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n March, the highly respected International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), announced that glyphosate “probably” causes cancer in people. Glyphosate, better known by the trade name Roundup, is the most widely used, broadspectrum, systemic weed killer in the world. Its use soared in the last two decades because its leading producer, Monsanto, developed genetically modified (GM) Roundup Ready crops, which were first introduced in 1996 and now account for most corn, soybeans and cotton grown in the United States. The seeds were genetically engineered (GE) to tolerate the herbicide, allowing farmers to spray it across entire fields to kill most weed varieties without killing the crops. Monsanto subsequently accused the agency of having an agenda and cherrypicking the data to support its case. The IARC, which looks at the simple question of whether a substance might cause cancer under some circumstances, replied that it had no agenda other than to inform the WHO of the conclusions of its studies of people and laboratory animals. The research produced evidence of DNA and chromosomal damage in animal and human cells and increased rates of rare forms of cancerous tumors in mice and rats exposed to glyphosate. With Monsanto likely planning to sponsor future research to support its proposition that Roundup and GM crops are safe, the question we all need to ask ourselves is whether allowing these foods into our body and environment is worth the risk. The good news is that as consumers we have a choice. As Jeffrey Smith says in this month’s interview with Linda Sechrist, we, the people, are in control, not government agencies. Smith, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives, points to the statistics and trends resulting from our individual decisions to banish products with GM or GE ingredients, also known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), from our lives. It can be tricky in the face of big business’ overwhelming practices, but it’s possible. We can personally make a difference in reducing the amount of glyphosate and other chemicals in our environment by supporting organic food producers and choosing organic methods of maintaining our own lawns and gardens, which is especially critical for minimizing the exposure of those most vulnerable—young children and pets. Converting part of a lawn into a haven for native plants and wildflowers makes the task of maintenance easier, while we also learn to appreciate the beauty of less than picture-perfect but safer, healthier yards. Wishing our readers a healthy and fun-filled barefoot summer, Gabriella Buchnik, Publisher
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hysical therapist and movement expert Emily Yenor is accepting new clients at her wellness center, 1212 Bodyworks. According to Yenor, she is the only physical therapist in Wisconsin to be a certified Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) specialist, which allows her to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and fitness. She states Emily Yenor that MAT revives weak or stressed muscles so clients can move better, feel better and live a high quality of life. Yenor experienced MAT after she was injured in an automobile accident several years ago. It helped her fully recover and she became a MAT-certified specialist in 2010. “Whether you are recovering from an injury, frustrated at the lack of results from other approaches or simply wish to enhance your movements with daily activities and sports, MAT can help,” she says. Initial consultations are free. Location: 19601 W. Bluemound Rd., Ste. 100, Brookfield. For more information, call 414-4053956 or visit 1212Bodyworks.com. See ad, page 19.
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anyakumari Ayurveda & Yoga Wellness Center’s three professional level training programs begin in September, and applications for Ayurveda Health Counselor, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher training are being accepted. A student open house will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., July 19, in Glendale, which will include information sessions by instructors, tours of the facility and light refreshments. “All of our educational courses are designed to provide students with the understanding, guidelines and tools to achieve a life of balance and to instruct others to do the same, based on the wisdom and beauty of the interconnected Vedic sciences of ayurveda and yoga,” states Maria Knier, a designer and event coordinator at Kanyakumari. In addition to its ayurveda and yoga training programs, Kanyakumari also offers certified ayurveda bodywork and panchakarma therapist training year-round, with modules beginning in April, July, October and January. Location: 6789 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale. For more information, call 414-7552858, email Info@Kanyakumari.us or visit Kanyakumari.us. See ad, page 27.
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utdoor summer activities can sometimes leave the body a bit bruised and battered. While the tendency is to take extra care of ourselves only after the damage has been done, taking a proactive approach by using herbs to prepare for exertion can cut down on post-workout pain, improve athletic performance and help recovery. Before heading outside to work out, Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank recommends using sweet marjoram for muscle cramp relief, peppermint leaf to improve circulation and witch hazel to lubricate muscle fibers. Penelope Ody’s The Holistic Herbal Directory suggests that using these herbs can also cut down on discomfort during strenuous physical activity. Devil’s claw can be applied to provide joint relief. According to Andrew Chevallier’s Natural Health Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, applying juniper berry to flush lactic acid from muscles and white willow bark for pain relief can help to offset effects of pushing the body harder than usual during exercise. After the workout is complete, Ody’s Natural Health Complete Guide to Medicinal Herbs recommends the application of comfrey to increase fibroblast activity for building new muscle fibers and repairing micro-tears in tendons, as well as Arnica montana to break up micro-clots to clear the way for recovery while easing pain. Frank says, “Each of these herbs, roots and bark can be combined in a water decoction to provide the right preparation for outdoor activities. The mixture should be sprayed on or wiped on large muscle groups and joints for maximum effectiveness.” For more information, email SteveF@ NaturesRiteRemedies.com or visit MyNaturesRite.com/blog. See ad, page 2.
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Vermont’s Victory Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now. U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm� to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional. “This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,� states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case. The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.
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Waterways, Soils and Animals Poisoned with EPA Approval Surface disposal of water produced by oil and gas drilling is forbidden in the Eastern U.S., but allowed in arid Western states for purposes of agricultural or wildlife propagation. The result: Millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals from oil and gas drilling rigs are pumped for consumption by wildlife and livestock with approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is issuing permits at nearly a dozen oil fields on or abutting the Native American Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming, for surface application of drilling wastewater without even identifying the chemicals in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, let alone setting effluent limits for the contaminants contained within them. Also, monitoring requirements allow water to be tested long after fracking outflow, or maintenance flushing, is completed. The EPA maintains Clean Water Act jurisdiction on tribal lands. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Executive Director Jeff Ruch states, “Gushers of putrid, grayish water encrusted with chemical crystals flood through Wind River into nearby streams.” PEER is asking the EPA to rewrite the permits to regulate all the chemicals being discharged and to determine whether the produced water is potable for wildlife and livestock. Source: Tinyurl.com/Wastewater FrackingUse
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Leaders of Milwaukee’s Sustainable Food Movement
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y the latter half of the 20th century, big-box chain stores and subdivisions had devoured much of the earth that was once fertile farmland, thus pushing our nation’s food supply into the hands of large commercial factory farms and food conglomerates, and further away from individuals. Yet actions by food advocates over the last couple of decades have shown that the pendulum is swinging back toward local and sustainable food systems that return control to the people. Today’s metropolitan Milwaukee area has an abundance of small-scale and urban farms, nonprofits and community partnerships striving to make fresh and organically grown food accessible and affordable for everyone. Here are some of the many standouts.
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aquaculture systems produce fresh food indoors year-round, and the model has been duplicated by many organizations throughout the country. Growing Power composts more than 40 million pounds of food waste annually and has been using vermiculture—a method of composting food waste into fertilizer using worms—since before most people had ever heard of the term. Allen continues to share his urban agriculture expertise beyond Growing Power’s greenhouses, speaking at sustainability conferences and educational farming seminars throughout the world. He is the author of The Good Food Revolution.
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5500 W. Silver Spring Dr., Milwaukee 414-527-1930 GrowingPower.org Seen by many Milwaukeeans as the father of urban agriculture, Will Allen, a former professional basketball athlete and executive for KFC and Procter & Gamble, used his own retirement fund to purchase a two-acre plot of land in a Northwest Milwaukee neighborhood that was, at that time, a food desert. In 1993, Growing Power was born. Allen’s efforts have turned Growing Power into a bountiful urban farm and local food system that provides not only fresh produce, but also work and educational opportunities for area youth. Growing Power’s closed loop
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1845 N. Farwell Ave., Ste. 100 Milwaukee 414-431-0888 VictoryGardenInitiative.org
During her career as a social worker, Gretchen Mead saw firsthand the negative impact that poor nutrition resulting from an industrialized food system has on underprivileged populations. In 2009, she founded Victory Garden Initiative (VGI) with a goal of empowering communities to take back their food supply and create sustainable and socially just food systems. VGI offers educational programs and Food Leader Certification classes, and the organization has been instrumental in building gardens throughout Milwaukee at homes, schools, places of worship and anywhere people wish
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to grow their own food. As of last May, VGI has installed 2,478 gardens across Milwaukee County. VGI’s signature project, The Great Milwaukee Victory Garden BLITZ, is an annual event held in late May, in which teams of volunteers construct approximately 500 raised bed gardens throughout the city. The group also holds the annual Fruity Nutty Five Contest that awards five neighborhoods with up to 30 fruit and nut trees.
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, a wide swath of one of Milwaukee’s strongest and most vibrant AfricanAmerican communities was dismantled to make room for a freeway project that was never built. In 1972, Milwaukee County later approved a community garden to be placed on Garfield Avenue between 20th and 21st streets. In 2001, upon her sudden death, the garden was named Alice’s Garden to honor the work of Alice Meade-Taylor, the director of Milwaukee County Extension at that time, who had a vision of building community and nurturing families through gardening.
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4382 Hickory Rd., West Bend 262-675-6755 WellspringInc.org Wellspring, an organic farm and educational center, has been teaching people to grow, prepare and eat healthy food since 1982. Wellspring was founded by education professional Mary Ann Ihm, who sought to create a holistic learning environment. Wellspring’s programs were originally held in Milwaukee, and the organization purchased its current location in 1988. Its community supported agriculture (CSA) program is the longest-running in Wisconsin. Wellspring also has stands at farmers’ markets and sells its produce to restaurants. Wellspring’s education programs include cooking workshops and classes, youth and teen programs and summer camps for children in kindergarten through 10th grade. Participants learn about growing food and how the ecosystem works through handson farm work. Guests can explore 36 acres of natural beauty or stay overnight at the bed-and-breakfast and international hostel.
Under the leadership of Venice Williams, the first executive director, as well as a capitol campaign and renovations spearheaded by the Center for Resilient Cities, the garden was transformed into what it is today. In addition to promoting the cultivation of land and growing good food, Alice’s Garden’s goals are manifold: to provide community stewardship; to bring elders together with youth to experience intergenerational education; to provide a safe social gathering place; and to honor the generations-old art of preparing and preserving food. Alice’s Garden rents garden plots and operates programs that include Healthy Moms, Healthy Kids; and Fieldhands and Foodways, and has a beautiful herbal labyrinth, offering a Lunch and Labyrinth Series at noon each Thursday.
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4215 N. Green Bay Ave., Milwaukee CUihlein@WeGrowGreens.org WeGrowGreens.org We Grow Greens formed in 2013 as a cooperative of educators and sustainability leaders committed to healthy food systems and nature-based learning. In 2014, Charles Uihlein formed Teens Grow Greens, a skill-building paid internship that provides handson education about nutritious food production for teens ages 14 through 17. Students chosen for the program gathered at Weber’s Greenhouse during the cold days of late winter and early spring to start their seedlings. During summer, the youths hone business and marketing skills selling their tomatoes, peppers, kale and cucumbers at area farmers’ markets. The kids learn to grow using organic methods and build awareness of sustainable food systems, business skills and teamwork. Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.
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Launching a KitchenBased Food Business from Home by John D. Ivanko, Lisa Kivirist and Beth Kregor
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epending on the relatively new cottage food laws in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota, home bakers, picklers and jammers can now launch a food business from their home kitchen and sell certain food products to neighbors and friends. The laws in question refer to “non-hazardous” food products, often defined as those that are high in acid with a low pH, like jams, jellies or pickles, or low in moisture, such as breads. Every state’s new cottage food law will specifically answer four key questions about home food production and sale: what products can be sold; where they can be sold; how they can be sold; and how much of each product can be sold. “We have value-added products like salsas, spreads, pickles and jams,” says Erin Schneider, who, with her husband Rob McClure, operates Hilltop
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Community Farm, in LaValle, Wisconsin. They produce only high-acid food products with their organically grown crops. “Our black currant and honey jam is sold before we even make it. Rob has quite the following with his garlic dills.” They sell at a holiday farmers’ market and earn about $2,000 a year. “I’m eager to encourage vendors who have products produced under the Illinois cottage food law,” says Roxanne Junge, market manager for the Glenview Farmers’ Market, in Glenview, Illinois. “The cottage food law is an awesome thing for people to get their foot in the door, try out a new product and sell it direct to their customers. It allows them to do this without investing too much money into the business before they’ve figured out what will sell. Eventually, many of them are able to take the next step to open a storefront or start an online sales business.” “Being able to use our kitchen for the operation made our lives easier, and it gave us the opportunity to stay in business, as it lowered our costs considerably,” explains Blanca Berthier, co-owner of Mundo Verde, an Illinois company that has been making premium and amaranth granola since 2010. Berthier moved her operations from a certified kitchen into her home after the Illinois cottage food law was passed in 2012. Thanks to the success of her products, Berthier expanded her operation beyond her home kitchen by using a commercial co-packer to manufacture the granola to her exacting specifications. By using the co-packer, her products can be sold at local grocery stores and by direct delivery. “Your best research comes directly from your customers. Ask them what
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they like and make it,” advises Dorothy Stainbrook, owner of HeathGlen Farm & Kitchen, in Forest Lake, Minnesota. HeathGlen specializes in preserves, syrups and scrubs made from organic fruit harvested at Stainbrook’s farm. What started out of her farmhouse kitchen under Minnesota’s cottage food law exceeded the state’s sales cap, so she opted to build a commercial kitchen on-site to keep up with demand. Some food entrepreneurs choose to rent space in a community or incubator kitchen when they scale up. Cottage foods and specialty food products are ultimately defined by their quality ingredients, distinctive flavors and taste. By meeting a seemingly insatiable appetite for more, these local, small batch food entrepreneurs are rebuilding a community food system. “We think it’s much more important to produce what grows well on our soil and then sell it, so that ecology drives economics, rather than the other way around,” says Schneider. “Paprika peppers, elderberries, hardy kiwi, garlic, pears, currants. These are the plants that are adapted here, and it’s our job as ecologically minded farmers to show how delicious these things can be, fresh or preserved.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko are co-authors of Homemade For Sale, a how-to guide for launching a food business from a home kitchen. Beth Kregor is the director of the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship and a founding member of Chicago’s Street Vendors Justice Coalition. See ad, page 13.
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he Midwest has a great tradition of home cooking, and its potlucks are legendary. Yet, state laws are sometimes hostile to the home cook that tries to test the market or grow a business selling homemade goodness. Nevertheless, new laws are pending in local state capitols. Be sure to check on the most recent developments nearby before starting. (Forrager.com is a good resource.) If the results are not favorable, legislators seem to be listening to enterprising home cooks lately—contact them. In Illinois, a cottage food operation may sell specific baked goods, jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butter, and dry herbs or dry teas, if they have a low pH. The city of Chicago, however, does not allow cottage food operations to sell at the farmers’ markets that the city sponsors. Newly approved legislation now allows individuals to sell up to $36,000 per year at farmers’ markets or, if the products feature a locally grown agricultural product, they may deliver it directly to the consumer. Also in Illinois, a home kitchen operation may sell up to $1,000 a month in baked goods to consumers, but only if the local city or county has adopted an ordinance allowing it. Chicago has not approved home kitchen operations. In Minnesota, a new law still pending at press time would allow home cooks to sell up to $18,000 per year of homemade foods that are labeled as homemade and are not potentially hazardous, as well as home-processed
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• or home-canned pickles, vegetables or fruits with a low pH. They would be able to sell at farmers’ markets or directly to the consumer (even over the Internet, if the home cook delivers it personally), as long as they register with the state and take a short food-handling class. In Wisconsin, home-based producers cannot sell anything other than jams, jellies, pickles, sauces, and canned goods with a low pH, and their sales are capped at $5,000 per year. Sales are allowed at farmers’ markets and community events only. Wisconsin has been named by some as the most restrictive state for cottage foods.
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Home cooks make great lobbyists: canners know how to put the pressure on, and bakers know how to sweeten the pot. To learn more about entrepreneurs’ fights for freedom to serve and sell food across the country, visit ij.org/foodfreedom. Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko are coauthors of the newly released Homemade For Sale, a how-to guide for anyone that wants to launch a food business from their home kitchen (available online and for order in local bookstores). They are also co-authors of ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef and Rural Renaissance. Beth Kregor is the director of the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship and a founding member of Chicago’s Street Vendors Justice Coalition. Kregor has written articles and reports on the regulatory barriers that micro-businesses face.
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American states salute their native identities and characteristics in many ways, including official birds and flowers. Home farmers, growers and gardeners can relish that soils also bear official state designations, including New York’s Honeoye, South Carolina’s Lynchburg, Alabama’s Bama, Iowa’s Tama and California’s San Joaquin. All these different types of earth are threatened by widespread use of pesticides, topsoil degradation and other factors that severely hamper their integrity. The U.N. General Assembly declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils, saluting its many roles, including storing and filtering water, providing resilience to drought, participating in the carbon cycle and being the foundation for agriculture. According to The Land Institute, the loss of topsoil is the greatest threat to our food supply. Planting perennial crops, agroforestry, intercropping and other agro-ecological practices can help conserve soils, preventing erosion and protecting water. According to GreenLiving.com, these sustainable practices can help prevent soil erosion: Reduce impervious surfaces. Driveways, patios and lanais allow precipitation to flow freely over them, gaining momentum in the process, to erode topsoil. Use paving stones rather than a concrete slab to allow water to percolate down into the soil. Plant a rain garden. As a shallow depression in the yard, a rain garden collects precipitation washing over impervious surfaces, preventing soil erosion and facilitating growth of wetland plants. Use a rain barrel. Placing a barrel underneath a downspout will collect and store water that runs off roofs, making it available for watering plants even when rain is sporadic. It supports both water and soil conservation efforts. Consider innovative products. Fiber mulch mats—small, biodegradable particles of wood, straw, coconut and other natural plant materials interlocked with mulch—blend with soil to keep moisture in the topsoil by acting as a top coating. (Review representative manufacturers’ products at LandscapePlanet.com and ErosionPollution.com.) Find the official soil for each state at Tinyurl.com/NativeStateSoils.
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effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.
What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, highfructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.
How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves? Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA
scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, longterm testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems. When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.
Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic? Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie. Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.
How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods? Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO,
or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed. NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.
What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided—would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier nonGMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk. The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability. The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification. Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share. Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.” Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”
Local Food Strengthens Communities
Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn
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o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.” By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves, 22
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Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence
A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people. John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world. “At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in
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In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP. Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center. “Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community.
In a food democracy, everyone is a stakeholder. Not only do people have equal access to food, but they’re informed, active, engaged and participating. ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, Sowing the Seeds of Victory
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Growing Vegetables and Democracy
After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had to leave her high-powered job in New York City and return to her hometown in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. “My parents raised me to contribute,” Mwendo explains. “My first name means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.” In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), a local nonprofit organization that restores and strengthens what had once been a thriving, closely knit, selfreliant community, rich with backyard gardens and citizen engagement. Residents went to work, recognizing the potential of community gardens to revitalize their neighborhood and bring affordable healthful food to residents, many of them suffering from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The BGN both revitalized a community garden and converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla Garden, where people of all ages gather to grow food, share stories, embrace their cultural heritage and learn how to become responsible citizens. “We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says Mwendo. “The garden is for our community, by our community.” Understanding the value of involving children and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a nurturing environment.” Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth through food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, thereby improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential. “We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz. So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED Talk. “My favorite crop is organically grown citizens—graduates, voters and students who are eating [better] and living healthier lives!”
Kitchen Gardens Nourish the World
Roger Doiron is the founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), an online global community of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of
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their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health. From his own 1,500-square-foot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season. “Talented gardeners with more generous soils and climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal. We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.” Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.
Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy
Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie
Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers. As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling. “Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.
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ow is the time for all good men and women to become food citizens. Making the transition from being a mere consumer to community citizen requires addressing a set of questions geared to lead to food truth and justice for all. n Where does my food come from? n Who produced it? n Under what conditions was this food grown or produced; were workers treated fairly and animals humanely? 24
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n What’s in or on my food; am I eating pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified ingredients or additives? n What might be the unintended consequences of my food choices for farmers competing against big agribusiness and striving to do the right thing? n How might my choices affect the environment and future generations? n What local, state and national policies stand in the way of a fair and transparent food system?
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which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.” Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”
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VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION by Judith Fertig
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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government. In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion. “You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own wellbeing, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says. Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier,
but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.
Exciting Developments
A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4. Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.” “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government. The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources. Our food choices also affect the way in
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A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining. “We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently. This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson. In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food. NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth. “I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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Parks maintained by a range of entities are jewels to be discovered, cherished and preserved. (NRPA) in 1985. NRPA makes it easy to tap into what’s happening in local parks or wherever family members may be traveling. Events around the country can be found by visiting nrpa.org/july.
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ADVENTURES IN NATURE Families Create Memories at Nearby Parks by Harriet Shugarman
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ere’s how to entertain the kids, keep them healthy and get them outdoors this summer.
Where to Go Traveling to iconic natural wonders like the Blue Ridge Mountains, Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon isn’t the only awe-inspiring way to captivate children’s attention and help them contemplate nature’s beauties. As Brian Ettling, a seasonal ranger at Crater Lake National Park, in Oregon, likes to remind park visitors, “Find your own
sacred place and keep going there; it could be a wooded area by your house or a county, state or local park.” Visits to in-state parks are easy to fit into a family’s summer plans and can generate lifelong treasured family traditions. Participating in programs or other exploratory adventures stimulate creative and critical thinking, challenge outdoor and athletic skills and can even teach life lessons. July is America’s Parks and Recreation Month, first designated by the National Recreation and Park Association
Biologist Rachel Carson, the mother of the modern-day environmental movement, wrote, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” In this addictive digital age, it can sometimes be challenging to find exciting ways to help children connect with nature. Jessica Culverhouse, NRPA senior manager and a volunteer master naturalist, offers ways to channel digital habits. “Free apps like the electronic field guide Leafsnap and mobile games like Agents of Nature can be great tools to engage kids with the outdoors with their technology still in hand,” she says. Another idea is a simple nature scavenger hunt using a smartphone camera. If weekend camping is of interest, in-state parks are convenient and also easy on the budget. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) makes the first step easy with tips and suggested activities through their Great American Campout (nwf.org/great-americancampout.aspx). This summer-long cele-
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bration of camping encourages everyone to take the pledge to camp, which helps fuel the conversation and initial planning, whether camping in a backyard or local, state or national park. Last year, the Carlson family took the pledge and first camped out in Big Basin State Park, only 20 miles from their home in Santa Cruz, California. “It was an incredible weekend none of us will ever forget; a world away, but right in our backyard!” they cheer. Garden for Wildlife, another popular NWF program, connects people with their local habitats. Girl Scout butterfly heroes in Wyckoff, New Jersey, learned how. “Our troop was looking for a way to provide a community service for their bronze award project,” says Wendy Rosica, co-leader of Troop 94686. “We chose to create a Monarch Way Station garden in a new community park in our neighborhood. Specifically designed as a space for the butterflies to breed and eat during their annual migrations, it’s not only a beautiful addition to the park, but also a positive way for the Girl Scouts to help area residents learn more about the plight of Monarchs and other pollinators.” National Audubon Society nature centers are an accessible local resource (Audubon.org/audubon-near-you). Families learn more about native birds and Audubon hiking trails, and naturalist presentations enhance explorations of the region’s habitats. Local native plant and animal species are disappearing at alarming rates and need habitat stewardship by present and future generations (Climate. Audubon.org). Our in-state parks are wellsprings of life from which children and adults can draw throughout our lives, enabling us to discover the splendor and uniqueness of nature right in our own community and backyard. When we see and feel directly what’s at stake, we’ll fight harder and more consciously to protect and preserve it. As Carson eloquently observed in The Sense of Wonder, nature can help us all find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. Harriet Shugarman, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, chairs local and regional environmental committees and works with national, state and local organizations seeking pro-environmental legislation. Connect at ClimateMama.com.
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hese are the first words Pam Grout speaks when she rises every morning before dancing her way into the bathroom. She plays a favorite uplifting tune such as Pharrell William’s Happy or Abba’s Dancing Queen and creates a sassy choreography complete with fist pumps, joyous jumps and a little rhythmic strutting. Her easy positive actions take no longer than it would to worry, “How will I get everything done today?” and then trudging into the bathroom feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. Plus, Grout’s playful attitude makes a big difference in the rest of the day’s outcomes. Grout is the author of two internationally bestselling books, E-Squared and E-Cubed. Both offer readers multiple opportunities to experience a disarmingly simple outlook on life. “There is an infinite force of potentiality in the universe that has our backs and wants to interact with us and guide us,” Grout believes. “There is no absolute reality; we create the reality that serves us and places our attention on what we most want.”
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Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?” and came face-to-face with fears about money. Even though she was earning a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough. “I’m not good enough” was another party crasher. When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch beliefs, questioning if they were true and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made life happier and more dynamic. Then she started to lay out simple intentions such as finding a good parking spot or uncovering a lost object. The results were immediate and intriguing.
This seeker of truth realized that to gain real spiritual growth, she needed to become more deliberate, so she designed a scientific framework, set a clear intention, imposed a deadline and noted the results. “The results were so convincing that I decided to see if my experiments would work for other people,” Grout says. Before long, friends and acquaintances were manifesting all kinds of amazing things, and she decided to write about her theories. Ten years later, after a steep learning curve in the publishing world, her work became globally acclaimed.
there, but we need to consciously “plug in” to use it. Grout details powerful spiritual principles that help us make everyday life richer, more meaningful and more fun. Part of her “new curriculum” includes:
Tapping a Joyful Reality of Miracles
n The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating.
“This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.” Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is
n Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form. n We are an energy field, connected with everything and everyone in the universe. n Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance. n Whatever we focus on expands.
“Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” encourages Grout, asking us to first give the “field” 48 hours to send an unexpected gift. Don’t specify the gift, but just ask to receive and recognize the blessing. Set a deadline and then watch what unfolds.
Making Dreams Come True Making our dreams a reality for us is not only possible, it’s probable. The key is opening our hearts to the beneficent
universe. “If you want to know what will happen in your life, listen to the words coming out of your mouth,” Grout advises. If we are deluged with negative thoughts, stop and notice all that is right in our world. Ask the universe for help in shedding dark ruminations. When we replace poor images with positive affirming thoughts, our lives become more magical and enjoyable. Grout encourages her readers to invoke two words when life feels chaotic and out of control: “It’s okay,” which allows the loving flow of the universe to do the heavy lifting. Concentrating on living our joys equips us to help ourselves and others. Grout queries, “Since we are creating our reality, why not create the possibilities that bring us closer to our life’s purpose and higher self?” For more on Pam Grout’s work, follow her inspiring blog at PamGrout.com. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey; she blogs at DementiaJourney.org.
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feet from the sides of cars to avoid being hit. Cyclists are wise not to weave in and out of traffic, to signal turns and watch out for runners, walkers and pedestrians as they abide by normal traffic rules and flow. Takemoto-Weerts says that bikers sometimes overlook using the stop signal (left arm extended downward) to alert bikers behind them. Wearing a helmet should be a standard practice. The University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center, in Chapel Hill, reports that wearing a helmet reduces the overall risk of head injuries by 85 percent. “Cyclists are part of traffic, whether operating on a road, pathway or a combination,” says Moser. “Being acutely aware of one’s surroundings and minimizing distractions, following the rules of the road and pathway, and being prepared to deal with others’ mistakes are all vital.”
Savvy Cycling Keep the Hard Knocks Out of Biking by Randy Kambic
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eople are biking more than ever. Recreational bicycling ranked second to running as the favorite outdoor activity among both youths (6 to 24 years old) and adults (25-plus) in a recent Outdoor Industry Association study. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) further reports that from 2000 to 2012 the number of Americans biking to work rose from 488,000 to 786,000. This positive trend also means more crowded bike lanes and other pathways challenge the community infrastructure’s ability to keep up, raising safety concerns. Plus, we naturally want to avoid aches and pains while enjoying the myriad benefits of pedaling.
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“Having the right bike for one’s needs that’s properly fitted is crucial,” says Dan Moser, a founder and steering committee member of the BikeWalkLee community coalition and a traffic safety consultant in Fort Myers, Florida. “Use a local bike shop whose mechanics test and adjust the bikes they sell.” A bike mechanic can determine the proper seat height and ideal distance from the handlebars to the seat tube. Back, knee or hip pain may develop if a cyclist has to stretch their legs to get to the pedals, explains Tim Bustos, a bicy-
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cling consultant in Pensacola, Florida, and former bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for Davis, California, which earned platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community status, along with Boulder, Colorado, and Portland, Oregon, from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). On the other hand, “A biker doesn’t get proper leg extension if the seat is too low,” he says, possibly leading to leg muscle strains. “The legs should be almost, but not totally extended at the lowest point in the pedaling motion.”
Safety Alert
The latest NHTSA study charted 49,000 bicycle accidents in 2012, 1,000 more than the year before. Biking only in daylight and avoiding alcohol could improve those numbers because 48 percent of biker fatalities occur beginning at 4 p.m. and 37 percent involve a driver or bicyclist that has been drinking. Even well-marked bike lanes don’t guarantee safety, so caution is required. Some motorists are careless about entering bike lanes and don’t correctly stop at crosswalks or look behind before opening car doors. David TakemotoWeerts, a bicycle program coordinator at the University of California, Davis, member of the city’s Bike Transportation Advisory Committee and LAB-certified instructor, suggests keeping at least five
Dr. Kim Martin, a certified functional medicine practitioner and chiropractor with North Shore Health Solutions, in Northbrook, Illinois, says that recreational bikers have visited her for knee, hip and neck soreness or strains. In addition to ensuring they’re employing proper leg extension, she advises, “Pedal a little faster in a lower gear; ideally, 75 to 90 revolutions per minute, which is easier on the knees and lessens muscle fatigue than traveling slower in a higher gear.” She explains that the correct seat height facilitates proper alignment of hips and a full rotation; if not, energy is forced outward, stressing the hips. Martin adds that the neck might experience strain from tilting the head up for long periods. “This can occur by wearing a helmet that is too low or forward in the front or poor-fitting eyewear that inches forward down the nose.” Right after a long ride, Martin suggests that riders gently bend downward over their crossed legs a few times, alternately switching legs, and also slowly bending the head up and down, sideways and then in a circular motion for a couple of minutes. “Overall,” she says, “the key is to have fun.” Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Victory Garden Initiative: Fall Gardening/Starting Early – 6-8:30pm. Class offers the tools needed to plan ahead for an abundant fall harvest that will reap round two of summer beets, greens and other favorites. Jazz Gallery, 926 East Center Street, Milwaukee. Register: VictoryGardenInitiative.org/classes. Full Moon Sound Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Meditate with the sounds of crystal singing bowls and vocal toning, awaken pure consciousness and harness the power of the full moon. $30. Ascended Gifts, 6728 W Morgan Ave, Milwaukee. 262-8257481. CeliasSound.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 2 Spirit Message Circle – 6:30-8:45pm. After a meditation to awaken intuitive guidance, attendees will be guided to give and receive messages from the angelic kingdom. No experience necessary. $20. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 Introduction to Uncovering the Voice – July 4-5. Sat, 6-8pm; Sun, 9am-12pm. For anyone interested in holistic, spirit-filled and heart-opening singing, this workshop will give you an “Uncovering the Voice” experience, also known as the Werbeck approach. $60/advance, $65/day of. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414616-1832. GreatLakesWaldorf.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 5 Community Singing Evening – 7-9pm. This evening’s singing in a holistic, spirit-filled and heart-opening way will give you an “Uncovering the Voice” experience to singing, also known as the Werbeck approach. $25/advance, $12/child in advance, $30/day of, $15/child day of. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-616-1832. GreatLakesWaldorf.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 7 Treatments for the Root and Earth Star Chakras – 6:15-8:45pm. Learn to test the health of each chakra via basic muscle testing; how to remove stagnant energy from a chakra, sweep the energetic field, and release the flow of energy. $50. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Circle of the Goddess – 7pm. Learn how, or share how, to raise your vibration in circle. Through this process we will raise the vibration of the planet. All are welcome. Free will donation. Bradford Beach (concession stand side of the building), Lake Drive, Milwaukee. 414-326-5932. VolarionPsychicSchool.com. Gnosis Center Introductory Classes – July 7, 14, 21, 28. 7-8pm. Here we will study Gnostic Wisdom; the awakening of consciousness, the mysteries of life and death, human psychology, and reunion with our real inner being. Preregistration helpful. Donation. Milwaukee Gnosis Center, 1223 S 23rd St, Milwaukee. 518-526-2889. MilwaukeeGnosis.com.
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MONDAY, JULY 13 Yoga Summer Camp – Jul 13-17. 6-7am. Each morning, Julie Amundson, RYT, physical therapist/ certified functional manual therapist, explores a different region of the body for yoga and balance: Mon-Pelvis/Core, Tue-Hips, Wed-Spine/Core, Thur-Knees/Ankles, Fri-Shoulders. $45. Santosha Fitness, W307 N1497 Golf Road, #102, Delafield. SantoshaFitness.net.
TUESDAY, JULY 14
Marma for Women’s Issues – 6:30-8:30pm. Marma offers a means to heal imbalances and enhance bodily wisdom. You tone your adrenal glands by using transdermal pastes on the lower back and the adrenal Marma points shown in this class. $35. Kanyakumari Ayurveda & Yoga Wellness Center, GreenSquare Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. 414-755-2858. Kanyakumari.us.
THURSDAY JULY 9 The Five Sense Rejuvenation – Jun 9-12. 9:30am5:30pm. Module focuses on the treatment/rejuvenation of the sense organs and applying herbal plasters to the skin. Toxins can affect our senses and the rejuvenating therapies help keep them vital and strong. Each therapy is a tool in everyone’s healing tool kit. $795. Kanyakumari Ayurveda & Yoga Wellness Center, GreenSquare Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. 414-755-2858. Kanyakumari.us.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Reiki I Workshop & Attunement – 9am-3pm. Energy medicine has been called the medicine of the future. Learn to use Reiki energy for yourself and others. $200/materials, music cd, certificate; $50/ registration deposit. The Atrium, 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale. RSVP Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Whispers on the Wind Earth Medicine: Shamanic Training – Jul 15-19. This four-part, yearlong training in shamanism will teach core energy healing practices, power and soul retrieval, and assist in deepening your connection with Mother Earth and the world of spirit. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center, Green Bay. Info, Amy Wilinski: 920-6098277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
THURSDAY, JULY 16 Eating with the Seasons Cooking Class: Beets, Cucumber, and Parsley – 5:30-7:30pm. Learn to select, cook and enjoy the flavors of produce in peak season. Demonstrations, group meal and recipes to take home. $45 suggested donation. NuGenesis, N68 W33208 County Rd K, Oconomowoc. 800969-3588. NugenesisFarm.org.
Spirit and Wellness Fair-Lake Country – 11am3pm. Experience talents and gifts through private card readings, intuitive reflexology, chakra infusions/chelations, mini-coaching sessions, ionic foot baths, mediumship, soul portraits and more. Artisanal goods. $20/15-minute increment for readings and healings. Center for Well-Being Lake Country LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262367-0607. SpiritFair-LakeCountry.com.
Take a Stand Against Sitting – 6:30-8pm. Sitting is the new smoking. It causes havoc in our bodies. This active class, by a physical therapist and movement expert, offers ways to counter the effects of sitting. All ages/levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat. $12. 1212 Bodyworks, 19601 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 100, Brookfield. 414-405-3956. 1212Bodyworks.com.
Animal Communication – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or a picture and find out thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues, or what they like. $55/20 minute session. Bark n Scratch Outpost, 5835 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee. Register: 414-4444110. BarkNScratchOutpost.com.
Animal Communication – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or a picture and find out thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues, or what they like. $55/20 minute session. Petlicious, 2217 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-548-0923. Petlicious.com.
Sound Healing and Meditation – 4-5pm. Meditate with the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls and vocal toning, awaken pure consciousness and activate cellular healing. $30. Ascended Gifts, 6728 W Morgan Ave, Milwaukee. 262-825-7481. CeliasSound.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 12 Reiki Level I Certification – 12:30–5:30pm. Learn the core principles and techniques of the Usui System of Reiki, including how to connect to Reiki energy using intention, breath and meditation techniques. Students receive attunement and first degree Reiki certification upon completion. $125/with preregistration. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
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SUNDAY, JULY 19 Kanyakumari Student Open House – 6:30-8pm. Interested in becoming a certified ayurvedic practitioner or registered yoga teacher? Meet the director, instructors and current students at an open house. Get a tour of the facility and informational sessions on programing. Kanyakumari Ayurveda & Yoga Wellness Center, GreenSquare Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. 414-755-2858. Kanyakumari.us.
MONDAY, JULY 20 Ayurveda Energy Healing Practice Session – 6-8pm. These sessions are for students with previous Healing Touch or Pranic Healing workshop training. $10. Kanyakumari Ayurveda & Yoga Wellness Center, GreenSquare Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. 414-755-2858. Kanyakumari.us.
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Kundalini Yoga Classes – Jul 21, Aug 4, 18. 8:309:30am. Dynamic body-mind exercises combining breath, postures, and sound to support the healthy body, mind, flow of energy, spirit and the nerve, glandular and endocrine systems, helping you live in alignment. Bring a towel or yoga mat, water bottle and comfortable clothes. $10. Blossom into Wholeness, 162 Sussex St, Pewaukee. Jamie: 262389-5835.AyurvedaWellness.org/?p=271.
Full Moon 14° Leo – 6:30-8pm. On July 31 there will be a full moon at 14° in Leo. Learn how you can use astrology as a guide in your life. $25. Center for Well-Being Lake Country LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. Spirit Fair-LakeCountry.com. C4WB.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 Open House: Become a Holistic Healer – 5-8pm. Learn about aveda massage, esthetics and ayurveda programs. Admission coordinators will conduct group tours of state-of-the-art facilities; meet students and experience a stress-relieving treatment. Free. The Institute of Beauty & Wellness, 327 East St. Paul Ave, Milwaukee. 414-227-2889. IBW.edu.
THURSDAY, JULY 23 Introduction to Reiki Workshop – 6:30-8pm. Many doors comprise the healing arts. Questions such as “How can I use Reiki in my home, career and life?” will be answered. Experience your energy field and that of fellow students. $15/preregistered. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. Nutrition for Cancer – 7-9pm. Learn what foods exacerbate disease, and what can possibly reverse it. Learn what to include to prevent disease, and what to avoid during and after to heal. $50. The Atrium, 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale. RSVP Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. MilwaukeeReiki. MassagePlanet.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 25 Ice Cream Social – 12-5pm. Storybook time for children starting every half hour. Children’s books are available for sale on free will offering basis. Free. $3/two-scoops Baskin-Robbins ice cream. Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. More info: 414-475-0105. Summer Mandala Making: Flowering and Harvest – 1-3pm. Join art teacher/artist Molly Groshek in celebrating the fullness of life in the gifts of summer through the making of a contemplative mandala. $35. Preregistration required. Center for Well-Being Lake Country LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262367-0607. SpiritFair-LakeCountry.com. C4WB.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 26 Reiki Treatment Room Techniques Level I – 122pm. This class teaches creating a sacred space in the healing room; connecting with Reiki energy and energy of the recipient; hand positions with others and reasoning behind hand protocols; working in tandem; working with energy; more. $50/with pre-
plan ahead registration. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Reiki Treatment Room Techniques Level II – 2:30-4:30pm. This class teaches techniques that guide clients into relaxed/meditative states; using symbols to create sacred space in the healing room; when, why and how to use symbols; forms/permissions needed from clients prior to treatment; Q&A period; more. $55/with preregistration. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. Angel LightLLC.com.
MONDAY, JULY 27 AgriCorps Teen Summer Camp – July 27-Aug 1. Weeklong overnight camp program for teens that covers topics from business planning through organic farming. Teens will learn from local farmers and help with farm/garden work. $350. Wellspring Education Center and Organic Farm, 4382 Hickory Rd, West Bend. 414-522-6989. WellspringInc.org.
WEDNESDAY JULY 29 Fermentation Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the benefits of cultured foods. Class includes SCOBY and kombucha tea demonstrations, hands-on sauerkraut making, handouts, recipes, kombucha starter, and a jar of sauerkraut. $50. The Atrium, 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale. RSVP Natalie Benoit: 414651-2243. MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com. Waldorf Education Open House – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about Waldorf education for Pre-K through Grade 10, now enrolling for the 2015-16 school year. Tour the classrooms and meet teachers. Free. Tamarack Waldorf School. 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. Details: 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 30 Rock Island Wilderness Retreat – Jul 30-Aug 1. A weekend to connect with earth, air, fire and water, including hiking amid the island’s miles of trails, water blessing ceremony, give-away ceremony, despacho (prayer bundle) healing and fire ceremony. $295/includes round-trip ferry to the island, camping and meals. 920-609-8277. Golden LightHealing@bayland.net.
AUGUST 2015 Calibrate Your Core – Aug 13. 6:30-8pm. This active class reveals the best ways to activate and awaken core muscles to improve posture, daily functions and sports performance, or recover from injury. All ages/levels welcome. Bring yoga mat. $12. 1212 Bodyworks, 19601 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 100, Brookfield. 414-405-3956. 1212Bodyworks.com. Kundalini Yoga with Gong Bath Meditation – Aug 15, Sep 9, Oct 14. Dynamic body-mind exercises combining breath, postures, and sound to support the body, mind and spirit, followed by relaxation with the the yogic gong. Bring a towel or mat, water bottle and comfortable clothes. $15. Blossom into Wholeness, 162 Sussex St, Pewaukee. Jamie: 262-389-5835. AyurvedaWellness.org/?p=271.
SEPTEMBER 2015 Creating Health & Harmony – Tues, Sep 15 thru Nov 3. 6:30-8:30pm. Enhance understanding and effective integration of the wellness tools through an accessible and usable learning format, self-exploratory activities, life coaching and your resource workbook for improved health and harmony. $299, $99/optional Ayurveda assessment. Ayurveda Wellness, 240 Regency Ct, Ste 203, Brookfield. Register: TinyURL.com/p44l5ah. Happy Feet – Sep 17. 6:30-8pm. This active class, by a physical therapist and movement expert, offers ways to activate ankle, foot and toe muscles to improve function or recover from injury. All ages/levels welcome. Bring yoga mat. $12. 1212 Bodyworks, 19601 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 100, Brookfield. 414-405-3956. 1212Bodyworks.com.
OCTOBER 2015 Shamanic Extraction Healing – Oct 3-4. Participants will be initiated into the shamanic extraction method of healing; how to see, sense and remove localized illness and pain connected to spiritual factors. Prerequisite: FSS basic workshop, The Way of the Shaman, with an authorized FSS faculty member. Golden Light Healing, near Green Bay. Info, Amy Wilinski: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net. Hip, Hip Hooray – Oct 8. 6:30-8pm. This active class, by a physical therapist and movement expert, helps hips move and feel their best to enhance an exercise practice or recover from injury. All ages/levels welcome. Bring yoga mat. $12. 1212 Bodyworks, 19601 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 100, Brookfield. 414405-3956. 1212Bodyworks.com. Peru Spiritual Journey – Oct 17-31. Explore the Andes from Machu Picchu—the city in the clouds—to Lake Titicaca—the birthplace of the Incas. You will be immersed in teachings and healing ceremonies with native medicine people. Amy Wilinski: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
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Silent Unity Prayer Circle – 11am. This is a prayer time in conjunction with the service being said at Unity’s World Headquarters. Submit your prayer requests if you are unable to be present. Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.
Summer Beach Series – Jun 22 through Jul 27. 9:30-11:30am. A book and a beach are backdrops to spirit-feeding conversations and connectings. Led by Anne Wondra. $60/series. WonderSpirit Life Academy of Women’s Wisdom, Self-Esteem, 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha. 262544-4310. Wondra: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit. com/events.html. Crystal Healing Series – 6:30-9pm. Learn the basic of crystal/stone healing, how to use two crystal wands for healing, rules of thumb for stone/crystal layouts and more. $35. Free Spirit Crystals, 4763 N 124th St, Butler. RSVP: 262-790-0748. FreeSpirit Crystals@gmail.com. Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 7pm. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $40/4 weeks, $12/class. Heritage Presbyterian Church, S63W13761 College Ave, Muskego. Register, Shelley: 414-217-4185. PureEnergyYoga.com.
tuesday Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 9-10am or 6-7pm. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $44/4 weeks, $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Ct, #210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com. Meditation for World Peace & Enlightenment – 7:30-8:15pm. Self-Realization Yoga/Meditation Center, 2418 Mangold Ave, Milwaukee. More info: 414-444-2012. Architecture of All Abundance Personal Renaissance Circle – 8:10-9:10pm. Phone reading and conversation circle. Life wisdom, feminine-spiritcentered sessions led by Anne Wondra. $10, $27/ monthly. Register, Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.
wednesday Gentle Healing Yoga – 10-11am. A gentle, individualized class ideal for those dealing with chronic aches and pains, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, cancer, post-injury or those interested in the gentle yoga style. $38/4 weeks, $11/class. YogAsana Studio, S75w17315 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Shelley: 414217-4185. PureEnergyYoga.com. Gentle Yoga – 6pm. Gentle Yoga is designed to improve core strength, flexibility and balance. $10. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301
friday Cottonwood Avenue, Hartland. RSVP: 414-8818005. C4WB.com. The Circle – Through Jul 29. 6:30pm. Class is based on The Circle, a book by Laura Day. Please get the book before the first class begins. Love offering. Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St., Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414-475-0105. UnityChurch InMilwaukee.org. Tai Chi Chuan & Chi Kung – 6:30-8:30pm. Internal arts increase balance, strength and flexibility. Regular practice can reduce stress, reduce joint and muscle pain, increase bone density and increase energy levels. Chinese Kung Fu Center, 2120 W. Clybourn St., Milwaukee. 414-933-7355. ChineseKungFuCenter.com.
thursday The Circle – Through Jul 30. 9:30am. See Wednesday listing. Love offering. Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St.\, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org. Gentle Healing Yoga – 10-11am. Extremely gentle, individualized class ideal for those with chronic aches and pains, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, cancer, post-injury, health conditions, or interested in gentle yoga. Instructor: Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $38/4 weeks, $11/class. YogAsana Studio, S75W17315
Gentle Healing Yoga – 11am-12pm. Individualized class ideal for those dealing with chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, cancer or post-injury, or those interested in the gentle yoga style. Participate at your comfort/ability level. $13. The Barefoot Haven, 5628 Parking St, Greendale. Info, Shelley: 414-217-4185. PureEnergyYoga.com Eating Disorders and Yoga – 6:30pm. Eat, Breathe, Thrive pairs yoga teachers with group facilitators for a 6-week educational series integrating yoga, community building, mindfulness meditation and service work. The result is a Thrive Tribe and healthy habits of body and mind. Santosha, RidgePoint Center, W307 N1497 Golf Rd, Ste 102, Delafield. SantoshaFitness.net
saturday Gentle Yoga – 8:30am. Gentle Yoga is designed to improve core strength, flexibility and balance. $10. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Avenue, Hartland. RSVP: 414-8818005. C4WB.com. Healing Spirit Flute Circle – 1-3pm. 2nd Sat. Come to play or just enjoy the soothing sounds of the traditional Native American flute. No musical experience or flute required. All ages welcome. Tippecanoe Church, 125 W Saveland Ave, Bay View. More info, Glen: 262-794-2315. gdprun@ sbcglobal.net.
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FREE SPIRIT CRYSTALS
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DENTISTRY BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRY
Bryan Schwartz DDS Steve Carini DDS 222 N Franklin St, Port Washington 262-284-2662 We specialize in Biomimetic (tooth conservation) Dentistry and natural/ holistic dental care. Committed to informing, educating, and supporting each client, empowering them to be their own healthcare advocate. See ad, page 9.
INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS N35 W23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee 262-691-4555 • MyNaturalDentist.com
“…Because a healthy Body, starts with a healthy Mouth.” Our office specializes in treating the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms; we offer the latest advances in dentistry. See ad, page 5.
EDUCATION NEW WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1101 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee 414-351-6000 • NWMS.info
New World offers an authentic, internationally accredited Montessori education that nurtures the whole child in a happy, calm, and peaceful setting. Ages 18 months to 10 years. See ad, page 20.
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HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER FOR WELL-BEING Sandra Anderson, MIN 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland 262-367-0607 • c4wb.com
Sandra Anderson is certified in advanced energy medicine techniques and practices for supporting individuals who are looking for holistic approaches in attaining fulfillment and wellbeing. See ad, page 14.
GOLDEN LIGHT HEALING
Amy Wilinski, Shamanic Energy Practitioner/ Reiki Master • 920-609-8277 GoldenLightHealing.net Discover your gifts with one of our many offerings! Offering healing sessions and training in Milwaukee and Green Bay area in Reiki, Shamanism, Intuition, Mediumship and much more.
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Twenty-one years in healing the body and soul. Massage, Reiki healer/teacher, Shamanic, Sound and Emotional Release. Classes and workshops. Author and speaker. See ad, page 12.
MYOM WELLBEING
MyOmWellbeing.com 414-405-3556 7963 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point Offering yoga, meditation, Reiki, massage, naturopathic skin care treatments and remedies, organic makeup. A personalized experience for children and adults in a cozy home-like setting. See ad, page 7.
BROOKFIELD LONGEVITY AND HEALTHY LIVING CLINIC 17585 W North Ave, #160 262-784-5300 • LiveLongMD.com
Specializing in Anti-Aging Medicine. Board certified, fellowship trained. Combining the best of traditional medicine with a holistic approach to weight loss using hormone balancing, detoxification and control of inflammation. IV therapies including Myer’s, glutathione, vitamins and minerals. See ads, pages 15 and 27.
BYERS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
414-369-3685 ByersFunctionalMedicine.com 4433 N Oakland Ave, Suite B, Shorewood Holistic medical care that integrates personalized, natural health solutions with diet, lifestyle and supplements and the latest technology in lab testing and evidence-based medicine.
NATALIE BENOIT
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PURBALANCE YOGA THERAPY
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE – FAMILY PRACTICE THUROW PRIMARY PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE Sharon K Thurow, FNP, BC 216 N Green Bay Rd, Thiensville 262-242-3966
Our philosophy is to treat our patients as we would want ourselves and our families treated through holistic, evidence-based medicine.
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As a 30-year multiple sclerosis thriver, Janet brings her personal experience as a certified yoga therapist and health coach to guide others in their own personal healing journey. See ad, page 8.
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Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT, Reiki Master/Teacher PureEnergyYoga.com • 414-217-4185 Reiki healing sessions and instruction, yoga classes for all in Pewaukee, Muskego, Greendale. Restore balance, health and wellbeing in mind, body and spirit.
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Rebecca deVogel, LMT 414-839-0242 Sussex/Lisbon & Brookfield/Elm Grove RebeccaDeVogel.com Energy-rich, intuitive bodywork embraces the more of you, bringing ease and vibrant health to every aspect of life. Specializing in relaxation, lomi lomi, deep tissue and therapeutic massage.
Our five coaches are ready to help you take Seven Steps to Positive Change or develop healthy habits and boundaries with our Energy Bubbles 101. See ad, page 20.
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WONDERSPIRIT SOUL COACHING
Anne Wondra • 262-544-4310 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha WonderSpirit.com Soul coach, spiritual teacher, life re-story-or, writer. Grow your greatness; our soul didn’t come here to hide. Classes, groups, femininespirit-centered spiritual counselor director. See ad, page 35.
GOOD HARVEST MARKET
Located 1 block south of I94 at Hwy T, Pewaukee • 262-544-9380 GoodHarvestMarket.com Waukesha County’s largest natural food store offers a full selection of organic foods, holistic health and beauty department, café, and classes in their community room. See ad, page 3.
OUTPOST NATURAL FOODS
Bay View, Brown Deer, Milwaukee, Mequon and Wauwatosa locations Outpost.coop We know Jack! Unlike other area grocers, we know by name many of the farmers and producers who supply Outpost with quality goods. See ad, page 11.
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Dr. Sarah Axtell is a board-certified naturopathic physician with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine conditions, cancer, anxiety and weight loss.
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Lynn Cohen 414-477-1033 • RolfWorks.net Rolfing is a holistic system of neuromuscular manual therapy and re-education in service of pain relief, freedom of movement and improved coordination. See ad, page 13.
SCHOOLS/TRAINING ART OF HEALING SCHOOL OF ENERGY MEDICINE
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AVEDA INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY AND WELLNESS 327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee 414-227-2889 • IBW.edu
Located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a leading Aveda school with multiple beauty and wellness programs.
MIDWEST COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
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Find and share your authentic message. Develop your ability to influence positive change through our personal growth, stress reduction and life coach certification classes. See ad, page 20.
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We inspire a positive approach to a lifetime of spiritual growth. We celebrate our diversity and recognize our unity. Be the One who makes a difference! Rev Lisa Stewart-de Snoo & Rev Scott de Snoo. See ad, page 28.
UNITY CHURCH
Rev Mari Gabrielson 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa • 414-475-0105 UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org A God-centered c o m m u n i t y, welcoming all to come and share the gifts of divine love, life, peace, joy and abundance. Join us Sundays 10 am. See ad, page 29.
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