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Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier by Jen Haugen
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ans Christian Andersen said, “Where words fail, music speaks.” This is how I feel every month when I sit down to write this letter. As someone who is known to enter each room of the house singing a tune, I think about how much easier it would be if readers could hear my message through music, and Andersen captures my feelings perfectly with his quote. My son Brad, a talented musician (among other things), is getting married in August. Brad and his fiancée, Karie, asked me to select a song for the mother-son dance months ago, and I have admittedly been struggling to find one. One of my top possibilities is “Your Song,” a favorite of mine by Elton John. I love the verse that says, “My gift is my song and this one’s for you.” Our gifts, what we give to others, are so critical to our own happiness. When I write this letter I want it to be for you, our readers, and our wonderful community. Music is a wonderful gift that I believe can change ourselves and our world. Likewise, Buffalo Natural Awakenings needs to be something each of you can love, an agent to help change your world. Change, a very common theme in past letters and throughout our magazine, is once again prevalent in this month’s articles. On page 30, Lissa Rankin discusses the magical moments when we know we’ve found our calling. Also included is some additional insight on the topic from four wonderful local life coaches. On page 16, Aimee Hughes suggests some adjustments for your golf game, which is welcome advice for many this time of year. Instead of thinking of golf only as a competitive physical activity, Hughes describes it as a mindful and relaxing exercise that could even be calming. Next, check out April Thompson’s Make Time for Down Time on page 14 where she discusses healthful respites from our daily lives. We’ve included some local suggestions for the best places in Western New York to do absolutely nothing. Simply relaxing, laughing, and chilling can often be the best way to enjoy this wonderful warm season! Shakespeare linked music with food when he said, “If music be the food of love, play on.” This month, we’ve got a great article on cooking and gardening together with children, and some frosty homemade dog treat recipes in our Natural Pet section. I want summer to slow down so each one of us can smell the roses and have the chance to enjoy these precious moments. I still need to decide on that song, along with a huge list of other wedding tasks, but more importantly, in the words of Paul McCartney, I need to “let it be.” In words or in music, the message rings clear. And as Elton John beautifully sang, “I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” my message to you each month. Happy July!
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newsbriefs Grassroots Gardens Looks to Grow
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rassroots Gardens is an organization dedicated to the creation and support of community gardens, to produce healthy food while strengthening and beautifying neighborhoods. It oversees more than 100 plots, 2,000 gardeners, and 300,000 square feet of previously vacant land. On May 24, the organization announced a multi-pronged initiative to further support the practice of community gardening in the region. Previously known as Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo, with a focus within the city limits, the organization has merged with Greenprint Niagara, a similar organization, to form the new Grassroots Gardens of Western New York (GGWNY). The partnership will allow the groups to pool their resources, increase their capacity, and broaden efforts across the Buffalo-Niagara region. The new organization also announced a shift from temporary lease agreements with the City of Buffalo and private landowners to long-term preservation. GGWNY plans to purchase four community gardens in the city this year: the Black Rock Heritage Garden on Dearborn Street; the Cottage District Community Garden on York Street; the Victoria Avenue Community Garden and The University Heights Collaborative Garden on Tyler Street. In addition to the organizational shifts, GGWNY also announced the “I dig GGWNY Campaign” to raise $250,000 over the next year to support the efforts, with donations accepted online, by mail, or at Urban Roots Garden Center in Buffalo. For more information, call 716-783-9653 or visit GrassrootsGardens.org.
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he Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) has launched “Grow on the Go” – a program that turns abandoned shopping carts into mobile gardens – in Niagara Falls. The goal of the program is to help introduce more fruits and vegetables to urban areas where residents may find it difficult to grow them on their own because of a lack of green space, sunlight, gardening equipment and knowledge. “‘Grow on the Go’ breaks down some of those barriers and helps get fresh produce onto the plates of our neighbors,” says Justine Hays, lead nutritionist for CCE-Niagara County. “Having access is the first step to increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables. We are really happy to offer this program and hope it makes a difference for Niagara Falls residents.” The concept is borrowed from the North Coast Food Web, a coalition of people and organizations working to improve the local food landscape in Oregon. Shopping carts were repurposed and filled with weed block liner, soil and plants, then distributed to participants at the Niagara Falls Public Library. Bi-monthly clinics are being held at the library to teach participants how to care for their mobile gardens. The program began with 20 carts assigned to households and other community agencies, but the clinics are free and open to the public. For more information, visit CCENiagaraCounty.org. natural awakenings
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aste Not, Want Not – a Buffalo activist group working to combat food waste – is working and raising funds to establish a “Pay As You Feel” café in the city, serving food that would have otherwise been thrown out. “Ever since I learned that 40 percent of the food in the U.S. goes to waste while at the same time 50 million Americans live in food insecure households, I knew I had to do something about it,” says Matthew Holsinger, who started the group. “At Waste Not, Want Not, our main focus is spreading awareness about this waste by getting it into hungry bellies.” In addition to the café, the group envisions a community space and garden operating as a venue for events, classes and workshops, and a broader goal of making use of all types of organic waste. A bicycle-powered infrastructure for food collection is a priority. Waste Not, Want Not was formed in January, and the group has been receiving regular donations since its first event in May. An upcoming August 18 event will feature a screening of “Just Eat It” – a film about food waste – as well as green drinks and meals made from food that would have gone to the dumpster. The group is eager to work with anyone interested in making its vision a reality. For more information, visit Facebook.com/wnwnbuffalo.
Seed-Based Supplement Drink Comes to WNY
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ain SOUL, a seed-based supplement drink, is now being distributed in Western New York. Touted as the first supplement of its kind in the health market, the drink is designed to support bodily functions by providing nutrients the body needs to neutralize free radicals, promote muscle health and flexibility, and increase energy. “When I was first told about the pain relieving and anti-inflammatory benefits of SOUL, to be honest, I didn’t believe it,” says Bob Zotara, an independent distributor who discovered the drink while dealing with pain issues. Made with a cold-press process to preserve nutrients, SOUL contains cumin, black raspberry, and chardonnay grape seeds, as well as D-Ribose, a five-carbon sugar found in the body’s cells. For more information, call 716-796-5102. See ad, page 17.
Build A Bed Offers New Way of Buying Mattresses
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uild A Bed, with a mattress design showroom on McKinley Parkway in Hamburg, is now offering customers a chance to take greater control of their sleeping habits. By working directly with customers and educating them on sleep system technology, Randy Pegan, general manager, hopes to help customers improve their quality of sleep and overall health. Unlike traditional mattress stores, each mattress at the store is custom-designed through a step-by-step process with the customer and then made to order. Build a Bed also offers a 60-day window for buyers to have their mattress readjusted free of charge. In addition, Build A Bed offers a variety of Savvy Rest organic mattresses and pillows, which are free of potentially harmful toxic chemicals. Products meet stringent standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air, organic textiles and materials, and low environmental impact. “This is the Buffalo area’s only mattress retailer committed to natural, organic, and healthy sleeping products,” says Pegan. Location: 3835 McKinley Pkwy., Blasdell. For more information, call 716-248-2052, e-mail Info@BuildABedUs.com or visit BuildABedUs.com. See ad, page 15.
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leaning Essentials, a company founded by Mike and Martha Robinson of East Aurora to simplify the process of making natural cleaning solutions at home, is quickly expanding to retail locations across the country. The company provides containers printed with specified fill marks for each ingredient, allowing users to create alternative cleaners to replace chemically-based ones with ease, while also eliminating waste from single-use bottles. The company was created when after the Robinson’s had their first child, they decided to baby proof the home by eliminating toxic chemicals. “The amount of information online and in magazines can be overwhelming, and finding the right container can be a challenge,” says Mike Robinson. “Our desire to share this information with friends and family led us to create printed bottles for homemade cleaners. The result was overwhelming.” Cleaning Essentials products are now available in five states, including locations in Western New York. The company also sells organic ingredients for homemade cleaners including Castile soap, witch hazel, and their own blends of organic essential oils. For more information, visit CleaningEssentials.com.
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n addition to alertness, energy drinks may also trigger abnormal heart rhythms and increased blood pressure. Researchers from the School of Pharmacy at the University of the Pacific, in Stockton, California, tested 27 healthy adults. The volunteers were split into three groups—one drank two cans of an energy drink per day, another consumed the same amount of a drink with Panax ginseng and the third a similar-tasting placebo beverage. The subjects were given cardiovascular testing before and after the trial. After three weeks, the group imbibing the energy drinks had a significant increase in abnormal heart rhythms and higher blood pressure. The ginseng and placebo groups saw no change in their heart conditions. Sachin A. Shah, a doctor of pharmacy and professor at Pacific’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, says, “Our findings suggest that certain energy drinks may increase the risk of having an abnormal heart rhythm when consumed in high volumes. While we wait for more data, some consumers should exercise caution and not blindly follow the buzz.” The Center for Science in Public Interest, a consumer health advocacy group, has reported that as of June 2014, 34 deaths have been associated with energy drinks.
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new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition finds that an increased intake of carotenoids, powerful antioxidants found in plantbased foods, is associated with slower aging. The research tested 3,660 U.S. adults and measured blood levels of five common carotenoids: alphacarotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, combined lutein/zeaxanthin and trans-lycopene. The researchers found that those with levels that were in the highest quarter had 5 percent to 8 percent longer telomeres compared to those with the lowest quartile of carotenoid levels. Telomeres are located at the ends of DNA chromosomes and get shorter as we age. Longer telomeres indicate greater longevity. Carotenoids are found in the yellow-to-red pigments in many yellow, red and orange foods. They are also contained in green foods where chlorophyll shields the yellow-red color. Alpha-carotenes are present in carrots, cantaloupes, mangoes, kale, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Beta-carotene is found in some of the same foods, and also tomatoes, apricots and watermelons. Beta-cryptoxanthin is found in papayas, apples and orange peels. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in some of the same foods, along with kiwifruit, grapes, oranges, zucchini and squash. Some of the highest levels are in corn. Lycopene is in tomatoes, watermelons, papayas, apricots and other redto-yellow foods.
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Bromine
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Iodine-Depleted Soil Poor farming techniques have led to declined levels of iodine in soil
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Moth Misery
Bright Lights Drive Them to Extinction
Three Pose Success Carolee Clark “I believe that everyone is creative in different ways,” says Oregon artist Carolee Clark. “It might manifest itself in cooking, gardening or other creative activities. I am a visual person, and my learning experience throughout my schooling was influenced by this proclivity. I view the world as spatial, noticing colors and patterns.” A full-time artist since 1998, Clark began painting with watercolors, experimented with pastels and now works mainly with acrylics, favoring landscapes and figures as subject matter. “My friends tease me about how I continually try new directions and am never satisfied with the work I’m doing at the moment,” she confides. “But I like to push myself to explore bold, new ideas.” One element of Clark’s ever-evolving passion has remained unchanged: her love of drawing, which enables her to quickly capture her ideas as realistically or abstractly as she desires, and then concentrate on color choices and the application of paints. She explains, “I like to exaggerate forms in a playful manner and use unusual colors and intriguing calligraphic brushwork and patterns.” Clark’s artwork is held in private collections throughout North America, Europe and Australia. View her portfolio at CaroleeClark.com and her blog at CaroleeClark.WordPress.com. 10
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National Moth Week, held from July 23 to 31 (visit NationalMothWeek.org for podcast), has prompted the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to encourage cities to install motion-sensitive dimming streetlights and is working to designate dark-sky parks that could provide a refuge for nocturnal species. The giant silk moth and other insects pollinate 80 percent of our food crops. In turn, their bodies sustain innumerable birds, rodents and bats. Entire ecosystems rest on their delicate, powdery wings. Only two species of moths are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and three others have gone extinct in the past decade. Many populations are seeing declines of up to 99 percent. Between monoculture crops, pesticides, changing climate, urbanization and decreasing darkness due to artificial lighting, the future of night-flying moths is uncertain. Their only goal is to reproduce, guided to suitable nesting grounds by the shadow of the moon; many moth species do not even have mouths. However, cities now glow brighter than a full moon, and ambient light pollution radiating from urban areas draws moths to their deaths. IDA Program Manager John Barentine says, “Every time a person turns off and shields a porch light on their house, they’re helping.” Source: Sierra Club
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Fresh Veggies Come Direct to Offices Pioneering employers are now offering fresh vegetables to help employees improve their diet—and their health. Tech companies are even hiring professional chefs to prepare healthful lunches and snacks. In Texas, the Farm to Work program is making it easy and affordable for workers to pick up baskets of local produce at the office. Participants aren’t required to pay an initial lump sum or commit to buying every week. Instead, they can sign up to receive produce in any given week. Other groups around the country are also looking into workplace produce delivery programs, and while many use the traditional community supported agriculture (CSA) model, others are experimenting with different procedures. The Farm Fresh Program, in Bellingham, Washington, connects local farmers to employers interested in receiving weekly deliveries. Meanwhile, Farm2Work, in Arkansas, links local purveyors of produce, meat, eggs, dairy, pies, jams and jellies to area employers. New York’s Adirondack Harvest, a branch of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, started by helping a single farmer link to area employers. The next step, says Teresa Whalen, the group’s southern chapter representative, is working to persuade insurance companies to subsidize workplace CSAs in the same way they’re starting to subsidize gym memberships. Source: FarmToWork.org
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Sustainable Ways to Enjoy Sand and Surf
Toxic Teflon
Scientists Increasingly Find It Dangerous According to a new meta-analysis of previous studies, Philippe Grandjean, of Harvard, and Richard Clapp, of the University of Massachusetts, concluded that DuPont Teflon, used for 50 years to make frictionless cookware, is much more dangerous than previously thought, causing cancer, birth defects and heart disease, and weakening the immune system. Even though Teflon’s harmful per fluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is no longer produced or used, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found it in the blood of more than 99 percent of Americans studied, because it can be passed from mother to unborn child in the womb. The researchers say that the federal government’s recommended “safe” level, set in 2009, is as much as 1,000 times too high to fully protect people’s health. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has yet to set a legal allowable limit for its presence in drinking water. Source: EnvironmentalHealthNews.org
When eco-conscious families hit the beach this summer, there’s more to be aware of than just picking up trash like drink containers, wrappers and found litter. Here are some other ways we can enhance our beach and water experiences while upping fitness benefits. Rising water levels and severe weather events have damaged coastlines, so extra care is needed. When setting up a beach spot, stay away from sand dunes and pockets of beach grass that serve as natural defenses against beach erosion. Also watch out for marked-off turtle hatching spots; prime nesting season is May through October, according to the nonprofit Turtle Conservancy. Teach kids not to chase birds. Walk around shorebirds to cause minimal disturbance; it’s stressful dodging danger during meals and wastes precious energy stores. Walking on soft sand is like a weight-training workout, as detailed in Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee’s Barefoot Walking book. Polluting chemicals enter waterways via fertilizer and industry runoff and accidents like the BP Gulf oil spill; don’t contribute more by using sunscreen that contains oxybenzine, which reportedly alters hormone function. The Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) maintains an online guide of safe sunscreens. The Huffington Post also suggests that we can make our own by mixing zinc oxide (a sunblocking agent), coconut oil (soothes and conditions skin), beeswax (for waterproofing) and tea tree oil (soothes and repairs skin and smells good). The same care applies to chemical hair dyes, shampoos, conditioners and straighteners. Patronize clean, green salons that use natural hair treatments free of synthetic chemicals, ammonia or para-phenylenediamine (PPD). Or search “nontoxic hair care” online. Plan a visit to coincide with a public volunteer beach cleanup event. Check with national organizations like Keep America Beautiful (kab.org) and local or countywide groups, as well as social media sites for group activities.
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were heading, because they often kept the accounting books, though nobody took their voices seriously,” O’Brien recalls. This launched O’Brien’s agriculture activism: balancing farming, raising children and serving as a national advocate and spokeswoman for women in agriculture in an ecological and just food system. In 1997, she launched the Women, Food and Ag Network to collectively advocate for a stronger voice. “Throughout history, women in agriculture have been relegated to providing assistance, rather than making decisions,” O’Brien explains. “It’s up to us as women to collaboratively support each other while challenging the system.”
Cultivating Change
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ore women are becoming farmers, bringing with them a passion for producing organic and sustainably raised fare and transforming America’s food system. The U.S. Census of Agriculture reports that their numbers rose by more than 20 percent between 2002 and 2012, to 288,264.
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“Women have played an integral role in farming for centuries, but in the last 100 years they’ve started to self-organize and be recognized for their important work,” says University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith, Ph.D., author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I and editor of the UC Food Observer. “During that war, the Women’s Land Army of America, a female-led initiative, recruited nearly 20,000 mostly middle-class urban and suburban women to enter the agricultural sector as wage laborers at farms, dairies and canneries, often in rural areas, where farmers urgently needed help while the male labor force was off fighting.” Women also helped feed Americans during the Victory Garden era of World War II. “It’s also estimated that more than 40 percent of fruits and vegetables consumed on the American home front then were grown in school, home, community and workplace gardens,” says HaydenSmith, possibly resulting in America’s highest period of produce consumption ever. When the commercial organic industry launched in the 1990s, women organized to provide overlooked and undervalued perspectives. The wake-up call for Denise O’Brien, an organic vegetable farmer and owner of Rolling Hills Acres, near Atlantic, Iowa, came during the farm economic crisis of the preceding decade. Although still considered “just” farm wives, “It was the women on the farms that had foreseen where things 12
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For her 50th birthday, Paula Foreman gave her life a new chapter. She launched her midlife “second act” in 2007 with Encore Farm, a name that serves as a rallying mantra for her peers. “The name is a tribute declaring that fresh starts and new beginnings can happen at any age,” explains Foreman, now an urban farmer in St. Paul, Minnesota. Embodying this business moxie, she chose to specialize, producing one thing very well: organic dried beans. Relinda Walker, of Walker Organic Farms, outside Savannah, Georgia, represents a cadre of “boomerang” farmers; women that return to the land to continue a family farm with a commitment to organics. Like many farm kids, after college, Walker left to pursue a corporate career in the city. Then the 9/11 terror attack shifted her priorities. “All roads led me to coming back home and growing food,” she says. Launched in 2005, Walker’s farm was one of southern Georgia’s first organic operations, yielding specialty varieties like rainbow carrots in vivid shades of purple, orange and red.
Future Femme Power
Young women in their 20s and 30s are adding energy, diversity, vibrancy and fresh outlooks to the female farming movement. Lindsey Morris Carpenter runs Grassroots Farm, in Monroe, Wisconsin, a diversified operation of certified organic vegetables and pastured livestock, in partnership with her mother, Gail Carpenter. “A crucial key to farming happiness is being a good neighbor,” she shares. “I call around when I see livestock and pets outside of fences; maintain my fences; share my garlic and potato seed; and always invite neighbors to parties and events, even though they may not attend. Even if others’ personal lifestyle and farming philosophies are radical opposites, we still have our physical location and appreciation of nature in common, and that’s big.” “The women farmer movement is just a toddler,” sums up O’Brien. “We’ve come a long way, but we’re not there yet, especially with representation on the national leadership platform.” It’s easy to support female growers at local farmers’ markets. Cultivating change can be rewarding—and tasty. Lisa Kivirist is the author of the new book Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers and a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. Her family runs the energy-independent Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B, in southwestern Wisconsin.
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needed to improve,” Beiter remembers. hen Kerry Beiter answers the phone “We couldn’t just be a soap company. We at Beiter and Sons Farm, she’s used needed more of a vision, and that’s when to callers looking for her husband. Amy came on.” After asking for who they assume to be the After meeting Overfield at a farmers owner, callers can be surprised to learn that market and learning that she had experience they’re already speaking to her. making products in the past, Beiter asked her While Beiter expresses deep gratitude to develop a goat milk lotion. to her husband and sons for their enduring “I was raised doing a lot of things from “gentlemanly support,” she is the founder, scratch, canning and preserving food with my sole owner and operator of Beiter and Sons, grandmother,” says Overfield. “Kerry and I had a certified organic and sustainable goat farm a very common vision, from what we want out located in South Wales, just outside of Buffalo. of life to what we want for ourselves.” “I come from a rich farming history,” BeitKerry Beiter In addition to their homesteading proer explains. In fact, her maternal grandfather’s pensity, Beiter and Overfield also share a passion for quality family owned a large cattle farm in Cuba before immigrating ingredients and educating customers about what they put on to the United States in the 1960s. “I have always been intrigued with farming from the sto- their bodies. “Our ingredients are really important to us, which sets ries of my grandfather,” she recalls. “At the end of his life, he us apart from other body care and soap companies,” shares was able to see the beginning stages of what we were trying Overfield. “Our medicine grows around us, and to be able to do here.” Beiter, who grew up in Binghamton and studied ecology to make the things right from our backyard and bring them to the community is a very feminine, empowering thing to be and forestry in college, initially moved to Western New York able to do as a woman.” for a job inspecting plants at the United States border for the Beiter jokingly adds, “All of our ingredients are natural Department of Agriculture. Here, she became intrigued by and plant-based, except for the milk.” the idea of revisiting her family’s agricultural heritage. The two women are focused on further expanding their “I chose to leave that world to start my farm, raise my line of products. Soon, Alpine Made will be available in children, and live more of a humble lifestyle,” says Beiter. two Wegmans stores – on Losson Road in Depew and Sheri At first, she mostly produced goat milk and meat, but dan Drive in Williamsville. They have stands at six area then realized that in order to sustain and grow the farm, she farmers markets and various summer festivals, and are curwould need to add value in another way. rently expanding from nine to 14 acres and adding a small “We are one of only 37 organic goat dairies in the counstorefront. They believe they owe much of this success to try,” she says. “That means that we could enter into some the local community. sort of a niche market. We had this wonderful resource, this “We’ve got our own mecca right here, of people who organic goat milk that we knew benefited the skin in various love us and customers who come back to us,” Beiter says. ways, and so I started experimenting with soap-making.” Beiter and Overfield are also showing that female farm Then, according to Beiter, “Alpine Made blossomed.” ers are fully capable of competing in a traditionally male Using an innovative cold process that keeps milk from dominated world. pasteurizing and preserves its natural enzymes, Alpine Made “I knew with a lot of hard work and effort, as a woman certified organic soaps are 38 percent goat milk, which in America I could get this far, but I never really believed Beiter says is four times the typical amount. Spruce needles, it when I first started this out,” Beiter plantain, and wild herbs harvested at admits. “We absolutely, 100 percent the farm are used as ingredients. Citrus believe in our heart that we can do peels are dried and ground onsite. By anything that any other business owner 2011, Alpine Made was at its first area can do. We can play the same game farmers market. that two men making cheese with goat Still, Beiter remained concerned milk can, right down the road from us.” about how Alpine Made and Beiter and Sons Farm could continue to grow. Her answer came when she met For more information, call 716-430Amy Overfield. 9928 or visit AlpineMade.com or “Two years ago, I knew that we BeiterAndSonsFarm.com. natural awakenings
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Make Time for Downtime
Chilling Out Revives Body and Soul by April Thompson
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ere’s something to add to our to-do list: nothing. Americans today work more hours than ever before, foregoing hard-earned vacation days and spending more time with electronic devices than with friends and family. The temptation and pressure to do more at the expense of needed rest are great, but failing to take time out to recharge our minds and bodies can have serious consequences, according to experts. Downtime is most acutely needed in the workplace. In a survey of nearly 20,000 workers, The Energy Project and Harvard Business Review found that 59 percent of them were physically exhausted, emotionally drained, distracted and lacking purpose. Headquartered in Yonkers, New York, with offices in Europe and Australia, The Energy Project has helped hundreds of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, create healthier, happier and higher-performing workplaces. The company takes its cues from elite athletes that carefully build rest and recovery periods into their training schedules. “Just as your body needs sleep and food to function optimally, so does your mind and spirit,” says Annie Perrin, an executive vice president with the project. There’s a mounting body of neurological research to buttress the analogy. Important assimilation of learning and “meaning making” occurs in the resting brain, according to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D., associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the Brain. When our minds are allowed to wander, they engage a network of interacting brain regions that together are thought to play a key role in building our ability for inward reflection and recollection, known as the default mode network. Immordino-Yang’s research suggests that such activation during restful moments is positively associated with the recalling of memories, envisioning the future and even developing a moral foundation. 14
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The temptation and pressure to do more at the expense of needed rest are great, but failing to take time out to recharge our minds and bodies can have serious consequences, according to experts. “This network seems to be more engaged when we aren’t actively gathering information or working on an external goal,” remarks Immordino-Yang. Zoning out on TV or video games doesn’t produce the same brain benefit because, “It’s about looking inward rather than outward,” she says. The default network does engage when introspection occurs during nurturing social interaction, such as while enjoying a reflective conversation with friends or family. She recommends banning technology and other distractions during periods spent in activities that bring joy and meaning so that we are present in a mindful way. The Energy Project ushers clients through a comprehensive energy audit, using exercises to expose specific personal habits that lead to diminishing returns in both work and play time. In one exercise, workers are asked to rank current incoming emails from one to five, with the highest number equating to, “I need to respond immediately.” Most rate nearly no fives, says Perrin, a realization that has helped many people change their email habits. While change can be hard, Perrin suggests creating new, healthy rituals through repetition, which taps into the brain’s desire for automaticity. For example, she advises workers to schedule “renewal breaks” every 90 minutes after completing a block of high-priority tasks. “If you’ve been sitting, move; if the mind has been active, do something to quiet it, like meditating or simply closing your eyes.” She also suggests finding workers to buddy up with and schedule mutual breaks to help support and hold each other accountable. Immordino-Yang suggests that another practice to maximize the value of downtime is to combine it with exercise. “A walk can be rejuvenating,” she says. “While the body is engaged, the mind is free to wander.” The Energy Project calls on managers to model these downtime activities for their employees. Some companies have instituted policies that limit sending email from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., as well as during weekends and vacations, so staffers don’t feel compelled to read and respond to keep up with work. Setting limits is even more crucial for young people with minds and habits that are especially malleable. “I see teenagers taking their phones into the bathroom or bed to text in the middle of the night. Parents need to put a stop to this,” counsels Immordino-Yang. “The brain needs uninterrupted rest to work at its best.” Learning that being a productive employee or an emotionally available parent requires giving ourselves a break and gives us permission to rest. We find that downtime is not just good for ourselves, but also for our families and workplaces. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
Quiet Places to ‘Do Nothing’ in Western New York
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or readers who haven’t yet found a serene locale to call their own, these 10 spots are worth a try:
Artpark, Lewiston These days, this state park is known more for concerts. But it still offers expansive grounds to explore, including art-filled woods.
Goat Island, Niagara Falls While the Canadian side has spectacular views, it has no match for Goat Island, with lush foliage once lauded by Olmstead and enough room to get a little lost.
Japanese Garden of Buffalo, Buffalo
While the masses may flock to the more popular Woodlawn Beach, a slightly longer drive leads to quieter shores.
Everyone loves Delaware Park, but some have never had a chance to visit this enchanting nook along the lake behind the Buffalo History Museum.
Buffalo City Hall, Buffalo
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Bennett Beach, Angola
Those who prefer man-made sources of meditation may enjoy this breathtaking overlook of the Queen City.
Ellicott Island Park, Tonawanda Visitors cross a footbridge into a secluded retreat with plenty of quiet corners. It’s also known as Ellicott Island Bark Park, so off-leash dogs are welcome.
Glen Park, Williamsville Those who haven’t visited this tiny park nestled in the village will find it to be their next must-walk destination.
Book a spot on Buffalo’s most famous sailboat and let the wind take you to a place of serenity.
Wilkeson Pointe, Buffalo This whimsical park on the Buffalo Outer Harbor won’t be quiet for long as the area fills up with activity, so experience its soothing effects while you can.
Your Own Backyard, Anywhere Why should one travel when a personal escape can be created just outside the back door?
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ZEN GOLF Master the Mind to Master the Game by Aimee Hughes
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remember the moment I had what I call my ‘golf game epiphany,’” recalls Steve Hughes, a passionate golfer from Richmond, Missouri. “I realized that my main obstacles were in my head, and from that day on, my golf game changed.” In any athletic or fitness endeavor, the pursuit of excellence unfolds an array of challenges. While golf presents some of the toughest hurdles to improvement, any links enthusiast can better their game by acquiring a champion’s mindset. Applying a few Zen techniques and disciplines adapted from the Buddhist tradition of mindful awareness—which teaches that the mind is everything—can work wonders. Zen Golf master and performance psychologist Joe Parent, Ph.D., of Ojai, California, advises: “The key is finding a way to let the ‘thinking’ mind do all the preliminaries to physical performance—selecting a target, judging the lie, gauging weather influences, etc.—and then letting our ‘intuitive’ mind take over, enabling our body to make a swing that’s free from second-guessing ourselves.” He calls the optimal playing mentality, “Not too tight, not too loose.” It’s the sweet spot that allows us to perform via our best self. Some key techniques 16
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prepare us to find and reside in this just-right Goldilocks place of being not too hot and not too cold. Developing mental fortitude takes us even further than we can imagine. Mastery is born from discipline, focused attention and a deep core desire to adopt habits and behaviors that will upgrade our mindset. Author of Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game, Parent teaches his students to enter a state that he calls “trusting versus trying.” He teaches a “one stroke at a time” approach, which emphasizes awareness of being in the present moment, as many contemplative spiritual traditions do. When the golfer is deeply engaged in the present moment with just the right level of emotional intensity, free of distractions and worries about future swings, they become integrated with what’s taking place on the course in the here and now to the point of total absorption. In yoga, pranayama, or breathing techniques, are employed to promote relaxation in the mind and body. The Zen approach to golf uses breath work to allow body and mind to make the most fluid and powerful golf swing possible for the player. “The single factor that sets apart the top performers
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in any athletic discipline from the rest of us is their state of mind,” says Craig Perkins, a yoga master and founder of the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja California, Mexico. “From all my years of yogic study, there’s one teaching that always sticks with me: If we want to master our game, whether it’s golf, yoga or chess, we must first and foremost master our mind.” Practitioners maintain that, meditation can take our mental game to its optimal level and Perkins believes, “Meditation is the number one practice for cultivating self-trust.” Positive visualization, which can be supported by meditation, is another method champion golfers leverage to improve their performance levels. Parent teaches his students, “Establish a clear image in your mind’s eye, and the body will follow.” Repeating this technique with every shot helps the golfer cultivate the habit of positive visualization by seeing the results. Physical prowess is of little consequence if our mental game is off. Under the intense pressure of a golf match, execution suffers when performance anxiety isn’t kept under control. While many golfers have what it takes to succeed—the requisite native ability, experience, technique and talent—mental hang-ups can cause them to call it a day. Detrimental habits can undermine our self-confidence, as well as our score. The solution lies in pinpointing what’s behind them and applying pertinent Zen techniques to either gradually alleviate or winningly work with them. Hughes, who makes his home overlooking the greens of Shirkey Golf Course, says, “It’s about getting out of your own way. When you’re at one with the game as it presents itself, you know your game will be much better than when your mind is racing off to work issues, family dramas and all the other usual life stuff. When I learned how to establish myself in this present moment awareness, not only did my golf game change for the better, so did the rest of my life.” Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy on the faculty of the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@ gmail.com.
‘Potentially’ Relaxing Golf Courses in WNY
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hile a frustration-free round of golf can never be promised, these five local courses are a good bet for an exercise in mindfulness:
Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center 2357 Humphrey Rd., Varysburg Set in the rolling hills on the edge of Wyoming County, this course is the perfect scenic spot to relax and enjoy a stressfree game.
Dande Farms Golf Course 13278 Carney Rd., Akron This pristine course is free of sand traps and the layout – littered with old growth trees – offers a relaxing but challenging round of golf.
Delaware Park Golf Course 84 Parkside Ave., Buffalo Golfers can play 18 holes of golf in a historic and relaxing Olmstead Park landscape.
Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course 4560 Creek Rd., Lewiston Named to reflect the presence of rare and protected Shelbark Hickory trees on site, this course features a picturesque layout with tranquil lakes and ponds, native plants, and grasses surrounded by large mature trees.
Willowbrook Golf Course 4200 Lake Ave., Lockport A beautiful, natural setting with Eighteen Mile Creek running through the property. natural awakenings
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choices, brands and how we cook, even influencing our ideas about health itself by their example.
Cooking Together
Mom’s Kitchen Counter Cooking School Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier by Jen Haugen
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nvision walking the supermarket aisles and picking up a favorite pasta sauce and breakfast cereal, then adding favorite fruits and vegetables to the cart. When we think about the grocery brands we buy or our go-to recipes, they tend to begin with one common thread—
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the influence of our mothers—our first teachers about food and cooking. In their Project EAT study, University of Minnesota researchers found that Mom has the biggest impact on the family’s eating habits and continues to play a significant role in our food
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Most of us learn about cooking from our mothers, and one way moms have a tremendous impact on their children is by collaborating on recipes and cooking meals together. The idea of an at-home “kitchen counter cooking school” doesn’t focus on a hard and fast course on cooking; instead, it’s a place where family members gather around the counter and cook together. This almost guarantees that meals will be healthier and more fun, affording a sense of ongoing adventure where kids can explore ingredients from around the U.S. and even the world. Consider creating a “United States of My Plate” project by preparing a recipe from each state during the summer, and then rating the recipes based on taste and flavor (startup tools are at ChooseMyPlate.gov). Our senses are engaged during food preparation activities. While chopping red peppers for a recipe, we are noting their appearance, feeling their texture, smelling their fragrance, hearing the sounds of preparation and likely tasting some on the spot. Involving more of our senses as we explore our food makes the whole activity more enticing. It helps to adopt Julia Child’s motto: “Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all, have fun.”
Moms can change the world by teaching their kids healthy cooking lessons at home and planting an organic garden together. Gardening Together
The freshest ingredients come from our own gardens and produce the most delicious meals. Gardening as a family can change the way everyone looks at food through the simple act of planting, growing and harvesting. Knowing where everything on the plate comes from makes us more mindful of the energy it takes to grow food, and kids will naturally eat what they help grow. Moms can change the world—right in their own yard or patio—with the power of a traditional or urban garden. Just one square foot of organic gardening space can yield half a pound of fresh fruits and vegetables. A 300-square-foot garden can produce 150 pounds each summer; plus it provides a good workout. In 2011, I started a teaching garden at our local supermarket as a means of showing kids how to grow their own food, with the hope that it would also inspire their families. The goal was to plant the seeds for healthier habits that would last a lifetime. During its first four years, 52 percent of the students’ parents noted a more positive attitude about fruits and vegetables exhibited by their own children. After participating in the program, one mother shared her young daughter’s noteworthy query, “Mom, could you go to the store and get me some Swiss chard?” By planting gardens and creating kitchen counter cooking schools at home throughout America, our country could become victorious in ensuring that families are healthier. They will be eating healthier foods, working out in the garden and learning about food in a whole new way, all while connecting in a family activity.
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usy schedules might get in the way of cooking or gardening together as much as you’d like. These local businesses and organizations can help, and parents might even learn a few things themselves.
beHealthy Institute 40 Main St., Hamburg beHealthyInstitute.com Kid and teen cooking classes teach cooking fundamentals, dining etiquette and nutritional facts.
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The Learning Garden by Erie Community College at Canalside
2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo BuffaloGardens.com Offers botany programs for kids as well as a “Plants We Eat” program for local schools.
1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo Faculty and student-run garden teaches community how to grow healthy produce and welcomes visitors throughout the summer.
Food Bank of WNY
Tops Cooking School
91 Holt St., Buffalo FoodBankWny.org Hunger-fighting organization runs educational programs like “Kids in the Kitchen” and “Garden Project.”
3980 Maple Rd., Amherst 355 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca TopsMarkets.com Two locations offer classes for children as young as 3.
Grassroots Gardens
Wegmans Cooking School
GrassrootsGardens.org “Buffalo Sprouts School Gardens” initiative aims to bring a garden to every school in Buffalo.
5275 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville Wegmans.com Kids classes and a culinary teen camp in the summer.
Jen Haugen, a registered and licensed dietitian and certified master gardener, is the author of The Mom’s Guide to a Nourishing Garden. She blogs at JenHaugen.com. natural awakenings
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REAL NEWS THAT MATTERS Independent Media Tell Us the Truth by Linda Sechrist
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n virtually all aspects of life, we are influenced consciously or subconsciously by mainstream media messages. Today, six media giants—Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Twenty-First Century Fox, Time Warner, Viacom and DirecTV—control the vast majority of what we watch on TV and in movies, listen to on the radio and read in books, newspapers and magazines. According to Ben Bagdikian, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The New Media Monopoly, this handful of conglomerates form a cartel that wields enough influence to affect U.S. politics and define social values. Thirty years ago, before many mergers and acquisitions, 50 corporations owned nearly all of American media. Today’s infotainment and rhetoric, misrepresented as news, is leading millions to conclude that these colossal powers do not exist to objectively report the truth.
Mainstream Media’s True Colors
Although a recent Gallup Poll reflects Americans’ lack of trust in mainstream media’s reporting of news fully, fairly and accurately, fair reporting was what HarperCollins, a prominent publisher, expected upon the 2016 release of 20
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New York City holistic psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan’s A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. They were shocked when the book was boycotted. “The New York Times, Dr. Oz and Good Morning America refused to schedule author interviews or write book reviews. There wasn’t a whisper anywhere on mainstream media about my evidenced-based book on how women can holistically recover from depression without a single prescription. HarperCollins was baffled. I was their first credentialed author who spoke out against pharmaceuticals,” says Brogan. So Brogan turned to independent outlets, including print, online and social media, her own website, newsletter lists and word-of-mouth. Her work soon broke through into three of the top bestselling book lists: USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and The New York Times. That example serves as clear proof of the importance and power of independent media to furnish the public helpful and in-depth information on wide-ranging topics that mainstream broadcast media typically only cover in 30- to 60-second blurbs or not at all.
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Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Institute of Functional Medicine and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, learned Brogan’s lesson early on. “Independent media have been crucial in disseminating my life’s work. Given the misinformation being spread by regular news and government channels about weight and health, we deserve to hear the truth about what’s in our food, toxins in our environment and how we can truly heal our bodies,” says Hyman, a nine-time bestselling author.
Independent Voices
Today’s independent media landscape shifts at warp speed. With 24/7 Internet access to websites, both groundbreaking journalism and grassroots perspectives appear in original articles and blogs. Outlets include independent online radio, TV shows, newspapers, filmmakers and “citizen journalists” armed with smart phones instantly transmitting images and updates via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. From a growing recognition that such media play a vital role in shaping a more informed and engaged citizenry, more attention is again being paid to the need for real news that matters. Breaking the reign of junk food news generators is the mission of ProjectCensored.org, a media research program at California’s Sonoma State University. Billions of dollars are spent annually on webinars, podcasts and e-books exploring health and healing, self-help, spiritual enlightenment and creativity, indicating a reading audience with a hunger for deeper wisdom. Since 1973, New Dimensions Radio, co-founded and hosted by Justine Willis Toms, has featured many of the world’s most respected wisdom keepers. “Guests exclaim how refreshing it is to speak in-depth and at length. Mainstream, commercially based media consistently present sound bites on how things are breaking down and not working, without opening thought to constructive visions for a future that benefits all life and the planet,” says Toms. “Independent media have broken away from dependence on the moneyed interests holding tight reins on the news and information they publish. Because we’re listener-supported, public radio is
free to explore a wide range of timely and timeless topics,” he says. Leaning away from one-sided views gives independent media space to expand people’s perspectives and positive expectations for the future. The seven-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor international news organization was established in Boston over a century ago to till human thought and thereby improve human lives via an uplifted journalistic standard. “Its quiet insistence for human rights and against tyranny; for generosity and against selfishness; for intelligence, charity, courage, integrity and most of all, for progress and hope—surely that has helped,” remarks John Yemma, current columnist and former editor. “We work to uncover where progress is occurring, even though headlines proclaim the contrary. There are always two sides to a story,” says Susan Hackney, a senior director with the Monitor, which consistently resists the sensational in favor of the meaningful. Magazines such as Natural Awakenings, Mother Jones, The Optimist and Yes! are likewise stirring up conversations on meaningful issues via larger perspectives with a focus on tangible solutions. They address such areas as the damaging health and environmental effects of genetically engineered food, championed by Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology. “Europe could kick genetically modified ingredients (GMO) out of their food supply because their mainstream media covered the health dangers, while U.S. mainstream media ignored them and kept Americans in the dark. Independent media in the U.S. enable democracy and consumer-inspired transformations of all kinds. Knowledge has organizing power,” advises Smith.
Success Stories
With Fran Korten at its helm, the adfree, subscription-supported, nonprofit Yes! is helping to reframe our biggest issues. “Mainstream media, dependent upon advertisers that would have us believe that we can buy happiness, celebrate stories of the rich and powerful, leaving everyone else feeling small and powerless. Independents can help resist such ways of seeing the world, help people see a different path to suc-
We in America are the best entertained and least informed society in the world. ~Neil Postman, media theorist and educator cess and happiness and perceive themselves as change agents. Together, we share engaging stories of how people are carving out new ways of living that hold the hope of a world more in balance with the living Earth and where everyone’s inherent worth and dignity are recognized,” says Korten. Allan Savory, founder of the Savory Institute and originator of a holistic land management systems approach to recover and preserve sustainable resources, underscores the need for change leaders and independent thinkers. “As we ponder who they might be, we realize it’s not those that discover new, counterintuitive insights, but those that spread the knowledge. The groundbreakers are pioneers like writers, poets, artists, speakers and social networkers. After 50 years of trying to understand the intense institutional resistance to and ridiculing of my work of managing complexity in a simple manner, holistic management is now quickly spreading globally. This is only due to social networking, independent writers and my TED talk that went viral,” observes Savory. Laurie McCammon, change leader and author of Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, contracted with independent publisher Red Wheel Weiser to get her message out. “It’s been building awareness of forbidden knowledge—that we each have unrealized potential to affect reality by changing our thoughts. We can nurture a shift in global culture away from an existing way of life that has bred fear, lack and a belief in scarcity,” explains McCammon. She suggests that to preview a new vision of, “I am enough and have enough,” and, “We are enough and have enough,” we should look to the fertile fringes; small communities of intentional and conscious people actively reinvent-
ing society. “Look at what independent media are reporting on; as well as their unprecedented use of new terms such as organic, wellness, sustainability, permaculture, transition town, sharing economy, social responsibility, biomimicry and the butterfly effect,” says McCammon. The existing worldview, with all of its core assumptions and rules, aims to restrain awakening individual and collective consciousness. McCammon observes, “As long as the ‘old story’ was told repeatedly by mainstream media with conviction, it could command our attention and make us doubt our inner story. Trusting that the outer world had our own best interests in mind meant that there was no need to turn within. This is changing. Thanks to farseeing, courageous and strong enough independent media, there’s been an overturning to a more wholesome story of mind-body-spirit, abundance, innovation, collaboration and cooperation.” Mainstream and independent media coexist like two sides of a coin. Mainstream media’s talking heads tell us how to act and think while independent media invite us to engage, educate and think for ourselves, dig deeper and take action. Without independent media, we would know little about the benefits of the ever-evolving grassroots movement of holistic, alternative, complementary, integrative and functional medicine. Nor would we know the truth about climate change; the health advantages of plant-based diets and community gardens; food deserts and nutrition-related illnesses; the prevalence of environmental toxins; signs of spiritual progress; alternative education; and the benefits of eco-villages to people and the planet. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com. natural awakenings
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Start at a Western New York Source
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scape the big-box influence and discover independent media at one of these local independent bookstores:
The Book Corner Huge selection of new and used books that spans three floors 1801 Main St., Niagara Falls FallsBookCorner.com
The Bookworm Bookstore and gift shop in the heart of East Aurora 34 Elm St., East Aurora EABookworm.com
Burning Books Self-described radical store with a focus on activism 420 Connecticut St., Buffalo BurningBooksBuffalo.com
Dog Ears Bookstore & CafĂŠ
L ife is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it. ~Lou Holtz
Friendly non-profit that uses sales to support literacy 688 Abbott Rd., Buffalo DogEarsBookstore.org
Monkey See, Monkey Do Children’s books with a plethora of in-store programs for kids 9060 Main St., Clarence MonkeysRead.com
Rust Belt Books Allentown migrant finds a new neighborhood to buy, sell or trade 415 Grant St., Buffalo RustBeltBooks.com
Talking Leaves Books Longtime staple in Buffalo with two well-stocked locations 3158 Main St., Buffalo 951 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo TLeavesBooks.com 22
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common pesticides can have lasting negative effects on a child’s health. I believe that teaching our kids about the importance of fresh, organic food and the potential dangers of a conventionally processed diet helps set the stage for a lifetime of healthy choices.
How do homemade organics and packaged organics differ?
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Liza Huber on Healthy Meals and Happy Kids Start with Homemade, Organic Baby Food by Gerry Strauss
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or many actresses, landing a role on the hit show Passions would be a career highlight. For Liza Huber, daughter of soap opera icon Susan Lucci, a successful acting career was one step en route to her calling as a mother, public speaker and entrepreneur. Her inspiration was to launch Sage Spoonfuls (SageSpoonfuls. com) to make it easier for parents to make homemade, organic food for their little ones. It’s all about enabling parents to provide a legacy of health, all wrapped up in love.
How did becoming a parent boost your relationship with organic foods and health? I was raised on a diet of mostly fresh, homemade, food and knew it was something I wanted for my own children. At that point, I knew the basics; that it was healthier and tasted better than store-bought baby food. The more I learned, the more I became fascinated by how switching to an organic diet positively affects our health.
Why is it vital to introduce organic food during a youngster’s early development? America’s food supply is loaded with more chemicals and GMOs [genetically modified organisms] than ever before. I believe, as many others do, that the rapid rise of food allergies in children is a direct result. Many chemical pesticides and artificial flavors and colors are known to contain carcinogens, suspected hormone disruptors and neurotoxins. It is widely believed that even small doses of these
Store-bought baby food, organic or not, is processed to have a long shelf life of up to two years. So much of the nutrient content is lost during processing that most manufacturers artificially add it back in, but aren’t obligated to inform consumers. The added nutrients are synthetic and aren’t absorbed by the body the same way as naturally occurring nutrients. The taste, color and aroma of commercial baby food isn’t as appealing. By feeding your baby a steady tasty diet of fresh, homemade, organic baby food, you greatly reduce the risk they’ll grow into a picky eater. Plus, making your own baby food is three to five times less expensive than what is store-bought. Homemade food has a far smaller impact on the environment compared with commercial manufacturing, transportation and packaging. By the time a baby turns 1, they will have eaten from nearly 700 jars or pouches of storebought baby food that generally end up in landfills, because little is recycled.
Which favorite foods do you love to make for your babies and why? I focus on whole foods. Great first foods include bananas, apples, butternut squash, pears, avocados, peas and sweet potatoes. Once a baby has successfully tried a couple of these, start mixing them together. Banana and avocado, apple and butternut squash, and peas and sweet potato are good combos. They’re loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, easy to make and yummy. Avocados’ healthy fat is also essential to brain development.
What key lessons learned from your mother have you carried forward with your young family? Two lessons really stick with me: “Stay open and leave room for life to surprise you,” and “You can have it all… just not all at the same time.” In my teens and 20s, I was a meticulous planner, disappointed if things didn’t go exactly as I wanted. Amazing things happened after taking Mom’s advice to leave myself open to wonder. Growing up, I saw my mom have an amazing career, yet also be a fantastic wife and mother. Her secret, and now mine, is to prioritize and focus on one thing at a time, whether it’s work, kids or my husband. This way, everything in your life gets 100 percent of your attention some of the time, rather than trying to do everything at the same time, which rarely works.
What’s the best gift a mother can give her child? There’s nothing more important to a child’s overall health and well-being than being raised in a loving, warm environment where they feel safe, loved and important. My deep love for my children guides every decision I make for them. A mother’s intuition is a superpower. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com. natural awakenings
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Locavore Lingo What All the Food Labels Really Mean by Judith Fertig
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ocally grown foods are more likely to have been bred for flavor and nutrition than durability and a long shelf life, says Emily Akins, outreach director for the Kansas City Food Circle, a cooperative that links residents with farmers that grow and raise organic and free-range food. An added benefit is getting to know the farmer and being able to ask the questions—and receive the answers—that are important to us. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that local food sales totaled $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. They continue to grow.
Organic or Certified Organic Consumers want to know the difference between organics and certified organics. Today’s number of U.S. certified organic operations has jumped nearly 300 percent since 2002 to more than 21,700. Although a certified organic designation might be the preferred index of 24
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how foods are grown and raised, it is not always possible for certain foods in some climates. Sometimes there’s a tradeoff in buying organic foods in the carbon footprint of its transport to market. According to the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, in Tampa, Florida, “Organic refers to a specific method of growing and processing foods, and is defined as produce grown, packaged and stored without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or irradiation.” To be considered certified organic under the Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR Part 205, products must meet these standards: n No harmful chemicals have been applied to the land for at least three years. n Farmers and processors are inspected annually by a certifying agency. n Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of practices. n Farmers are required to maintain a written organic management plan.
Certified Humane When we buy local cheese, poultry or meat at the farmers’ market, we sometimes see a certified humane notice. One such producer is Baetje Farms, outside St. Louis, Missouri. Their highly regarded goat cheeses offer traceability via a lot number, so buyers can know exactly which milking the cheese came from. In factory farming, which often involves penning or caging animals that never go outdoors, “certified humane” means that this producer meets Humane Farm Animal Care standards: n Fed a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones. n Provided proper shelter with resting areas and sufficient space. n Animals have the ability to behave naturally. Veronica Baetje says her farm’s goats receive organic mineral supplements and locally grown alfalfa hay in addition to pasture grass every day. She adds, “They are free to choose what they prefer to do, whether skip and run up a hill, lie under the shade of a tree, soak up some sunshine or play with their herd mates.”
Wild Food At times, farmers’ markets will offer foraged foods from the wild or wild game.
Sources are listed online at EatWild. com. “Few of us will go back to foraging in the wild, but we can learn to forage in our supermarkets, farmers’ markets and from local farmers to select the most nutritious and delicious foods available,” says founder Jo Robinson, in Vashon, Washington. For example, Dave and Sue Whittlesey, at High Wire Ranch, in Hotchkiss, Colorado, raise bison (buffalo) and elk that they sell both through local stores and at the Aspen Saturday Market. The wild game is 100 percent pasture-fed, non-GMO (no genetically modified feed), gluten-free and not given hormones or any antibiotics unless the animal is sick.
Trusted Sources The land, climate and growing season dictate the best natural farming practices for each area, often described along with their products on farm and farmers’ market websites. Wisconsin’s Dane County Farmers’ Market, in Madison, provides detailed descriptions of farm products and agricultural practices so customers can make informed choices. Sometimes, the type of farm makes a difference. “We are intentionally human scale,” says Virginia Goeke, of Sylvan Meadows Farm, in Viroqua, Wisconsin.
“We choose to husband our land to promote harmony and synergy. We are creating a sustainable farm ecosystem where herbal meadows, prairies, heirloom gardens, orchards, woodlands, and rare breeds of livestock and wildlife flourish.” Sometimes, we’d just like someone else to do the food curating for us. The Kansas City Food Circle requires member farmers to take a pledge to follow certain agricultural practices. “When you buy food from our members, you can rely on the co-op’s pledge that it’s been certified naturally grown or that the farmer has USDA Organic certification,” says Akins. Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, the joint effort of 100 small-scale family farms providing fresh, organic, seasonal produce, in Leola, Pennsylvania, gives similar assurances. The USDA reports that 160,000 farmers nationwide are currently selling to their local markets via farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture organizations, restaurants, groceries and institutions, generating health, social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities. It keeps growing because we keep asking questions. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.
Healthy Foods Lexicon Grass-fed—Beef or milk cows fed on grass. The benefit is leaner, betterflavored meat and more omega-3s, plus fuller flavors in milk, butter and other dairy products. Heirloom—Older, non-hybrid varieties of produce, including fruit trees, herbs and vegetables.
Pastured—Livestock raised on pastures instead of factory farms. Traceability—Precise tracking by a farmer that informs the consumer of which chicken hatched a specific clutch of eggs, which farm grew a cantaloupe and which mill boiled down and bottled the sorghum syrup.
Foraged—Native foods gathered from the wild, rather than cultivated. Examples: wild mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, mulberries, native pecans, black walnuts and native persimmons.
Heritage breeds—Ancestral breeds of poultry and livestock that often take longer to reach market weight, but have more flavor.
Wild-caught—Fish that live and are caught in open lakes, streams or oceans.
Free range—Poultry raised outdoors where they are free to range over natural vegetation.
Local—Grown or raised within a threehour driving radius of the consumer’s purchase site.
For more current agricultural, market and trade terms, visit LexiconOfSustainability.com. natural awakenings
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COOL CHOW Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days by Sandra Murphy
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tasty ways. After removing strings, n 2015, manufacturers of commerfill celery logs with plain yogurt and cial dog and cat foods and treats freeze. To serve, cut into one-bite issued 28 recalls, some for multiple pieces appropriate for a dog’s size. products, due to the potential presAnother easy favorite is fillence of listeria or salmonella bacteria, ing an ice cube tray two-thirds full mold, dangerous levels of cumuwith Greek-style or traditional plain latively harmful propylene glycol, yogurt mixed with diced strawberries inadequate thiamine, elevated levels or whole blueberries of vitamin D, off odors Use the freshest and freeze overnight. or labeling problems (Tinyurl.com/PetFood ingredients, organic For cats, omit the fruit and instead add bits ManufacturerRecalls). and non-GMO (no of mercury-free waterIn response, homemade treats have grown in genetic modification) packed tuna or salmon as a special treat. Add popularity to ensure that pets enjoy safe and where possible; tuna fresh or dried catnip to healthy snacks. or salmon in a pouch catch Kitty’s attention. “Once when fixing “Most summer is safer than BPA- dinner, I dropped a fruits work naturally to piece of frozen yellow cool the body,” advises canned fish. squash and the dogs Cathy Alinovi, co-author dove for it,” says writer Livia J. Washof Dinner PAWsible: A Cookbook of burn, in Azle, Texas, of her ChihuaNutritious Homemade Meals for Cats huas. “Nicki waits for things to hit the and Dogs, in Pine Village, Indiana. floor; Nora showed her game face and “Healthful treats, made from the best won the Squash War.” ingredients, are a good way to take a “Obesity is the number one nubreak from summer heat.” tritional disease affecting our pets, so She suggests taking a refreshing summertime activities that avoid overlook at low-calorie fruits and veggies heating are vital for overall health,” says such as stuffed celery used in creative,
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Veterinarian Jeff Werber, a veterinary medical journalist with a Los Angeles practice. “Proper nutrition is critical— not only to the foods we feed, but to the treats we give.” Twelve years ago, Rick Woodford’s Belgian Malinois/Labrador mix, Jackson, was diagnosed with lymphoma. In order to keep him eating, Woodford shared his own food. Jackson lived an additional four years, in part due to improved nutrition. “Portion control is important,” he says. “What’s right for an 80-pound dog is way too much for a 30-pounder.” Woodford, the author of Feed Your Best Friend Better and Chow, lives near Portland, Oregon. Frosty Paws is a lower lactose version of ice cream for dogs and discriminating cats. Recipes for homemade versions can be found online. The basics are one ripe, mashed banana, 32 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt and two tablespoons of honey, all mixed in a blender and frozen in small ice cube trays. Variations may substitute goat’s milk yogurt or add a quarter-cup of strawberries, cranberries or blueberries for antioxidants in lieu of the honey. Frozen vegetable broth, primed with added bits of cooked chopped spinach, broccoli, carrots or a small cheese cube, is a hit with dogs. Cats like theirs with tidbits of chicken, turkey or a few shreds of cheese. Using a bone-shaped ice cube tray lets humans know it’s the pet’s treat. “When I was developing frozen treat recipes, my husband came in from the yard one hot afternoon and went straight to the freezer,” says Paris Permenter about John Bigley, co-authors of The Healthy Hound Cookbook, in Cedar Park, Texas, who live with mixed breeds Irie and Tiki. “I watched him eat two helpings of the dog ice cream and then told him what it was. We often share our food with our dogs. It was nice for them to share their goodies with us!” The bottom line for the best summertime treats is to go healthy, be creative, use fresh ingredients, don’t overindulge and stay cool. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
Plum and Apple Coolers
photo courtesy of The Healthy Hound Cookbook
One batch makes enough cubes to treat both a large- and medium-size dog.
Frosty Treats for Furry Friends Cooling Recipes Fido’s Frozen Fruit Pupsicles 4 cups water 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses (optional) 1 cup fresh fruit (no grapes or raisins), chopped Wash and core all fruit. Blueberries and strawberries are popular with most dogs, while others enjoy melons, peaches and apples. Chop fruit into bite-sized pieces. Mix fruit with water and molasses.
Transfer frozen cubes to a zip-top plastic bag; stores up to 2 months in the freezer. Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Watermelon Slush Low-calorie watermelon is high in potassium and magnesium plus vitamins A and C; filled with fluid, it helps prevent dehydration. Blackstrap molasses has less sugar and more minerals than other sweeteners.
Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed 1 /2 cup strawberries 1 Tbsp. blackstrap molasses 1 /2 cup coconut water 1 cup ice
Mango Sorbet
Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix.
Freeze the mix in ice cube trays, small tubs or Popsicle molds.
2 ripe mangos, peeled Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime 1 /2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Serve in a bowl as a slushie treat or pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
Add all ingredients to a blender and purée.
Or share a slice of fun. Many dogs love plain watermelon slices. Be sure the animal doesn’t eat the seeds or rind.
Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze overnight.
Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
(10-lb dog: 1 to 2 cubes; 20-lb dog: 3 to 4 cubes; 40-lb dog: 4 to 5 cubes; 60-lb dog: 5 to 6 cubes; 80-lb dog: 6 to 7 cubes; 100-lb dog: 7 to 8 cubes) 6 plums, washed and pitted 1 Tbsp filtered water, to begin 1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1 /4-inch cubes (no seeds) Purée the plums and water in a blender or food processor. Add another 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if needed. Spread the apples in the ice cube tray and spoon the plum purée on top. Don’t pack, or it will become a denser cube. Freeze for 4 hours. Serve the cubes one by one (outdoors may be best) or in a big bowl. Source: Chow, by Rick Woodford
Ingredients to Avoid Avoid peanut and other nut butters or any ingredient with xylitol, grapes and raisins, macadamia nuts, coffee and caffeine, onions, chives, garlic, nuts and salty snack foods. Chocolate is also on the no-go list; the darker the chocolate, the worse it is for pets; baking chocolate is the most dangerous. If a pet eats any of these, try to determine how much and contact the family veterinarian, a veterinary emergency clinic or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. For a full list of foods to avoid, visit Tinyurl.com/ASPCA-Foods2Avoid.
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Signs That You’ve Found Your Calling
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by Lissa Rankin
ou may think you’ve identified your calling, questioned it, become disillusioned, left it and then come back to it in a different form. The following clues let you know you’re on the right track.
You realize you’ve been training for this since birth. Even the gritty things, the disappointments, regrets and screwups have all been preparation. Major life disruptions and failures were all just teaching essential lessons so that you can become who you’re called to be. You sense ease. In the face of obstacles—such as doors of suspected opportunity that are shut tight or relentless struggles impeding a course you thought was right—it can be hard to tell if your commitment is just being tested or you’ve veered off course. Such hurdles can be part of the growth process cultivating your “inner hero” necessary for the journey. Trust the sense of movement towards ease, which likely will include supportive synchronicities. Your health may improve. Cravings for unhealthy foods will lessen and you’ll feel more energetic. Old aches and pains might disappear; even chronic illness can fade when you’re focused on your life purpose. You feel strangely peaceful, despite reasons to be anxious. Your soul longs to express what you’re on Earth to express, and when you finally rise into alignment with your calling, your soul does a happy dance. Even if everything else seems to be falling apart and others consider you crazy, you’ll be centered in peace, relieved that you finally know what you’re called to do. The universe rolls out the red carpet. When called to do what is needed for the highest good of all beings, the universe bends over backwards to hand you whatever you need. No request is too small. Unexpected money flows in and other resources appear just as you’re ready to give up. You’ll know you’re on track, even if it is not quite clear what you’re on track to do. People find you. Few can fulfill a calling alone. Most of us need a tribe to lift us up as we do brave, scary, worldchanging things. When you’re aligned with your life purpose, the right people, including magic-wielding mentors, will find you at the right time, if only you’re courageous enough to be vulnerable about what you’re being called to do. Dr. Lissa Rankin, founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, is the author of Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure and The Anatomy of a Calling (TheAnatomyOfACalling.com).
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Local Life Coaches Weigh In
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e asked four local life coaches the question: “How do you know when you’ve found your calling?”
“My repeated quote on where I am in life is ‘everything happens for a reason’ and ‘it is all good.’ Keeping this perspective as I have incurred both many blessings and challenges, I always choose to learn from them and create opportunities. I no longer doubt my gut. ‘She’ would never lie to me!” ~Rebecca Albert, BodyBeWellSolutions.com “Your life and career will flow naturally. You’re guided by your instincts and intuition. Never will you feel confused since your authenticity has the freedom to be expressed. Your inner energy will be felt and received by others.” ~Shawn Marie Cichowski, WNYLifeCoaching.com “I believe that when you find your true self and allow her to live freely, all the pieces in your life have a way of finding that same balance, harmony and ease you create. This journey of finding yourself includes discovering your passion and purpose, which is the core to all aspects of our life – your calling included.” ~Rachael Phillips, AKASupermom.com “When you know your calling, it feels like leaping faith and paralyzing fear – simultaneously. But you have this knowing that you are only in charge of doing the work that shows up in front of you. Because you trust that it is divinely aligned and your best interests will be looked out for. Then beacons, guideposts, and validations show up to keep you moving forward and you quietly hear in your soul, ‘we see you - keep going.’” ~Nancy Rizzo, NancyRizzo.com
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Chakras 101 – 6:30-8:30pm. Chakras are the energy centers of our bodies. Learn how each center effects your life. First of a four-class unit led by Jill O’Hara, RN, CHHP, RMT. Each of the classes may be taken separately or as a unit of four. $20/class, $65/4 class unit in advance. Santosha, 22 Lafayette Blvd, Williamsville. Register: 716-425-2996.
First Fridays at the Gallery – 10am-10pm. On the first Friday of every month admission to part of the museum and select events are free to everyone. Art classes and certain tours are available to the public for a fee. Free. Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo. 716-882-8700. AlbrightKnox.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 2 StarSeeds Children’s Esoteric Day Camp – 8:4510:45am. Children ages 4-7 can learn meditation, organic gardening and composting, healthy eating, how to do energy healings, about chakras and more. $15. My Garden of Healing, 5860 Main St, Olcott. Preregistration required: 716-807-5354. MyGardenOfHealing.Weebly.com. Yoga Reset – 10-11am. A six-week class to bring your body, mind and spirit back to its perfect state. Participants will learn yogic breathing, postures for all levels, systematic relaxation, yoga ethics and meditation. $80. Karuna Yoga Buffalo at Made 2 Move Fitness, 777 Maple Rd, Williamsville. 716432-5857. JeanStinsonKarunaYoga.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 3 Guided Reflective Walk – 10:45-11:30am. Led by Phil Haberstro with Wellness Institute. Free. Marcy Casino at Delaware Park, 199 Lincoln Pkwy, Buffalo. 716-851-4052. HealthyCommunityNetwork.com.
TUESDAY, JULY 5 Beginners Tai Chi Chih – 5:30-6:30pm. An eightweek class on Tuesdays led by Denise Miller, will help improve balance, open joint restrictions, clear mind fog and provide a moving meditation. $80. Clarence Hollow Wellness Center, 10946 Main St, Clarence. 716-572-2096. Yoga for Core Strength and Meditation – 5:306:45pm. A seven-week class through Aug 16. This weekly asana practice includes core muscle-isolation exercises interwoven with a classical asana sequence. Prerequisite: six months prior experience with Yoga I or greater. $84. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org. Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation – 7-8pm. Five sessions on Tuesdays thru Aug 9. Deeply calm-
Yin Stress Reduction – 7-8:30pm. A six-week course on Wednesdays will explore different ways of coping with stress using a variety of techniques from contemplative traditions. $95. Healing Waters, 542 Quaker Rd, E Aurora. 716-655-3924. CenterAtHealingWaters.com.
ing and detoxifying ear acupuncture to stop smoking administered by dentist and certified acupuncturist, Julia Kagan. $100/5 sessions. LifDental, 5245 Transit Rd, Williamsville. Register: 716-838-3838 or Julia@LifDental.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Therapeutic Yoga: Restorative Yoga for Back Care – 9:30-11am. A seven-week class through Aug 17. Increase your working knowledge of the anatomy of the pelvis and spine. Breath work and relaxation are woven into yoga poses to promote physical and energetic response. Class is open to anyone having clearance from a doctor to exercise. $84. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org. Introduction to Kundalini Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Learn Kundalini yoga basics: intention, mantra, breathwork and bandhas. $12. Udumbara Yoga, 400 Plain St, Lewiston. UdumbaraYoga.com. Yoga at the Gardens – 5:30-6:45pm. On-going session on Wednesdays thru Aug 17. Gentle hatha yoga, designed for all ages and fitness levels. Led by Leanne Oldenbrook from Oasis Yoga and Wellness. Register for one or all sessions. Free to eligible BlueCross BlueShield of WNY members. $15/class. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo. 716-864-1194. CMYoga.com. Yoga With Essential Oils: A Midsummer Night’s Yoga – 7-8:30pm. In this “Calm, Cool and Collected” workshop led by Liz Maute, yoga postures will be integrated with essential oils to pacify the summer heat. $25. Be Healthy Institute, 40 Main St, Hamburg. 716-648-3400. BeHealthyInstitute.com.
Moving Inward: A Meditation and Philosophical Study – 8-9:15pm. A seven-week session on Thursdays. Study and practice the art and science of yoga and meditation with Julia Kress. $84/7 weeks, $15/ class. Be Healthy Institute, 40 Main St, Hamburg. 716-648-3400. BeHealthyInstitute.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 8 M & T Second Fridays – 10am-8pm. Every second Friday, the Burchfield Penney hosts special events, happy hours, programs, concerts and screenings. Free. Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo. 716-878-6011. BurchfieldPenney.org. WillowLight-Summer Nights – 5:50-9pm. Admission includes light refreshments and two tickets for one mini professional service of your choice for reiki, mediumship readings, biogenesis, qigong, massage and more. $10. 500 Buffalo Rd, E Aurora. 716-238-6426. TouchOfLife.net. Ask the Experts Panel – 7-9:30pm. The panel hosted by My Garden of Healing will include three experts in the fields of holistic health, metaphysics and spirituality sharing their experience, insights and helpful tips. Q&A time, complementary handouts, snacks and light beverages included. Reserving your seat is highly recommended. $10. My Garden of Healing, 5860 Main St, Olcott. 716-807-5354. MyGardenOfHealing.Weebly.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 9 StarLights Children’s Esoteric Day Camp – 8:45am-2:45pm. Children ages 8-12 can learn meditation, about chakras, organic gardening and composting and holistic health. Also, do esoteric arts and crafts, drumming, qigong, yoga and more. $50. My Garden of Healing, 5860 Main St, Olcott. Preregistration required: 716-807-5354. MyGardenOfHealing.Weebly.com.
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Spiritual Vortex Experience – 10am-noon. Two hour experience. Group open tour. Introductory tour to experience the splendor of WNY’s surrounding landscape. A spiritual understanding of vortexes and how to tune in and feel the energy. Guided meditation, ceremony to cleanse your aura and reiki for energy balancing. $80. Chestnut Ridge Park, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park. RSVP required: 716-560-6552. WNYLifeCoaching.com. One Day Mindfulness Experience – 10am-2pm. Discover the power of now with this one day retreat. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced mindfulness and meditation practitioners. Dress comfortably. Tea, coffee and juice. $50. Mindgardens, LLC Office, 484 Connecticut St, Buffalo. 716-259-2994. MindGardens.net. Yoga: Mastering the Basics – 11am-12:15pm. A seven-week course on Saturdays through Aug 20. Begin your yoga practice or reintroduce yourself to the basics. Explore a range of movement exercises, alignment fundamentals and diaphragmatic breath training. Perfect for beginners and Yoga I level practitioners. $84. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org. Kids Yoga – 1-2pm. Kids learn best when they are having fun and this class includes music, dancing and fun yoga games. Through yoga, kids can connect and develop heightened body awareness and develop strength and flexibility. Parents welcome to stay and watch, participate or leave. For ages 4-12. $12. Be Healthy Institute, 40 Main St, Hamburg. 716-648-3400. BeHealthyInstitute.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 10 Introduction to Ayurveda Part I – 10am-1pm. Continuing education for yoga instructors and practitioners with Julia Kress, E-RYT 500, AYS. In this workshop, which qualifies for continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance, explore the fundamental philosophy of Ayurveda, personal constitution, seasonal change and how the ratio of elements in your makeup impacts your physiological and psychological tendencies. $45. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org. The Budding Tree Yoga Festival – 10am-4pm. This event, organized by Julie Leatherbarrow, features 17 yoga classes and wellness workshops, live music as well as a variety of vendors and food trucks. Free. Outer Harbor Sculpture Park (Wilkeson Pointe), 225 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo. BuddingTreeYoga.com. GoBike Community Class: Learn to Ride (Youth) – 6-8pm. The first half of class will focus on bike safety. The second half will focus on learning to ride a bike. Suggested ages, 5-12. Bring a bike in good
working order, a helmet and a parent or guardian. Class limited to 10 people. $10 donation. GoBike Buffalo, 98 Colvin Ave, Buffalo. RSVP: Stacy@ GoBikeBuffalo.org. GoBikeBuffalo.org.
MONDAY, JULY 11 Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation – 5-6:15pm. A five-week course on Mondays. Learn the basics of this powerful practice and how to build a home practice. $75. Healing Waters, 542 Quaker Rd, E Aurora. 716-655-3924. CenterAt HealingWaters.com. Stress Management 101 – 5:30-9pm. Understanding stress as it relates to your life, for better health, happiness and peace of mind. Presented by Suzanne Bracci, MS, LMHC, CAS, Certified Stress Management Coach. $75. Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo. Registration: StressLessForABetterLife.com. Eat Well, Spend Less: How to Get the Most From the Farmer’s Market – 6:15-7:15pm. Presented by Dr Alison Cummings. Learn how to utilize seasonal produce to bring healthy, inexpensive vegan dishes to your home along with the benefits of what eating your veggies can do for you. Free. Inner Balance Chiropractic, 2800 Sweet Home Rd, Ste 1, Amherst. 716-210-1060. InnerBalanceChiro.com. Chakras 102 – 6:30-8:30pm. Discussion will revolve around using crystal healing gems, color and sound to heal the chakras. Second of a four-class unit led by Jill O’Hara, RN, CHHP, RMT. Each of the classes may be taken separately or as a unit of four. $20/class, $65/4 class unit in advance. Santosha, 22 Lafayette Blvd, Williamsville. Register: 716-425-2996. Serenity Now Meditation – 7-8pm. Join Betty Everett, meditator and healer for a relaxing evening creating a calm and peaceful experience. $10. Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo. Betty: 716-633-5977 or B.Everett@verizon.net.
TUESDAY, JULY 12 Cooking With In-Season Produce – 6:30-8pm. Join Jessica Altman and Kim Fetner to learn how to cook what’s in-season. Includes samples of three dishes. $25. Audubon Women’s Medical Associates, 1360 N. Forest Rd, Ste 102, Amherst. RSVP: 716-639-4034, ext, 513. Kim.Fetner@AudubonWomen’s.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 The Law of Attraction in Action – 6:30-8pm. Terri Songbird’s interpretation of the work of Abraham. Join this monthly Law of Attrac-
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THURSDAY, JULY 14 Reiki Share – 7pm. Learn about reiki on the second Thursday of every month with Leslie Roberson, RMT. The evening begins with a guided meditation and brief discussion of reiki, then participants will practice giving and receiving reiki. All levels of experience welcome, but no reiki experience is necessary. $5 donation. The Body Essential Holistic Wellness Center, Georgetown Square Plaza, 5225 Sheridan Dr, Williamsville. 716-626-4466.
FRIDAY, JULY 15 Introduction to Mindfulness – 6-8pm. Learn about mindfulness. Free. Mindgardens, LLC Office, 484 Connecticut St, Buffalo. 716-259-2994. MindGardens.net.
SATURDAY, JULY 16 StarSeeds Children’s Esoteric Day Camp – 8:4510:45am. See Jul 2 listing. My Garden of Healing, 5860 Main St, Olcott. Register: 716-807-5354. MyGardenOfHealing.Weebly.com. Reiki Level I – 10am-4pm. Learn to use the energy around you to create an environment where healing can occur. This beautiful, ancient healing technique can be used for yourself, friends, family, pets and even your garden. Class led by Jill O’Hara, RN, CHHP, RMT. Limited class space. $100. Santosha, 22 Lafayette Blvd, Williamsville. Preregistration required: 716-425-2996.
SUNDAY, JULY 17 GoBike Community Class: Basic Maintenance – 6-8pm. This class will give you the knowledge needed to keep your ride rolling. Learn proper frame, brake and drive train maintenance as well as how to assess common problems. Bring your own bike to work on. Class is limited to 10 people. $10 donation. GoBike Buffalo, 98 Colvin Ave, Buffalo. RSVP: Stacy@GoBikeBuffalo.org. GoBikeBuffalo.org.
MONDAY, JULY 18 Beginning Meditation – 9:30-11:00am. Fourweek class on Mondays through Aug 8. Learn the basics: a comfortable sitting posture, diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation methods and essential concentration techniques used in the yoga tradition. $48. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.
Chakras 103 – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to read chakras and how our intuition can pick up the vibrations these energy centers emit. Third of a four-class unit led by Jill O’Hara, RN, CHHP, RMT. Each of the classes may be taken separately or as a unit of four. $20/class, $65/4 class unit in advance. Santosha, 22 Lafayette Blvd, Williamsville. Register: 716-425-2996.
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Therapeutic Yoga: Tension Relief for Neck and Shoulders – 5-6:30pm. A four-week class through Aug 9. Tension in the neck and shoulders can cause a variety of problems including headaches, limited range of movement and poor posture. Yoga stretches relieve stiffness, create balanced strength and maintain suppleness. The series of movements taught can be practiced daily to sustain tension relief. $45. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Botanics and Brew – 6-9pm. A fundraising event to support the Botanical Gardens featuring craft beers, garden tours, hors d’oeuvres, raffles and more. $30/members, $35/nonmembers. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo. 716-827-1584, ext 203. BuffaloGardens.com.
Mommy and Me Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. A two-week course for ages six weeks to eight months old. Connect with your baby through music, massage, hands-on yoga and play. $40. Healing Waters, 542 Quaker Rd, E Aurora. 716-655-3924. CenterAtHealingWaters.com.
Meditation and the Mind Workshop – 6:458:45pm. Explore the purpose, constructs and methods of deepening your meditation practice. All levels welcome. $25. Udumbara Yoga, 400 Plain St, Lewiston. UdunbaraYoga.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 30 StarSeeds Children’s Esoteric Day Camp – 8:4510:45am. See Jul 2 listing. My Garden of Healing, 5860 Main St, Olcott. Register: 716-807-5354. MyGardenOfHealing.Weebly.com. Balancing Hormones Naturally with Seed Cycling – 10am-noon. Learn how you can cycle eating different seeds throughout the month to balance your hormones. $25/in-advance, $35/at door. Office of Dr Timothy Miller, 5862 South Transit Rd, Lockport. Register: 716-727-0616. DrTimothyMiller.com.
StarLights Children’s Esoteric Day Camp – 8:45am-2:45pm. See Jul 9 listing. My Garden of Healing, 5860 Main St, Olcott. Register: 716-8075354. MyGardenOfHealing.Weebly.com.
Introduction to Yoga, Core Strength and Meditation – 5:30-7:30pm. Sarah will discuss the importance of core strength and circulation in improving physical stability, self-confidence, and your ability to experience stillness and joy during meditation, followed by an accessible core strength practice. $25. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.
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GoBike Community Class: Learn to Ride (Adult) – 6-8pm. This class will focus on bike safety and the rules of the road and then actually putting those things into practice. Bring a bike in good working order and a helmet. Class is limited to 10 people. $10 donation. GoBike Buffalo, 98 Colvin Ave, Buffalo. RSVP: Stacy@GoBikeBuffalo.org. GoBikeBuffalo.org.
MONDAY, JULY 25 Birth Preparation and Prenatal Yoga – 5-6:15pm. A eight-week course on Mondays designed to prepare expecting mothers for childbirth through asana, breathing, relaxation and visualization. $100 or use BCBS Wellness benefit. Healing Waters, 542 Quaker Rd, E Aurora. 716-655-3924. CenterAtHealingWaters.com. Introduction to Hatha Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. A six-week course on Mondays. Learn classical yoga postures, pranayama and relaxation methods. $95. Healing Waters, 542 Quaker Rd, E Aurora. 716-6553924. CenterAtHealingWaters.com. Chakras 104 – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the practice of chakra balancing. Keeping the energy centers clear and vibrating as they should leads to better health and restores harmony to the body, mind and spirit. Fourth of a four-class unit led by Jill O’Hara, RN, CHHP, RMT. Each of the classes may be taken separately or as a unit of four. $20/class, $65/4 class unit in advance. Santosha, 22 Lafayette Blvd, Williamsville. Register: 716-425-2996. Serenity Now Meditation – 7-8pm. See July 11 listing. Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo. Betty: 716-633-5977 or B.Everett@verizon.net.
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GoBike Community Class: Fix a Flat – 6-8pm. Learn the ins and outs of fixing a flat. Class will provide hands on instruction on tube patching plus tube and tire removal and reinstallation. Class is limited to 10 people. $10 donation. GoBike Buffalo, 98 Colvin Ave, Buffalo. RSVP: Stacy@GoBikeBuffalo.org. GoBikeBuffalo.org.
plan ahead FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Metaphysics On The Lake – Aug 5-7. 4-8pm, Fri; 11am-8pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. My Garden of Healing, 5860 Main St, Olcott. 716-807-5354. MyGardenOfHealing.Weebly.com.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Fifth Annual Holistic Health Expo – 11am-4pm. Marcy Casino, Delaware Park, Buffalo. Jill O’Hara: 716-425-2996.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 Buffalo Paddle Festival – 9am. Woodlawn Beach State Park, S3580 Lake Shore Rd, Blasdell. BuffaloPaddleFestival.com.
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Niagara Falls City Market – 9am-5pm. 18th & Pine Ave, Niagara Falls. 716-946-7473.
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Massachusetts Avenue Project Mobile Market – Thru Oct. 11am-6pm. A farmers’ market on wheels. Gerard Place, 2515 Bailey Ave, Buffalo. 716-8825327. Mass-Ave.org.
Lancaster Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 9am-2pm. 4913 Transit Rd, Depew. LancasterVillageMarket.com.
Walking On Wednesdays (WOW) – Noon12:45pm. Kaminsky Park, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Buffalo. 716-851-4052. HealthyCommunityNetwork.com.
Outdoor Community Yoga Class – 9:30am. A slow flow class suited for all levels. Donations support a different great local animal welfare organization. Donation of your choice. Grandpaws Pet Emporium, 402 Center St, Lewiston. OneYogaWNY.com.
Wheatfield Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 3-7pm. 2800 Church Rd, Wheatfield. 716-694-6441.
South Buffalo Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Cazenovia Park, Buffalo. 716-851-5158.
Massachusetts Avenue Project Mobile Market – Thru Oct. 4-6pm. 1st Wed. A farmers’ market on wheels. West Side Community Services, 161 Vermont St,, Buffalo. 716-882-5327. Mass-Ave.org.
monday Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am-6pm. 1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com.
Lancaster Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 4-7pm. 4913 Transit Rd, Depew. LancasterVillageMarket.com. Qigong – 6:30-7:30pm. Open class. No reservations required. Participate in a single session or continue with multiple meetings. $15. 22 Lafayette Blvd, Williamsville. 716-622-6332. DonaldWScott.com.
Niagara Falls City Market – 9am-5pm. 18th & Pine Ave, Niagara Falls. 716-946-7473. Lockport Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 9am-9pm. Walnut at Cottage St, Lockport. 716-439-6676. Slow Roll Buffalo – Thru Oct. 6:30pm. Meet at 5:30pm; ride at 6:30pm. Free. Check website for different location each week. SlowRollBuffalo.org.
tuesday North Tonawanda Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm. Payne Ave at Robinson St, N Tonawanda. 716830-6025. Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am-6pm. 1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com. Lockport Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 9am-9pm. Walnut at Cottage St, Lockport. 716-439-6676.
Massachusetts Avenue Project Mobile Market – Thru Oct. 4-6pm. A farmers’ market on wheels. MAP Farm Stand, 389 Massachusetts Ave, Buffalo. 716-882-5327. Mass-Ave.org. Food Truck Tuesdays – Thru Oct 4. 5-8pm. Dozens of food trucks, most with a healthy options menu item, come together to celebrate a night of food, music and fun. Free. Larkin Square, 745 Seneca St, Buffalo. LarkinSquare.com. Introduction to Mindfulness – 6-8pm. This is an open group with individualized plans. $200. Tuition includes eight sessions and a workbook/CD. Mindgardens, LLC Office, 484 Connecticut St, Buffalo. 716-259-2994. MindGardens.net.
Yoga – 9:45am. Everyone welcome. $48/4 classes. Clarence Hollow Wellness Center, 10946 Main St, Clarence. 716-572-2096.
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Downtown Country Market – Thru Nov. 10am2:30pm. Main St, between Court St and Church St, Buffalo. BuffaloPlace.com.
East Aurora Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 23. 7am-1pm. Tops Plaza, Grey St, E Aurora. 716771-9590.
Reiki Sessions – 10am-5pm. Reiki sessions at a pay what you can price. $1-$50. Reiki by Dena. 520 Longmeadow Rd, Amherst. 716-361-1235.
Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am6pm. 1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com.
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Yoga Reset – 6:30-7:45pm. A gentle practice suitable for all levels of students. $12/class. Clarence Hollow Wellness Center, 10946 Main St, Clarence. 716-310-3858. RichardJasonBruke.com. Guided Meditation – 7-7:45pm. A serene atmosphere to relax the mind. All levels welcome. Donation. Udumbara Yoga, 400 Plain St, Lewiston. UdumbaraYoga.com.
thursday North Tonawanda Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm. Payne Ave at Robinson St, N Tonawanda. 716830-6025. Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am-6pm. 1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com. Downtown Batavia Public Market – Thru Sep. 9am-3:30pm. Bank St & Alva Place parking lot, Batavia. 585-344-0900. Downtown BataviaNY.com. Lockport Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 9am-9pm. Walnut at Cottage St, Lockport. 716-439-6676. Wellness Walk – 10am-noon. Enjoy the fresh air and the sights and sounds of the season with a
saturday East Aurora Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 23. 7am-1pm. Tops Plaza, Grey St, E Aurora. 716771-9590. North Tonawanda Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm. Payne Ave at Robinson St, N Tonawanda. 716830-6025. Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am-6pm. 1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com. healthy, guided outdoor walk on our trails. $2 donation/person. Tifft Nature Preserve, 1200 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo. 716-825-6397. Tifft.org.
Hamburg Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 7:30am1pm. Village Municipal parking lot, Hamburg. 716-649-7917. HamburgChamber.org.
Downtown Country Market – 10am-2:30pm. Main St, between Court St & Church St, Buffalo. BuffaloPlace.com.
Kenmore Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am12:30pm. 2919 Delaware Ave, Kenmore. 716-8741784. KenmoreFarmersMarket.com.
Massachusetts Avenue Project Mobile Market – Thru Oct. 11am-1pm. A farmers’ market on wheels. Moot Community Center, 292 High St, Buffalo. 716-882-5327. Mass-Ave.org.
Clarence Hollow Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 22. 8am-1pm. 10717 Main St, Clarence. ClarenceFarmersMarket.com.
Pendleton Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 3pmdusk. 6570 Campbell Blvd, Pendleton. PendletonNy. us/Farmers-Market. Massachusetts Avenue Project Mobile Market – Thru Oct. 4-6pm. A farmers’ market on wheels. Elim Christian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Ave, Buffalo. 716-882-5327. Mass-Ave.org. West Seneca Farmers’ Market – 4-7:30pm. West Seneca Town Park, Union Rd, W Seneca. Drop-in Yoga Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Beginner level. $10. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org. Hoop and Wine – 5:45-6:45pm. Find your flow and strengthen your body with Hoopnotica certified instructor, Nicole Brown. $15. Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo. 716-539-9355. CompleteWellnessWNY.com. Qigong – 7-8pm. 2nd & 4th Thurs. With John Davis. Drop-ins welcome. $10/class or $32/4 classes. Complete Wellness Arts & Science Center, 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo. 716-539-9355. CompleteWellnessWNY.com.
friday Clinton-Bailey Farmers’ Market – 7am-6pm. 1517 Clinton St, Buffalo. 716-822-2466. ClintonBaileyFarmersMarket.com. Niagara Falls City Market – 9am-5pm. 18th & Pine Ave, Niagara Falls. 716-946-7473. Lockport Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 9am-9pm. Walnut at Cottage St, Lockport. 716-439-6676. Yoga, An Exploration of Kundalini Kriya Mudras and Mantras – 9:45-11am. Energetic techniques to create greater connectivity and balance. Everyone welcome. Clarence Hollow Wellness Center, 10946 Main St, Clarence. 716-310-3858. RichardJasonBruke.com. Massachusetts Avenue Project Mobile Market – Thru Oct. 11am-1pm. A farmers’ market on wheels. The Salvation Army, 960 Main St, Buffalo. 716-8825327. Mass-Ave.org. Allentown Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 4-7pm. 440 S Elmwood Ave, Buffalo. 716-881-1024. Allentown.org.
Elmwood Village Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am-1pm. Elmwood Ave & Bidwell Pkwy, Buffalo. 716-881-0707. ElmwoodMarket.org. Lancaster Farmers’ Market – 8am-1pm. 4913 Transit Rd, Depew. LancasterVillageMarket.com. University Community Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 15. 8am-1pm. University at Buffalo South Campus, Main St near Kenmore Ave, Buffalo. 716828-6145. OurHeights.com. Williamsville Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am1pm. Island Park, Main St, Williamsville. 716-9846572. WilliamsvilleFarmersMarket.com. Lockport Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 9am-9pm. Walnut at Cottage St, Lockport. 716-439-6676. Drop-in Yoga Class – 9:30-11:00am. Intermediate level. $12. Himalayan Institute, 841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo. 716-883-2223. HIBuffalo.org.
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ACUPUNCTURE SHENDAO ACUPUNCTURE B.Schamberger, LAc 334 Bryant St, Buffalo 716-883-3166
Now offering a special, anti-stress treatment which rebalances energy; resulting in a calmer mind, healthier glow to facial skin and brightening of the eyes.
DENTISTRY AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES CENTRE Dr. Todd Shatkin 2500 Kensington Ave, Ste A, Amherst 716-839-1700 • GR8Look.com ShatkinDentalOffice@gmail.com
Offering complete restorative and cosmetic dental care for adults and children. Includes bonding, veneers, bleaching, crown and bridge, dental implantology (all stages), mini dental implants and general dental care. See ad, back cover.
CHILDBIRTH CARE THE BIRTHING CENTER OF BUFFALO
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HEALTHY DINING 700 CENTER ST – JUICE BISTRO & CAFÉ 700 Center St, Lewiston 716-429-5466 • 700CenterStreet.com
Serving a wonderful selection of natural and organic foods. Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options. Healthy smoothies, organic coffee, wheatgrass shots, wraps, paninis, baked goods and granola made in house. A must visit in historic Lewiston. See ad, page 22.
MANGIA CAFÉ
621 Center St, Lewiston 716-754-1517 Naturally good food. Glutenfree and vegetarian options. Breakfast served all day and lunch; 8am-2pm. In the heart of beautiful, historic Lewiston. See ad, page 5.
HOLISTIC CENTER
Katharine Morrison, MD 2500 Main St, Buffalo 716-835-2510 BirthingCenterOfBuffalo.com
CITY OF LIGHT FITNESS
Jared Callahan, Owner, Fitness Trainer 716-866-3747 • Info@CityOfLightFitness.com CityOfLightFitness.com
HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE
As a freestanding, licensed birth center, we offer comprehensive certified midwifery and OB care, giving you the freedom to create a meaningful, empowering, unmedicated birth experience. See ad, page 27.
Jared has developed a lifestyle approach to fitness and healthy living, integrating outdoor wateroriented sports like Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) with a structured strength and conditioning program. Call for a fun and unique style of fitness training.
Buffalo’s Center for yoga, meditation and wellness. Yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, homeopathy, yoga teacher certification, CEU’s for yoga instructors, bookstore and gift shop. Reconnect with your body, relax the mind and rejuvenate your spirit. See ad, page 5.
BUFFALO MIDWIFERY SERVICES Eileen Stewart, CNM 289 Summer St, Buffalo 716-885-2229 BuffaloMidwiferyServices.com
Buffalo Midwifery Services provides respectful, personalized care to pregnant woman who have a low risk pregnancy. Options for giving birth, home, birthing center and hospital are available. See ad, page 27.
CHIROPRACTIC INNER BALANCE CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Alison Bramer Cummings & Dr. Tammy Bialek-Lehrer 2800 Sweet Home Rd, Ste 1, Amherst 716-210-1060 • InnerBalanceChiro.com
Gentle adjustments; no cracking, snapping or bending. Treating neck, back, shoulder pain, headaches, scoliosis, migraines, vertigo, digestive issues, behavior issues, sports injuries, carpal tunnel, TMJ and more. See ad, page 11.
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FUSION WELLNESS CENTER BODY ESSENTIAL HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER
5225 Sheridan Dr, Georgetown Sq, Williamsville 716-626-4466 • TheBodyEssential.net W N Y ’s o n l y f u s i o n wellness center. An intuitive center for well-being. Providing the areas best in therapeutic massage, reflexology, reiki, NSA Chiropractic, acupuncture, meditative healing and so much more. Health, wellness and personal development programs and classes. See ad, page 22.
HEALING THERAPIES TOUCH OF LIFE
Janice Wilton Locations: Hamburg • East Aurora 716-238-6426 TouchOfLife.net Offering integrated healing, energetic kinesiology, reiki, r e f l e x o l o g y, e s s e n t i a l o i l s including raindrop technique, emotional freedom technique and workshops. Mind/body health is the goal of Touch of Life where the focus is on the whole individual.
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841 Delaware Ave, Buffalo 716-883-2223 • HIBuffalo.org
HOLISTIC STUDIO AND SALON DRAGONFLY STUDIO & SALON
8290 Main St, Williamsville 716-634-5950 • DragonflyStudioSalon.com A full service holistic spa and center for spiritual enlightenment. Organic vegan hair care, pedicures, massage, reiki, yoga, chakra balancing, homeopathy, meditation, readings, spiritual development classes and local artisan boutique. Where art and soul intertwine. See ad, page 22.
HOMEOPATHY HOMEOPATHIC HEALERS
Arup Bhattacharya, PhD, DHM, Hom(ON), RSHom (NA) 156 Ramsdell Ave, Buffalo 716-310-3789 Arup_2000@yahoo.com HomeopathicHealers.com Where healing is a way of life. Arup Bhattacharya, PhD, is a H o m e o p a t h e d u c a t o r, practitioner and a research faculty at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Make an appointment or join one of the courses. See ad, page 8.
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Shawn Marie Cichowski, Owner, Certified Life/Soul Coach 5500 Main St, Ste 313, Williamsville 716-560-6552 • WNYLifeCoaching.com
Frank Giardina, RDN, CDN 5500 Main St, Ste 344, Williamsville 716-220-2342 Frank@SmartNutritionByFrank.com SmartNutritionByFrank.com
Life coaching devoted to helping others help themselves. Using traditional and nontraditional coaching techniques to empower and heal from the inside out. Offering life/soul coaching, dream building, energy work, mindfulness and meditation, breathwork. See ad, page 11.
Offering no nonsense, sciencebased medical nutrition support for patients looking to achieve better control of blood glucose, lipid levels, blood pressure as well as improved body composition and athletic performance. Covered by most insurances. We make house calls too! See ad, page 31.
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Rachael Phillips, Owner/Coach 301-524-5042 Rachael@akasupermom.com AKASuperMom.com Facebook.com/RachaelAKASuperMom.com Enjoy motherhood to the fullest. Phillips coaches moms who may feel lost in motherhood, or are looking for that missing piece, to find their passion and purpose. This gives them the ultimate fulfillment both in motherhood and in themselves – without any guilt. Be the mom you always wanted to be – happy and balanced.
MEDIA PLANTING SEEDS RADIO AND TV SHOW Jill O’Hara, Owner and Host PlantingSeeds2016@gmail.com 716-425-2996 • PlantingSeeds.us
Providing reliable information on holistic practices, healthy options, balanced living as a resource for the community. A weekly TV program (TWC Ch 20) starting in July 2016 on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. (city of Buffalo); and Wednesday and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. (suburbs). Planting Seeds Radio 1520AM on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Call Jill to be a guest on the show. See ad, page 31.
MINDFULNESS MINDGARDENS
484 Connecticut St, Buffalo 716-259-2994 • Mindgardens.net Cultivating transformation. Find a better direction in life. New life-changing groups forming regularly. Free introduction to Mindgardens services on Friday, July 15 at 6 p.m. See ad, page 8.
Kerry Beiter, Owner 5363 East Creek Rd, S Wales 716-430-9928 • AlpineMade.com Our certified organic goat farm is located in WNY and centered on pasture raising a small herd of Alpine goats using sustainable and organic farming practices. We craft the finest skincare products with our raw organic goat milk. Visit our website or like us on Facebook for additional information.
ANCIENT FAR EAST HEALING ARTS FOR ANIMALS Susi Rosinski 3110 Eggert Rd, Tonawanda 716-803-0113 • ReikiBySusi.com
Energy medicine, medical qigong, acupressure, Karuna reiki and chi’atsu. Relief from stress, anxiety, behavioral issues, arthritis, immune deficiency, speeds healing of injuries, surgery and more. See ad, page 19.
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS ADAM FIELD PHYSICAL THERAPY, PLLC JCC Benderson Building 2640 N Forest Rd, Getzville 716-982-8200 • Adamfpt@msn.com AdamFieldPhysicalTherapy.com
Adam Field, PT applies a whole body approach to treatment of chronic pain and injury. Utilizing myofascial/craniosacral therapies and manual joint techniques, clients experience improved movement, pain and function. Field’s experience, knowledge, and gentle manner allow him to develop individualized programs for his clients.
ORGANIC MATTRESS BUILD A BED
Randy Pegan, Owner 3835 McKinley Pkwy, Blasdell 716-248-2052 • BuildABedus.com A new and exciting way to buy a mattress and dream better. Visit our local showroom to discover how you can improve the quality of your sleep and your health. See ad, page 15.
ORGANIC SPA GREEN SPA VILLAGE HOLISTICS
Joei Marie Lucey, RN, Green Spa Owner 5526 Main St, Williamsville 716-635-6482 • GreenSpaHolistics.com Organic holistic spa focusing on health and wellness. Pamper your body, mind and spirit. Spa services include massage, facials, body treatments, energy balancing, life coaching, craniosacral, reflexology, Emotional Freedom Technique, hypnosis, aromatherapeutic touch and more.
PHYSICIANS BUFFALO SPINE & SPORTS MEDICINE 100 College Pkwy, Ste 100, Williamsville 200 Sterling Dr, Ste 200, Orchard Park 6000 Brockton Dr, Ste 109, Lockport 716-626-0093 • BuffSpine.com
One of the largest and most established physical medicine and rehabilitation practices in Western New York. Non-surgical rehabilitation and therapy for acute injuries and chronic conditions. Holistic care focusing on patients’ functions. Take back your lifestyle! See ad, page 17.
PILATES STRETCH PILATES
1127 Wehrle Dr, Williamsville 716-626-7484 StretchWNY@gmail.com • StretchWNY.com A Pilates studio offering private and small group sessions focusing on stretching, strength posture a n d c o r e t r a i n i n g . Vi s i t Facebook, Instagram and the Pilates and fitness blog online. See ad, page 24.
H owever difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. ~Stephen Hawking natural awakenings
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ANCIENT FAR EAST HEALING ARTS Susi Rosinski 3110 Eggert Rd, Tonawanda 716-803-0113 • ReikiBySusi.com
EMERGING VIBRANT WOMEN EMPOWER AND AWAKEN YOUR FEMININE SOUL
Kohava Howard, Holistic Nurse, Wellness Coach, LYYD, Reiki Master • E Amherst 970-208-2503 • KohavaHoward.com
Skype or phone.
DESIGN FOR LIVING – THE AVATAR® COURSE
DYNAMIC THERMAL IMAGING
If you are ready for a profound lasting change in your life, call Tia at 716-633-0715 to discuss the International Avatar Course July 2-10. “Avatar® is nothing more or less than an escape from a mind trap that you have been caught in for so long you have forgotten what freedom feels like.” ~Harry Palmer, The Avatar Path: The Way We Came. See ad, page 6.
Provides radiation-free, noninvasive clinical imaging for detecting and monitoring overall health as well as a number of diseases and injuries. Totally safe, FDA-approved and available to women, men and children. Take responsibility for your own health and be proactive with Dynamic Thermal Imaging. See ad, page 24.
Tia Greno 716-633-0715 • TiaG12345@gmail.com
Medical qigong/therapeutic tai chi, Karuna reiki, meditation. Relief from pain, anxiety, depression. Speeds healing of injuries and surgery. Boosts immune system and more. See ad, page 35.
Intuitive, holistic, health and wellness coaching for women over 40 that are experiencing major life transitions. Reclaim your vibrant inner joy and feminine power to live your authentic life. Private sessions, wellness workshops, by
SKIN CARE AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES CENTRE Dr. Sam Shatkin 2500 Kensington Ave, Amherst 716-839-1700 • GR8Look.com
Achieve natural rejuvenation with surgical and non-surgical services in the fields of plastic surgery and advanced skin care. Dr. Shatkin and his team of health professionals help clients look and feel better about themselves. See ad, back cover.
WNY LIFE COACHING CENTER – REIKI
Shawn Marie Cichowski, Owner, Reiki Master 5500 Main St, Ste 313, Williamsville 716-560-6552 • WNYLifeCoaching.com Helping you help yourself naturally, healing from the inside out. Reiki master and certified meditation instructor. Self-care and stress management trainer. See ad, page 19.
REIKI CLASSES REIKI CARE – REIKI CLASSES
Carolyn Musial, Senior Licensed Reiki Master Teacher 2167 Wehrle Dr, Williamsville 716-572-3980 • ReikiCare.com Learn this simple yet amazing technique for yourself and others to heal body/mind/spirit. All levels of reiki taught by a senior licensed reiki master teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training. CEs available. See how reiki can transform your life.
SPA TRES AURAE SPA
5195 Main St, Williamsville 716-478-7546 SpaBuffalo.com Tres Aurae Spa offers a calm setting for all your spa needs. Services include their Best of Buffalo natural, seaweed-based facials, therapeutic massage, hair blowouts and styling, hair removal, and manicures and pedicures. Relax and enjoy spa services for individuals and groups in this award-winning facility.
SPECIALTY MARKET THE NATURAL LINK
Specialty Meat Market 105 Portage Rd, Lewiston • 716-754-1199 Facebook.com/TheNaturalLink Free-range chicken, wildcaught fresh seafood, Boar’s Head deli meats, Angus Reserve beef, local honey, maple syrup, farm-fresh eggs, goats and cows milk. Excellent service and friendly owners (Brian and Cathy). See ad, page 34.
T he way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. ~Walt Disney
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BuffaloAwakenings.com
Carol Knapp, CCT, office manager 585-734-6083 NYDTI.com
WELLNESS CENTER BODY BE WELL SOLUTIONS Rebecca Albert, LMT, CHHC North Tonawanda • 716-316-2511 BodyBeWellSolutions.com
One conversation could change your life. Specializing in small group wellness classes, personal/customized delivery. Individual/couples health coaching. Lifestyle approaches for chronic pain management.
COMPLETE WELLNESS ARTS & SCIENCE CENTER 1515 Kensington Ave, Buffalo 716-253-6548 CompleteWellnessWNY.com
Cultivate wellness with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Functional Neurology Chiropractic, Light Therapy, Tree Essences, health and wellness coaching, reiki, cooking classes, qigong, hula hoop, meditation, workshops and much more. See ad, page 18.
HARISA AYURVEDIC WELLNESS CENTER
Shanthy Jayakumar 2360 Sweet Home Rd, Ste 1-2, Amherst 716-691-5738 • Shan@Harisa.co • Harisa.co We offer holistic health and wellness services, including Ay u r v e d a , e d u c a t i o n a l classes, massage and meditation. Stay tuned for details on our three-day Ayurveda retreat in the fall.
YOGA RISING SUN YOGA
5225 Sheridan Dr (at Evans St) Georgetown Square, Williamsville 716-632-5802 • RisingSunYoga.com Rising Sun Yoga offers you the opportunity to introduce yoga to your life if you are new and to immerse yourself if you are practiced. You will love the energy at Rising Sun. Check out our schedule and events at RisingSunYoga.com or Facebook. See ad, page 7.
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