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A dynamic approach to movement and touch that oﬀers new possibilities for relating to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us more harmoniously and essentially.

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Come experience a Breema class!

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Nurturing the Essence Mondays, 6:00-7:30 pm

This ongoing class oﬀers weekly rejuvenation through body-mind connection and nurturing, revitalizing touch and movement. Practicing Breema allows you to experience being connected to yourself as you support others. 2001 Woodmont Boulevard, Nashville $20/class, or $60 pre-registered for 4. (Fee can vary if needed.)

Breema Studies Program Enroll by April 21!

Nashville Mind and Body is oﬀering its ﬁrst in-depth 6-month program covering material for dedicated students—bodywork sequences that require more experience, and the opportunity to deepen your relationship to Breema’s principles and universal philosophy. Class limited to 10 students. Please call for more information.

The Art of the Nonjudgmental Touch March 22-23 • 14th Annual Breema Weekend in Nashville with Katherine Correa, Director of Nashville Mind and Body, & guest instructor Elaine Pendergrast from the Breema Center, Oakland, CA Join us for an energizing weekend—an exploration of the principle of No Judgment through touch, movement, and Breema’s transformative philosophy. By studying and applying Breema’s Nine Principles of Harmony, we can move from complication toward simplicity, and support an openhearted and open-minded posture toward life. Quaker Meeting House, 530 26th Avenue N, Nashville Tuition: $175 • Early bird discount: $150 pd by March 10 No prior experience necessary. Please be comfortable sitting and working on a padded ﬂoor. CE: 12 hours available for LMTs. Please ask for further details.

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24 GLUTEN-FREE ON THE GO

Safe Eating Away from Home by Judith Fertig

26 VETERINARIANS 26 VOTE FOR HOMEOPATHY

Proposed Resolution to Ban is Struck Down by Ariana Rawls Fine

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GARDENING AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity

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ardening is not about having or taking; it’s about giving,” says Connecticut psychotherapist Gunilla Norris, author of A Mystic Garden: Working with Soil, Attending to Soul. “And in giving, the garden gives back to you.” She deems the art of practicing gratitude in the garden as an intentional path for cultivating spirituality.“Every day, go out and thank the ground. Life is burgeoning all around us, all the time,” she continues. “If we can just appreciate that, it’s a big deal.” It’s hard not to be humbled and awed by the miracle of life when we see a seedling push its tiny green head above ground, lean toward the sun and unfurl its first set of leaves. Each bit of plant life is simply fulfilling its mission to grow and be. “Gardening enhances our relationship to the Earth. Through gardening, we are helping to heal the planet, which is part of the work we are all called to do,” remarks Al Fritsch, a Jesuit priest in Ravenna, Kentucky, and author of the e-book, Spiritual Growth Through Domestic Gardening (free at EarthHealing.info/garden. htm). Over his lifetime, Fritsch has helped turn a parking lot, a section of church lawn, and overgrown bottomland all into thriving gardens. In his view, “It gives us a sense of home, roots us in place.” We can even discover our personal calling through cultivating a garden while gleaning endless spiritual lessons: Here dwells patience and an appreciation for the natural order of things; no fertilizer can force a flower to bloom before its time. Here resides mindfulness as we learn to notice changes in the plants under our care and discern what they need to thrive. Here abides interdependence; we wouldn’t have carrots, corn or cherries without the bats, birds, and bees playing in the pollen. In a garden, we naturally accept the cycle of life, death and rebirth as we bid adieu to the joy of seasonal colors and let flowerbeds rest in peace, anticipating their budding and blooming again. Just as the fruits of growing a garden exceed the doing—the weeding and seeding and countless other tasks—so do the riches of tending a spiritual life surpass the striving. We do well to rejoice in the sacred space created, cherishing every spiritual quality nurtured within and reflected in the Divine handiwork. Breathing in the floral perfume carried by the breeze and reveling in the multi-hued textures of living artistry, we celebrate the fact that we too, are playing our part of the natural miracle of life. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Silver Colloids Support Sinus Health Naturally

or people with sensitive sinuses, life can seem like a contest between breathing more freely and staying off of steroid sprays and antibiotics, because using them regularly in a preventative manner can lead to serious health consequences. Naturally maintaining sinus health requires an antimicrobial agent that kills offending microbes, yet is harmless enough to use several times a day indefinitely. A natural protocol that uses an enhanced aqueous silver colloid of greater than 30 parts per million is now being used to relieve the burden on the immune system and prevent chronic irritation of sinus passageways. One crucial function our sinuses perform is filtering the air we breathe, which is filled with viruses, bacteria and fungi. The easiest way to maintain sinus health is to kill these pathogens before their numbers become large. Silver colloids, delivered through the nose with either a neti pot or nasal spray bottle are one way to do this, according to Steven Frank, author of Managing Sinus Health: Clearing Sinus Infections Without Antibiotics. For the remedy to work, it is important to blow the nose prior to use and then coat the tissues of the nasal passageways, allowing the liquid to remain there as long as possible. Then a second, similar spray application can follow after a few minutes, avoiding blowing the nose in the interval. Frank is the founder of Nature’s Rite and chief technical officer at Klearsen Corporation—two companies that research and develop herbal formulations and natural health products. He holds numerous patents on antimicrobial colloids and respiratory infection therapies. For more information, email SteveF@NaturesRiteRemedies.com or visit MyNaturesRite.com/blog. See ad, page 19.

Simplicity Parenting Workshop

hildren today are bombarded with choices and being pressured to grow up too quickly. Too many toys, advancements in technology, a multitude of after school activities, the media, designer clothes, teen rock stars….all are telling our children that they need to do more and have more or they will not ‘be more’. This creates stress for the children, the parents and the home. Studies show that the amount of stress that children experience can often result in behavioral issues, anxiety, problems with school, friends and more. Discover the why & how to make your child’s life easier including ways to help relieve stress from your children and your home. Learn to help them enjoy their childhood and their teen years. Give them the tools they will use for a lifetime to make healthier choices. This program was developed by Kim Payne, family therapist with more than 20 years’ experience in helping families. Join Diana Dizmon, certified parenting coach, at this FREE workshop on Sunday, March 2 from 1-2pm or Saturday, March 15 from 3-4pm. RSVP appreciated as seating is limited. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

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New Recycling Center in Hendersonville

endersonville residents now have a new drop-off center to further their recycling efforts. Green Village cut the ribbon on their new facility in February. It includes a Sustainability Center, a new concept for the area. At the Sustainability Center residents will be able to learn about products that have a lower impact on the environment such as solar panels, LED lighting and radiant barrier insulation. The facility is a first for Hendersonville but residents of Sumner County have had other options for recycling. Sumner County Resource Authority provides bins for residents to drop off recyclable materials for free. Gallatin residents can drop off recyclables at the bins behind the Public Works office on Long Hollow. Green Village Recycling Drop-Off Center is located at 173 Center Point Rd, Hendersonville. They are open 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. GreenVillageRecycling.com.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PISCES by Marvin L. Wilkerson

his year you’ll be challenged to become more assertive and focused on your goals. Your imagination and sensitivities will be stronger than usual leaving you overwhelmed at times desiring solitude. Your artistic, spiritual and creative nature needs a different expression, so endeavor to incorporate changes in your life that keep you excited about new possibilities. There will be a special talent this year for making dreams come true, so dream big, even if you don’t see how imagination and creative abilities alone will find a way. Adventurous plans and experiences will usually prove successful. You’ll have a generous happy-go-lucky attitude which will give you popularity but be cautious of a tendency towards being a little lazy and indulgent with this energy. You may also find your communications are not as clear to others as usual, especially if you become stuck or stubborn in your own thinking. Try to be aware of impatience with loved ones and others when they don’t keep up with your activities but equally be patient with yourself. You could definitely make mountains out of molehills this year! Remember the three most important communication rules: is it truthful, is it kind and is it NEEDED. The most important thing to remember is you could be a little more aggressive with your tone and demeanor than you would like to be. Even if you identify changes needed in others or the world, change sometimes doesn’t come quickly. If you identify changes needed, start with yourself. You could definitely lead the way with all the creativity at your disposal this year. Just do it with grace. Have a great year! Marvin L Wilkerson, professional astrologer & Certified Hypnotherapist with over 40 years of experience is available for private consultations. To schedule call: 615-557-5667 or visit: AstroMarv.com or BLHypnosis.com. See ad page 18.

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Workshop Highlights Nonjudgmental Approach

reema is a comprehensive holistic practice that uses movement and touch, integrated with universal principles and a transformative philosophy, to support being present and living a more harmonious life. Jon Schreiber, Director of the Breema Center, wrote: “The mind thinks in concepts, imagining everything to be outside of itself. That is the root of our judgmental attitude toward life. Through being present and actualizing the principle of No Judgment, an atmosphere of acceptance is created. Practicing Breema allows you to experience being connected to yourself as you support others. Both giver and receiver are nurtured via that mutual support.” “The Art of the Nonjudgmental Touch,” taking place on March 22-23, is the 14th Annual Nashville Breema Weekend Workshop. Providing an indepth exploration of Breema, workshop participants will learn and practice deeply nourishing and revitalizing partner sequences and Self-Breema exercises while applying Breema’s Nine Principles of Harmony, especially No Judgment. The emphasis is on experiential learning that participants can apply and benefit from in their daily activities. The workshop will be led by local Breema Instructor Katherine Correa, and Elaine Pendergrast, a Staff Instructor from the Breema Center in Oakland, California, world headquarters for Breema training and certification. An early payment discount applies until March 10. No previous bodywork experience is needed, but participants should be comfortable sitting, kneeling, and working on a padded floor. NCBTMB CE available. For more information: 615-428-0937, Breema.com, Facebook/BreemaCenter, Info@ NashvilleMindAndBody.com.

Skin Care Seminar

oin us and be introduced to the premier anti-aging product to hit the market! During advanced research on the uses of the Nerium oleander plant, an accidental discovery was made: the unique properties of Nerium oleander provided remarkable age-defying results when applied to the skin. This finding led to the formation of Nerium International and the creation of the NeriumAD skincare line. Nerium diminishes the signs of aging, including reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, deep creases, discoloration, uneven skin texture and enlarged pores. You can expect to see remarkable results in just 30 days. Why is this skincare product any different than anything else out there on the market? It works, and is backed by over a decade of science and development. The company stands behind their product with a 30-day money back guarantee. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with NeriumAD, return it for a full refund. You won’t, because Nerium simply works. RSVP early to 615-463-7677 as seating is limited and fills quickly. Free. Saturday, March 8 from 1-2pm or Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30pm. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

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RAISING YOUR CHILDREN WITH HYPNOSIS

BOOK REVIEW

by Marvin L. Wilkerson

Deep Healing

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ho is your hero?”… “Superman” the 8 year old bubbly boy with a paralyzing fear of spiders answered. He acknowledged Superman would not be afraid of spiders and that if he and Superman were friends, well, he then “visualized” Superman protecting him from such evil demons. Three days later, ecstatic parents informed me he was taking fearless showers on his own. One session, mission accomplished. The use of hypnotic-like techniques with children goes back to ancient times. Both the Old and New Testaments contain accounts of ill children responding to healing methods based on suggestion and faith. James Braid, an English Surgeon and Hypnotist, pointed out in the mid 1800’s the power of the mind over the body and that children were frequently “sensitive” in this regard. Children learn by example. As adults we hold on to those examples, referred to as patterns. They allow us to respond to everyday life. The positive patterns are healthy while the negative may play out in fears, anxieties, social behaviors, and habits. Adults learn to compensate but children have to learn the tools needed. They respond in the only way they know how; from what they’ve learned. Hypnosis produces a bridge to the subconscious mind where suggestions and visualizations can take affect to replace undesirable reactive patterns of responding to life. Have you ever seen a child so into a toy or game that the house around them could blow down and they wouldn’t notice? They are in a trance, a hypnotized state. The fact is, a child up to 7 years old operates almost entirely from the subconscious state where the patterns of parental programing are stored. Through studies from Stanford to Harvard and the National Institute of Health, we know that hypnosis works. For the same reasons it works with adults, it works for children. The nice thing about working with children 5+ through the teen years, they have less preconceived notions. Once the process is explained and understood, children are open to suggestions, and to hypnosis. There is special training needed to work with children and the hypnotic state. Helping a child make positive choices and believe in themselves is a full time job and could possibly be made easier using hypnosis. It’s not only about fears and habits but also school work, test anxiety, handling divorce, stress, sports enhancement, memory, concentration, bedwetting and disobedience. The list is endless and includes thumb sucking, nail biting, stuttering, hair twirling/pulling, sleep habits, drug & alcohol abuse, smoking, and the traditional teen problems. All can be helped, possibly eliminated with hypnosis. Hypnosis has been used successfully to help children with medical issues such as ADD/ADHD by supporting parents and doctors with reinforcement of positive behaviors needed to maintain rules, social functions and education.

n this inspiring and empathetic book, holistic health practitioner and nutritionist Caroline Marie Dupont illuminates the concept of deep healing, a multidimensional approach to achieving and maintaining optimum health in the body, mind, and spirit. Dupont offers guidance not only on cleansing and detoxifying the body, but also on dealing with emotions and attitudes that can contribute to illness. Deep Healing is an invitation to seeing and accepting the world as it is, an opportunity to reflect on what you really want from life. It’s an easy to follow guide that helps you uncover your deepest aspiration and work toward it daily. Sharing insights from her classes, retreats, and guided group juice fasts, Dupont hopes to empower readers to implement spiritual practices and personal choices that will have lasting positive impacts on their lives. For more information or to purchase this book email Rhiannon Wolfe at: Rhiannon@ BookPubco.com or call 931-9643571, Ext. 417.

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Chemicals Harm Pets, Too

he nationwide health epidemic of chronic diseases afflicting the human population is also showing up among companion animals. According to a report by the Environmental Working Group, pets, like a canary in a coal mine, may be the environmental sentinels that are now signaling a clear connection between disease and manmade chemicals. In a study that analyzed blood samples of dogs and cats, 48 of 70 industrial chemicals and pollutants were traced, many recording levels that were substantially higher than previously reported in national studies of humans. Dogs displayed double the concentration of perfluorochemicals (used in stain-proof and grease-proof coatings); cats evidenced 23 times the concentration of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) fire retardants and 5.4 times the amount of mercury. PBDE levels in hyperthyroid cats have been linked to eating canned cat food and to the increased use of PBDEs in consumer products during the past 30 years. In humans, high levels of flameretardant chemicals are implicated in endocrine disruption, Type 2 diabetes and thyroid disease. Suggestions for minimizing exposure include avoiding chemicalladen household cleaners, furnishings and carpet; drinking carbon-filtered water; steering clear of food and beverage containers made from or lined with plastic (including cans); and eating organic produce and free-range meat.

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Coconut Oil Manages Cholesterol, Shrinks Waistlines

educed physical activity and increased consumption of carbohydrates and saturated fats fuel increased rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance, plus abnormal lipid content in the blood. Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, its chemical composition appears to prevent it from generating negative effects on lipid profiles, according to a growing body of research. In an earlier study published in Lipids, women that exhibited abdominal obesity consumed supplements of either coconut oil or soybean oil. Throughout the 12-week trial, both groups followed the same weight-loss diet. At the end, the coconut oil group presented a higher level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or protective cholesterol, and smaller waistlines, while the soybean oil group showed lower HDL levels and an increase in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) plus a less desirable LDL-to-HDL ratio. In a later study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of coconut oil was again associated with a beneficial lipid profile in pre-menopausal women. Researchers that conducted a concurrent pilot study with male and female subjects found that men also experienced shrinking waistlines when supplementing with coconut oil. They explain that coconut oil contains mainly medium-chain fatty acids, which rapidly convert into energy, thereby circumventing the cycle that makes cholesterol and stores fat (Pharmacology).

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Legumes Improve Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure

cup of beans a day may keep the doctor away. In a randomized trial published in the Archives of Internal Medicine of 121 participants diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, daily consumption of approximately one cup of legumes (peas and beans) was found to improve glycemic control and reduce systolic blood pressure and heart rate, thereby reducing participants’ calculated risk score for coronary heart disease (CHD). Body weight, waist circumference and fasting blood glucose and triglyceride levels also decreased on the legume diet. Legumes appear to make dietary carbohydrates digest more slowly and with a lower glycemic index, which has been associated with reduced hypertension and fewer CHD events in pre-diabetic individuals.

Vitamin E Hope for Cancer Care

lusive anti-cancer elements of vitamin E, natural tocopherols, have been identified by researchers at Ohio State University as being able to deactivate an enzyme essential for cancer cell survival. Although both alpha and gamma forms of natural tocopherols worked, the gamma was the most potent in shutting down the troublesome enzyme. Through manipulating the structure of the gamma molecule, the scientists were able to create an agent 20 times more effective than the original vitamin. In mice, this agent reduced the size of prostate cancer tumors. Over-the-counter vitamin E supplements are limited because many use synthetic forms that do not contain the natural gamma tocopherols. The study’s authors, led by Ching-Shih Chen, Ph.D., note that the human body cannot absorb the high dosages of natural vitamin E required to achieve the anti-cancer effect; their goal is to develop a safe pill that could be taken daily for cancer prevention.

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DIY Projects Keep Seniors Moving

he British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that a generally active daily life that includes do-it-yourself activities and projects like gardening and car maintenance can cut the risks of heart attacks and strokes by as much as 30 percent and prolong life among adults 60 and over. These routine activities may be as beneficial as exercising for older adults because they decrease total sedentary time, the researchers say. Scientists in Stockholm, Sweden, tracked more than 4,000 men and women for an average of 12.5 years, starting at age 60. At the start of the study, regardless of exercise habits, high levels of other physical activity were associated with smaller waists and lower levels of potentially harmful blood fats in both sexes, and lower levels of glucose, insulin and clotting factor levels in men. Those with higher levels of other physical activity were also significantly less likely to experience metabolic syndrome, a first cardiovascular disease event, and early mortality from any cause. The same was true for individuals that undertook high levels of formal exercise, even if it wasn’t routine. Participants that both exercised regularly and were often physically active in their daily life had the lowest risk profile of all.

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Farm Relief

Creative Paths for Local Food Sourcing

FDA Wakens to Local Needs

ntrepreneurs are creating novel ways to circumvent the commercial food system that ships food, in or out of season, for hundreds or thousands of miles at the cost of quality and too often, accountability. Re:farm Denver, in Colorado, for example, supplies families with everything they need for backyard gardens, from irrigation systems to seeds. In 2013, 200 families participated. Cottage food laws allow artisans to sell breads, jams, candy and other foods made in home kitchens. While specific restrictions vary, 42 states have some type of cottage law. Beth-Ann Betz, who bakes sweets in her New Hampshire kitchen, says, “It gives me the option to be independent and self-employed at 66.” At the Community Thanksgiving Potluck, in Laguna Beach, California, dinner is shared, not served. For 25 years, those with homes and without, single people, families, city council members and the jobless have gathered to share food and community for the holiday. “It’s a wonderful chaos,” says Dawn Price, executive director of the nonprofit Friendship Shelter. At Bottles Liquor, in West Oakland, California, a banner reads “Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Available Here.” Bottles is a member of the Healthy Neighborhood Store Alliance, an effort of the nonprofit Mandela Marketplace to bring pesticide-free produce to corner stores throughout the neighborhood. Source: Yes magazine 10

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mall farms, farmers’ markets, local food processors and community food banks have been given a reprieve, because on December 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to take a second look at proposed new laws that would have put many of them out of business. The new rules, proposed under the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), came under fire from consumers, farmers and others with voices that were heard. The FDA said its “thinking has evolved,” and “…significant changes will be needed in key provisions of the two proposed rules affecting small and large farmers. These provisions include water quality standards and testing, standards for using raw manure and compost, certain provisions affecting mixed-use facilities and procedures for withdrawing the qualified exemption for certain farms.” Source: TheDailyGreen.com

Mercury Mystery

How Sinking Organic Matter Plagues Fish

niversity of Michigan and University of Hawaii researchers claim to have solved a longstanding scientific mystery of how mercury gets into open-water fish. Based on their study findings, published in the journal Nature Geoscience, they also project that mercury levels in Pacific fish will rise in the coming years. The researchers discovered that up to 80 percent of the toxic form of mercury, methylmercury, is generated deep in the ocean, most likely by bacteria attached to sinking pieces of organic matter. Mercury found in Pacific fish near Hawaii likely traveled thousands of miles through the air before being deposited in the ocean, the team concludes, blaming industrial nations such as China and India that rely on coal-burning power plants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notes that large fish have the highest levels of methylmercury because they live longer and have more time to accumulate it.

Portland on Tap

City Voters Reject Fluoridation Again

ortland, Oregon, residents have rejected a plan to fluoridate city water for the fourth time since 1956, making it the largest city (pop. 900,000) in the United States without fluoride in its water supply. In the 1950s, cities throughout the U.S. championed water fluoridation as a way of fighting tooth decay, but the effort backfired when a condition called fluorosis emerged, which ironically is characterized by tooth enamel discoloration and erosion. Anti-fluoride forces say that water treatment is not the key to better dental health for children. Fluoride Action Network Executive Director Paul Connett, Ph.D., has a better idea. “We urge the legalization of dental therapists in Oregon who will treat the low-income children dentists refuse to treat.”

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Fresh Food Trends Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating

Fermentation

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible.

here’s even a new term, “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuel-guzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations has designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming. Here are four thriving food trends resulting from shifts in Americans’ thinking and our growing love for all things local.

Foraging

What could be more entertaining and economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat? From paw paws and persimmons in Missouri to palmetto berries in Florida and seaweed in California, Mother Nature provides a feast at her

for the picking.” However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.” For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recommends the book Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for safe mushroom identification. She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who publishes educational articles at WildmanSteveBrill.com. “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says. Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.

children’s feet. Commonly foraged foods include nuts, mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes. Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.” On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables. It’s free food, there

Kefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and

Top 10 Food Trends for 2014 1 Locally sourced meats and seafood

2 Locally grown produce 3 Environmental sustainability 4 Healthful kids’ meals 5 Gluten-free cuisine 6 Hyperlocal sourcing

(e.g. restaurant gardens)

7 Children’s nutrition 8 Non-wheat noodles/pasta

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9 Sustainable seafood

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Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance. Katz recalls how his boyhood love for sour pickles grew to an “obsession with all things fermented.” An abundant garden crop of cabbage left him wondering, “What are we going to do with all that cabbage?” The answer came naturally: “Let’s make sauerkraut.” Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation.com). He observes, “Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.” Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microorganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences. For example, several researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut, known as

the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health. Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and gastrointestinal physiology with the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.

Feed Matters

The popular adage, “We are what we eat,” applies to animals, as well. New research from Washington State University shows that organic whole milk from pasture-fed cows contains 62 percent higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional, or non-organic, whole milk. The striking difference is accounted for by the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national organic program legally requires that organic cows have access to pasture throughout the grazing season. The more time cows spend on high-quality pasture, which includes grass, legumes and hay, the more beneficial the fats will be in their milk. On the other hand, when ruminant

animals, designed to graze on pasture, are fed a steady diet of corn and soy, both their milk and meat contain less beneficial fat. According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the National Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agriculture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs. Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.

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How might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator is that we are all part

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create the foundation for sustenance. He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger. Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food— one that embraces and honors food

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Food Revolution in a Tank Aquaponics Offers Year-Round Homegrown Fish and Veggies by Avery Mack

icture a salad of mixed lettuces or romaine accented with microgreens and ripe, red tomatoes alongside an entrée of tilapia, complemented by a dessert of fresh strawberries—all organic, eco-friendly and freshly harvested, even in the middle of winter. The ingredients for this meal don’t have to travel many miles to reach the table—they can be found just several feet away, thanks to aquaponics.

“Aquaculture is fish farming, hydroponics is soilless gardening,” explains Becca Self, executive director of educational nonprofit FoodChain, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. “Aquaponics is a mutually beneficial blend of the two. Our indoor aquaponics system produces about 150 pounds of fresh tilapia every month, plus nearly 200 pounds of lettuces, herbs and microgreens.”

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FoodChain, which shares production space in a former bread factory with Smithtown Seafood and West Sixth Brewing, hosted 2,000 guests and was the destination for 54 field trips last year by farmers, church groups, Rotary clubs and students of all grade levels. The seafood restaurant’s website notes, “We can step outside our back door into the farm for our superfood salad greens, herbs and tilapia.” FoodChain is also finding a way to use waste grain from the microbrewery as fish food. According to brewmaster Robin Sither, the grain is free of genetic engineering, but not organic. He notes that it’s rare for a brewery to use organic grain. The general hydroponics concept dates back to ancient practices in Chinese rice fields, Egyptian bottomlands flooded by the Nile River and Aztec floating gardens perched on low rafts layered with rich bottom muck. By the early 20th century, chemists had identified solutions of 13 specific nutrients which, added to water, could entirely substitute for fertile soil. That’s when William F. Gericke, Ph.D., of the University of California-Berkeley, took the science of hydroponics into commercial production. “In today’s space-efficient, closed, recirculating aquaponic systems that combine fish tanks and plant troughs, fish waste provides fertilizer for the plants, while the plants clean the water for fish,” says Gina Cavaliero, owner of Green Acre Aquaponics, in Brooksville, Florida.

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The 2013 Aquaponics Association Conference, in Tucson, Arizona, reported that aquaponic plants grow faster and offer higher yields, plus the sustainable technology recycles 90 percent of the water. In Denver, JD Sawyer, president of Colorado Aquaponics, operates a 3,000-square-foot farm in a food desert neighborhood (without easy access to fresh, healthy, affordable food). Koi, tilapia and hybrid striped bass fertilize romaine, bib lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, spinach, chives and strawberries. Other crops include tomatoes, peppers, yellow squash and root vegetables like beets and carrots. Tilapia and bass sell to the community and restaurants; koi are used in livestock ponds. Sawyer remarks, “An aquaponics system can be indoors or out, depending on the climate, for commercial use or in the home. The basement, garage or a spare room is ideal for growing your own food.” Home garden sizes

range from a 20-gallon aquarium to a 10-by-20-foot area. Avery Ellis, an ecological designer and permaculture specialist in Boulder, Colorado, builds dynamic, living, nonconventional systems. “The temperature in most homes is near 70 degrees, an ideal temperature for a tropical fish like tilapia,” he says. “A 50-gallon fish tank, a 50-gallon storage bin and a timer to feed the fish automatically and supply light can be a self-sustaining system.” Outdoors, a greenhouse or geodesic dome can house the system. “A harmonious balance maintains itself, and we enjoy maximum yields from little labor,” says Ellis. He reflects that the solutions for feeding the world exist if we just open our eyes to what needs to be done. For those that don’t care to harvest and clean fish, decorative koi species work well. Erik Oberholtzer, founder and owner of Tender Greens restaurants, which sources from nearby southern

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CYCLES OF SPIN Returning to its Heart-Healthy Origins by Janet Osen

ike many newly minted sports, “Spin” has at its center a nearmythical figure: its creator, Jonathan Goldstein—better known as Johnny G—by most accounts a unique eccentric with an unheralded passion for cycling. In 1987, while training for the renowned The Race Across America bike event, a mega-marathon 3,100mile race from Los Angeles to New York, Goldstein was struck by a car and nearly killed. It produced an epiphany:

Building an indoor bike simulating the outdoor experience would create a novel workout that would incorporate cardio training and emphasize a mind-body connection. With the formation of Mad Dogg Athletics in 1994, the Spinning craze began rolling. Rolling Stone magazine named it the newest hot exercise and by 1996 there were 1,000-plus Spinning centers in 30 countries.

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Conceived as a form of cardio biofeedback, the activity keyed on training the heart muscle aerobically using a heart monitor. The original goal was to provide an “aerobic base” by working at 65 to 80 percent of one’s maximum heart rate, making the heart a more effective pump and increasing oxygen levels throughout the body. The Spin program follows the principle that participants will train aerobically for six to 12 weeks prior to a “Race Day”—a special ride performed at a steady anaerobic threshold generally at 85 to 95 percent of maximum heart rate. Anaerobic threshold, or AT, is the point at which the body accumulates lactic acid in the muscles faster that it can be removed. “Aerobic base building creates a strong foundation for increasing one’s lactate threshold,” explains Lorey Pro, a master Spin instructor and assistant director of fitness and wellness at Louisiana State University. “Riders can increase their tolerance for anaerobic exercise.” “The metabolism’s foundation is strengthened by aerobic base building. Without it, the body will fall apart if the athlete moves right into anaerobic threshold training,” explains Shannon Derby, a master Spin instructor and certified group fitness and personal trainer at Mountain’s Edge Fitness Center, in Boulder, Colorado. In contrast to indoor cycling, Spin requires that exertion rates be correlated to levels based on maximum heart rates, and revolutions per minute

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(RPMs) or pedal strokes be kept at pre-specified levels. According to Pro, Spin should combine mind and body training by using a variety of heart rate zones to improve health, fitness and performance. Instructors take participants through a series of rides known as Energy Zones, each serving a specific purpose like endurance, strength or recovery. Terri Arends, a master Spin instructor and group fitness director at the Jewish Community Center of Dallas, Texas, attests that without such rides, the aerobic foundation crumbles. She likes to put riders through “kicking Spin rides and moments of Zen that allow riders to let go and find their inner athlete.”

featuring top 40 music selections and a loose interpretation of the prescribed movements, positions and cadence rates. “Interval rides tend to get picked most,” observes Derby. “There are many different kinds and they are fairly easy to teach and well liked, even though that isn’t what the official Spinning program recommends.” Del Lugo, a Spin instructor and fitness professional in Suffern, New York, who works at the nearby Torne Valley Sports Complex and Lifeplex Health Club, says he rarely sees classic Spin done anymore. In Lugo’s world, Spin should be simply a “fun, safe experience with the instructor endeavoring to instill enthusiasm and encouragement.”

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In today’s typical Spin class, no one wears a heart monitor. While some gyms and boutique facilities offer endurance or strength rides, most conduct only interval rides

One key indicator of whether a fitness activity is a trend and not a fad is the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual Fitness Trends survey. In 2012, Spin made ACSM’s top 20

list of fitness trends, citing it as “one of the most popular group exercise programs in the commercial sector.” Yet it fell off of ACSM’s list last year. Reviving the original training program may prove helpful in preventing potential Spin burnout. Workouts were originally designed to culminate each week in a meditative, low-impact recovery ride to allow for rest and recovery, which is pivotal to any successful fitness program. The key to Spin’s continuity may be in moving cycling back to its origins— re-educating participants about how best to use Spinning to maximize desired results for body, mind and spirit. Janet Osen is a freelance writer in Rockland County, NY. She is a certified Spin instructor currently working toward her 200-hour yoga teacher certification.

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SUPER HERBS

Four Plants that Fight Off Disease by Kathleen Barnes

Mother Nature’s most potent healing herbs are already on most spice racks or growing nearby, often right outside the door.

erbs, respected for their healing properties for millennia, have been widely used by traditional healers with great success. Now clinical science supports their medicinal qualities. Pharmaceutical companies routinely extract active ingredients from herbs for common medications, including the potent pain reliever codeine, derived from Papaver somniferum; the head-clearing antihistamines ephedrine

and pseudoephedrine, from Ephedra sinica; and taxol, the chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat several types of cancer, including breast cancer, from Taxus brevifolia. These are among the findings according to Leslie Taylor, a naturopath and herbalist headquartered in Milam County, Texas, and author of The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs. Even among an abundance of healing herbs, some stand out as na-

ture’s “superherbs” that provide an array of medical properties, according to Rosemary Gladstar, of Barre, Vermont, the renowned author of Herbal Remedies for Vibrant Health and related works. Two of these, she notes, are widely considered nuisance weeds. Plantain (Plantago major): Commonly used externally for poultices, open wounds, blood poisoning and bee stings, it also helps relieve a wider variety of skin irritations. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, this common “weed” fortifies the liver and reduces inflammation, which may reduce the risk for many kinds of chronic diseases. At least one study, published in the journal Planta Medica, suggests that plantain can enhance the immune system to help fight cancer and infectious diseases. “Plantain is considered a survival herb because of its high nutritional value,” advises Gladstar, who founded the California School of Herbal Studies, in Sonoma County, in 1978. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirms it’s an excellent source of alphatocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E and beta carotene that can be used in salads for those that don’t mind its bitter taste. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Like plantain, dandelion is one of the most powerful medicinal herbs on the planet. “Dandelion is revered wherever you travel, except in the United States, where it is considered nox-

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ious,” observes Gladstar. Americans should reconsider their obsession with eradication. Dandelion root is an effective treatment against several types of cancer, including oftenfatal pancreatic and colorectal cancers and melanoma, even those that have proven resistant to chemotherapy and other conventional treatments, according to several studies from the University of Windsor, in England. Traditionally part of a detoxification diet, it’s also used to treat digestive ailments, reduce swelling and inflammation and stop internal and external bleeding. Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Turmeric gives curry powder its vibrant yellow color. “Curcumin, turmeric’s most important active ingredient, is a wealth of health, backed by substantial scientific evidence that upholds its benefits,” says Jan McBarron, a medical and naturopathic doctor in Columbus, Georgia, author of Curcumin: The 21st Century Cure and co-host of the Duke and the Doctor radio show. Several human and animal studies have shown that curcumin can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, both in prevention and to slow or even stop its progress. One Australian study showed that curcumin helps rid the body of heavy metals that may be an underlying cause of the memory-robbing disease. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that curcumin helped dissolve the plaques and tangles of brain material characteristic to Alzheimer’s. Curcumin is also known to be effective in lessening depression and preventing heart disease, some types of cancer and diabetes, says McBarron. Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Primarily used for its considerable antiinflammatory properties, ginger makes a delicious and healing tea and an enticing spice in a variety of dishes. This herbal powerhouse has at least 477 active ingredients, according to Beyond Aspirin, by Thomas M. Newmark and Paul Schulick. Considerable research confirms ginger’s effectiveness against a variety of digestive problems, including nausea from both morning sickness and

chemotherapy. Research from Florida’s University of Miami also confirms its usefulness in reducing knee pain. “Ginger is a good-tasting herb to treat any type of bacterial, fungal or viral infection,” says Linda Mix, a retired registered nurse in Rogersville, Tennesse, and author of Herbs for Life! The health benefits of these four vital herbs are easily accessed by

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n recent years, Pediatrician William Sears has seen many more cases of asthma and eczema in his San Clemente, California, office. Dairy and wheat remain the biggest culprits, but experts believe new factors may be contributing to the rise in food sensitivities, including synthetic additives like partially hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and flavors and sweeteners, plus genetically modified ingredients. Often undiagnosed and untreated, food intolerances can cause longterm tissue damage, warns Sears, author of The NDD Book, which addresses what he calls nutrient deficit disorder without resorting to drugs. Increasingly, kids are developing formerly adult-onset diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, cardiovascular disease and acid reflux, he says. If it seems that a child is having a dietary reaction, first look for clues. “A lot of parents already suspect the answer,” says Kelly Dorfman, a licensed nutritionist dietitian and author of What’s Eating Your Child? Become a “nutrition detective”, she suggests. Here’s how to assess conditions and find solutions.

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that can get into mothers’ milk or formula—tends to irritate an infant’s gut lining, causing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and then chronic ear infections or constipation, says Dorfman. Action: Remove dairy from the baby’s and nursing mom’s diet for at least a week. For formula feeding, choose a brand made with predigested casein or whey. To heal baby’s damaged intestinal lining, give 10 billion CFU (colony forming units) daily of probiotic

bacteria, mixed in a bottle or sprinkled on food.

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Suspects: Intolerance to gluten (a protein in wheat and other grains) or lactose (dairy sugar). Diarrhea, the gastrointestinal tract’s way of eliminating problematic substances, plus gas and bloating, often accompany these intolerances. Lactose intolerance is usually a root cause and is present in nearly everyone that’s gluten intolerant, Dorfman says. Action: Get a blood test to check for celiac disease, then eliminate gluten for at least a month. Although the diarrhea could end within a week, “You need a few weeks to see a trend,” counsels Dorfman. Consume fermented dairy products like cheese and yogurt, which have low lactose levels; cream dairy products may also test OK.

Chronic Ear Infections

Suspects: Dairy intolerance and for many, soy sensitivity. Some research has shown that 90 percent of kids with recurring ear infections or ear fluid have food reactions, corroborated by Dorfman’s patients. Action: Quit dairy and soy for several months to verify a correlation. Dorfman recommends eliminating soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu, adding that ultrasensitive individuals may need to avoid processed foods that contain soy byproducts.

Itchy Skin

Suspects: Reaction to gluten, casein (in dairy products) and eggs plus oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, strawberries and pineapple. Action: Because itchiness can suggest a histamine response, ask an allergist for an IgE radioallergosorbent (RAST) blood test to detect food sensitivities.

Hyperactivity

Suspects: Sensitivity to artificial colors or sugar. According to Sears, children’s underdeveloped blood-brain barrier increases vulnerability to the neurotoxic effects of chemical food additives, including artificial colors and monosodium glutamate (MSG). Action: When possible, buy organic foods certified to contain no artificial colors. Otherwise, scrutinize food labels for the nine petroleum-based synthetic dyes in U.S. foods: Blue 1 and 2, Citrus Red 2, Green 3, Orange B, Red 3 and 40, Yellow 5 and 6. Avoid ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, glucose, fructose, cane sugar and syrup—all added sugars.

Crankiness

Suspects: Gluten sensitivity is traditionally associated exclusively with digestive disturbances, but some recent studies have linked it to neurological symptoms, from moodiness and chronic headaches to ADHD and coordination loss.

Action: Eliminate gluten for a month to assess a potential connection between mood and food, possibly signaled by excessive eating of a certain food.

Stunted Growth

Suspects: Gluten sensitivity or zinc deficiency. Because gluten intolerance interferes with nutrient absorption, suffering kids often fail to thrive. “Small size—height or weight—is a classic symptom of celiac disease,” Dorfman advises. Zinc could be another factor; it normalizes appetite and through its relationship with growth hormones, helps the body develop. If levels are too low, growth will be abnormally stunted. In such cases, a child may rarely be hungry, be a picky eater or complain that food smells or tastes funny, Dorfman says. Action: Eliminate gluten consumption for a month. A blood test by a pediatrician can determine serum zinc levels, or buy a zinc sulfate taste test online. After sipping a zinc sulfate solution, the child will report either tasting nothing (indicating deficiency) or a bad flavor (no deficiency). Zincrich foods include beef, chicken, beans, pumpkin seeds, cashews and chickpeas. To counter a deficiency, ask a family healthcare provider for an age-appropriate supplement dose. Pamela Bond is the managing editor of Natural Foods Merchandiser.

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lthough following a diet without gluten has become easier due to increased availability and labeling of gluten-free foods, we still need to know how to make sure which foods strictly qualify. We always have more control in our own kitchen, yet we’re not always eating at home. Natural Awakenings asked experts to comment on reasons for the demand and offer practical tips and tactics for healthy eating on the go. According to the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment, 18 million Americans are now gluten sensitive, 3 million more suffer from celiac disease, and the numbers continue to skyrocket, says Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist and author of Grain Brain. Gluten, a naturally occurring protein in wheat, barley and rye, is prevalent in the modern American diet. Perlmutter points to new wheat hybrids and increasing amounts of gluten in processed foods as exacerbating the problem. He particularly cites today’s overuse of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications as contributors to “inappropriate and excessive reactions to what might otherwise have represented a nonthreatening protein like gluten.”

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recipes at Blog.JulesGlutenFree.com, remembers when going out for a glutenfree lunch was difficult. “The friendly lunch spots my coworkers and I used to enjoy on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis were no longer friendly for me,” she says. “There was nothing on the menu I could eat, and it seemed

better for everyone if I simply stayed in the office. But it isolated me socially from my colleagues and deprived me of a much-needed midday break that had been such an enjoyable part of my routine.” Attending catered breakfasts or lunches for office meetings also presented difficulties. Shepard learned that it’s best to be prepared and pack something, even if it’s only a snack. “Some of my favorites include fresh fruit, like apples or bananas with peanut or almond butter, washed berries, applesauce, coconut yogurt, hummus and red peppers, trail mix, dry cereals like granola, and nutrition bars. I keep a variety of these bars in my purse and car year-round, so I’m never bored with my choices.” “Gluten-free instant oatmeal is a staple in my life,” advises Shepard. She never leaves home without it, regardless of the length of the trip. “All you need is a cup or a bowl and some boiling water. Be sure to buy certified glutenfree oats, because regular oats can

be contaminated with gluten grains.” Shepard also recommends avoiding pre-sweetened varieties. Kate Chan, a teacher and mother of two in suburban Seattle, Washington, who has been following a gluten-free diet since 2000, has solved the problem of eating healthy at work another way: The family cooks extra the night before. “While cleaning up the kitchen, I just pack the leftovers for lunch. I like to vary the side dishes a bit if I pack side dishes at all, and toss in fruit and more vegetables,” she says. Chan likes to use a bento-style lunch box with several compartments, plus thermal containers, so she can enjoy a variety of gluten-free lunch options.

On the Road In Los Angeles, California, Kristine Kidd, former food editor at Bon Appétit, has recently returned to gluten-free eating. On her menu-planning and recipe blog, KristineKidd.com, and in her cookbook, Weeknight Gluten Free,

she recommends whole, fresh foods from farmers’ markets that are naturally gluten-free. When she and her husband hike the Sierra Mountains, she carries homemade, high-fiber, gluten-free cookies to eat on the way up and packs gluten-free soups such as butternut squash and black bean, corn tortillas with fresh fillings, and fruit for a delicious lunch upon reaching the peak. Some gluten-free snacks can contain as many empty calories as other types of junk food, notes Registered Dietitian Katharine Tallmadge. “Many ‘gluten-free’ products are made with refined, unenriched grains and starches, which contain plenty of calories, but few vitamins or minerals.” She agrees with Kidd and others that choosing whole, natural, fresh foods, which are naturally gluten-free, makes for healthy eating wherever we go. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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calendarofevents SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Why Laugh - 11am-12pm. Free. Why Laugh? Because laughter takes you out of the place you were and plugs you back into the place you belong. Hot doughnuts are available every two hours. Your new motto will be: know when to hold, know when to fold, and know when to walk away laughing. Join Alexandra, author of Seven Steps to Activating Your Supernatural Funnybone at Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Higher Self Communication - Amp It Up 1-2:30pm. $25. Come to this workshop and learn tips, tools and techniques that will help you listen to your own guidance, expand your perceptions and empower your life! Join Megan, a certified life coach at Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Raising Your Children with Hypnosis - 3:305pm. Free. Most children are very open to hypnosis and are accustomed to using their imagination. Hypnosis has proven to be effective in treating fears, ADD/ADHD, tics & habits, sports, sleeping, bedwetting, anxiety, unconscious habits, substance abuse, behavior, learning problems and more. Join Marvin Wilkerson, CHt, and learn about the tremendous benefits of using hypnosis on children. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - Meditation/10:30am, Music/10:45am, Service/11am. “Spring Renewal I – Change Is Good!” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. When we accept the inevitability of change, we are also empowering ourselves to grow and create more good than we might imagine. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org. Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. We are kicking off “Friendship Month” with Jana Stanfield. Join us for a dynamic and powerful “Sermon in Song.” MCCSL meets at Hilton/ Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd. 615-662-5539. Info@mccsl.org. MCCSL.org. Simplicity Parenting: Discover the Why & How to Making Your Child’s Life Easier - 1-2pm. Free. Workshop repeats on Saturday, March 15 from 3-4pm. Discover ways to help relieve stress from your children and your home. Give them the tools they will use for a lifetime to make healthier choices. Presented by Diana Dizmon, Parenting Coach. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

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Cleanse and Renew - 6:30-7:30pm. Free. Learn about the use of doTERRA Essential Oils and how they can help bring your body into natural balance. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - Meditation/10:30am, Music/10:45am, Service/11am. “Spring Renewal II – Authenticity is the Way!” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. Since we can never be more spiritual than we are now, we are just the ones to be who we truly are. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 Co-Creators’ Coffeehouse - 6:30-10pm. Open Mic/6:30-7:30pm. Spotlight Performance/7:308:15pm. Julie Rust/8:30pm. For more information visit CoCreatorsCoffeehouse.org. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org.

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Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. “Who Would You Be If You Could Not Fail?” with Rev. Michael Woody plus special music with The Woodys. Today, we begin the exploration that concept. MCCSL meets at Hilton/Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd. 615-662-5539. Info@mccsl.org. MCCSL.org.

Frequency Analysis & Voice Prints -10am5pm. $25. Measure your frequencies! Get your voice analyzed. See where you’re at and what frequencies you need to bring yourself back to balance & connect with the healer within. Voice print & analysis takes about 15 minutes. Schedule now: 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

Clear the Fog. Gain Clarity and Direction - 12-1:30pm. $20. Presented by Holistic Life Coach, Lucy Randles. Holistic life coaching is a way to clear the fog, find your path and get your answers. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

Introduction to Frequency Analysis & Voice Printing - 11am-12pm. Free. Learn how your voice and what you feel create your personal vibrations and affect your well-being, your life. This seminar will give you some grounding in vibrational medicine and therapy including some history and studies to validate the frequency process and a voice analysis will be done. Presented by Shira Hunt, RN. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

Course in Miracles Discussion Group - 6:308:30pm. Class repeats Monday, March 24. If you’ve been curious about this modern spiritual masterpiece, then join us for this evening discussion group. All levels welcome. Find us on meetup.com, or contact the Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org.

Real Results Get Together - 1-2pm. Free. Seminar repeats on Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30pm. Join us and learn about Nerium, a premier anti-aging skin care product backed by science and development. View its remarkable results. RSVP required to 615-463-7677 as seating is limited. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

Nutrition Seminar – 7pm. Free. Nutrition and back pain/arthritis. RSVP to 615-794-0800. Dr. Gil Center for Back, Neck and Chronic Pain Relief, 209 S. Royal Oaks Blvd, Ste 222, Franklin.

Remote Viewing & Astral Projection - 3-5pm. Extrasensory perception and psychic abilities have been documented for centuries. We will discuss remote viewing and astral projection from 200 year-old documented cases to governmental uses. You’ll receive detailed instruction on how to safely and successfully astral project. Bonni McCliss, recognized psychic medium, speaker and author will present. Call for fee schedule: 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Plant Medicine 101 - 7-8pm. Free. Join us to experience the power of doTERRA (CPTG) Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils! Learn easy approaches to a variety of “life’s little emergencies” using Nature’s plant medicine. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Sierra Club Program - America’s National Parks - 7:00pm. Free. Open to the public. Mack Prichard, TN state archaeologist emeritus & state naturalist emeritus, will present the program and photography slide show on America’s National

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Parks, forests and wildlife heritage. Meeting in the visitor center at Radnor Lake Natural Area, 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville. Enter from Granny White Pkwy. Women’s Health/Acupuncture Seminar – 7pm. Free. RSVP to 615-794-0800. Dr. Gil Center for Back, Neck and Chronic Pain Relief, 209 S. Royal Oaks Blvd, Ste 222, Franklin.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Meditate with the Hu Song - 11am-12pm. Free. Do you want to find a way to bring yourself to center quickly and regain your balance? Then come and experience HU. It takes 20 minutes and discussion follows. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Reiki 101 - 1-3pm. Free. Not a Reiki 1 certification class, but you will learn all of the basic Reiki hand positions and we’ll provide all the information and techniques needed to begin healing yourself and loved ones. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - Meditation/10:30am, Music/10:45am, Service/11am. “Spring Renewal III – Receptivity is a Key” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. You can open your heart and mind to the greater that is always there as you become receptive to it. Come find out for yourself. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-3560174. Info@CSLNashville.org. Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. What does There is Only One really mean with Rev. Dyann Woody plus special music with Paula Hawley. Our foundational spiritual truth says this: There is only One -- One Power, One Presence, One Mind, and One Life. MCCSL meets at Hilton/ Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd. 615-662-5539. Info@mccsl.org. MCCSL.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18 Nutrition Seminar – 7pm. Free. Nutrition for joint support and pain syndromes. RSVP to 615794-0800. Dr. Gil Center for Back, Neck and Chronic Pain Relief, 209 S. Royal Oaks Blvd, Ste 222, Franklin.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Taizé Service - 7pm. Welcome spring with this special meditative service. The peaceful, contemplative atmosphere invites us to release what no longer serves and celebrate new beginnings with song, readings, meditation and prayer. Led by Reverend Donna Michael, accompanied by special readers and instrumentalists. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 22 The Art of the Nonjudgmental Touch - Through March 23. This 14th Annual Weekend Workshop is an experiential exploration of the principle of No Judgment through touch, movement, and Breema’s transformative philosophy. Discount if paid by March 10. CE available for body workers. Info@ NashvilleMindAndBody.com. 615- 440-1342. Bremma.com. Mr. Bond & The Science Guys - 10-11am. Free. All ages welcome. Join Mr. Bond and the Science Guys for an event that is certain to make science F-U-N. Donations collected benefit the nature center. Shelby Bottoms, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - Meditation/10:30am, Music/10:45am, Service/11am. “Spring Renewal IV – This Stuff Works!” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. Business is good, people are great and life is truly wonderful and it certainly can be for you. Let us show you how. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org. Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. “Many Hands, One Heart” with Rev. Michael Woody plus special music with Benita Hill. We are not meant to go it alone! Together, we will explore and break through the barrier together! MCCSL meets at Hilton/Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd. 615-662-5539. Info@mccsl.org. MCCSL.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25 Emergency Preparedness - 6:30-7:30. Free. Learn how you & your family can be prepared for an emergency or natural disaster with Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615463-7677. Detoxification Seminar – 7pm. Free. Spring cleansing and detoxification. RSVP to 615-7940800. Dr. Gil Center for Back, Neck and Chronic Pain Relief, 209 S. Royal Oaks Blvd, Ste 222, Franklin.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27 Energy/Fatigue Seminar – 7pm. Free. Building energy and transforming fatigue. RSVP to 615794-0800. Dr. Gil Center for Back, Neck and Chronic Pain Relief, 209 S. Royal Oaks Blvd, Ste 222, Franklin.

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to Nashville! Perfect specimens for your jewelry making needs, crystal and stone healing and your personal collections. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Wetland Wading - 2-3:30pm. Free. All ages welcome. Let’s go exploring in search of all things wetland – mud, frogs, cattails, and more. We’ll learn about wetlands and why they are important. Leader: Denise Weyer. Shelby Bottoms, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - Meditation/10:30am, Music/10:45am, Service/11am. “Ancora Imparo” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. If you know Latin you will understand this phrase, if not, come find out the meaning and how it can help your adventure of life. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org. Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. “Reclaim Your Innocence” with Rev. Dyann Woody plus special music with The Woodys. We must reclaim the innocence with which we entered this world in order to live a life fulfilled. MCCSL meets at Hilton/Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd. 615662-5539. Info@mccsl.org. MCCSL.org.

plan ahead Summer Breema Intensive - July 12-17. A Breema Intensive is an opportunity to study yourself and support your wish to live a more essential life. Many attendance options available. CE available for body workers. The Breema Center, Oakland, CA. Call 615-440-1342 or visit: Bremma.com. Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy Sept 13-14 in Knoxville. Sample Upledger’s internationally renowned, craniosacral therapy course taught to over 85,000 body-workers worldwide. Learn practical techniques you can use immediately. $250 before 8-13-14; $300 after.12 CE hours for LMTs, OTs, OTAs and nurses. PolarityHealthcare.com or 330-7018780. The Meridian Connection - Sept 12 in Knoxville. Learn practical applications of acupuncture concepts in massage therapy. Emphasis is not on points but on the pathway itself. Enhance your practice with simple but powerful techniques. $125 before 8-12-14; $150 after. 7 CE hours for LMTs. PolarityHealthcare. com or call 330-701-8780.

ongoingevents daily Nashville Farmers’ Market – 8am-5pm daily. 900 Rosa Parks Blvd, Nashville. 615-880-2001. Metro Nashville Farmers’ Market – 9-5pm. Open all year. 900 Eighth Ave N, Nashville. NashvilleFarmersMarket.org.

monday Zumba Fitness Class - 5:30pm. Email: VinaGoddess@comcast.net. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Breema: Nurturing the Essence - 6-7:30pm. In a Breema exchange, both giver and receiver are nurtured, relaxed, and energized. Preregister for this rejuvenating weekly series ($60/4 weeks) or drop in to try a class ($20). CE available for bodyworkers. 615-440-1342. Bremma.com. Info@ NashvilleMindAndBody.com. New Moon Monthly Energy Workshop - 6:309pm. Second Monday of every month. Class/$20, monthly membership/$10. Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson will guide you through the monthly Sun/Moon Cycle and important energy Angels for the New Moon, monthly forecast for each sign, and current yearly phase along with

classifieds GIFTS Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Essential oils, flower essences, incense, crystals, jewelry, music, unique gifts and holistic services, we have it all. Stop by for a visit..

ENERGY WORKSHOPS New Moon Monthly Energy Workshop –New Moon Monthly Energy Workshop – 6:30-9pm. Second Monday of every month. Single event $20 or $10 each month with membership. Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson will guide you through the monthly Sun/Moon cycle and important energy’s, Angels for the New Moon, monthly forecast for each sign, current yearly phase along with a guided meditation. You will receive handouts along with a recording of the workshop. Event held in Brentwood. For more information call Marvin at 615-557-5667 or visit: AstroMarv.com to learn more about this one of a kind workshop.

a guided meditation. Workshop handouts and recordings provided. Event held in Brentwood. For information contact Marvin: 615-557-5667 or visit: AstroMarv.com.

tuesday Timeless Tuesday Drop In Meditation - 5:00pm & 6:00pm. Beginners and experienced welcome. Elevate with the Intentional Energy of Community! Facilitated by Colette Divine, Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner. CSLNmeditation@gmail. com. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. WomenHeart of Williamson County - Free. This support group is a safe environment where women living with, or at risk of heart disease can come together, share their heart stories, and realize they are not alone. Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information contact Cynthia S. Brown at 513-254-2744. Brentwood Baptist Church, 7777 Concord Rd, Room 2100, Brentwood.

wednesday The Spiritual Principles of Success II - Starts March 26, 11am-1pm or 6:30-8:30pm for 10 weeks. Dr. Mitch Johnson leads a dynamic new class that can change your life, however you define success. Required textbooks are The Science of Successful Living by Dr. Raymond Charles Barker and The Isaiah Effect by Gregg Braden, available in the CSLN bookstore. $180/10 weeks or $25/per class. You may opt out after your first class without being charged. RSVP as seating is limited. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org. East Nashville Farmers Market - 3:30-6:30pm. Features a diverse mixture of local products, including natural dye clothing, candles and fresh cut flowers. For information call Sean Siple at 615585-1294. EastNashvilleMarket.com. Daoist/Taoist Meet-up - 6:30-8:30pm. Meets monthly, second Wednesday, beginning March 12. Devoted to study of Daoist philosophy, currently studying Lao Tsu’s Dao de Jing. The meeting begins with a short session of Qigong and ends with Daoist meditation; there will be a variety of speakers on occasion. Facilitated study, bring your favorite translation of the Dao de Jing. To join the group, follow this link: http://www.meetup.com/ Nashville-Daoist-Taoist-Chinese-PhilosophyMeetup-Group/ Donations appreciated to cover the cost of the room. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Zumba Fitness - 5:30pm. Contact VinaGoddess@ comcast.net. CSLNashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.

thursday Conversations – 6:30-8:30pm. Meets monthly, second Thursday. If you seek deep honesty and personal clarity, come with an open heart and mind and join fellow travelers along Life’s pathway. A gathering of friends sharing their elemental wisdom. Donations gratefully accepted to cover the cost of the room. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Reiki - 6:30-8pm. First Thursday. Donations appreciated. Experience a night of energy-work as a recipient, practitioner or observer. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. For information contact Diana Shaffer at 615-5136565.

saturday Zumba Fitness or Piloxing Class – 9:00am. Reservation required. Call 615-356-0174 or email: VinaGoddess@comcast.net. CSLNashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville.

sunday Center for Spiritual Living Nashville – Meditation/10:30am, Music/10:45am, Service/11am. March’s inspirational thought: “Never limit your view of life by any past experience.” – The Science of Mind, Page 187. CSLNashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org. Music City Center for Spiritual Living – 11am every Sunday at Hilton/Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd. For information call 615-662-5539, email: Info@mccsl.org or visit: MCCSL.org. March Theme: Share the Love, Share the Light, Share the Truth – Friendship Month. We embark on our 2nd Annual Friendship Month as we share the love felt within the walls of MCCSL, the light of our individual hearts illuminating the MCCSL community (and beyond) and the Spiritual Truth that we are simply here to let God be God in us! Affirmation: Knowing I am simply here to let God be God in me, I live in the infinite flow of God’s Love, Light and Truth. All is well. All is good. All is perfect. I am well. I am good. I am perfect. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville - Opening our doors two Sunday nights a month in conjunction with the “Room in the Inn” program. Seeking volunteers to help! Volunteer drivers, meal providers, overnight supervisors, and cleanup detail. CSLNashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org.

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