ANTI-GRAVITY GYROS Kids’ Corner

By Sari Custer

Gravity got you down? Explore ways to overcome it by building and testing an anti-gravity device. Earth’s gravity is what keeps us on the ground and what causes objects to fall. Inertia, or Newton’s First Law of Motion, states that objects at rest tend to stay at rest and objects in motion tend to stay in motion (unless acted on by an outside force). Centripetal forces are any forces (gravitational, electrical/atomic, or tension) that move inward, toward the fixed center of the circular motion. In this activity, the string attached to the cup creates a centripetal force and when the circular motion of the cup moves faster than the horizontal motion (inertia) of the water/objects. As a result, the water/objects stay in the cup.

Supplies

• A 9 oz. paper or plastic cup

• One (1) sharpened pencil

• One to five (1-5) pennies or marbles

• Water

• Two 2-ft. long pieces of string

How To

1. Using the pencil, punch one hole in the cup ½ inch below the rim.

2. Punch a second hole on the opposite side of the cup ½ inch below the rim.

3. Thread one piece of string through each hole and tie them off.

4. Place pennies, marbles, or water in the cup.

5. Investigate how you can prevent the materials from falling out of the cup when upside down.

Repeat steps four through five with pennies, marbles, and water.

Guiding Questions

1. What direction does gravity point?

2. What is inertia?

3. What things resist the force of gravity by moving in the opposite direction?

4. How can you prevent gravity from making the water spill out of the cup when it is turned upside down without placing your hand over the top of the cup?

5. When you tested your anti-gravity device, what was it that prevented the penny, marble, or water from spilling out?

You can learn a bunch more about gravity and more when you visit the Arizona Science Center. Be sure to stop by the Dorrance Planetarium and Forces of Nature! Visit azscience.org for more information!

Sari Custer is a lifelong science junkie, Chief Curiosity Officer at Arizona Science Center, and mom to daughter Carson, 7. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @ SariOnScience.

By Molly Cerreta Smith and Michelle Talsma Everson

Photos by Kimberly Carrillo

Carolyn Berry, owner of Clean Colonic, has always been passionate about helping people. But it wasn’t until her own health issues and years of suffering that she turned to colonics for the answer to unlocking the mystery of her own health – leading her down the path to becoming a successful business owner today.

Berry is the proud owner of four Clean Colonic locations and has been in business since 2016. Her business locations can be found in Tempe, Phoenix/ Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Glendale. Prior to owning her own company, Berry, a competitive women’s doubles sand volleyball player, was a massage therapist for 15 years. She then took a corporate job managing spas in a fitness center for nearly eight years where she developed systems and helped grow the business.

After leaving that role, she wrote a book titled “I’m Happy. How Did I Get Here?” that included a program to lead people from chaos to happiness. And while happy, Berry was struggling with life-impacting health issues.

“I had a lot of food allergies and was allergic to almost all foods. For example, I ate cheese pizza once and had to go to the ER! In fact, I had to walk around with liquid Benadryl in case my stomach swelled up,” she recalls. “I also had a lot of problems with my uterus. I had cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, and was diagnosed with adenomyosis. My doctor recommended that I get a hysterectomy because I had been suffering with these issues for more than 20 years. Instead, I opted to look for other solutions.”

“A friend suggested that I get a colonic. Even though I didn’t think they were connected, I was desperate

Because of this amazing, life changing experience, Berry took a new career direction and became dedicated to helping people through colon hydrotherapy.

“I never thought I’d be in this business, let alone have multiple locations,” she says. “But it’s very satisfying to educate people on other ways to assist their body; not just for constipation and weight loss, but for other issues they may have. More and more research is coming out that everything starts in the gut — and I believe it.”

Berry opened her first location in Tempe because the California native was living in the area at the time. “I started with just one device in one room,” she says. But a short two years later, she was so busy that she made the decision to move into her own clinic, bought two more devices, and was then approached with an opportunity to open a Phoenix/Scottsdale location. “Two months later, and with three more devices, I opened our second location on Tatum and Thunderbird.”

The location in Fountain Hills came next, followed by the Glendale location. Beyond these successes, Berry's zeal for assisting others hasn't waned. She recently supported two individuals in opening their own colonic clinics, helping them craft business plans and establish websites. Their ventures turned out so triumphant that they fully devoted themselves to their new businesses.

With this spirit, and being the owner of multiple successful locations, Berry decided to offer franchising for Clean Colonic. She recognizes the limitless potential of the brand to grow further. By seeking business partners to expand this concept around the country, she believes more people can benefit from the holistic wellness it offers.

Colonics have been touted by many prominent figures, such as world-renowned motivational speaker Anthony Robbins, who advocates for colon cleansing and detoxification.

Indeed, over the past year, Berry’s outreach has also extended globally. She’s traveled internationally many times to introduce the concept globally, including to Namale Resort & Spa in Fiji to provide guests cleansing colonics in tandem with wellness seminars on multiple trips.

For those experiencing gastrointestinal issues or even the merely curious, Berry advocates for the wonders of hydrotherapy. “It is life changing,” she attests.

Berry remains committed to maintaining the highest standards in her services, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and comfort for every client. Her dedication, expertise, and genuine care make Clean Colonic a trustworthy destination for those seeking to enhance their well-

For best results, it is suggested to have two sessions, two days in a row.