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from the publisher Happy 2022! Another opportunity to begin again—to reset, refresh, reinvent. To reassess ways of living a healthier life on a healthier planet. And that’s what we’re here to help with! This issue is packed with wonderful information and resources to assist you on your path to wellness. From health and wellness trends to coffee alternatives to the State of the James and making our local waterways healthier. Sit back and get lost in these pages, then take advantage of the resources and opportunities you find in order to make positive changes for yourself. I always like to choose a word or phrase at the beginning of a new year to help guide my thoughts and actions. I was inspired by the Wise Words in this issue to reclaim a phrase I used a few years ago—honestly, I Jessica Coffey, Publisher believe this is something that I could work on every year—“Let Go”. To me, it means trying to do a better job of letting go of unrealistic expectations, worries, fears, control, biases, negativity, bad habits, clutter …there is a lot of work to be done, but the benefits of doing so can be felt physically, emotionally and spiritually, enhancing my life in so many positive ways. Learn more about “The Healing Power of Letting Go” in Linda Sechrist’s interview with Peter Russell… In Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature, Peter Russell reminds readers what lies at the heart of all spiritual traditions. Based on his half-century of practicing Transcendental Meditation and applying the lessons of ancient and contemporary spiritual teachers, he offers a new perspective on the age-old practice of letting go, which involves not being attached to outcomes, surrendering desires, accepting the present, opening to a higher power, relinquishing the ego and practicing forgiveness. He traces the seeds of many ideas in the book to his time in India studying with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, as well as immersing in A Course in Miracles and the writings of contemporary teachers including Eckhart Tolle and Ram Dass. What exactly do you advise us to let go of? While the thought-provoking title suggests that individuals might be asked to let go of a situation, possessions or a relationship, the fundamental theme running through the book is not the letting go of things themselves, but rather letting go the things that only exist in the mind—thoughts, interpretations, fixed beliefs, points of view, expectations of the future, attachments to possessions and relationships, judgements, grievances, assumptions about how things should or should not be. These things in the mind are the lens through which the things of the world are experienced. For example, looking at things through blue-tinted spectacles gives everything a blueish tinge. But the lens itself is not part of the world you see. In a similar way, the lens through which we see our world is not another thing we see. In this sense, we are letting go of the “non-things” that color our view of the world. What led to your understanding of this? The questions “Is there another way of seeing this?” and “Could there, just possibly, be another way of seeing this?” occurred spontaneously, without an effort on my part. With an open, curious attitude and without trying to find an answer or even assuming there was one, my inner knowing was able to shine through and reveal another more helpful way of seeing things. What benefits have you experienced from letting go? I’m more in touch with my intuition and my feelings and less consumed by my thoughts. I feel better, experience more peace and am content. Discontent is largely self-created by thinking how things should or should not be. When discontent drops away, contentment becomes more prevalent. No one walks around wonderfully enlightened all the time. Letting go is a lifetime process. Noticing where I get caught up, pausing, coming back to the present, to what is, has a feeling of “Ahhh.” It’s a sense of coming home to my inner home. The world pulls us outward, taking us out of ourselves. When we step back from it and let go for a while, it’s like coming home to our self. How can we better savor each moment? In just pausing and noticing what is in the present moment of experience, you’ll simply be stopping and withdrawing your interest from the thoughts that showed up when you paused. If you notice that your attention relaxes and if there is a sense of ease, a gentle sense of happiness or joy or a quality of spaciousness and clarity, savor it. Later, when it occurs to you, pause again and again. But don’t let the practice of pausing become routine or a ritual. Instead, make each pause a fresh inquiry into the moment and be curious about what it feels like, as if it were the first time, because it is the first and only time you will savor “this” moment. Happy Reading, Happy New Year and Happy Letting Go! Warmly,

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Begin a Career in the Healing Arts Lotus Professional College is accepting applications for several upcoming programs, including a 600-hour Esthetics day and afternoon program (January 24); a 600-hour Master Esthetics day program (January 24); the new 600-hour Acupuncture/Chinese Herbal Medicine program (April 25); and a 600-hour Massage Therapy day and night program (April 25). Lotus Professional College offers training for a career in acupuncture, therapeutic massage and basic and master esthetics. Experienced faculty and staff have strong educational backgrounds and broad experience in their fields as well. Lotus Professional College now offers federal financial aid and is certified by the State Council of Virginia for Higher Education, a licensed Esthetics and Master Esthetics school under the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Location: 8935 Patterson Ave. For more information or to tour the school, call 804-290-0980 or visit LotusVa.com. See ads, pages 3 and 31.

Find Fresh Fruit in the Winter During the winter months, Agriberry Fruit Farm sells high-quality apples from trusted partner farms throughout the Appalachian foothill region at St. Stephen’s Farmers’ Market at 6000 Grove Avenue on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Lakeside Farmers’ Market at 6106 Lakeside Avenue on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, as well as the Birdhouse Winter Market (preorder online), RVAg Marketplace and Fall Line Farms. Agriberry Fruit Farm, founded in 2008, is owned and operated by Anne and Chuck Geyer and their adult children, Pierson and Colleen. The Geyers grow fruit, including raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums and apples, on 25 acres of land in Hanover, northeast of Richmond. They grow strawberries on land in Mosley, south of Richmond in Chesterfield County. Order online at AgriberryStore.com. For more information, visit Agriberry.com. See ads, pages 11, 18 and 31.

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Thermography Discounts for Heart Health Month Throughout the month of February, in recognition of Heart Health Month, Debbie Troxell, RN, MSNH, a local thermographer and owner of Lifestyle Designs, LLC, is offering special pricing on all thermography services. One region of the body is $167 (save $20), half-body is $287 (save $40) and full-body is $547 (save $50). These services are often covered by FSAs and HSAs. By detecting heat patterns and blood flow in body tissues, thermography’s preventative and diagnostic applications include cardiovascular health, breast health, musculoskeletal disorders, dental health, sinus and allergies, thyroid health and full body health maintenance. Thermographic images are interpreted by Dr. Matthew Lee, M.D., RPh, MS, of eLEEte Physicians. Location: 1404 Starling Dr., Henrico. For more information or to make an appointment, call 804-683-7774 or visit RVAThermography.com or LifestyleDesignsWellness.com. See ads, pages 11 and 33.

New Herbalism Book by Kat Maier Author of a new book, Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine, Kat Maier is the founder and director of Sacred Plant Traditions, a center for herbal studies in Charlottesville. One of her greatest accomplishments has been to train the many clinical herbalists that have gone on to begin other schools, apothecaries or open practices of their own. In clinical practice for more than 30 years, Maier teaches at universities, conferences and herbal schools across the country and around the world. Also a founding member of Botanica Mobile Clinic, a nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible herbal medicine to local communities, Maier is coauthor of Bush Medicine of San Salvador Island, Bahamas. In this new resource both for the home apothecary and clinical practitioners, the celebrated herbalist brings alive elemental relationships among traditional healing practices, ecological stewardship and essential plant medicines. By honoring ancient wisdom and presenting it in an innovative way, Energetic Herbalism is a profound and practical guide to family and community care for those seeking to move beyond symptom relief and into a truly holistic framework of health. Purchase the book at KatMaierHerbalism.com and Amazon.com.

The Environmental Film Festival is Back In-Person

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The 12th annual Richmond Virginia Environmental Film Festival (RVA EFF) will take place from February 18 through March 4, showcasing the newest local and national films that focus on critical environmental issues and inspire action. Voted as one of the best film festivals by Style readers, the RVA EFF was recently awarded the Virginia Travel Leader award by the Virginia Green Travel Alliance. The free festival kicks off on Friday, February 18 at the Richmond City Main Library with the James River Association presenting Eight Billion Angels. On Saturday, February 19, the Byrd Theater will screen The Lorax; “One Health,” an episode of the VPM program Untamed (winner of two Telly awards and an Emmy nomination) that will be followed by a Q&A with Ed Clark, president and founder of the Wildlife Center of Virginia; and High Tide in Dorchester, a tale of a Chesapeake Bay town affected by climate change. The festival continues at the Byrd on Sunday, February 20, and includes awardwinning films from the Virginia Environmental Film Contest. The following two weeks will showcase films presented by these partners of RVA EFF: Drive Electric RVA, Pedal Power, Virginia Interfaith Power and Light, University of Richmond, VCU Biology Department, Maymont Foundation, City of Richmond Department of Sustainability, Richmond City Main Library and Henrico County Library. Sponsors include the Enrichmond Foundation, Convert Solar, Ian Patrick of Merill Lynch, Capital Region Land Conservancy, Sierra Club-Falls of the James Group, RIC Today, VPM, BlueRidge Outdoors magazine and Natural Awakenings magazine.

Last October, Andrew Bloomquest left his job as a graphic designer and created Align Yoga, Rocks & Reiki, a new studio for the Richmond wellness community at 2509 East Broad Street. It’s a massage, reiki and yoga studio, combined with a metaphysical retail shop. Bloomquest and Shree Fulcher, owner of Ascension Studio in the North Carolina Outer Banks, have teamed up to provide a safe and sacred space for people to gather and heal together. Align is equipped with all the healing modalities for patrons to connect with their inner bliss. Align Yoga, Rocks & Reiki offers yoga every day, and each class is pay-what-you-can with a variety of styles to choose from, including guided relaxation meditations, restorative yoga, gentle beginners yoga and vinyasa flow. Or book a therapeutic massage or reiki session to help reduce stress, relieve pain and enhance your body’s immune system, further promoting natural healing and wellness. The metaphysical shop sells crystals to decorate homes and offices and project a vibratory field of unconditional love and protection. Handcrafted jewelry, specially blended teas for each chakra, oracle cards, books and incense are also available.

Admission is free. For updates and more information, visit rvaeff.org. See ad, page 2.

Celebrating a Plant-Based Lifestyle Nonprofit Vegan Action will be hosting Richmond’s fifth annual vegan restaurant challenge, Vegan72x2, from January 25 through 30. There will be new restaurants participating this year, in addition to those that have been creating delicious, unique dishes since the beginning. This year also features a V72x2 collaboration with Three Notch’d Brewing Company with a Special Beer Release on Friday, January 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. Guests that track multiple restaurant visits will win a free sweet treat. Vegan Action works to eliminate animal suffering, reduce environmental impacts and improve human health through a vegan diet. For location and more details, visit Facebook page @ RichmondVeganAction or Vegan.org. See ad, page 11.

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Building Resilience Through Self-Love Brandon Farbstein’s new book, A Kid’s Book About Self-Love, encourages children to embrace what makes them unique, learn how to quiet the critical voice inside their head and feel empowered to be comfortable and happy in their own skin, especially when life throws them curveballs and challenges. In our social media age, youth are calculating their worth based on how many likes and views they get, and often feel they don’t measure up, creating feelings of isolation. Farbstein says, “Self-love isn’t talked about very much, but this book seeks to open up a conversation about how important it is to love yourself.” The 22-year-old Gen Z Richmond native activist, author and motivational speaker was born with a rare form of dwarfism. He continues to use his experience to inspire millions and #ElevateEmpathy on a mission to spread his global message across all ages, break barriers and amplify the voices of those that don’t yet feel empowered to speak out. Now a professional speaker, Farbstein was named by Instagram as one of the 19 most influential teenagers in the world. For more information, visit BrandonFarbstein.com. Buy the book at AKidsCo.com/Products/A-Kids-Book-About-Self-Love.

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Eat Walnuts to Reduce Bad Cholesterol and Heart Disease

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A clear link exists between taking antibiotics for six months and developing colorectal cancer in the next five to 10 years, report researchers from Umea University, in Sweden. By comparing the records of 40,000 Swedish cancer patients to 200,000 people without cancer, they found that taking antibiotics for at least six months increased the risk of cancer by 17 percent in the ascending colon, the first part to be reached by food after the small intestine. However, no increased risk was found for cancer in the descending colon. Those taking the most antibiotics had the greatest risk, but even a single course was associated with a small, but statistically significant risk increase. “While in many cases antibiotic therapy is necessary and saves lives, in the event of less serious ailments that can be expected to heal anyway, caution should be exercised,” says Umea University researcher Sophia Harlid, Ph.D. 10

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Healthy older adults that ate about a half cup of walnuts every day for two years gained a modest reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad cholesterol”, reports a study of 636 people from San Diego’s Loma Linda University. Other risk factors for heart health—small LDL particles and intermediate-density lipoprotein—also decreased, signaling a lower chance of cardiovascular events. “Many people are worried about unwanted weight gain when they include nuts in their diet,” says study co-author Emilio Ros, M.D., Ph.D. “Our study found that the healthy fats in walnuts did not cause participants to gain weight.” andreea ch /Pexels.com

Allergic rhinitis—the sneezing, runny nose and red eyes commonly called hay fever— affects one in 12 American adults and 10 to 30 percent of people worldwide. The usual treatment of antihistamines, decongestants or steroids can come with unwelcome side effects, but a simple alternative approach of ear acupressure may be as effective, suggests a new Chinese study. Researchers analyzed 11 random controlled studies that included 1,094 people with allergies. Small cow soapwort seeds or stainless steel pellets corresponding to Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians were placed with adhesive on their ears for several days. The study in EvidenceBased Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded that ear acupressure reduced allergy symptoms more effectively than an antihistamine, conventional medicine, herbs or regular acupuncture.

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Drink More Water to Help Prevent Heart Disease Staying well hydrated throughout life could reduce the risk of heart failure, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology 2021 Congress. Researchers from the U.S. National Institutes of Health reported that people that drink sufficient water every day have a reduced risk of the thickening of the heart’s left ventricle. Their conclusion was based on the analysis of 26 years’ worth of serum sodium levels in 15,792 middle-age Americans. Higher serum sodium concentration in midlife was associated with heart failure and left ventricular hypertrophy 25 years later. Few people meet daily hydration recommendations (54 to 71 ounces for women and 67 to 101 ounces for men). According to the researchers, when people drink less fluid, the concentration of sodium in the blood increases, and the body attempts to conserve water by activating processes known to contribute to the development of heart failure. “The findings indicate that we need to pay attention to the amount of fluid we consume every day and take action if we find that we drink too little,” says study author Natalia Dmitrieva. snapwire/Pexels.com

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Peaceful Settlement

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The Indigenous Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have reached an historic $1.9 billion water rights settlement with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, resolving thousands of tribal claims to waterways in Montana. The largest of its kind, this agreement authorizes funding to modernize the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project, a 1,300-mile network of aging canals. It also provides funding for habitat restoration and transfers control of the National Bison Range to the tribes. The dispute stems from the 1855 Treaty of Hellgate, which created the 1.25-million-acre reservation. The agreement establishes a Flathead Reservation Water Management Board to govern water use within the reservation. Two members of the board will be chosen by the tribe, two will be chosen by the governor of Montana and a fifth will be chosen by the four appointed members. Tribal Chairwoman Shelly R. Fyant says, “Our elders continually remind us to protect our water, and this day marks the beginning of the water compact implementation that will protect the water for all generations to come.” Ryan Rusche, an attorney for the tribes, says, “The settlement provides water to fulfill the purpose of the reservation, which is a permanent homeland for the tribes, while at the same time protecting existing non-Indian uses of water on the reservation where there is a significant irrigation-based economy.”

Planting 500 Billion Trees

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The UK tech company Dendra claims their drone can plant two trees per second using artificial intelligence for guidance in an effort to re-green the Earth. Their ambitious goal is to plant 500 billion trees by 2060 with 400 teams of two drone operators and 10 drones per team. The plan would plant 10 billion trees per year 10 times more cheaply than planting by hand, especially in remote areas. First, the replanting areas are identified using a combination of satellite images and drone-collected data. Then, specialized drones carrying seedpods that contain a germinated seed and nutrients use pressurized air to fire the seeds into the ground once in proper position as determined by an algorithm. The seedpods penetrate the ground and start to grow when activated by precipitation. The World Wildlife Fund estimates the planet is losing 27 football fields of forest every minute due to deforestation. Dendra CEO Susan Graham says, “We need to use technology to scale up our restoration efforts, and the scale we’re talking about is tens of billions of trees every year. We’ll be able to see the ecosystems that we’ve restored from space.”

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A new report from the advocacy group Beyond Plastics has found that emissions from the plastic industry may be greater than those from coal-fired power plants by 2029. Founder Judith Enck, a former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator, says, “Plastic is intimately connected to the climate crisis. Plastic is the new coal.” The report details ways plastic contributes to global warming, beginning with its manufacture as petroleum products. Some of the issues are related to fracking, pipelines, toxic chemical byproducts, carcinogenic smoke, atmospheric hydrofluorocarbons and waste disposal on land and sea. The Beyond Plastics report estimates that U.S. production of plastic in 2020 caused about 210 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, or the equivalent of 116 medium-sized, coal-fired power plants. Aarthi Ananthanarayanan, senior fellow at the Ocean Conservancy Plastics Initiative, says the report highlights the need for policymakers to better regulate petrochemical producers, saying, “We have to start considering plastics as part of the fossil fuel industry.” 12

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Plastic is the New Coal

A report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) describes a significant decrease in the cost of renewable energy sources compared to 2020, with solar leading the pack by a wide margin. The 10-year average adjusted costs of generation for a plant over its lifetime are 85 percent for utility-scale solar; 56 percent for onshore wind; 48 percent for offshore wind; and 68 percent for concentrated solar power. IRENA continues to see drops of between 7 percent and 16 percent in these categories this year. According to the same report, the 62 percent of new renewables added last year had lower costs than the cheapest fossil fuels. New renewables are increasingly competitive against existing fossil fuels. In the U.S., 61 percent of current coal capacity already has higher operating costs. Phasing out these coal plants would start saving money almost immediately. IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera states that because renewables cost more upfront than keeping old coal rolling, action is needed to make sure emerging economies are not left behind. “We are far beyond the tipping point of coal.” pixabey/Pexels.com

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James River Stable, but Threatened

The James River Association (JRA) released their biennial report card in November, The State of the James, with data based on 18 indicators across the categories of river health and river restoration progress. The grade for the James has remained in the B-minus range since 2015, but the overall 2021 score of 61 percent dropped one point from 2019, and two points since the recent high of 63 percent. CEO Bill Street says, “While the James has made tremendous progress since its failing health in the 1970s, to continue making progress and meet Virginia’s goals for the James in the face of increased population, climate change and other new threats will take greater urgency and commitment.” The decline that has occurred since 2017 reflects the impact of abnormally high rainfall experienced across the watershed in recent years causing increased polluted runoff throughout the James. While oysters and tidal water quality showed promising resilience over the past year by bouncing back from the surge of rainwater and pollution, the river also revealed stalled progress in phosphorus, nitrogen and sediment pollution reductions, as well as stream health. Anna Killius, government affairs and policy manager, advises, “We see that the river can bounce back (from polluted runoff) if given the chance, but the increased amount and intensity of rainfall associated with climate change means we cannot delay needed investments.” This year was the first time Virginia has fully funded programs to address polluted runoff from agricultural fields and development, but full funding must continue to meet the challenges ahead. The most alarming indicator belongs to American shad, which fell to an alltime low, giving the State of the James its first ever zero percent indicator. Often referred to as the “founding fish”

because of their historical and cultural significance, American shad face an overwhelming combination of threats, including dam blockage, water withdrawals, invasive catfish and lack of underwater grasses for shelter. “America’s founding fish is on the brink of collapse on America’s Founding River,” states Jamie Brunkow, James RIVERKEEPER and Sr. Advocacy Manager for the JRA. “We are calling on Virginia to develop an emergency recovery plan to ensure that this storied and crucial fish remains a part of the James River ecosystem and our communities for generations to come.” To help the JRA secure future clean water funding, consider signing up to raise your voice for the river at TheJamesRiver.org/ what-you-can-do/take-action/. For more information, visit StateOfTheJames.org.

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Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks

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ost Americans enjoy a daily dose of coffee, and an increasing body of research indicates it’s not a bad habit to have. Meanwhile, a growing number of people are adapting their morning drink rituals to incorporate ingredients ranging from matcha to mushrooms in search of additional health benefits. “After many years of research, we have concluded that coffee can be a fantastic additive to the diet. Coffee consumption is associated with a decrease in all-cause mortality, risk of cardiovascular death and stroke,” says Claudia Hleap, a registered dietician nutritionist in Philadelphia. Regular coffee consumption is also correlated with a decreased risk of Type 2 diabetes, potentially due to its naturally containing polyphenols, which are plant compounds with protective antioxidant properties. The caffeine in coffee, as well as in tea and cocoa, can also boost short-term metabolism and brain function. As with most things in life, moderation is key; overconsumption of coffee can result in insomnia, irritability, gastrointestinal issues and other short-lived side effects. “Caffeine intake may negatively 14

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impact sleep duration and quality, which is essential for optimal health,” says Hleap. “Coffee can also serve as a vessel for added sugars and unhealthy fats in the diet if you are adding sweeteners and artificial creamers.” Many java drinkers today are experimenting with healthy alternatives and add-ons to shake up their routine morning pick-me-up. Chicory-based drinks, made from roasted ground chicory root, are a favorite for Lauren O’Connor, a Los Angeles registered dietitian nutritionist and author of Healthy Cooking for One. “Chicory is caffeine-free, acid-free and a gut-friendly alternative to coffee,” she says. “It also has a robust, roasted taste that can satisfy those who desire more than an herbal tea. Date ‘coffee’, made from date seed, also has a deep, rich flavor.” Some chicory tea blends also incorporate roasted dandelion root, which has been used by herbalists for centuries to enhance the body’s detoxifying functions, particularly of the liver. Golden milk, a traditional Indian beverage associated with Ayurvedic medicine, is another flavorful alternative with numerous health

Rather than swap out coffee altogether, some java lovers are bettering their beloved beans with healthy add-ons such as powdered mushrooms, ghee and spices. benefits. Recipes vary, but golden milk is typically prepared by heating milk or a plant-based milk alternative along with turmeric, black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, honey, vanilla and/or cardamom. “These warming spices go above a simple caffeine replacement to provide powerful anti-inflammatory benefits,” says Trista Best, a registered dietitian in Dalton, Georgia. Best also recommends matcha, a traditional Japanese drink made from powdered, young, green tea leaves whisked in water as a coffee alternative with less caffeine and other added benefits. Because the tea leaves are essentially consumed in powder form rather than just steeped in water, matcha contains more catechins, an important antioxidant, than a typical preparation of green tea. “The L-theanine, an amino acid, in matcha is known to improve brain health, which shows itself through improved memory, attention and reaction time,” notes Best.

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Rather than swap out coffee altogether, some java lovers are bettering their beloved beans with healthy add-ons such as

powdered mushrooms, ghee and spices. “A healthy addition to coffee can include coconut oil, collagen or butter. These can add some fat and protein content, which will provide more energy while also jumpstarting your metabolism at the beginning of the day,” says holistic health coach Virginia Gruhler. Ghee, a clarified butter that originated in ancient India, has been touted as a “keto-friendly” way to help neutralize the acidity of coffee while adding healthy fats and nutrients. Spices like cinnamon and cardamom have been added to coffee and black tea for centuries in the Middle East and Asia to enhance both flavor and health. Cinnamon, for example, may help lower blood sugar, in addition to having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Mushroom coffee is another popular “coffee-plus” beverage which combines the flavor and energy boost of java with the benefits of medicinal fungi like turkey tail, lion’s mane and chaga, boosting the immune system and potentially warding off serious health conditions like dementia and cancer. Because caffeine can stay in the bloodstream for up to 10 hours, staying clear of all caffeinated drinks in the later hours of the day will help ensure a better night’s sleep. When a mid-afternoon slump hits, a brisk walk followed by a cup of a flavorful herbal tea like Rooibos or lemongrass can wake up the body and the brain naturally.

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Health in the New Year 10 Top Wellness Trends for 2022

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very new year marks the convergence of endings and beginnings—an opportunity to assess where we’ve been and anticipate where we’re going. As this dynamic relates to our health, this year promises an intensification in the development and adoption of several trends that have been years in the making.

PLANT-BASED FOODS TAKE CENTER STAGE The consensus among researchers is that filling our plates with colorful vegetables and fruits improves health and reduces our risk of developing a number of chronic degenerative diseases. “This approach, along with eating less meat and avoiding sugar, is wonderful to control blood sugar, lower uric acid and nurture your microbiome, which is fundamentally important to reduce inflammation, increase your body’s production of antioxidants and vitamins and help maintain the integrity of the gut lining so that you don’t get leaky gut and, therefore, inflammation,” says board-certified neurologist David Perlmutter, author of Grain Brain and four other New York Times bestsellers. Awareness of the devastating effects of industrialized meat production is also accelerating. “Avoiding animal products is probably the first and most important ethical choice one can make,” says Princeton University bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of the seminal Animal Liberation. “That’s going to dramatically lower your carbon footprint. You will no longer be complicit in the suffering of tens of billions of factory-farmed animals, and 16

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you won’t be contributing to the increasing risks of viruses being bred in factory farms.” According to market analysis firm CB Insights, “As COVID-19 spread across the globe, shifting consumer behavior and virus outbreaks in factories has dealt major blows to the meat supply chain, with the beef industry alone facing an estimated $13.6 billion in losses.” Several U.S. meat processing plants were forced to close their doors. In response, a growing inventory of plant-based alternative proteins is emerging, offering new products that seek to mimic the experience of eating a juicy hamburger (Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods) or crispy chicken nugget (Simulate). Banza makes high-protein pasta from chickpeas. Retail sales of plantbased meals in the U.S. have grown by 25.5 percent over the past two years, and other manufacturers joining the field are Plantible Foods, Rebellyous Foods, Livekindly and InnovoPro. A recent survey found that 36 percent of consumers intend to increase their consumption of alternative protein sources in the near future. Perlmutter cautions, “Just because they’re plant-based doesn’t give them full sanction. They may contain unfermented soy, which may not be non-GMO or organic, and per an article in the New York Times, their carbon footprint may be a lot higher in production of these products than we have been led to believe. Do a little research on these manufactured foods and go for plant-based options that aren’t processed. Shop the periphery of the grocery store.”

TELEMEDICINE WILL CONTINUE AFTER THE PANDEMIC According to management consultants McKinsey and Company, when COVID-19 began, the level of telemedicine increased in America 78-fold, peaking in April 2020. Although it has been declining since then, the use of telemedicine is still at a 38-fold increase compared to pre-pandemic times. “While it has leveled off, we are going to see persisting use of telemedicine in situations that involve basic communication with a patient,” says Perlmutter, citing compelling attributes such as cost savings, convenience and a lower carbon footprint because people don’t have to commute to a doctor’s office.

WEARABLE DEVICES AND HOME TESTING EMPOWER PATIENTS Perlmutter also anticipates an amplification of the use of wearable devices and home testing to provide biometric data that informs people about their health status and inspires them to modify lifestyle choices. The Oura Ring records the time it takes to get to sleep, how many times the wearer awakens during the night and how much time they spend in REM and deep sleep. This information enables people to modify day-to-day activities to improve the quality and quantity of sleep. Apple Watch aficionados are increasingly relying on the device’s biofeedback features, including its newest metric, blood oxygenation, while diabetics and non-diabetics alike employ continuous glucose monitoring systems to pinpoint how lifestyle choices like food, exercise and sleep affect blood sugar levels. “That is not only trending now, but will increase quite dramatically as consumers push to learn more about themselves,” Perlmutter predicts. “No longer is this information going to be siloed in the doctor’s office. People are becoming more and more empowered to learn this data about themselves and act on it.”

LEARNING TO IMPROVE GENETIC EXPRESSION “Our evolving understanding of epigenetics—how we can change our gene expression—is bringing more people on board to the idea that our lifestyle choices matter,” Perlmutter says. “When I went to

medical school, we thought our DNA was locked in a glass case and that it would determine everything about us. Nowadays, we know that the expression of more than 70 percent of our DNA that codes for health and longevity is under our control and influenced by our lifestyle choices. The food we eat, whether or not we slept well last night, the stress in our lives, whether or not we spent time in nature—all of these things, moment-to-moment, change our gene expression. Holy Toledo! We now know that certain lifestyle choices are good for you because they favorably change gene expression. They teach it in med school now. It’s a breathtaking reality.”

HARNESSING THE POWER OF LOW-LEVEL STRESS Life hackers and high-performance junkies are looking to leverage something called hormesis, which involves introducing low-level stress to the body for a positive outcome, so that when the body repairs itself from that condition, it doesn’t just repair back to the previous level, but to a new one with an advantage. This includes exposing the body to a hot sauna or cold exposure through cryotherapy, as well as intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating. “People are starting to see how good things happen when we engage in things that push us in places that are perhaps a little bit uncomfortable, activating mechanisms that help with metabolic health, immunity, cognitive function and even the growth of new brain cells,” Perlmutter explains.

MENTAL HEALTH DESTIGMATIZED When U.S. gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the 2021 Summer Olympic Games citing mental health challenges, she created an opening for other people to speak up. If a world champion could reveal her vulnerability on the global stage when the stakes were so high, certainly so could they. Her compelling story is emblematic of an emerging trend: Mental health is gradually becoming destigmatized. “It’s becoming acceptable to talk about our feelings and ask for help, and this trend is shattering unhealthy cultural myths, like the erroneous assumption that if we talk about our emotions we’re going to fall into a pit of despair and sadness,” says Licensed Integrative Psychotherapist Leslie Davenport, the author of Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change. “There’s a boldness among younger

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generations that are challenging the status quo and demanding to be accepted as they are. Tucking away anything that might not be socially acceptable is a part of the past. Kids want their families and adults to accept and love them exactly as they are.” On Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, #itsoknottobeok is a popular hashtag. Mental health surveys show that eco-anxiety in particular is prevalent among the young. Late last year, scientists at the University of Bath, in England, interviewed 10,000 youth between the ages of 16 and 25 across 10 continents. In the U.S., 68 percent said that the future was frightening. Almost half admitted that they had distressing feelings related to climate change on a daily basis, 42 percent believed that the things they valued most would be destroyed and 35 percent feared that their family security would be threatened.

A SURGE IN COACHING According to Davenport, “In addition to therapy becoming more acceptable, I’ve seen coaching become more common as another option in which people don’t have to examine their past and can instead look forward. A coach can help them make sense of their life, set goals and hold them accountable.”

MINDFULNESS BECOMES UBIQUITOUS In a few decades, mindfulness practices have catapulted from Buddhist monasteries to corporate boardrooms and have become a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. with an 11 percent annual growth rate. “Mindfulness has been emerging for a while, but at this point, it’s a household word,” Davenport says. “People are talking about mindful eating or mindful conversations. Core concepts like being present in the moment or taking in the other person in an empathetic way are rippling out into so many aspects of life.”

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Redefining the conventional, in-person therapy session that is 50 minutes in a quiet room, therapy apps allow people to have short phone calls, video chats or text exchanges with a therapist for a low monthly fee. Notable therapy apps include BetterHelp.com, OnlineTherapy. com, BrightSide.com and Calmerry.com. For meditation, Calm.com, InsightTimer.com and HeadSpace.com are dominating the field.

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES ARE HERE TO STAY Many people that were devastated by isolation and loneliness during the pandemic sought social engagement via streaming and app-enabled webinars, exercise routines or art classes. Suddenly, virtual conferences attracted participants from all over the world. Davenport relishes the fact that she was able to take tap dancing classes from a renowned New York City teacher, even though she lives in Washington State. “In a surprising silver lining, we’ve come to appreciate the convenience of these virtual experiences, which we likely wouldn’t have attended in person before the pandemic.” Sandra Yeyati is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Pet-Pleasing Food Trends What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year by Ronica O’Hara

og and cat food is becoming ever more humanized in the U.S. Market researchers and veterinarians report that consumers are increasingly demanding for their pets what they want for themselves: high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts. “Organic, gluten-free and even vegan are now mainstream when it comes to Fido and Fluffy,” says integrative veterinarian Carol Osborne, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. “Fancy foods, gourmet treats, even personal pet chefs have become the norm.” In a turnabout on animal testing, some companies advertise that their pet food products are tested on humans. It’s the logical outcome of an evolution in how pets are regarded, say psychologists. Only a few decades ago, most dogs slept in doghouses rather than in bedrooms, and most cats were free-range explorers of the outdoors. Today, two in three American households have a pet, and the animals are increasingly part of the family—sometimes even more beloved than human family members. One study, for example, found young children more likely to confide in a pet than in a sibling. A mattress company survey found that 71 percent of pet owners sleep with their furry friends. The forced togetherness of the pandemic drew pets and owners even closer. “Today, pet owners want to reward their pets in every way possible to let them know how grateful they are for the unconditional love and companionship they provide,” says Osborne. The urge to lovingly pamper pets starts at the food dish with many emerging trends.

CUSTOM TAILORING According to market analyst firm Mintel, three in five U.S. pet owners are willing

to pay more for foods that are customized to their pet’s specific dietary needs, a trend being eagerly met by more than 700 brands and 10,000 products. Today, a dizzying array of foods are tailored to pets’ ages, breeds and physical and emotional conditions. Obese dogs can chomp down on high-protein, low-fat foods; anxious pups can mellow out with foods that contain hemp and CBD oil; and dogs prone to kidney stones may find relief on a renal-support formula. Consumers unable to purchase pricey, specialized formulas are making kibble less boring by adding flavorful mixins and toppers such as shredded tuna and lamb liver flakes.

GOING PLANT-BASED The slow but sure rise in the number of Americans that eat natural, plant-based diets has its parallel in animal diets. Organic pet food free of pesticides, antibiotics and chemicals constitute a robust, $22-billiona-year business in the U.S., and vegan pet food sales are predicted to grow globally by 12 percent a year. Ancient grains like amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat and millet are included in gluten-free formulas to satisfy a small but growing market. To make plant-based chow more appealing, pet food makers are adding savory flavors and substituting chemical enhancers with kitchen ingredients like vinegar.

RETHINKING MEAT Some manufacturers are replacing chicken and beef with more adventurous, gamey proteins such as rabbit, venison, bison and wild boar. “Products are advertising how you can bring out their inner wolf by feeding them that food, because it is more natural to their instincts,” says Heather Venkat, the acting public health veterinarian for

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ETHICAL BUYS Consumers are examining labels to find pet food that is sustainable and responsibly sourced. “‘Made in the USA’ remains a popular claim and feature that may even be increasing, along with a demand for ethical claims, sustainability concerns and cause marketing,” writes Debbie PhillipsDonaldson, editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry. In a survey of U.S. dog and cat owners conducted by Packaged Facts in early 2020, 69 percent reported concern about the treatment of animals raised for use in pet food.

CAUTIONARY NOTES When buying pet food, veterinarians urge pet owners not to be overly swayed by advertising claims. “For example, the words ‘holistic’, ‘ancestral’, ‘instinctual’, ‘gourmet’ and ‘premium’ are really just marketing. On the other hand, ‘organic’, ‘natural’ and ‘human-grade’ all have specific definitions when they are applied to pet foods,” says veterinarian Jennifer Coates, of Fort Collins, Colorado, author of The Dictionary of Veterinary Terms. “Most importantly, watch how your pet does while eating a particular food. If your pet is maintaining a healthy weight and has normal digestive function (firm stools, no vomiting), good energy levels, normal amounts of shedding and that ‘glow’ of good health, the diet you’ve picked is probably a good match,” she says. Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com. | | January/February January/February2022 2022

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The Electric Vehicle Revolution Moving Toward an All-EV Future this Year

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lmost certainly, electric cars are in everyone’s future. Not only are automakers—from General Motors and Volvo to Rolls-Royce and Bentley—pledging to stop producing gas and diesel cars, but a long list of countries in Europe and Asia plus three U.S. states are planning to ban them by 2040 or earlier, often citing climate change imperatives. This wouldn’t be happening if electrification technology was standing still. Instead, it’s made rapid progress to the point that electric vehicles (EV) are more often than not better cars than their internal combustion counterparts. A range of 300 miles or more (the top model of the luxurious Lucid Air claims 520) has become commonplace, and the inherent properties of electric motors—such as lots of low-end torque—means they’re very fast off the line. The Rimac Nevera, an EV supercar, reaches 60 mph in an incredible 1.85 seconds. But there’s more. Fuel and service costs have been dramatically reduced with EVs. A 2018 University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute study pegged the average cost to operate an EV at $485 a year, compared to $1,117 for a gas-operated car, and battery packs and electric motors take up less space than engines, transmissions and radiators. This 20

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means larger passenger compartments with more legroom and no center “hump”, and storage up front (the so-called “frunk”), as well as behind. Designers are even able to ditch the grille—a feature shared by all but a few air-cooled cars on the market.

EVS GET MORE AFFORDABLE The high cost of EVs has been off-putting. The Tesla Model S Plaid Edition, made in California, starts at $129,990, the Arizonaproduced Lucid sells for up to $170,000, and the Croatian-made Rimac costs $2.4 million. That’s one reason EV penetra-

tion is low—accounting for only 2 percent of U.S. sales in 2020. By last year, there were almost 1.8 million EVs on American roads—three times the number of 2016—but affordable cars would make the numbers grow much faster. The federal $7,500 federal income tax credit for EVs helps, but it has a 200,000-unit sales cap, and General Motors and Tesla have already met it. Some states, and especially EV-friendly California, have generous additional incentives, and a proposed increase in the tax credit from $7,500 to $12,500 is under consideration by Congress. Battery pack costs—the key reason EVs are expensive—went down an average of 16 percent per year between 2007 and 2020, the University of Pennsylvania reports. And that has created cheaper electric vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf ($27,400), Mini Cooper SE ($30,750), Chevrolet Bolt ($31,995), Hyundai Kona ($34,000), Tesla Model 3 ($41,190) and Ford Mustang Mach-e ($42,895). The big news for truck fans is that the country’s bestselling vehicle for many years, the Ford F-150 pickup, will have a battery electric variant called the Lightning on the market this spring with a price under $40,000. For some people, hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicles are a better choice. They’re certainly cheaper. Toyota’s long-lived Prius (with 58 mpg city/53 highway) starts at $24,525. And there’s an appealing Ford hybrid truck, too—the Maverick—at $19,995. It went on sale late last year. These “green” trucks are undoubtedly better for the environment than their gas and diesel counterparts. Greenhouse gas production is directly tied to fuel economy, and some versions of the current F-150 pickup get only 15 mpg combined. The only emissions from its EV counterpart and battery trucks like it will be from the generation of the electricity to run them. The Maverick hybrid gets 40 mpg in city driving. In 2020, researchers in England and Holland said that driving an EV is better for the environment in 95 percent of the world—the exception would be in areas with very dirty coal-based grids. For a complete lifecycle analysis, it’s necessary to factor in the ef-

fects of manufacturing, the mining of rare earth minerals, the makeup of the local grid, end-of-life recycling and other factors. EVs do have slightly higher greenhouse gas production from recycling (1.8 tons versus 2.4 tons) because of battery processing, a Chinese study says. But that same study reports that complete lifecycle emissions for EVs are 18 percent lower. The good news is that many of the factors that go into lifecycle analysis are getting better for EVs. Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source, and the amount in the U.S. grid increased 100 percent between 2000 and 2018. Lithium is essential for modern EV batteries, and both General Motors and BMW have invested in more sustainable methods of extraction.

INTEGRATING WITH THE HOME Another EV cost is the installation of 240volt electricity for home charging. But in 2020 the International Code Council (ICC) set new voluntary guidelines for new homes that would make all of them “EV-Ready”. Installing the necessary wiring when the house is built would cost $920, compared to $3,550 for a retrofit, says the ICC. Some municipalities, such as Seattle, already require EV wiring for new homes with offstreet parking. Increasingly, EVs are being equipped for two-way power, meaning they can power homes or construction sites. That’s one part of the appeal of Ford’s Lightning, which has 9.6 kilowatts of power available to keep the lights on during a power outage. It can provide full-home electricity for three days.

into trip planning. The 2021 Volkswagen I.D. 4 Pro can travel 260 miles on a charge, perhaps not enough to get to grandma’s house. The 2021 Nissan Leaf only has a 150-mile range, although the Leaf Plus increases that to 226. Buying used is tempting, because some EVs—such as early Nissan Leafs—are highly affordable, with good ones costing about $7,000. But its range is poor, just 73 miles. While some older Teslas have credible range, they’ve also retained their value pretty well. In general, buying new—which includes claiming the federal income tax credit—is a better idea. First-time EV buyers worry about high prices, range, finding public chargers (although the $7.5 billion allocated to build them in the recent infrastructure bill may help), the considerable time needed to recharge at home, compromised interior space and replacing the expensive battery packs. These are all legitimate concerns, but the lower-priced, roomy, fast-charging EVs coming on the market now—and a network of more than 41,000 public chargers—go a long way toward addressing them. Jim Motavalli, a Connecticut-based journalist, writes about the environment, cars and music. He can be contacted at JimMotavalli.com.

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Amp Up Immunity Proven Boosters for Good Health

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s we head into the holidays, a gift that many of us wish for is a strong immune system to protect us not only from serious illness, but also from wintry coughs and sniffles. Robust immunity rests on three pillars, research shows: getting at least seven hours of sleep a night to allow immune functions to reboot; daily exercise to stimulate the production of white blood cells that fight off harmful bacteria and viruses; and plant-based foods to supply the antioxidants and phytochemicals needed to reduce inflammation and keep cells humming happily. In addition, we can enhance immunity by adding specific adaptogens and mushroom powders into our daily routine. These study-proven substances perform specific functions in the immune system that boost our resistance to illness. As powders, they can be easily added into drinks or foods, and they can also be taken as tinctures or pills.

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keep the body in balance by helping it adapt to stress. They interact with the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a complex system of glands, hormones and receptors that helps manage homeostasis, stress responses and energy metabolism. “Adaptogens are a great way to boost immunity, especially if you are constantly sick and run down due to feeling stressed,” says Heather Hanks, a Plymouth, Michigan, nutritionist with USA Rx. Adaptogens typically take two or three weeks to become effective; follow package directions for proper dosage. Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), an herb called locoweed in the U.S., boosts immune function by increasing natural killer cell activity and enhancing the function of macrophages, the “immune sentinels” that reside in tissues. A recent review suggests that long-term use of astragalus might help prevent colds, and taking it for up to six weeks may relieve seasonal allergy symptoms such as runny nose, itching and sneezing. It has also been shown to improve recovery after illness, disease or prolonged stress and to help post-chemotherapy patients regain health. Polish researchers found that rowing team athletes given 500 milligrams of astraga-

lus root extract each day for six weeks had immune systems that recovered faster after strenuous exercise. Panax Ginseng, a perennial plant from East Asia, keeps the immune system in balance by regulating its components, including macrophages, dendritic cells and both T and B cells. It improves resistance to illness and microbial attacks, helps counter stress, controls inflammation, improves cognitive functions and has been found effective in the treatment of cancer, neurodegenerative

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THE MARVEL OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS Used medicinally since at least 3,000 BCE, certain mushrooms have been found to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular-protective, anti-diabetic, liver-protective and anticancer properties. They are usually not cooked, but rather taken as a powder that can be added to foods like smoothies, cereals and stir-fries. Reishi mushrooms increase the activity of killer cells and lower inflammation in white cells, warding off infections. “They are used by cancer patients, as they support a healthy immune system, have antioxidant properties and may prevent or treat infections,” says Linda Strause, Ph.D., an adjunct professor of human nutrition at University of California San Diego, whose husband with brain cancer was encouraged to take the mushrooms as a supplement.

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The Best Books for Kids Gift Choices that Can Open Up Worlds

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elping children learn to read and love books is one of the greatest parental endeavors. Many kids learn their first words after hearing the adults in their lives sing a lullaby or tell them a nursery rhyme. “Building a child’s vocabulary is the key to reading, and rhymes, singing, word games, synonyms, homonyms and rap are great places to start,” says Claudette McLinn, executive director of the Los Angeles-based Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature and former librarian, teacher, school administrator and children’s bookstore owner. A child’s first reading experience will likely involve a picture book. “What’s powerful about picture books is that the illustrations and text intertwine,” McLinn explains. “You can read them aloud together. As the child looks at the artwork, the adult can ask, ‘What is that?’ And the child can use their imagination while you teach them to observe, articulate and start the reading process.” To encourage childhood reading, it’s helpful to have a variety of books around the house and to set aside reading time every day. “It costs nothing to check out a pile of 25 books at the library, take them home and try them,” says Maeve Knoth, a librarian at Phillips Brooks School, in Menlo Park, California. When buying books, she suggests consulting librarians 24

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and booksellers for recommendations, as well as relying on book awards such as the Newbery or Caldecott medals, and on book lists compiled every year by reputable organizations and committees, notably the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association. Choosing books for kids should always start by discovering what their passions or interests are and then finding a good book on that subject, says McLinn, adding that encouraging children to browse the shelves and choose their own books is an empowering exercise that builds self-esteem and a love of reading. Whether it’s dinosaurs, cars or the stars and planets, there’s a kid’s

book about it. “Although fiction is important early on because it increases imagination, nonfiction books help kids learn new information and understand the role of the table of contents, the glossary and index, and informative diagrams,” she says, adding that she prefers award-winning nonfiction books because they’ve been vetted for accuracy. “Kids often gravitate toward books that are a little bit less challenging,” Knoth says. “While I have no objection to those popular books, which are lots of fun, they’re not going to give kids a new way to think about themselves or the world. I want my children to have consequential reading experiences with books that offer new points of view where kids can live in someone else’s heart and mind for a little while. I want them to know what it might be like to live in a different time period or to grow up in China.” According to Knoth, a great children’s book will include an engaging character that has an experience, prompting them to change and grow. “I want it to be well structured and beautifully written, with setting, point of view and all those elements that fit together to create a theme and give you a literary experience,” she explains. She looks for nuanced books that invite kids to use their imagination and find their own way. “The reader might be young, but they’re not dumb. They just haven’t had lots of experiences yet. If a book concludes with one narrow solution to a child’s problem, then I would say it’s not that useful or successful,” says Knoth, a frequent contributor to The Horn Book, a resource for children’s book reviews and articles. McLinn believes that kids should be exposed to a diversity of authors and illustrators that explore the lives of all cultures. “We live in silos with the people in our group, and we don’t know anything about other groups,” she explains. “When you read about other cultures, you learn that we are more alike than we are different. We may eat different foods, wear different clothing and have different customs, but you find out that it’s not scary. Kids love to read about heroes that they can identify with and become their friends. Children are into social justice and fairness. As a child, I loved

biographies. I wanted to read about great people and what made them great so that maybe I could be great like them.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey SATURDAY, JANUARY 8

The Center-RVA January Class – 7-9pm. An evening of exploration into the world of kokology self-discovery exercises to connect with your Soul. Carole Louie will guide you through the exercises which “use your mind to get out of your mind.” $15. Online. TheCenter-RVA.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16

Morality Without God – 10-11:30am. Resist harmful stereotyping and deepen your understanding of the nature of morality. Explore how to recognize the stereotyping & marginalizing of non-believers based on the perception that they are less moral. $56. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804359-0384. htru.io/RQ1B.

CommUnity Yoga Preschool Open House – 3-5pm. Join us for Family Yoga and a Meet & Greet to learn all about this unique community-centered preschool. Curriculum is immersed in nature, infused with the yoga lifestyle of mindfulness & kindness, & childled. All welcome. Unity of Richmond, 800 Blanton Ave. 804-278-6489. NityaLiving.com/yoga-pre-school.

MONDAY, JANUARY 10

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20

KORU Mindfulness for Men – 6-8pm. 4-wk intro to mindfulness tools & their benefits to those just getting started in the practice & those who would like to learn new techniques. Open to all who self-identify as “male” gendered. $160. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RQ1C.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11

Mindful Art Moments: Creative Self-Care – 6-7:15pm. Gain tools for incorporating creativity into your self-care practice. Be guided through a mindful relaxation & stress-reduction process, & a judgmentfree reflective art-making activity. No prior art experience necessary. $19. Zoom. The Innerwork Center. htru.io/RTAa.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22

Yoga for the Pelvic Floor – Tues, 1/11-2/15. 2-3:15pm. A 6-wk online series focusing on yoga poses & sequences aimed at identifying, relaxing & strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor. Sandy Axelson. $110. Zoom with Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center. 804-741-5267. Register by 1/5: GlenmoreYoga.com.

RVA Holistic Xpo – 1/22-23. 10am-4pm. Celebrating the local holistic community. Will feature local vendors, practitioners & speakers who will share their products, services & knowledge. Admission free. 3006 Lincoln Ave. More info: Tinyurl.com/ yx243yx9.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13

Online Meditation Teacher Training – SunTue, 1/23-4/7. 10am. Deepen your own meditation practice & learn how to guide others in establishing a practice of their own. $1,250. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

Awakening: Moving Past the Barriers – 5:30-7:30pm. Inner work enables us to navigate tough times. It is an invitation to awaken, to find one’s inner compass & to live fully through specific innerwork practices. $25. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTz9. Online Feng Shui Class – 7-8:30pm. An in-depth look at the Year of the Black Tiger 2022 for the feng shui of your home. Learn how to infuse a healthier flow of chi to revitalize your home for the new year, plus insights into Chinese astrology for the new year. Lydia Nitya Griffith. $30. Zoom. Register: Tinyurl.com/5hyfrnj5.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23

MONDAY, JANUARY 24

Master Esthetics and Esthetics Certification Training – The Lotus School of Integrated Professions offers 600-hr esthetics and master esthetics programs. Career advising for becoming an esthetician offered on an individual basis. $7,950 (now offering federal financial aid). Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. 804290-0980. LotusVA.com. 12-Wk Meditation & Book Study – Mon, 1/24-4/11. 12-1pm. Each week includes a guided meditation followed by a group dis-

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cussion inspired by the teachings from Jack Kornfield’s, The Wise Heart, chapters 12-24. No previous meditation practice necessary. Randi Weiss. $144. Zoom with Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center. 804-741-5267. Register by 1/21: GlenmoreYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25

mark your calendar Vegan72x2 January 25 - 30 5th annual Vegan Restaurant Challenge. There will be some new restaurants plus those that have been creating delicious, unique dishes since the beginning. 1/28: 3-7pm, Collaboration with Three Notch’d Brewing for a V72x2 Special Brew and Release Party

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 29

Deciphering Your Dreams – 9:30am-1pm. Learn techniques for working w/ the images, symbols & energy of your dreams. Have trouble remembering your dreams? Work on improving that, too. $45. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. Register by 1/19: htru.io/RTAI. Gallery5 Plant Party – 3-5pm. Join esteemed Horticulture Expert, Joelle Wacker for a Seed Stratification class, seed swap & seed library event. $25. Gallery5, 200 W Marshall St. 757-773-7618. Gallery5Arts.org/Calendar. Jazz Night at Gallery5 – 5-7pm, Happy Hour; 7-11pm, Jazz. The best of Richmond’s jazz musicians performing in our Historic Neighborhood Art Gallery. Please bring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test w/in 72 hrs of event. Free. 200 W Marshall St. 757-773-7618. Gallery5Arts.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3

SoulShine Yoga Immersion – Thurs, 2/3-4/21. 6-8pm. If you are looking for a comprehensive intro to yoga or for the time and space to take your practice to the next level, this immersion is for you. In-person & online. $450. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Breathwork for Balance – 10-11:15am. Learn simple & easy-to-use breath techniques that can release stress while building vitality & resiliency. Breathing techniques give your “monkey mind” something to do. $45. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTAK.

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Awakening: Showing Up & Making a Difference – 5:30-7:30pm. See 1/13 description. $25. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTAO.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12

SpiritMindBody Gathering – 11:45am-4pm. Whether you are new and curious about your spiritual path or an advanced practitioner seeking an evolving community, we hope you will join us in the exploration of the connection between spirit, mind & body. Featuring speakers & practitioners on the 2nd Sat. Donations appreciated. Archstone Counseling and Treatment Center, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. SpiritMindBodyRVA.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) – 10am2pm. In this empirically supported course taught in 20+ countries, gain powerful tools for healing, building inner strength & increasing confidence & self-respect. $320. The Innerwork Center, 213 Roseneath Rd. 804-359-0384. htru.io/RTBN.

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Western diagnostic techniques. $325/credit hour (176 credit hrs); now offering federal financial aid. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Massage Therapy Licensure Training – A 600-hr massage therapy program in an 8-mo day class & an 11-mo night class format. Career advising offered on an individual basis. $7,950 (now offering federal financial aid). Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com.

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True Belonging: Self, Community & Nature Meditation Retreat – 10am-3pm, 2/252/27. Receive gentle guidance from some of the city’s most respected mindfulness teachers: Philip Davidson, Amanda Lynch, John Taylor & Susan Wilkes. Enjoy dedicated time in silence thru guided meditation practices, teacher talks & techniques. The Innerwork Center. $582. The Roslyn Retreat Center, 8727 River Rd. htru.io/RHYP.

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DAILY Free Admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden – 1/10-16. 9am-5pm. There’s plenty to see at the Garden in January. The warm & cozy Conservatory beckons w/aromatic orchids, passion flowers & other tropical plants. Outdoor blooms are more treasured because they’re unexpected. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-262-9887. LewisGinter.org. Half-Price Admission Days at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden – 9am-5pm. See above description. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 804-2629887. LewisGinter.org.

SUNDAY Practicing Presence – 9:30-10:45am. Alllevels vinyasa flow class harnesses mindful movement, breath, meditation & relaxation to heal our relationship to the present moment. All welcome in this recovery & trauma-informed class. Pay what can. Align Yoga, Rocks, and Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. SoulFULL Sunday Market – 12-4pm. 3rd. Vendors from all over offer art, massage, reiki, candles, jewelry & more. Align Yoga, Rocks, and Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. 804305-8932. AlignRVA.com. Breast Cancer Support Meeting – 4:30pm. 3rd Sun. Sisters Network Central Virginia (SNCVA) House, 13354 Midlothian Tpke, Ste 100, Midlo. Details: 804-447-4027. SistersNetworkCentralVA.org.

MONDAY Moving to Heal – 12-1pm. For people looking for a gentle approach to Nia & for those dealing w/a wide range of therapeutic issues from injury, trauma, grief, short-term to long-term illness. All welcome. In-person & online. $10, $5. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. Hybrid Nia Fusion Fitness – 5:30-6:30pm. Also Wed. For all levels & abilities. No experience (or rhythm or coordination) needed. Practiced barefoot. In person & online. $15, $10, $5. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. Move It Mondays – 5:45-6:45pm. Alllevels vinyasa flow class w/static & dynamic yoga poses. Please bring mat & water. Heather Madden. Pay what can. Integral Yoga Center, 213 Roseneath Rd, Ste 102. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.

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Online Mindfulness Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Integral Yoga system w/asanas (yoga poses), chanting, breathing, yoga nidra (deep relaxation) & meditation. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $10$15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com.

TUESDAY Online Chair Yoga & Balancing – 10-11am. Seated poses to increase flexibility & range of motion; balancing poses done standing using chair for support as needed. Reduce your risk of falls. Linda Dunn. $10. Zoom. Register: Linda@LongLifeYoga.com. X-Gentle Yoga Online – 10:30-11:30am. For people w/some physical limitations. Helpful for stress management & for those who spend a lot of time sitting in front of computers. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $10-$15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Agriberry, Birdhouse Farmer’s Market – 3-6:30pm. 1507 Grayland Ave. Agriberry.com. Agriberry, Atlee Farm Stand – 3:30-6:30pm. Atlee Sq Shopping Ctr, Mechanicsville. Agriberry.com. Mixed-Level Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Taught at a beginner level w/options for students beyond beginner. Rodney Bradley. In-person & online. $60/4 classes/mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Yoga for Community – 6-7:15pm. Class incorporates movement, breath & mediation. All-levels, hatha-based, vinyasastyle practice that is accessible for all. Ravi McPhee. Pay what can. Island Yoga Fitness, 1229 Hull St. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Trashy Tuesdays – 6-7:30pm. Local trash pickup w/Keep Virginia Cozy. Locations vary. Check FB for details: KeepVirginiaCozy. KeepVirginiaCozy.org.

WEDNESDAY Lotus Professional College Master Esthetics Clinics – 9:15, 10:45am, 12:45pm. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr master esthetics (skincare) treatments for $30. Involve chemical peels & involves advanced treatments & procedures. $30, $25/friends & family, $10/students & alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804-2900980. LotusVA.com.

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Kundalini Yoga + Meditation – 9:1510:15am. Dynamic blend of postures, breath work & sound vibration that build vitality & resiliency while expanding awareness. All welcome. Holly Henty. Pay what can. MyBirth, 1726 Altamont Ave, Ste 2. 804-4049655. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Agriberry, Lakeside Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. 6110 Lakeside Ave. Agriberry.com. Agriberry, St. Stephen’s Farm Stand – 3:306:30pm. 6000 Grove Ave. Agriberry.com. Agriberry, Mechanicsville/360 Farm Stand – 3:30-6:30pm. 6305 Mechanicsville Tpke. Agriberry.com. Hybrid Nia Fusion Fitness – 5:30-6:30pm. See Mon listing. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. Lotus Professional College Basic Esthetics Clinics – 6:30 & 8:30pm. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr basic esthetics (skincare) treatments for $30, $25/ friends & family, $10/students & alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. SpiritMindBody Healing Circle – 6:308:30pm. 4th Wed. Explore alternative healing modalities in a loving environment. Free. Archstone Counseling and Treatment Center, 1007 Peachtree Blvd. SpiritMindBodyRVA.com. Drop-In Journaling Group – 7-8:30pm. Held 12/17. For new journal keepers & experienced writers. Includes time for centering, writing warm-up activity, period for more indepth journaling, optional sharing & reflection & closing ritual. Elaine Kizia. $10 suggested donation. Zoom. InnerworkCenter.org.

THURSDAY Mixed-Level Yoga – 9am. Offers progressions thru all levels of poses. Some advanced poses included w/modifications for beginners. In-person & online. $10, $5. SoulShine Studios, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 111. 804-335-0593. SoulShineStudios.com. Vinyasa Flow – 9-10:15am. Incorporates all aspects of a traditional hatha yoga class: postures, breath & meditation, while challenging the coordination thru flow. Randi Weiss. In-person & online. $60/4 classes/ mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-7415267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Lotus Professional College Basic Esthetics Clinics – 9:15, 10:45am, 12:45pm. Oncampus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr basic esthetics (skincare) treatments for $30, $25/friends & family, $10/students & alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804-2900980. LotusVA.com.

Tai Chi Classes @ Lakeside United Methodist Church – 9:30am. Learn the restorative Sun Style 31 Form and the Yang 24 International Form. Any ability level welcome! $10/class. Info: 804-382-8103. Bands + Brains + Balance: A Unique Chair Yoga Class – 10-11am. 3-part chair yoga class for maximum benefits in a class done in the comfort of your home via Zoom. All you need is an armless chair on a nonskid surface & a resistance band or two. $10. Register, Linda Dunn: Linda@LongLifeYoga.com. Agriberry, Huguenot-Robious Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Great Big Greenhouse. Agriberry.com. X-Gentle Yoga Online – 10:30-11:30am. See Tues listing. Nora Vimala Pozzi. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $5-$15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Online Ageless Level 1 Yoga – 10:3011:45am. Balanced practice that incorporates basic yoga postures, breath awareness & relaxation. Postures modified to meet individual needs. Mary Leffler. $60/4 classes/ mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga & Wellness Center: 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com. Agriberry, Strange’s Florist Farm Stand – 3:30-6:30pm. 12111 W Broad St. Agriberry.com. Agriberry, Forest Hill Presbyterian Farm Stand – 3:30-6:30pm. 4401 Forest Hill Ave. Agriberry.com. Yoga Nidra – 6-7pm. Transformative, guided practice for deep relaxation. All levels. Get comfy w/pillows & blankets & settle into an extended savasana for the duration of the guided meditation. Donation: $12-$22; pay what can. Align Yoga, Rocks, & Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. 804-305-8932. AlignRVA.com. Yoga for Everyone – 6-7:15pm. All-levels, hatha-based, vinyasa-style practice that is accessible for all. Bring own mat & props. Emily Martin, Kisha Hughes. Pay what can. Residence Inn (Glenside/Midtown), 5416 Glenside Dr. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. Online Mindfulness Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Integral Yoga system w/asanas (yoga poses), chanting, breathing, yoga nidra (deep relaxation) & meditation. Grace Sadhya Alphin. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $10-$15. Zoom. Register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com.

Lotus Professional College Massage Clinics – 6:30 & 8:30pm. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massages for $30, $25/friends & family, $10/students & alumni. 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. Info: 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Tibetan Buddhist Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Traditional study & practice. All welcome. Lama Chodron Linda Jordan. Free. Kagyu Shenpen Tharchin at Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. 804-554-1162. Online program details: Kagyu-Richmond.org. Happy Hydration Hour – 7:30pm. Demonstrations of Nikken water products. For your health. Free. Zoom #: 787 5872 3980, password: nikken. Integral Yoga Silent Retreats & Sadhana Weekends – Thurs-Sun. 7:30pm. Join our reopening to immerse in relaxation, meditation & yoga practices under the guidance of skilled Integral Yoga practitioners. $270– $295. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

FRIDAY Lotus Professional College Massage Clinics – 9:30, 11:30am. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massages for $30, $25/friends & family, $10/students & alumni. 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Lotus Professional College Massage Clinics – 2 & 4pm. On-campus clinics for local volunteers to receive 1-hr massages for $30, $25/friends & family, $10/students & alumni. 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804290-0980. LotusVA.com. Restore, Renew, Revive – 5:45-7:15pm. 2nd & 4th. Use mudras to evoke the subtle body, pranayama (breathing techniques) to calm the nervous system & props to help melt away tension. Dan Weiseman. Pay what can. Yoga Source, 3122 W Cary St, Ste 220. ProjectYogaRichmond.org. CommUNITY Breathwork Circle – 6:307:30pm. 2nd & 4th. Liz will guide you through a 2-part breath that will ease the body, soothe the mind & allow for a deep meditative state. Pay what can. Align Yoga, Rocks, and Reiki, 2509 E Broad St. 804-305-8932. AlignRVA.com.

SATURDAY Lotus Professional College Acupuncture Student Clinic – By appointment. Oncampus clinics for local volunteers to receive acupuncture for $40, $20/students & alumni. Lotus Professional College, 8935 Patterson Ave, Ste A, Henrico. 804-290-0980. LotusVA.com. Agriberry, St. Stephen’s Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. 6000 Grove Ave. Agriberry.com. Agriberry, Lakeside Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. 6106 Lakeside Ave. Agriberry.com. Online Mindfulness Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. See Mon listing. Anne Bhudevi Fletcher. Pay what can via Venmo/Paypal: $12. Zoom. 804-677-3199. To register: Vimala@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Lakeview Yoga – Thru 12/18. 10-11am. 3rd Sat. Bring mat & friends & hang out for the day. Lakeside yurts available with reservation. $15/adult, $5/children. Jolene Family Winery, 2750 Pocahontas Trl, New Kent. Registration & payment required: 804557-5316. Cash App to Shannon Somogyi: $MobileOMWellness. Weekend Wake Up – 11am-12:15pm. Alignment-based vinyasa class appropriate for new & seasoned yogis. Great for those who work at a computer or are seated all week. Bri Young-Roane and May Suri. Pay what can. Yoga Source, 3122 W Cary St, Ste 220, Richmond. ProjectYogaRichmond.org.

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The Lotus School offers training in Acupuncture, Massage, Esthetics, and Master Esthetics. Certificate to operate issued by SCHEV and accredited by ACCSC. Student clinics for all of our programs are located at the school. See ad on page 3.

Looking for alternatives? Find out why dōTERRA is committed to sharing the life-enhancing benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils and essential oil-enhanced wellness products with the world. Join the vibrant community of Wellness Advocates in the Greater Richmond area as we learn together. Weekly classes offered on all aspects of use. See ad on page 2.

Energy Healing HEALING CREATIONS

Rev. Emily Pels, BFA, CHTP, RScP/ Minister, RoHun Doctor 804-740-0509, West End Richmond EPels@aol.com EmilyPels.com Working together to help you to remember what an awesome gift you are to the world. Experience a powerful healing restoring Joy, Balance, Harmony, Pain Release. Offering Healing Touch, Intuitive Energy Medicine, RoHun, Crystal Healing, Past Life Regression, Mandala Art and Soul Portrait therapies.

WELL INTO LIFE

Carey Phillips, LMT, EEMCP, NCTMB 2307 N. Parham Rd. 804-205-6531, West End WellIntoLife.com Intuitive and integrative bodywork. Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner, Structural Integration and massage therapies. Bringing balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. Empowering individuals to live more vibrant lives! See ad on page 11.

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Join our 2022 CSA program and eat healthier with a weekly box of nutritious, delicious berries and seasonal fruit from area family farms. Visit our weekly markets and enjoy a variety of farm-made fruit snacks and pantry items. See ads on pages 11 and 18.

FARM TO FAMILY CSA

804-397-7337 TheFarmbus.csaware.com FB: Farm to Family CSA/the Farmbus IG: @TheFarmbus Offering an all-local, four-season diet of naturally grown/raised vegetables, fruits, dairy and meats since 2009. We are a veteran-owned business supporting local farmers. Ask about military discounts. Quick and easy sign-ups online. Home delivery or pick-up available. Support local! Eat at home! Sign up today!

Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels, simply by pouring out love. Love is infectious and the greatest healing energy. ~Sai Baba

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Sherron Marquina, DC, PAK 9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond 804-377-2222 Board-Certified Professional Applied Kinesiologist. Individualized care using functional diagnostics, gentle balancing methods, clinical nutrition and advanced therapies to solve difficult health problems or optimize your health. See ad on page 21.

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KULTIVATE WELLNESS

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You deserve to take time out for yourself. You deserve to be happy and healthy as well as pain- and stress-free. Attevlé Massage invites you to schedule your therapeutic massage where the focus is always on you! Online scheduling available.

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Massage Therapy

9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond 804-377-2222 Laser therapy can reduce the pain and swelling of strained muscles and tendonitis, irritated discs and inflamed nerves, and can stimulate tissue repair and regeneration from old and new injuries. See our website for more information about laser therapy. See ad on page 19.

Providing Therapeutic Massage for 30+ years. Sessions are tailored to your needs and can include Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Prenatal/Post-partum, Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Thai, Swedish, Sports, Chair, Couples and Infant Massage. We also offer Aromatherapy. Gift certificates available. See ad on page 17.

The Innerwork Center, a catalyst for well-being through programs that inspire curiosity, cultivate mindfulness and awaken the spirit, addresses topics ranging from movement to journaling and mediation, with free drop-in classes, regular recurring programming and retreats. Begin within.

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BAYLOR RICE, RPH, FIACP

South River Compounding Pharmacy11420 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447; SouthRiverRx.com Richmond area residents have chosen South River to be their preferred provider of customized medications, nutritional counseling, nutritional supplements and CBD for over 22 years. A compassionate experienced staff, paired with state-of-the-art facilities and national ACHC accreditation, make us the true specialists in BHRT, Pain Management, Dermatologic, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Topical Anti-Infective medications and Veterinary compounded medication for pets. We also offer an affordable, wide range of comprehensive tests (Saliva, Urine, Hair, Stool, Genetic, etc.) designed for individuals who are looking for additional insight into their health and wellbeing. South River offers multiple shipping options, curbside pick-up and online ordering. Stop in or visit us online today.

RX3 COMPOUNDING PHARMACY

12230 Ironbridge Rd, Ste C, Chester 11934 W Broad St, Henrico Ph: 804-717-5000, Fax: 804-717-8300 Rx3Pharmacy.com RX3, Virginia’s First Nationally Accredited Compounding Pharmacy, has been an industry leader for 23+ years. Specialists in customized compounding, bio-identical hormones, veterinary/equine compounding, traditional pharmacy, palliative care, professional quality supplements, CBD experts, Food Inflammation Testing, and more. See ad on page 5.

Physical Therapy RVA PHYSICAL THERAPY

2620 A Gaskins Road, Henrico 101 Heaths Way, Midlothian 804-396-6753 Ramky@RVAPhysicalTherapy.com RVAPhysicalTherapy.com RVA Physical Therapy specializes in Orthopedic, Pelvic Health, Sports and Aquatic Physical Therapy. Our mission is “Excellent Care, Exceptional Results”—we are committed to providing personalized solutions to get our patients back to their active lifestyles. Flexible scheduling available and most major insurances accepted. See ad on page 3.

RUMKI BANERJEE, M.D., ABIHM

Family Practice and Integrative Holistic Medicine Apex-MD 5310 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen 804-273-0010 Apex-MD.com

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Trained and certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine. Specialties: Primary care and chronic disease management by integrative holistic approach. Weight loss and medical nutrition counseling, skin care, IV nutrition, Ayurveda, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). See ad on back cover.

I help professional women and veterans who have been traumatized release anxiety and create a positive mindset to reach their goals. Feel happier and focused. RTT combines Neurolinguistic Programming, Cognitive Based Therapy and Hypnotherapy. Results generally occur in 3 sessions, sometimes sooner. See ad, page 17.

MATTHEW C. LEE, M.D., RPH, MS

Reflexology

5700 Old Richmond Ave, Ste A-5 (Off Libbie, near St. Mary’s) 804-358-1492 eLEEtePhysicians.com

Integrative approach to medicine, optimizing a realistic plan for your health/disease management. As a pharmacist, I review your medications to determine which ones are needed. Implement alternative therapies. Web visits available for established patients. See ad on page 7.

NANCY A. POWELL, M.D.

River’s Way Healthcare of Virginia 5500 Monument Ave, Ste T 804-379-4560 RiversWayHealthcareVA.com RiversWayVA@gmail.com Offering expanded healing services in new location. Providing traditional primary care and alternative approaches to support the body’s ability to heal itself. Extensive study in the mind-body connection to achieve optimal health. Certified by the American Board of Scientific Medical Intuition.

RELAXATION BY THE FOOT

Talia Moser, Reflexologist, IIR certified By appt., TMoser8@verizon.net 804-399-3353, Richmond TaliaMoser.com Reflexology is a holistic healing art. Applying pressure to points on the feet and hands stimulates a healing response in glands, organs and systems, resulting in better circulation, vitality and peace. Hot stone massage with essential oil included at end renews tired feet. International Institute of Reflexology certified. Wheelchair accessible.

Reiki GRACE WILD

Transcend Healing and Earth Herself 804-292-5159 Eartherself.com Facebook.com/EarthHerself Grace Wild has been cultivating a brand of healing for more than 20 years. Utilizing her knowledge from the teachings of shamans, mystics, and healers all over the world, she offers a unique treatment that rejuvenates your spirit and aligns with your purpose. Results start immediately. Where is your happy place? Find out and start your journey today!

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Bone-Dry will thoroughly assess and repair any existing moisture damage that can endanger your health, including mold and fungus remediation, structural repairs and indoor air quality studies. We can then restore the health of your foundation, crawlspace and basement. Call on us for fresh air systems, sump pumps, dehumidification, encapsulation, insulation and more. See ad on page 5.

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GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico 804-741-5267 Info@GlenmoreYoga.com GlenmoreYoga.com Incorporate yoga into your life at Glenmore with in person and online student-focused, multi-level classes from Gentle and Ageless, Beginner to Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Restorative and Meditation. 200- and 300-Hour Teacher Training. Voted best Richmond Yoga Center. See ad on page 17.

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. ~Mother Teresa

INTEGRAL YOGA® CENTER OF RICHMOND

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NITYA LIVING YOGA

Specializing in Yoga for Children 804-678-8568, Richmond NityaLiving.com Nitya Living™ specializes in kid’s yoga programs that engage the whole child, private classes, kid’s yoga camps, workshops, and teacher trainings. Enrolling now for the 16th Nitya Living Spring Break AND Summer Camps for Kids and Teens. Early Bird Pricing Ends March 4th.

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ProjectYogaRichmond.org Info@ProjectYogaRichmond.org Project Yoga Richmond is a 501 (c3) nonprofit organization based in Richmond, Virginia, that makes yoga instruction accessible and affordable to practitioners of all abilities and income levels through its pay-what-you-can studio classes and community partnership programs. Project Yoga Richmond partners with local groups, agencies, schools, and community centers to provide free and/or low-cost yoga and mindfulness services throughout Greater Richmond. See ad on page 11.

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