your Water Work-out. “It’s perfect for someone who doesn’t exercise and wants to get started, as well as elite athletes who need a new challenge.” Water provides up to 15 times more resistance than air, so the body has to work a little harder to complete each move-ment. The result is a workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, builds strength and develops flexibility—while you feel like you’re barely breaking a sweat. Here are five water workouts that will inspire you to stay fit and cool for the summer:

Swim Like FishSwimming is one of the best water workouts around, working all the major muscle groups as the repetitive motion of gliding through the water puts you in a state of zen. “Focus on being long and relaxed in the water,” advises Desirée Ficker, profes-sional triathlete and co-author of The Waterproof Triathlete. “Form is more important than speed.” Swim 100-meter laps, alternating between a front stroke, like the crawl, and a backstroke. Aim to swim at least 20 laps, with a 15-second rest between each lap. Two lengths of the pool, from one side to the other and back again, counts as a lap. As you become more proficient, add more laps and fewer rests. Swimming works shoulders, triceps, biceps and abdominals.

Reward: Burn up to 563 calories in a one-hour workout.

Take a ClassAqua aerobics isn’t just for senior citizens in rubber bathing caps. These low-impact fitness classes offer a variety of effective, all over workouts. Most fitness centers that have

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pools offer water aerobics and fitness classes, in addition to their lap lanes. One of the biggest benefits of aqua aerobics is having someone else design the workout; all you have to do is play follow-the-leader. “Water aerobics is a great starting point for someone who’s new to working out in the pool,” says Katz. “The instruc-tor can offer suggestions to make the movements easier or more challenging, so you can tailor the workout to your fitness level.”

Reward: Burn about 285 calories per hour.

Kick ItBelly flops off the diving board aside, falling into the water is painless, so it’s a great place to work on balance; all you need is a kickboard. Warm up by holding the kickboard out in front of you and use flutter kicks to swim five laps. Then, sit on the kickboard with your legs dangling over the side. Kick your legs and flutter your arms to propel yourself around the pool. Continue for one min-ute, then rest for 15 seconds. Do three reps. This exercise works arms, chest, back, abs and legs. Next, hold the kickboard under the water and place your feet on opposite ends, as if you were surfing. Slowly stand up, extending your arms to your sides to tread water. Bring your legs toward your chest, and then lower them again. Do 10 reps. Benefits include improved balance and stronger abs.

Reward: Burn as much as 246 calories in an hour.

Race for the Finish LineWhen the pavement is hot enough to

cook an egg, an afternoon run is out of the question. Hop in the pool, instead. “Use the same running motion you would if you were running on the road,” advises Ficker. “Emphasize high knees and drive your arms forward to keep you above water.” A half-hour jog might not seem like much, especially if you’re used to putting in more time on the treadmill, but it’s long enough to give your back, abs, glutes, hip flexors and quads a solid workout. Start with a five-minute warmup, walking in place in shallow water. Move to deep water and, with or without a buoyancy belt, begin jogging. Set a goal to run for 30 minutes, followed by a five-minute, shallow water cool down.

Reward: Deepwater jogging burns about 340 calories per hour, 100 calories more than jogging on land.

Feel the BurnTo look even better in your bathing suit, go with a cross-training workout that both burns calories and builds muscle. Katz recommends this 60-minute cross-training workout, which is chal-lenging enough for experienced athletes. In shallow water, start by walking in place for five minutes. Next, move to the deep end and alternate five minutes of treading water with five minutes of jogging, for a total of 20 minutes. At the edge of the pool, place palms flat on the pool deck and push yourself upwards as high as you can go. Now, lower yourself until your arms are at a 90-degree angle. Do 20 reps. Back in shallow water, stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Squat low enough to submerge your shoulders.

From there, jump straight up, bringing your legs together at the top of the jump, to land in the starting position. Do 20 reps to firm thighs and butt.

Reward: Burn an average of 520 calories per session.

Note: Calorie counts are based on a 155-pound woman.

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Poolside Must-HavesWater Bottle: Working out in the water is cooling, but your body still sweats. Take regular breaks to hydrate during a water workout, just as you would at the gym.

Sunscreen: Sun reflects off the water, in-creasing risk of sunburn. Stay safe by ap-plying waterproof sunscreen before you get in the water.

Waterproof Watch: It’s easy to lose track of time when you’re in the pool. It helps to wear a waterproof watch, especially if you’re moving between activities.

Source: Jane Katz, Ph.D., All-American, World Masters and World Senior Games champion swimmer and author of Your Wa-ter Workout and Swimming for Total Fitness.


Today, small-scale, organic beekeeping is making a timely comeback, with renewed interest in and respect for these lost arts from a simpler time.

Humans share with honey bees an ancient, intimate and symbiotic relationship of mutual benefit. Although the fossil records indicate that honey bees were thriving on the planet for an estimated 70 million years prior to the appear-ance of man, human beings and these highly-evolved social insects quickly developed an enduring affinity for each other. Our interconnectedness goes back at least 10,000 years, when humans began to record their honey-hunting activities in charcoal and chalk pictographs on cave walls. Honey was a valuable food source for our ancestors and they collected it avidly. As the hunter-gatherer societies settled into self-sustaining family groups, small garden plots became a familiar center of agriculture and social stability. Honey bees adapted to the increasingly organized agricultural system,

attracted to the flowering fruit and vegetable crops that sustained their own hive and honey production needs. In return, the bees en-hanced pollination and increased harvest

yields for their human partners. Over the intervening millennia, this in-terspecies friendship has evolved into the

practices of modern beekeeping, generating dozens of crop-specific industries. Roughly 100 of the world’s favorite food crops are now directly reliant upon honeybee pollination, which translates to about 40 percent of the human diet. Today, however, the very capacity for cross-species co-operation that gave rise to the human-honeybee relationship has also given rise to a host of unintended consequences, including a phenomenon dubbed Colony Collapse Disorder, in which resident honey bees simply vanish from hives. Something is seriously wrong and scientists are stumped. Some observers call the situation the “perfect storm” of circumstances, which includes the proliferation of pesticide and chemical use in mono-crop production; poor queen breeding practices; loss of genetic diversity; immune system weaknesses; global trade expansion, introducing alien pests against which local bees haven’t had time to de-velop resistance; mystery viruses; and the usual pests, threats and challenges of sustaining healthy, resilient colonies that can produce strong queen bees. Hope for saving the world’s hardest-working pollinator may lie in finding ways to dramatically increase honeybee research funding, which is being decreased in some states, due to budget cuts. The nonprofit Friends of Honeybees Foundation has been established as a conduit for honey bee research funds. Some companies, like Häagen-Dazs, have also set up dona-tion sites.

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When early colonists first sailed to the New World in the 1620s, they brought along

their cherished European honey bees, introducing Apis mellifera to the North Ameri-

can continent. Here, while sowing the seeds of statehood, our pioneer forebears

continued to practice the customs of rural England, where honey bees had long been

treated as family members. “Telling the bees” about births, marriages and deaths and

including them in special occasions was part of the fabric of family life.

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A powerfully positive alternative action, encouraged by under-funded researchers, is for private individuals to take up small-scale beekeeping. “An army of amateur beekeepers could become part of an eventual solu-tion by helping to collect field data in a wide array of microclimates and condi-tions,” suggests David Tarpy, Ph.D., the state apiculturist and an associate pro-fessor of entomology at North Carolina State University. Renewed popularity of the English garden hive structure harkens back to times when women were often the mistresses responsible for family hives. Readily available in easily assembled kits from beekeeping catalogs, this lighter hive holds fewer frames than heavier, commercial hives. It is often sold with a gabled, copper-roof section or adorned with finials, making it a de-lightful visual addition to a bee-friendly backyard or rooftop urban garden. State-funded cooperative exten-sion programs across the country have the scoop on beekeeping and honey production, providing free informa-tion and regular classes. The largest bee school in the United States, in Asheville, North Carolina, last year hosted 300 students for a multi-week-end program and turned away dozens, due to lack of space. Remarks Tarpy, “These are encouraging signs that many are answering the call.”

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arts from a simpler time.


Summer is here and kids are running wild with boundless energy. Why not join them? Playing with your kids and their friends is a good way to bond with them. It’s also a

quicker and easier route to keeping in shape than going to the gym. Twenty minutes of sustained play—running, jumping or dancing—three to four times a week, builds energy, improves cardiovascular health, helps overall mood, decreases tension, tones muscles and aids sleep. The following family games all offer a minimum 20 minutes of activity that will get your heart pumping and provide fun for all.

Tag–You’re It! You’ll be amazed at the endless variations of tag that have emerged since you were in grade school. Ask your kids to

Play as exerciseby Jen Lemen

educate you about the latest recess tag incarnation and then, declare yourself to be “It.” Take the long way to get to your slowest little one, putting all your effort into exaggerated steps, while you swing out those arms. Let your oldest give you a run for your money and enjoy being tagged over and over again. The delight on your children’s faces does a body good in more ways than one. A 20- to 30-minute workout will pass in no time.

Jump for Joy Forget everything you’ve ever said about jumping on the bed. Treat your kids to seven minutes of insanity by playing every jumping game you all can imagine. Start with a bedroom tour to find the bounciest beds, followed by a hop down the hall and through the living room. Keep your heart rate up after your seven minutes inside by taking it outside. Learn the jump rope rhymes de jour and hop ’til you drop. It’s great for calves, arms, delts and abs. Cool down with a little hopscotch, followed by a skip to the freezer, where homemade popsicles await.

Marathon ManiaInvite neighborhood kids to a special race against the clock as you find out how many laps you can run around your house, apartment, car, yard or dining room table in five minutes. Fall down on the ground in a dizzy display of exhaustion. Then, get up and do it again and again. Push yourself to see how long you can hang with your most active preschooler. Award medals of distinction, made out of crepe paper and recycled aluminum foil, to everyone who ran the race. Little kids will love reporting to their parents and friends how they conquered 20 or 200 laps with you by their side.

Shake What Your Mama Gave You Turn up the radio in the kitchen and work up a sweat showing youngsters how to dance the night away. Just 20 minutes, rock-ing to five to six songs, will get your heart pumping and show everybody who’s still got it going on. Don’t be surprised if you want to keep going.

Kids love to show off their own moves and appreciate your

willingness to get down in the name of playful fun. Impromptu

dance parties are the per-fect intervention for couch potato kids’ longing for

something fun to do this sum-mer.

Jen Lemen is a freelance writer, illustrator and doula in Silver Spring, Maryland. Connect at JenLemen.com.

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Anderson Farmers MarketAnderson Center Station, 7832 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH.Sat, 9am – 1pm. Through Oct 31.Food, plant vendors and entertainment. 513-688-8400

Boone County Farmers Market 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY.Daily, 9am – 6pm. Fruits, vegetables and flowers grown in Northern Kentucky.859-586-6101BooneCountyFarmersMarket.org

Findlay Farmers Market 1801 Race St, Cincinnati, OH (Over the Rhine).Sat, 8am – 6pm; Sun, 10am – 4pm. Outdoor vendors, street performers, and special events.513-665-4839FindlayMarket.org

Hyde Park Farmers MarketUS Bank Parking Lot, 3424 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH.Sun, 9:30am – 1:30pm. Through Oct.Organic and conventionally grown produce, jellies, jams, honey, and baked goods, and locally grown flowers, plants and herbs.HydeParkFarmersMarket.com

Landen-Deerfield (Loveland) Farmers Market 3292 Montgomery Rd (across from Tractor Supply), Loveland, OH.Sat, 9am – 12pm.Local organic produce and products. 937-289-3151

Mt. Washington Farmers MarketStanbery Park, 2221 Oxford Ave in Mt. Washington, OH.Thu, 2:30 – 6:30pm. Through Oct.Locally grown conventional and or-ganic food products.513-232-5724

Farmers markets provide Cincinnati’s neighborhoods with locally grown,

fresh and mostly organic produce. The following markets are currently open:

Northern Kentucky Regional Farmers MarketOn the median behind the Goose Girl Fountain on Sixth & Main Streets, Covington, KY.Sat, 8am – 2pm. Through Oct.Local fruits and vegetables, plants, shrubs, grasses, and herbs.859-292-2163

Northside Farmers Market Corner of Hamilton Ave and Lingo, Cincinnati, OH.Sun, 8:30am – 12:30pm.Homemade sweets and savories, plants and fresh cut flowers and more. Live music, free children’s activities and special themed events.NorthsideFarmersMarket.org

Sayler Park Farmers MarketSayler Park, Parkland Ave and Monitor St, Cincinnati, OH. Tue, 4 – 7pm. Through Oct 27. Local produce, plants and herbs, bread, ice cream, sweets and baked goods.513-675-0496

Strauss & Troy MarketFountain Square, Downtow Cincinnati, OH.Tue, 11am – 2pm. Through Sep 29. Produce, baked goods, prepared lunch foods and beverages, flowers and handmade items.513-621-2120

Uptown Farmers MarketGarden Park, 3581 W. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Fri, 12 – 7pm; Sat, 10am - 2pm. Through Oct 31.Plants, Produce - Amish eggs, cheese , beads and bake goods. BBQ, Greek food, home-made soaps and lotions. Live music and weekly events. 513-238-6616

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by Adrienne Davidson

Reiki (pronounced ray-kee) is an ancient Japanese holistic energy healing method that involves

the application and manipulation of ki (pronounced “key”). Ki, also known as “chi,” “prana” or “universal life energy,” is the underlying force from which the universe is constructed. In other words, everything is made up of energy at its most basic level (remember electrons, protons and neutrons from high school science?). The purpose of a Reiki treat-ment is to strengthen a person’s energy system. Here are some common ques-tions asked in regards to Reiki energy healing.

What is a Reiki session like? Clients are treated fully clothed as they lie on a massage table in a private room. During the Reiki session, the practitioner gently rests his or her hands on the recipient in various patterns that follow the body’s energy centers. All positions are performed with the client’s privacy taken into full consideration; a hands-off approach is an option if the client prefers it.

How does Reiki work? During a Reiki session, the practitioner becomes a conduit through which ki flows into the recipient’s body. Enough energy is provided to each recipient so that they can experience dramatic results mentally, emotionally, spiritually and/or physically. The client quickly reaches a state of deep relaxation, often meditative in nature. Once the person is in this state, the heartbeat slows down and blood pressure decreases, which in turn make his or her immune system function more efficiently. When you add the flow of extra energy into the equation, the recipient begins to heal at a much faster pace.

What does Reiki feel like? The sensations that recipients have reported vary widely. Some common descriptions are seeing colors behind closed eyes, having visions or epipha-nies, feeling tingling and/or warmth

from the practitioner’s hands, having the sense of leaving one’s body, or sim-ply feeling relaxed. Some people report no noticeable sensations; however, these same individuals often report changes in their lives at a later date that they attribute in part to Reiki.

Can a person really send energy out of his or her hands? Yes. Through Kirlian photography (de-veloped by Seymon Kirlian, an inventor and electrician of Krasnodar, Russia, in 1939) we are able to photograph the auric field around all living things. If you take a photo of a practitioner’s hands prior to a Reiki session and then take a second photo of the same prac-titioner’s hands during a Reiki session, you can clearly see that the auric field increases in size and intensity. Quantum physics also supports this theory in that we can move energy around with our intentions. Of course, not everyone can bend a spoon or move a glass across a table by mere intention, but each and every one of us can send ki out of our hands. In fact, we do so every time we pick up a crying child who has fallen and scraped a knee. The crying stops, and the pain literally recedes due to the Reiki that is being performed in that moment. The loving energy is sent into the child, helping that child to take control and to heal faster.

How can Reiki help me? If you have a difficult time meditating or otherwise relaxing, Reiki is instru-mental to your health. If you are always on the go, you are not allowing your body to catch up and heal itself from all the wear and tear you put on it. Energy blockages often cause physical symp-toms such as stress-induced headaches and stomachaches. Reiki offers the fol-lowing benefits, among others:

• Relief of stress and pain• Release of emotional, mental and/

or spiritual issues• Improvement in overall energy

level (lessens fatigue) • Accelerated natural healing• Stimulated immune system• Decreased recovery time• Empowerment to aid in your own

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Can Reiki solve my health problems? Sometimes. Reiki is not a form of medical treatment, nor is it a substitute for modern medical intervention; the practice is a simple method for help-ing a person to achieve balance on all levels. It empowers a person with the ability to connect ki energy with the body’s innate powers of healing, re-storing the balance of the body’s physi-cal, mental, emotional and/or spiritual levels. Reiki is capable of healing any of these areas because it works at the underlying energy structure of matter; it is one tool you can use to help solve health problems, but it rarely solves the problem on its own.

Can I learn Reiki? Yes! Anyone can become a Reiki practitioner in a relatively short period of time. The original teachings came from a Japanese man named Usui; he taught the Traditional Japanese Reiki (TJR) healing system to his students and the trend continued from master to student for several hundred years. The Japanese lineage has kept the teachings pure to the original methods; however, many lineages in the United States, which have been founded through Hawaii, have been enhanced to include other elements. Make sure you consider the lineage and experi-ence of a Reiki Master when choosing your own instructor, as well as the type of Reiki being taught.

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I went raw once, and did so with a great deal of enthusiasm for the health benefits I would accrue. Certainly, eating only uncooked food seemed easy enough. Make a bunch of salads, gorge on apples and oranges, eat raw nuts, sprout some beans—piece of cake, I thought. After three weeks, all I wanted was a piece of cake. And bread. And hot, hot soups. Slowly but surely, after two months I returned to my old eating habits and to my beloved stove. I didn’t know what I know now: With a few simple tricks, we can conquer cooked-food cravings, as well as other common obstacles to a raw foods diet.

multiple BenefitsThe payoff for eating raw foods makes it worthwhile. When you cook food above 114 degrees, it destroys the en-zymes that help you digest and assimi-late the food. High temperatures also alter the chemical structure of vital nu-trients. Overall, “You lose 50 percent of the protein, 80 percent of the vitamins and minerals and about 95 percent of the phytonutrients,” says Gabriel Cous-ens, a medical doctor and author of Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine. By enhancing nutrient absorption and making digestion easier, raw foods

allow the body to spend its energy on other important functions. “If the body’s working on trying to digest heavy, difficult-to-process food, it can’t focus on healing,” says Natalia Rose, author of The Raw Food Detox Diet. The potential benefit of going raw is more radiant health. Says Cousens, “A live foods diet decreases inflamma-tion, slows the aging process, increases immunity and energy and results in increased mental, physical and spiritual well-being.” Keep in mind though that cooking your food does carry some advantag-

by Lisa turner

healing foodsexploring the raw life

es—besides the yummy taste. Heat actually makes some nutrients, like lycopene, in tomatoes, more bioavail-able by breaking down the plant’s cell walls. Cooking also destroys so-called “anti-nutrients;” for example, phytates in grains and legumes, which block mineral absorption, as well as trypsin inhibitors in nuts and legumes, which hamper protein digestion. However, soaking and sprouting raw food helps break down these compounds, too. More importantly, raw foods don’t work for everyone. Both traditional Chi-nese medicine and ayurvedic traditions

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kitchen essentialsby Lisa turner

Just because we’re not heating up a stove to prepare raw food doesn’t mean we don’t need the proper kitchen equipment. A blender and stan-dard knives would probably suffice, but a variety of tools facilitates prepa-ration of a wider variety of foods. Good starters include:

• A great knife. Raw foods cooks slice and dice a lot, so invest in a chef’s knife, small paring knife and serrated knife, all of which should comfort-ably fit the hand. Wusthof, Henckels and Shun are good, long-lasting choices.

• Food processors. These work better than a blender for grinding nuts and seeds and making soups, sauces and spreads. Opt for a high-quality one (Cuisinart is always a safe bet) that has attachments for shredding and slicing vegetables. A mini-food processor also helps in chopping garlic or grinding nuts and seeds.

• A dehydrator. Although a dehydrator isn’t a must, it’s a help. Use it to make raw cookies, crackers, breads, fruit leathers and even ersatz burgers. The Excalibur dehydrator has a fan to distribute heat evenly and a tem-perature gauge to help judge how hot the food gets—important with a raw foods diet (ExcaliburDehydrator.com).

• Spiral slicers. Great for cutting long, thin strips of butternut squash, zucchi-ni or other vegetables to decorate salads or make raw ‘pasta.’ Joyce Chen makes a good, simple version (JoyceChen.com).

• A juicer. A good basic juicer is avail-able for $100 to $150. Or, go for the gold with a Green Star juicer (GreenStar.com), a high-end model that actually presses, rather than grinds, the produce. This creates less heat, which increases the juice’s quality.

teach that uncooked foods cool the body and may actually require more energy to digest. Thus, people who naturally tend to feel cold or dry should avoid them. “For certain body types at certain times of year, a raw food diet could be the best medicine,” says John Douillard, Ph.D., doctor of chiropractic and author of The 3-Season Diet. “But, during cold winter months, for certain body types, it can cause trouble.”

Getting startedIn general, most people can eat raw foods with glowing results. Plus, the regimen doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. Depending on our constitution, we can choose how raw we want to go. “Most people won’t do a 100 per-cent raw diet, because it’s too painful,” says Susan Schenck, a licensed acu-puncturist and author of The Live Food Factor. “Most people do better on an 85 percent raw diet.” Whether going all the way or taking the middle path, these seven surefire tricks make going raw easier:

Constant cravings – Overcoming an appetite for bread, cookies, pasta, chips and most candy doesn’t come easily.

The raw solution: “If you’re missing carbs, you can make satisfying substi-tutions from raw foods,” says Brigitte Mars, author of Rawsome! “Dates stuffed with almond butter or cookies made from raw, ground nuts and dried fruit can satisfy a sweet tooth. You can have flax crackers instead of chips or bread. And, you can make ‘rice’ out of cauliflower or rutabaga, and ‘pasta’ from zucchini strips.”

Social support – Food provides more than physical nourishment. “It’s tied up in all kinds of social cues, holidays, mother’s love and childhood memories of being loved and nurtured,” observes Schenck. Foregoing those comfort foods can make us feel alone and isolated.

The raw solution: Get support. Tap into the area’s raw community. Check local newspapers for notices of raw foods potluck groups, or start one.


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the recent independent film, Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days, documents how holistic physicians Gabriel cousens and helen ross are helping type 1 and type 2 diabetics to reverse their disease naturally, without prescription drugs. ages of the five patients participating in the filmed 2008 study ranged from their early 20s to late 60s. according to a company spokeswoman, they are representative of several dozen cases that have been treated at cousens’ tree of Life rejuvenation center, in Patagonia, arizona. during the study, the subjects ate only organic, vegan, uncooked raw foods for 30 days. researchers report that by the fourth day, three people with type 2 and one with type 1 diabetes were off their insulin completely. By the end of the 30-day retreat, these four had stabilized blood sugar, and the remaining type 1 patient was down to one-fifth of his usual dosage of insulin. “it’s not just diabetes,” says cousens. “everything went back to normal.” according to the american diabetes association, 23.6 million americans, or 7.8 percent of the population, are living with diabetes. the international diabetes Federation estimates the worldwide number at 246 million. cousens states, “We need to wake up to the possibility that simply changing our diet can significantly reverse, and even cure, this disease.”

Sources: RawFor30Days.com and TreeofLife.nu. Also see there is a cure for diabetes, by Gabriel Cousens, M.D.

High temperatures alter the chemical

structure of vital nutrients.

Dining out dilem-mas – Nibbling on crudités at a restau-rant, while fellow diners cozy up to burgers and fries, tempts even the most devoted raw-foodist.

The raw solution: Schenck suggests printing small cards that say, “I’m a raw foodist; please prepare a large salad for me, with fresh, raw vegetables, nuts, seeds and avocado.” Ask the waiter to deliver this special request to the chef. At cocktail or dinner parties, call the host and ask to bring a dish to share. Then, whip up a favorite raw foods dish that will help keep temptation at bay and may introduce someone new to raw foods.

The salad rut – If our daily raw foods diet consists mainly of lettuce and grated veggies, we’ll get bored fast. One can only do so much with a bowl of Romaine.

The raw solution: Get creative. Invest in a few great raw foods recipe books. Seek out raw foods classes to learn techniques for preparing a variety of dishes—and meet new friends in the process.

Needing the heat – Eating raw seems easier in warm-weather months, especially when farmers’ markets call. But, when colder months return, we tend to crave warming meals, like soup and creamy foods. A plate of sliced apples just doesn’t have the same com-forting appeal as a slice of warm, organic apple pie.

The raw solution: Eat-ing foods raw doesn’t mean eating them icy cold. Most foods can be warmed to 110 degrees without dam-aging their enzymes. Also, eat high-fat raw

foods, like avoca-dos and nut butters, and add warming spices, like cin-namon, ginger and garlic, to dishes. Try grating apples, tossing them with cinnamon and ginger and warm-ing them slightly in a dehydrator; no need to wait for winter. Yum.

Time crunch – Raw foods do take lon-ger to prepare, at least initially—and

that alone sends many people back to the microwave.

The raw solution: Spend a couple hours on weekends making enough food to last several days. Focus on easy raw dishes, like blended soups or nut pates, and take advantage of time-saving equipment (see sidebar). Also, find a raw buddy for a meal-exchange program: Each cooking partner makes double or triple quantities of raw dishes to share.

Commitment phobia – Following a raw foods diet requires discipline in terms of time, energy and attitude, all of which challenge most of us.

The raw solution: Lighten up. “Re-member that the raw foods lifestyle is a choice, not a religion,” says Renee Loux, author of The Balanced Plate. “There isn’t one thing that works for everyone, and part of the journey is learning to listen to your own body.”

P.S.: If you can’t live without one or two goodies, like Aunt Marge’s chocolate truffle cake, have a tiny bit, mindfully and moderately. We won’t tell.

Lisa Turner is a nutri-tion writer, personal chef and food coach in Boulder, CO.

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1 | start with shopping.

The best way to start eating raw is to visit local farmers’ markets in season. The abundance of produce—sweet-smelling fruits, glowing heirloom tomatoes and vibrant greens, none of which have seen the inside of a refriger-ator—is better than the best gourmet shop. Let taste be your guide.

2 | stock up on condiments. Keep a variety of condiments in your kitchen, including raw cashews and macadamia nuts, almond and hazelnut butters, dried sweet dates and seaweeds and nut and ol-ive oils. They make it easy to dress up simple raw dishes and enhance the appeal of salads and raw nori (seaweed paper) rolls.

3 | get the right equipment.

Start with a powerful blender, a food processor and sharp knives. Advanced cooks also use a dehydrator, which costs about the same as a high-quality sauté pan.

4 | perfect your own smoothie.Simple variations can be made from unpasteurized fruit juices (perhaps made at home). Mix with other fruits and natural sweeteners, such as agave nectar or honey. My favorite is a rich blend made from banana, cacao pow-der, agave nectar, raw almond butter and either water or coconut water. Use common sense when measuring. It’s decadent, delicious and nourishing, and easy on the digestive system. This shake will power you for hours.

5 | build up to greens. Green juices can be

challenging to prepare at home, so it may be

easier to prepare smoothies that

are fruit- and berry-based,

and then enhanced with green powders. You can mix fruit with fresh collard greens, kale or Swiss chard in the blender. Sometimes, I also add soy or nut milks to smoothies, rather than fruit juice.

6 | practice some of the world’s simplest recipes. Take gazpacho, for example: Simply blend vegetables, in-cluding tomato, cucumber, a bit of fresh red chili, sea salt, citrus or vinegar and perhaps a garnish of diced avocado, and you’re done. It makes a meal in five minutes. Use gazpacho as a jumping-off point for other raw soups.

7 | indulge in fat. Raw fats from high-fat plants are actually great for you on many levels. For a delicious and nutritious meal, try a small salad dressed with cold-pressed nut or olive oil, and a bowl of homemade guacamole with raw chips, which are now appearing in major organic markets everywhere.

8 | have an all-raw day. The results of a single raw day will amaze you. Try a green smoothie for breakfast, a big salad or a homemade nori roll for lunch and maybe raw lasagna for dinner, with fruit and nut snacks during the day.

9 | the proof of the pudding is in the eating. For the more adventurous cook, a raw food “pudding” takes no more than 15 minutes to make. Blend young Thai coconut meat, agave nectar, sea salt, vanilla and raw organic cacao powder. This rich, delicious and healthy dessert has no refined sugars. All it requires is a good knife or cleaver to extract the meat from the coconut.

10 | not yet convinced? Eat one whole piece of fruit before every lunch or dinner for one week. It might be an organic apple or peach, a papaya or mango, or whatever is in season, but it will make for a life-altering experience.

Matthew Kenney is an award-winning chef, restaurant entrepreneur and international consultant. His cook-books include Raw Food/Real World and Everyday Raw. For more, see MatthewKenneyCuisine.com.

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ReflexologyHow Our Feet Talk

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The body has an amazing ability to regularly heal, repair and revital-ize itself, but it can occasionally

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asthma.” Byers is the author of Bet-ter Health with Foot Reflexology, and president of the International Institute of Reflexology, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The institute provides both training for reflexologists and continuing educa-tion for massage therapists, nurses and chiropractors worldwide.

A reflexologist’s experienced hands and thumbs, which travel over feet dust-ed with non-talcum powder, pick up on textures such as grittiness, sponginess, lumps, hard spots or a callous formation. Lucy Scarbrough is secretary of the American Reflexology Certifica-tion Board, an independent testing agency for certifying the competency of reflexologists. The graduate of the In-ternational Institute of Reflexology is a nationally certified aromatherapist and a Reiki master, who works part time at a Memphis, Tennessee spa. “Reflexology sessions are really good for foot problems, especially the loss of feeling,” says Scarbrough, who finds that her clients are often delighted to find that treatments relax the entire body and relieve emotional stress. “Nurses and waitresses who stand on their feet all day are especially good candidates for reflexology,” advises Scarbrough, “because treatments help increase circulation.” Responses to reflexology vary widely, from feelings of calm and sleepiness to a sense of renewed energy and rejuvenation. “The more frequently you experience reflexology,” remarks Byers, “the more likely you are to no-tice overall benefits.”

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Almost any culinary herb you can think of has some sort of therapeutic benefit(s). These common flavor en-hancers do more than elicit happiness from your taste

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cinnamonDue to its spicy nature, cinnamon warms the body by in-creasing circulation. The herb is also antifungal and antibac-terial and provides cold and flu relief. Cinnamon is one of the ingredients in Chai tea, which some Indians consume as a life-supporting tonic, supporting digestion along with the other ingredients. Researchers are currently studying cinnamon’s effects on balancing blood sugar, especially in conjunction with diabetes. Cinnamon is generally safe for pregnant women when used as a culinary herb. However, in very large doses, it can be a uterine stimulant.To consume cinnamon regularly, take up Chai tea drinking, sprinkle cinnamon on your oatmeal, chew a cinnamon stick, or try some iced apple cider.

GarlicOne of the most powerful and most common culinary tonic herbs is garlic, which is a natural antibiotic and is antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. Regular garlic consumption can

also protect you from mosquito and other insect bites. This culinary herb is even said to offer immunity to cancer.To fight infection and illness, chew a whole clove daily as needed, if you can stomach it. For daily wellness mainte-nance, just include garlic in your daily diet; you can find it in a majority of recipes in most cookbooks. Raw garlic is the most potent; one of my favorite ways to eat raw garlic is in hummus.

GingerThroughout history, people have used ginger to ease nausea, whether from indigestion, motion sickness, or morning sick-ness. With its warming properties, ginger increases circula-tion, also reducing cholesterol. It is also helpful when fight-ing off a cold because of its high mineral content. You can consume it in Chai tea or ginger tea, in stir fry, and so on.

rosemaryOne of the most common health-promoting herbs that come to mind is rosemary. It is a truly amazing plant, offering a multitude of health benefits. Its worldwide claim to fame is the relief of headaches, stomach pains, and even malaria. Rosemary stimulates blood circulation, which has been shown to have a healing effect on the common cold, sore throat, and liver ailments. Rosemary tastes great added to breads, omelettes, and salad dressings.

turmericTurmeric, slightly spicy and in the ginger family, is an herb long revered in India. The root is usually the part used both

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Remember: Label the date of purchase of your culinary herbs—fresh herbs definitely taste better than older ones, and they work more effectively. If you purchase herbs, use them during the first six months following the purchase date. Herbs that are roots, barks, or berries last longer, usually a year. If you grow and harvest your own herbs, the leaves should stay fresh for about a year, and the roots, bark, and berries, about two years. Of course, the only way to undeniably know the quality of your herbs is to smell and taste them yourself.

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omega-3, calcium and vitamin D. It’s all this biochemistry that’s getting in the way of perceiving actual real foods. Q. Realistically, how should people eat for maximum health? First, tune out all the nutritional advice that’s out there—all the health claims, all the latest studies telling you whether it’s carbs or protein or fat that you have to worry about, and focus on the foods themselves. Take back control of your diet. I think cooking is one of the keys, because a big part of our problem is that the culture of cooking has col-lapsed. We’re outsourcing our food preparation to corporations, and they don’t do it very well. They tend to cook with far more salt, fat and sugar than any normal human being would ever think to put in their food.

Q. In a recent interview, you claimed that democratizing organic food is crucial. Please explain that.We need to democratize healthy food; not just organic food, but fresh produce also, which is more expensive than junk food. If you’ve got a dollar to spend in the supermarket and you’re poor, you’re going to end up in the middle aisle buying processed food, because by the calorie, it’s a bargain. We need to find ways to stimulate

Acclaimed author and journal-ist Michael Pollan argues that Americans eat too many “edible

foodlike substances” and not enough real food. Pollan is the bestselling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and his latest book, In Defense of Food, sheds light on how everyone can make more thoughtful, healthy food choices. His best advice? “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”

Q. How do you define the term “food” versus “edible foodlike substance”?Foods are basically the plants, animals and fungi we have been eating for a long time and are more the product of nature than industry. Edible foodlike substances are relatively recent and novel and are characterized by higher levels of processing and synthetic ingredients. In general, one way to look at it is that edible foodlike substances contain ingredients you don’t have in your pantry, such as high fructose corn syrup, xanthan gum and carrageenan.

Q. Why do we need to defend our food?The thing food needs to be defended against is this whole way of looking at it as a pile of nutrients, so that food disappears. When we walk down the aisle of the supermarket, we don’t see the names of traditional foods, we see

A Conversation with Michael Pollan Activist, Author and Journalist

by ellen mahoney

wisewords the consumption of and production of what are called specialty crops. The fact that the Department of Agriculture calls real food a specialty tells you all you need to know; it shouldn’t be a spe-cialty, it should be routine.

Q. You have suggested many new national food initiatives. What can individuals do?I think it’s vitally important that we teach kids how to grow food by putting gardens in the schools, how to cook food by having teaching kitchens (what used to be called home economics) and how to eat food. I think Alice Waters has it completely right; lunch should be an academic subject. You should get credit for lunch in the same way you get credit for physical education.

Q. What is your view on the relation-ship between food and living a con-scious, wide-awake life?Food is one of the most profound ways we engage the natural world; not just the landscape, but the species we share this planet with. One of the traditional uses of food has been to remind us of this critical relationship—our depen-dence on nature. That’s why people say Grace. Yes, they’re thanking God, but they’re also thanking the creatures that gave their lives for us and the land that brings forth this bounty. I think eat-ing at its best is a profoundly spiritual experience.

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WednesdaY, JuLY 1Fran Cannon Slayton – 2-4pm. Author discusses and signs her debut novel “When the Whistle Blows.” Free. Blue Marble Children’s Bookstore. 1356 S. Fort Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY. 859-781-0602

thursdaY, JuLY 2Community Blood Drive – 10-11am. All donors receive free T-shirt. Walk-ins welcome. Free. Lookout Corporate Center. 1717 Dixie Hwy, Fort Wright, KY. 859-283-2018

Writer’s Group – 7pm. Free. Delhi Township Branch Library. 5095 Foley Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6019

sundaY, JuLY 5Covedale Center for the Performing Arts Yard Sale – 8am-2pm. Benefits Cincinnati’s Young People’s Theatre. Parking Lot of Covedale Center for the Performing Arts. 4990 Glenway Ave, Cincin-nati, OH. 513-241-6550

Preserving the Harvest – 9:30am-1:30pm. Learn ways to can, freeze and dry bulk produce. Park + Vine is supplying canning jars and other items for sale. Cincinnati Locavore’s Valerie Taylor demon-strates techniques for putting up berries, tomatoes, and vegetables. Hyde Park Farmers’ Market. 3424 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275

mondaY, JuLY 6How to Apply for Jobs Online – 10-11:30am. Learn about how to apply for jobs online & get an oppor-tunity to work on your online job applications. Free. Computer Training Room, Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6900

Year Round Gardening: Ever Popular Ever-greens – 6:30pm. Incorporating evergreens in your landscape with White Oak Garden Center. Free. Monfort Heights Branch Library. 3825 West Fork Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4472

tuesdaY, JuLY 7Hypothyroidism: Causes and Natural Solutions – 7:15pm. By Dr. Patricia Bender. Free. Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center. 10198 Springfield Pk, Cincin-nati, OH. RSVP 513-772-9065

thursdaY, JuLY 9Detoxification – 4pm. By Dr. Patricia Bender. Free. Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center. 10198 Springfield Pk, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-772-9065

Everybody’s Backyard Picnics – 6-8:30pm. Magi-cian, clowns, double dutch, music by Ms. Jaz and free hot dogs while supplies last. Free. Daniel Drake Park. 3800 Red Bank Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-354-2333

FridaY, JuLY 10Celebration of Life Float and Fiesta – 4pm. Re-freshments, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment follow-ing the float. Proceeds to go to June Morgan River Sanctuary Fund. Free/ donations accepted. Morgan’s Brookville Location. 7040 Whitewater River LN, Brookville, IN. RSVP 513-407-4904

saturdaY, JuLY 11Edible Medicinal Plant Walk – 9-11am. Walk with us through field and woods and take a look at some “weeds” that actually serve a bigger purpose than you may realize. Free. French Park. 3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-861-3435

Small Steps to Health and Wealth Challenge – 9am. Eight-week challenge. Weekly weigh-ins, habit tracking and mini educational sessions aimed at improving health and wealth. Free. Boone County Farmers Market. Ky. 18 & Camp Ernst Rd, Burling-ton, KY. 859-586-6101

Lead the life you want: 2days – 10am-6pm. Work-shop with Gary Matthews and Brad Collins. Bring an open heart and mind, a pillow, blanket, sleeping bag, journal, and a sacred object. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Vegetarian lunch provided. $200/ $185 if registered by July 1. Oz Farm Sanctuary. 1729 Hunter Road, Goshen, OH. RSVP 513-722-1917

Taste of Delhi – 5-10pm. Includes music by II Juicy, TimePiece and Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project. Delhi Park. 5125 Foley RD, Cincinnati, OH. 513-922-3906

sundaY, JuLY 12Lead the life you want: 2days. See July 11.

Traditional Japanese Reiki: 1st Degree – 12-8pm. With Bruce Davis. Original Japanese teachings followed. $165. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 [email protected]

mondaY, JuLY 13Preparing Your Resume & Letters – 6:30-9pm. Re-view details on preparing resumes, cover letters and other correspondence. Discuss strategies for handling difficult situations. Essential Career Workshops se-ries: $35-$40 per workshop. Workforce Development Center. 10100 Reading Rd, Evendale, OH. RSVP 513-665-4444 or [email protected]

tuesdaY, JuLY 14Gardening In the City 2009: Avant Garden – 7-9pm. Innovative, surprising design for uncon-ventional spaces. Learn tips and techniques to help make city living more green! Free. Popular Library, Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6919

thursdaY, JuLY 16Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening – 9:30-11:30am. Learn how to extend your vegetable har-vest into the winter. Free. Boone County Extension Service. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington KY. RSVP 859-586-6101

Resume Basics Workshop – 2-4pm. Come prepared to type your resume & we will provide you with the tools & resources you need to get started. Learn how to access online resume tutorials & templates. Bring flash drive. Free. Computer Training Room, Main Library, 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6900

Laughter Therapy – 5:30-6:30pm. Oomph!!! has such a deal for you. Laugh your socks off, then enjoy $5 off on your dinner. Come join Betty Finney for some laughter and activate your funnybone plus re-lease some built up stress. Bring this listing to receive $5 off on dinner. RSVP by July 2. $10. bd Mongolian Grille. 8655 Mason Montgomery Grille, Cincinnati, OH. 513-231-6275 BellyLaugh.net

Using Color to Heal with the Basic Chakra System – 7:15pm. By Doris Schnetzer. Free. Cincinnati Re-habilitation Center. 10198 Springfield Pk, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-772-9065

FridaY, JuLY 17Library Book Sale. Hosted by The Friends of the Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton Free. Norwood Branch. 4325 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6035

saturdaY, JuLY 18Library Book Sale. See July 17.

Geocaching 101 – 10am-12pm. Proper etiquette for spot selection, how to get coordinates and what needs to go inside a cache. Bring your GPS unit or borrow one of ours. Meet at the kiosk. Free. Stan-bery Park. 2221 Oxford Ave, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-761-4313

sundaY, JuLY 19Water Olympics – 1-3pm. Water activities and challenges for the entire family. Free. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre. 11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH. 513-563-4513

mondaY, JuLY 20Creating a Resume – 10-11:30am. Learn about how to use Word 2007 to update an existing resume or start a new resume from scratch. Free. Computer Training Room, Main Library, 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6900

Raising Money Smart Kids – 6:30pm. Learn how to teach your children to handle money responsibly early for lifetime good financial habits with PNC Bank. Free. Covedale Branch Library. 4980 Glenway Ave,


saturdaY, JuLY 25Research the Company & Win the Job – 2-3pm. Learn how to research your prospective employer so that you can ace the interview. Free. Room 3A, Main Library, 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-369-6900

mondaY, JuLY 27Interview Preparation – 6:30-9pm. Discuss the interview process. Refresher on interviewing skills and strategies. Review obstacles to interviewing confidently and discuss techniques. Essential Career Workshops series: $35-$40 per workshop. Workforce Development Center. 10100 Reading Rd, Evendale, OH. RSVP 513-665-4444 or [email protected]

thursdaY, JuLY 30Digging for Dinosaurs – 10-11am. With Cincin-nati Museum Center. Shelterhouse 1. All ages. Free. Pioneer Park. 3951 Madison Pk, Covington, KY. 859-525-7529

FridaY, JuLY 31Friday Food Fun Group – 10-11:30am. New and experienced cooks share knowledge and tips on food preparation. Free. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859-586-6101

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Year Round Gardening: Power Perennials – 6:30pm. Perennials with staying power both in blooms and drought tolerance. With White Oak Gar-den Center. Free. Monfort Heights Branch Library. 3825 West Fork Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4472

tuesdaY, JuLY 21Candida Overgrowth – 7:15pm. By Dr. Bender. Free. Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center. 10198 Spring-field Pk, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-772-9065

thursdaY, JuLY 23Back Care Basics – 7:15 p.m. Free. Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center. 10198 Springfield Pk, Cin-cinnati, OH. RSVP 513-772-9065

FridaY, JuLY 24Future Authors – 10:30am. Share writing and publishing advice with other writers. Free. Green-hills Branch Library, 7 Endicott St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-4441

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planaheadsundaY, auGust 2Traditional Japanese Reiki: 3rd Degree – 12-8pm. With Bruce Davis. Original Japanese teachings followed. $205. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 [email protected]

mondaY, auGust 3Job Search & Self-marketing Techniques – 6:30-9pm. Review traditional and creative job search approaches. Outline steps of a creative job search. Planning your self-marketing strategies. Essential Career Workshops series: $35-$40 per workshop. Workforce Develop-ment Center. 10100 Reading Rd, Evendale, OH. RSVP 513-665-4444 [email protected]

daiLY, auGust 7-91st Annual City of Wellness Tour: 3 days. Featuring nationally renowned author, nutri-tion counselor & Hatha Yoga Practitioner, Queen Afua. Learn about healing from within & cleansing techniques, recipes, participate in healing circles, a sweat lodge journey, and more. $150 / $260 including meals & lodging. Grailville Retreat Center. 932 O’Bannonville RD, Loveland, OH. RSVP 513-488-9716 ConsciousBuffalo.webs.com

tuesdaY, auGust 11Gardening In the City 2009: Harvest In the City – 7-9pm. Enjoy your garden’s success and make the transition to colder months. Free. Popular Library, Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6919

saturdaY, auGust 29Transformational Breath™ Group – 10-11:30am. Aug 29 through Oct 3. With Gay Pupura. Eight weekly sessions $240. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 [email protected]

mondaY, auGust 31Meditation: Why It Works – 10-11:30am. 8 weekly sessions. With Gay Pupura. An in depth study, bio-feedback, breath awareness. $125. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 [email protected]

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ongoingcalendarOH. 513-791-4060 Vital Mix – 6pm. $13. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-247-9642 Zumba Class – 6-7pm. Come workout to a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Free. Su Casa Hispanic Center of Cincinnati. 7036 Fairpark Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-9872 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 Welcome to Wellness – 6:30-7:30pm. Informal drop-in sessions led by a person who has recovered from cancer. They provide a detailed description of our program, information on how to get involved and a tour of our facilities. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 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 Open Grief Support Group – 7-9pm. Every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Parent, Sibling and Friend welcome. Free. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513-870-9108

Wee Wednesdays. Fourth Wednesday of each month. Children ages 12 and under receive free adjustment. Restrictions apply, call for details. Walk-ins welcome. Free with consultation and exam on prior visit. Burlington Family Chiroprac-tic. 2612 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859-746-2225Community 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 Health Screening – 9am. Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins wel-come. Free. Burlington Family Chiropractic. 2612 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY. 859-746-2225

Living Simply – 10am. First Wednesday of each month. Informal group discussion on home organi-zation led by Home OM Design. Learn simple and effective techniques to organize your home. Free. Panera Bread. 3806 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-578-1624 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 Welcome to Wellness – 10-11am. Informal drop-in sessions led by a person who has recovered from cancer. They provide a detailed description of our program, information on how to get involved and a tour of our facilities. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 Zumba Class – 10-11am. Come workout to a fu-sion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Free. Norwood Recreation Commission. 1810 Courtland Ave, Norwood, OH. 513-585-9872 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. 513-791-4060Women’s Health at Twelve – 12pm. Through Aug 5. Summer time series of brown bag video confer-ences. Free. Xavier University Women’s Center. 1415 Dana Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-745-3940

Party in the Park – 5:30-10:30pm. Every second and fourth Wednesday. Through August 19. Drink specials and entertainment. Yeatman’s Cove, 805 Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH. 513-579-3100

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. 859-261-1029

Child Loss Support Group – 7-9pm. Every first and third Wednesday of each month. Free. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513-870-9108Digital Photography Basics – 7pm. Every first Wednesday of each month. Learn skills and concepts to use. Free. Cold Spring Branch Library. 3920 Al-exandria Pk, Cold Spring, KY. 859-781-6166 Herpetology 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 Running Word Wednesday – 7pm. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. All artists are encouraged to perform their self-created work, and bring the fire to the mantel. That includes Poetry, Short story, Novel excerpts, Music, and Dialogues. Free. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Covington, KY. 859-431-BEAN Widowed Grief Group – 7-9pm. Every second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Free. St.

Laugh at Lunch – 12-12:45pm. Laughter yoga is a fun, new exercise anyone can do. Pack a lunch and feed both body and soul. Free. The Scout House at Harry Whiting Brown Community Center. 34 Vil-lage Sq, Cincinnati, OH. 513-771-0333Yoga – 1:30-2:30pm. For people affected by can-cer. Free. The Wellness Community, Room 310. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 Yoga – 5:30-6:20pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 Sustainable Living Potluck – 6:30-10pm. Infor-mal group meeting discussing ways of decreasing our collective and individual “ecological foot-prints”. Free. Gaia Foundation. 8987 Cotillion Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-521-9321 Zen Practice – 7-8pm. Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Northern Hills United Methodist Church, Northern Hills UMC. 6700 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 513-542-4010 In Haus Comedy Night – 7-9pm. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Listen, laugh and have a great cup of coffee as local comedians share their talent with us. Free. Bean Haus. 640 Main St, Cov-ington, KY. 859-431-BEAN

Wellness Screening – 9am-12pm. Blood pressure, BMI, orthotic screening, and spinal stress test. Walk-ins welcome. Mention Natural Awakenings and first visit is free. ProWellness Chiropractic. 6052 Ridge Rd, Florence, KY. 859-282-9835Open 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 Tai Chi – 2-3pm. Tai Chi for Better Health. Six classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 Relaxation & Guided Imagery – 5:15-6:15pm. Guided Imagery is a popular form of “directed daydreaming” designed to help cancer patients positively envision their body fighting cancer and healing. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati,


Downtown Cincinnati. 513-227-7160 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 Zen Practice – 7-8:15pm. Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Cincinnati Zen Center. 3647 West 8th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4216 Yin-Zen – 7:30pm. $13. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-247-9642 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

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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 Health Screening – 9am. Blood pressure, height, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Walk-ins wel-come. Free. Homan Chiropractic. 4380 Glen Este Withamsville Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-753-6325Health Screenings – 9am. Blood pressure, weight, foot and spinal screenings. Free. Owens Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. 7319 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-784-0084Yoga at Christ Hospital – 11am-12pm. Exclusively for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. Free. Christ Hospital Cancer Center, Level D. 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-2023 Friday’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 – 7-8:30pm. Every 2nd Friday of each month. With Gary Matthews. Participants 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 Family Movie Nights – 7:30pm. July 10 through August 28. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Rain moves movie to Conner Middle School. All ages. Free. Boone Woods Park. Veterans Way and Ky. 18, Burlington, KY. 859-334-2283Drum 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

Garden 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 Yoga, Kripalu – 9-10:15am. Kripalu style yoga focuses on gentle, slow postures, breathing, and relaxation techniques. Beginner class. Six classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 Tai-Chi – 9:30-10:30am. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Coo-per Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-791-4060 French Story Time – 10:30-11am. Every fourth Saturday of each month. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2665German Story Time – 10:30-11am. Every first Saturday of each month. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2665Spanish Story Time – 10:30-11am. Every third Saturday of each month. All ages. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2665Yoga 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. In 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] Night on Fountain Square – 7:30pm; 9:30pm. Through Sep 12. Bring your own blanket, chair or pillow. Snacks and drinks can be purchased. Free. Fountain Square. 5th and Vine St, downtown Cincinnati, OH.

Maximilian Kolbe Church, Hospitality Room. 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Liberty Township, OH. 513-870-9108 Zen Practice – 7-8:30pm. First-time visitor will be provided with some basic instruction on the meditation forms we use: sitting, walking, bowing and chanting. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Hamilton Zen Center. 114 Main St, Hamilton, OH. 513-623-6495

Leap for Health – 9:30-10:15. Through Aug. Ages 3-6. Hear story, taste food and do activity to learn about healthy habits. Free. Boone County Farmers Market. Ky. 18 and Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859-586-6101Walnut 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. 513-585-9872Me ‘n Mommy Yoga – 1-1:45pm. Every 1st Thurs-day of each month. With Jayne Cardell, RYT. Enjoy this time of bonding, while stretching your body, mind, and spirit! Class space is limited, please call for pre-registration. Big Sib’s welcome too! $15. Het Heret Transformation Resources. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-535-1101 BlyssYogini.com Yoga – 2-3pm. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 4918 Cooper Rd, Cincin-nati, OH. 513-791-4060 Zumba Class – 5-6pm. Come workout to a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Free. Richard E. Linder YMCA. 2039 Sherman Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-585-9872 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. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts. 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Suite 302, Cincinnati, OH. 859-341-9642 Live at the Levee – 6-9:30pm. Through Aug 6. Riverwalk Plaza. Summer concert series. Free. Newport on the Levee. 1 Levee Way, Newport, KY. 859-291-0550Navigating Your Career – 6:30-8:30pm. June 11 – July 7. With Barbara Heyn, Atticus Consulting. For those in transition. $195. Mantra Wellness Center. 4675 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-891-1324 [email protected] & Guided Imagery – 6:30-7:30pm. Guided Imagery is a popular form of “directed daydreaming” designed to help cancer patients positively envision their body fighting cancer and healing. For people affected by cancer. Free. The Wellness Community. 1717 Dixie Highway Suite 160, Ft. Wright, KY. 513-791-4060 Taoist Yoga – 6:45-8pm. Based on Eastern systems of medicine and healing, this class is the ideal blend of yin and yang. Each Taoist yoga practice will also include passive, relaxed Yin poses for deep tissue stretching, and time for relaxation and meditation. $10 drop-in. You Do Yoga Studio. 1319 Main St,

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Sunday Zen Practice – 8-10:30am. First-time visitor will be provided with some basic instruction on the meditation forms we use: sitting, walking, bowing and chanting. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Hamilton Zen Center. 114 Main St, Hamilton, OH. 513-623-6495 Mysore Style – 9am. Free. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-247-9642 Zen Practice – 9-10:30am. Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting meditation. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Cincinnati Zen Center. 3647 West 8th St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-684-4216 Life as Meditation – 10am. Free. The Cincinnati Yoga School. 6125 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-247-9642 Cincyoga.com Mother/Daughter Book Club – 1:30-2:30pm. Every fourth Sunday of each month. Free. Blue Manatee Bookstore. 3054 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-731-2665Babywearing 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 Sunday of each month. Park + Vine hosts an in-formal class on all aspects of cloth diapering. Our two in-house mamas tailor each discussion to the specifi c questions of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincin-nati and take advantage of Park + Vine’s package discounts. Park + Vine. 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275CORE Yoga – 2-3:30pm. Yoga and Pilates based moves fl ow to strengthen the core using breath and body consciousness. A FUN full-body workout! $10 drop-in. You Do Yoga Studio. 1319 Main St, Downtown Cincinnati. 513-227-7160 Family 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.

Arts & Flowers in the Garden – 10:45, 1pm, 4pm. July 14-19. Kid-friendly art displays. Children will create a garden painting and learn about the beauty of fl owers, vegetables and herbs. Free. Glenwood Gardens Highfi eld Discovery Garden. 10623 Spring-fi eld Pk, Cincinnati, OH. 513-771-8733

Botanical Art and Book Exhibit. Through August 28. Exhibition of New and Never-Before-Seen bo-tanical artworks by award-winning botanical artist, Dianne McElwain, featuring Ohio Native Plants. Book exhibit features materials on a selection of Ohio medicinal plants used by Lloyd Brothers, Pharma-cists, Inc. Lloyd Library and Museum. 917 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-3707 LloydLibrary.orgExposed – 9am-5pm (Mon-Fr). Through July 31. Art exhibit featuring work by over 70 of the Top 100 Artists from the 2008 Secret ArtWorks Event. Free. ArtWorks. 811 Race St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-333-0388Green Week – 11am-3pm (Tue, Fr), 6-8pm (Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun). July 7-12. Visit this exhibit to see how nature recycles and learn how we can live more lightly on the earth through games, crafts, live animals and other activities. Free. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve Ellenwood Nature Barn. 3455 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-923-3665Hiking Club – 8-9:30am (Sat, Sun), 5-6pm (Wed). Easy to Moderate Trail. All hikes start and fi nish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (op-tional). Free. Mt. Airy Forest. 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiParks.comHumana Healthy Kids Zone. Through 2nd week of Aug. Learn about health, nutrition and fi tness. Includes visits with the YMCA of Greater Cincin-nati’s Discover Health! mobile health program, yoga programs for kids, African dance lessons and more. Includes snacks. Free. Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Various locations and times. 513-369-6900Outside the Ordinary. Through September 13. Contemporary Art in Glass, Wood, and Ceramics from the Wolf Collection. Free. Cincinnati Art Mu-seum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH.Overeaters Anonymous – 10-11:00am Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri. Free. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, Room G-206. 1345 Grace Ave., Cincinnati, OH. 12-step program welcomes every-one who wants to stop eating compulsively. Many other locations. (513)921-1922The Artist As Diarist. June 12 through July 10. Open Thu 3-8 pm, Fri 1-5 pm, Sat 10-5pm, or by appointment. Featuring prints, collages, watercolors, and photos by Cincinnati artists: Ellie Fabe, Paula Wiggins, Linda Riddle, and John Chewning. Free. Sandra Small Gallery. 124 W Pike St, Covington, KY. 859- 291-2345 Walk Club – 8:30am (Mon, Wed, Fr). Walks are led by Park District Volunteers in a fun and friendly environment. Open to adults age 50 or over. Free. 5 locations: Miami Whitewater Forest, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, Sharon Woods, Winton Woods and Fernbank Park. 513-521-7275 Women Are Beautiful. Through August 23. Dis-cover Garry Winogrand’s exhibition of mid-century American street photography that attests to the ever-changing nature of representing female beauty in photographs. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. Zen Practice – 7-8:15pm (Mon, Tue), 7-9pm (Fr, Sat). Sitting, walking, bowing and chanting medita-tion. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. Free. Northern Kentucky Zen Center. 443 Center St, Erlanger, KY. 895-653-9107

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