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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products festyl y e. and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

15 SPICE UP SUMMER AT CINCINNATI’S The Spice And Tea Exchange

by Alyssa Jones

16 LEARNING THAT

22 healingways

TRANSFORMS HEARTS AND MINDS

24 healthykids

Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything

28 livingwellrecipes

by Linda Sechrist

36 inspiration 40 calendar 43 classifieds 45 naturaldirectory

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19 SCHOOLS THAT ROCK

Innovators Blaze Creative Paths

by Sandra Murphy

26 SAFE & SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD Navigate Today’s Best Choices Using Updated Guides

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T contact us Publisher Carol Stegman Editing/Writing Theresa Archer • Alison Chabonais Alyssa Jones • Martin Miron Jim Occhiogrosso Linda Sechrist • Gayle Wilson Rose Design & Production Steffi Karwoth • Stephen Blancett Sales/Marketing Carol Stegman Technical Support Chris Stegman Advertising Carol@NaturalCinci.com 513-943-7323 Natural Awakenings Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Phone: 513-943-7323 Fax: 513-672-9530 Email: Carol@NaturalCinci.com National Advertising 239-449-8309 © 2014 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved.

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he tone, course and pace of human life have changed more dramatically than imagined possible over the past century. We are now living and working longer than ever before, creating a call to us all to fill the additional years as productive and contributing citizens. Our August issue explores the concept of Transformative Education and the implications it has for local and global progress.

We all know that learning is a lifelong process, although some adults are more serious about it than others. Learning that transforms lives seeks to teach people how to be more adaptive, inclusive and autonomous thinkers at any age by seriously questioning the beliefs and biases we’ve acquired. Linda Sechrist’s feature article, “Learning that Transforms Hearts and Minds: Rethinking How We See our World Changes Everything,” is an eye-opener.

As Activist Marian Wright Edelman observes, “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than when you found it.” It becomes a social process, engaging learners in activities that challenge us to see others’ points of view and come to understand circumstances different from our own. By becoming empathetic to problems outside our personal concerns we have a greater chance to forward real change.

Evergreen Holistic Learning Center is a valued local organization dedicated to forwarding lifelong learning opportunities that foster holistic health, environmental awareness and personal and professional development for both adults and children. The New School Montessori and The Waldorf School are also active locally in raising children to greater heights academically, socially and emotionally. Discover more about their programs on page 20.

Learning has always played a large part in my own life as I’ve pursued degrees and certifications in various fields. Reading is another big source of learning for me, in addition to whatever practicum I am pursuing at the moment. I encourage you to never let up on learning all you can wherever your interests lead you. That’s how we grow to be better than we ever imagined.

Who knows what you can accomplish?

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riHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion is offering a free informational open house at 6 p.m., September 9, and 10 a.m., September 11. They are also offering a 12-week weight-loss program led by a registered dietician that combines proven behavior-changing techniques with nutrition and physical activity.

The TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion is Ohio’s first certified medical fitness facility recognized by the Medical Fitness Association. Weekly classes include education, exercise and group support. As a pioneer in offering medically based fitness to Cincinnati, this premier health club continues to set the standard for disease prevention, exercise, rehabilitation and health education. Participants in the weight-loss program receive a short-term membership to the TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion.

Cost for members is $295 and nonmembers $350. Location: 6200 Pfeiffer Rd., Montgomery. For more information, call 513-246-2606 or visit TriHealth.com.

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During the month of August, all new patients will receive a complete case history, examination and findings report. The new office is in the same building.

Dr. Kim Muhlenkamp-Wermert also wants to remind all parents that they should be careful in loading up backpacks as their children head back to school. Backpacks should have two straps that are wide and padded, and the weight should not exceed 10 to 15 percent of the child’s bodyweight.

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llure Salon will host a Guest Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., August 27. All AVEDA products will be on sale on a buy-one-get-oneat-50-percent-off basis. Refreshments will be served.

Allure is an AVEDA concept salon, specializing in hair styling and coloring for the whole family.

Location: 5250 Courseview Dr., Mason.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 513-459-0606 or visit AllureMason.com. See ad page 7.

For the third year in a row, the Great Parks Foundation of Hamilton County has received an REI award to support projects in their parks.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grant will be used for a reforestation project at Sharon Woods.

Previous grants have been used to increase forest coverage, mitigate storm water runoff, improve wildlife habitat and repurpose locations into educational and recreational destinations for the community. REI donates millions of dollars each year to organizations in support of work to preserve and maintain natural spaces.

For more information, visit GreatParksFoundation.org. See ad page 25.

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Gracetree offers a wide variety of workshops for personal growth and events designed to bring the community together to celebrate life. Wellness and growth offerings include group and private yoga classes; massage, acupuncture, Phoenix rising yoga therapy; and mental health therapy for individuals, couples and families.

Location: 8933 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester. For more information, visit GraceTreeStudio.com. See ad page 19.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Cycling Rx Doctors Order Up a Bike for Patients The Prescribe-a-Bike program (Tinyurl.com/Prescription Bikes) allows doctors at Boston Medical Center, in Massachusetts, to write low-income patients prescriptions for a oneyear membership to Hubway, the city’s bike-sharing system, for $5, which is $80 less than the regular charge. A free helmet is part of the deal.

According to The Boston Globe, one in four Boston residents is obese, and Kate Walsh, chief executive of Boston Medical Center, believes the program can help. “Regular exercise is key to combating this [obesity] trend, and Prescribea-Bike,” she says, “is one important way our caregivers can help patients get the exercise they need to be healthy.”

Source: The Atlantic Monthly

Flight Zone Airports Establish Bee-Friendly Acres The Common Acre is a nonprofit partnering with the airport serving Seattle, Washington, and the Urban Bee Company (UrbanBee.com) to reclaim 50 acres of vacant land to plant native wildflowers as pollinator habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies and disease-resistant bee colonies. A GMO-free (no genetic modification) wildflower seed farm is also in the works. Bees present no threat to air traffic and the hives discourage birds that do pose a danger to planes.

Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enterprise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolutionary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them.

Learn more at CommonAcre.org.

True Grit Why Persistence Counts Some educators believe that improvements in instruction, curriculum and school environments are not enough to raise the achievement levels of all students, especially disadvantaged children.

Also necessary is a quality called “grit”, loosely defined as persistence over time to overcome challenges and accomplish big goals. Grit comprises a suite of traits and behaviors that include goal-directedness (knowing where to go and how to get there); motivation (having a strong will to achieve identified goals); self-control (avoiding distractions and focusing on the task at hand); and a positive mindset (embracing challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity).

A meta-study of 25 years of research by John Hattie and Helen Timperley, professors at the University of Aukland, New Zealand, has shown that giving students challenging goals encourages greater effort and persistence than providing vague or no direction. Students aren’t hardwired for these qualities, but grit can be developed through an emerging battery of evidence-based techniques that give educators a powerful new set of tools to support student success.

A famous example of the power of self-regulation was observed when preschoolers that were able to withstand the temptation of eating a marshmallow for 15 minutes to receive a second one were more successful in high school and scored about 210 points higher on their SATs later in life than those with less willpower (Tinyurl.com/Stanford MarshallowStudy).

Source: ascd.org.

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ecotip New School Rules Eco Strategies for Back-to-School Prep Families preparing for the coming school year will welcome easy ways to stretch the budget while protecting the environment our kids are growing up in.

Dirty Waters Trenton to Chicago via Eco-Outrigger Margo Pellegrino, a homemaker, mother of two and healthy oceans advocate from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, will begin a 1,600-mile journey from nearby Trenton to Chicago, Illinois, by outrigger canoe on August 13 as part of Blue Frontier Campaign’s ocean explorers project. During her two-month trip, she’ll meet with local environmental groups and the media to raise awareness of the urgent need to clean America’s waterways.

“All water and everything in it ends up in the ocean,” Pellegrino says.

“Plastics and chemicals are particular problems, but soil runoff during floods and heavy rains also impact the ocean and marine life.” During previous paddles, Pellegrino saw firsthand the effects of dumped industrial waste in the waterways she traversed. She notes that nationally, oil rig operators have federal permits to dump 9 billion gallons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, waste into the ocean each year.

On Pellegrino’s first trip in 2007, she paddled nearly 2,000 miles up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami, Florida, to Maine. In 2009, she partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council to go from Miami to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build support for a Healthy Oceans Act (OnEarth.org/author/healthyoceanspaddle). In 2010, she canoed along the Pacific coastline from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California.

Next summer, Pellegrino plans to paddle down the Mississippi River.

■ Buying new clothes can be expensive, and most of today’s synthetic fibers are petroleumbased, while toxic pesticides are commonly used to grow cotton. For healthier alternatives, check labels for clothes made from organic, low-impact or recycled materials such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo or recycled fibers. Inexpensive options are found in Salvation Army and other thrift store locations, as well as repurposing hand-medowns among siblings.

■ Avoid buying all new school supplies. Gently used binders and book bags can last years. Sturdy, simple backpacks skip the cost of faddish brand-name and celebrity products. For supplies that must be replenished, like paper, seek out postconsumer-recycled options.

■ For lunch boxes, food containers and utensils, look for retro metal, a cloth bag and other alternatives to plastic (which can contain harmful chemicals) and glass (which can break). Beth Terry, in her book, Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too (MyPlasticFreeLife.com), suggests searching Mighty Nest.com and LifeWithoutPlastic.com, makers of stainless steel, naturally lacquered wood and other non-plastic, durable children’s bowls, cups, plates and utensils.

■ Healthy afterschool extracurricular activities today typically require driving commutes. Look into carpooling with nearby families to save time and gas, cut vehicle emissions and expand friendships.

■ Check the school’s eco-practices. Encourage local administrators to conduct recycling programs and to email documents to parents instead of using regular mail.

Follow her upcoming trip at Miami2Maine.com or on Facebook. natural awakenings

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Listen Up: Natural Ways to Treat Summer Earaches

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Gently cleaning the ears during the summer with a wax-dissolving solution, followed by a careful rinsing, is excellent preventative action. If an oral antibiotic is taken for an existing infection, note that it will only kill the bacteria, possibly leaving fungus to foster a recurrence.

Dr. K.O. Paulose, a world-class expert in ear, nose and throat procedures at the Jubilee Memorial Hospital, in India, advises that the proper treatment of an earache requires killing both fungus and bacteria. Un-like oral antibiotics, it is administered only into the affected ear so it doesn’t upset the entire body and immunity system.

An easy, natural way to wholly treat the condition is by administering a couple of drops of an enhanced aqueous silver colloid such as Super Neti Juice, from Nature’s Rite, into the ear and then remaining still to let it settle for 10 minutes; this will kill both the fungal and bacterial pathogens. In Book of Silver Testing, co-authors S.R. Frank, G. Clark and A. Cornelious concur that this treatment may be repeated every hour and can eliminate the infection within one day with no adverse consequences to the child.

Steven Frank is the founder of Nature’s Rite. For more information, email SteveF@ NaturesRiteRemedies.com or visit MyNaturesRite.com. See ad page 33.

Pine Bark Extract Reduces Perimenopausal Symptoms

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esearch published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine confirms that pine bark extract can significantly reduce symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, including restless legs syndrome and hot flashes. For three months, 170 perimenopausal women were given 30 milligrams of Pycnogenol patented pine bark extract or a placebo twice a day.

Although a placebo effect was noted, the supplement significantly improved all but two symptoms and was especially effective in improving vasomotor and insomnia/ sleep patterns. The severity of symptoms among the Pycnogenol group, as measured by the Kupperman Index, decreased 56 percent more than for the placebo group.

In another study, scientists from Italy’s Pescara University gave 70 perimenopausal women a placebo or 100 milligrams of Pycnogenol daily for two months.

The supplement group experienced fewer menopausal symptoms and showed improvements with symptoms that include fatigue, insomnia, reduced concentration, memory problems, dizziness, depression and irritability.

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Pain-Free Natural Remedy for Skin Infection

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olluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin that affects roughly 8 percent of children and 20 percent of AIDS patients. It is a member of the smallpox family, and while relatively benign, can be a persistent and troublesome condition lasting up to 18 months. A pediatrician usually diagnoses the infected child and refers the family to a dermatologist. To date, there is no known antiviral treatment for the condition.

A dermatologist will then either scrape, laser or burn the lesions off the skin, or apply a compress that causes the lesions to blister and burn long after the child arrives home. The result in most cases is an unhappy parent that has now been shuttled to a second physician, an unhappy pediatrician that has had to let their patient walk out without a remedy, and an unhappy child.

Recently, the resin of the croton lechleri tree, found in the Amazon rainforest, was tested as a treatment for molluscum contagiosum. In two abstracts published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the naturally occurring product, named Flavokine by the authors, demonstrated a high success rate for eliminating the virus and restoring the skin to its natural appearance. Within six to eight weeks of applying Flavokine to the lesions twice daily, most patients saw complete or significant clearing of their skin. The treatment is considered to be gentle and safe, with no burning or scarring. The product appears to work by attacking the virus and simultaneously stimulating the skin’s natural repair mechanisms.

“This is a significant breakthrough for families who are dealing with this troublesome disease”, says Dr. Gary Pekoe, one of the authors of the two abstracts.

“As pediatricians become more aware of this product, they no longer have to send parents to a specialist, where their child will undergo one of the traumatic treatments currently used.”

For more information on Ailie BioDerma’s product line visit www.AilieBio.com. See ad page 12.

HEELLESS SHOES MAY HELP PREVENT RUNNERS’ INJURIES

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British study published in Footwear Science analyzed the effects of running in experimental heelless footwear compared with conventional running shoes with reinforced heels. The objective was to see if the heelless footwear would reduce the risk of chronic injury related to the habitual rear-foot strike pattern associated with conventional heeled shoes.

Using eight cameras with optoelectric running motion capture technology,12 male runners were tracked at four meters per second. The heelless running shoe resulted in less impact, greater plantar flexion and greater ankle eversion (rolling outward). The researchers concluded that the heelless shoes decreased the risk of chronic running foot injuries linked to excessive impact forces, but concede they may increase injury potential associated with excessive ankle eversion.

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Flaxseed Lowers Blood Pressure

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The researchers examined the effects of flaxseed on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with peripheral artery disease, a condition typically marked by hypertension. Patients consumed a variety of foods that collectively contained 30 grams of milled flaxseed or a placebo each day for six months.

The flaxseed group experienced significantly increased plasma levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids and lower average systolic blood pressure (by 10 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (by 7 mm Hg). Those in the flaxseed group with initial systolic blood pressure levels over 140 mmHg saw reductions averaging 15 mmHg.

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The researchers studied seven male cyclists that had competitively raced for more than 10 years. For one month, they were given placebo supplements, after which the researchers tested their performance and recovery during races and workouts. Then, for the next three months, the cyclists daily used medicinal mushroom supplementation. The researchers found the mushrooms significantly increased performance and recovery in both workouts and races compared with the placebo period.

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Tough Family Life Linked to Chromosome Aging

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hen Princeton University researchers analyzed data from a representative sample of 40 AfricanAmerican boys enrolled in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study that followed children born in major U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000, they determined that those that lived through 9 years of age with less-stable families, such as parents with multiple partners and harsh or hostile parenting styles, had a higher probability of having shorter telomeres compared with other children. Telomeres were, on average, 40 percent longer among children from stable families.

Telomeres are the segments of DNA at either end of a chromosome that protect the ends from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes. Shorter telomeres can decrease life expectancy by reducing the number of times our cells can divide, and scientists are discovering that a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s living environment may lead to the condition.

Using large cohort (age group) study data from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety, another group of researchers from Amsterdamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vrije University found significantly shorter telomere length among those with higher stress markers; the shorter length was also associated with aging approximately 10 years faster. In addition, the scientists observed significantly shorter telomere length among people with depressive symptoms lasting longer than four years; the shorter length correlated with both longer and more severe depression.

businessspotlight Spice Up Summer at Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

The Spice And Tea Exchange

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he Spice and Tea Exchange of Cincinnati, located in the Rookwood Commons shopping center in the heart of the Norwood shopping district, provides a unique sensory escape from the heat of summer that cannot be found anywhere else. Established in the fall of 2010, it is one of 36 locations in the U.S. that include Florida, Connecticut, Rhode Island, California, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Oregon, Louisiana, Washington, D.C., and Georgia.

Entering the shop is an experience that resembles stepping into a street bazaar tucked away in a small MiddleEastern city. Hand-blown apothecary jars containing fresh spices and herbs are displayed along the walls, enhancing the experience that oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senses have just been transported to a new and exotic area.

Julia Van Arsdale, owner of the Cincinnati location, explains that what makes the Spice and Tea Exchange unique is the atmosphere and sensory interaction, along with the wide assortment of spices, herbs, blends, sugars and teas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Customers are thrilled when invited to open the jars and experience the culinary fragrances for themselves.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to watch the excitementâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the aromatherapy is free,â&#x20AC;? relates Van Arsdale. Her commitment and passion for creating the ultimate sensory and shopping experience goes beyond her extensive experience in marketing and sales. She inherited her love for the business from her grandfather, George Uhe, who founded the George Uhe Company.

Uheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company, located in New

Jersey, was once known as the top importer of spices into the United States, and supplied spice shops and restaurants such as McCormick and Spice Island with ingredients from all over the world.

When her grandfather retired, the business was taken over by Van Arsdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father. Some of her earliest childhood memories were of experiencing the exotic spices, herbs and aromas in his office.

Tonya Tate, owner of Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bath Soap, provides a firsthand account of the expanse of Juliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge of the business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first time I walked into her storeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I was in awe! She does a beautiful job in her displays, and the entire layout she has developed makes the customer just want to immerse themselves in spices, salts, rubs and other exotic items.â&#x20AC;? Tate notes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her handmade rubs are the perfect complement to my familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekend dinnersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; whether it is fish, poultry, steak or fun party dips.â&#x20AC;?

Van Arsdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spice and Tea Exchange features more than 60 custom

spice blends that are hand-mixed in the store to ensure freshness and flavor.

For those simply looking for an idea to bring new life to typical summertime dishes, Van Arsdale and her friendly staff are happy to help. Being able to directly discuss which blend would be best for any cooking need is another perk of visiting the store. Customers can top homemade ice cream with lemon and strawberry sugars, add smoked BBQ rub and chile lime sea salt to corn on the cob or add zest to a summer steak by soaking it overnight in a Jamaican jerk/Cajun rub.

The possibilities are endless and affordable. Most products are packaged in small bags and reasonably priced.

Accessories such as tea infusers and spice grinders are also available, and many of the products are sold at local community farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets and craft shows.

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Learning that Transforms Hearts and Minds

Gas Pipeline Pumps Radioactive Radon into Homes In New York City, the Spectra gas pipeline that went online in 2013 is delivering more than just energyefficient, clean-burning natural gas from Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale. It’s also piping radioactive radon gas that’s contaminating commercial and residential boilers, ovens, stoves, dryers and water heaters at 30 to 80 times baseline levels—well above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safe level for radiation exposure.

According to Dr. Sheila Bushkin-Bedient, with the University of Albany, New York, “While it may be possible to remove other components of raw natural gas such as ethane, propane, butane and pentanes at natural gas processing centers, it’s not possible to remove radioactive substances such as radon. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the second-leading cause among smokers and indirect (secondhand) smokers.”

The Spectra conduit is one of hundreds of pipelines and fossil fuel infrastructure projects across the country being quickly approved by the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission. Citizens should demand that elected officials connect the dots and halt the uncontrolled rush to drill new sites regardless of safety concerns and let them know people are alarmed by the possibility of radioactive gas entering their communities.

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Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything

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n the 30 years since Harrison Owen introduced Open Space Technology (OST), it has been used hundreds of thousands of times by three-quarters of the world’s countries. Whether a few people gather in a circle to share ideas and brainstorm personal issues or thousands discuss a bulletin board of topics around tables, OST is a safe, informal venue for transformative learning.

Guided by purpose-based, shared leadership, it allows individuals focused on a specific task to freely speak their thoughts and be heard. It also encourages breakout groups to mine for more information—learning individually, as well as collectively, and self-organizing in order to concentrate on more complex topics. “Boeing engineers used OST to learn how to redesign airplane doors and young Egyptians used it to strategize for their Arab Spring,” as examples, comments Owen.

Circle Principle For Owen, like Jack Mezirow, author of the paper, “Core Principles of Transformative Learning Theory,” 20th-century Brazilian educator Paulo Freire and Juanita Brown, co-founder of The World

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Café, learning is transformation, the keystone of life, and the essence of meaningful education. “The circle principle contains the predictability of fresh, emerging thoughts and learning that never occurred previously,” explains Owen.

He points to an experiment regarding children’s capacity for self-learning initiated by Sugata Mitra, Ph.D., the former science director of an educational technology firm in India. On the outside wall of the building where he worked, Mitra installed a computer facing a New Delhi slum where most children were unschooled and illiterate and had never seen a computer. He turned it on and told children they could play with it.

Via a noninvasive video camera, he watched 7-to-13-year-olds discover how to use the computer and teach each other how to play music and games and draw using Microsoft’s Paint program. Repetition of the experiment in other impoverished sections of India yielded similar results. Wherever he established an Internet connection, children that could not read English, the Internet’s default language, taught themselves how to use the Web to ob-

tain information through their interactions with each other and the computer.

“I agree with what Mitra surmised from his experiment—learning is emergent, which is another word for selforganizing,” remarks Owen. Like Freire, Owen likens traditional education to the “banking” method of learning, whereby the teacher passes information to students that become dependent on someone else rather than learning how to think on their own.

Suzanne Daigle, a Sarasota, Florida-based consultant with a Canadian multidisciplinary consulting firm, explains how the OST learning environment changed her life: “My personal transformation began in 2009. Even though I was a leader in my corporate career, I doubted myself and often believed that what others had to say was more significant and interesting than what I could express.”

Now she says she has shed her people-pleasing tendencies and former attempts to control other people’s agendas and discovered the freedom and courage of her own voice. “As an OST facilitator, my life work now occurs in the moments I am collaboratively learning and listening for opportunities to enter into meaningful conversations that can lead to actions,” says Daigle. “I invite others to do the same.”

Co-Learning In a compulsory two-year Theory of Learning class for an International Baccalaureate degree at California’s Granadas Hill Charter High School, math and science educator Anais Arteaga helps students apply two major elements of transformative learning: self-reflection to critique one’s own assumptions and discourse through which they question or validate their judgments. She focuses on the roles that perception, language, reason and emotion play in a student’s learning and decision-making abilities.

“Questions and lively discussions are the basis of the class,” Arteaga says. “We begin with a question and explore what we know, how we know it and any conclusions drawn from the process.”

Using a democratic model in which the teacher welcomes critical discussion, Arteaga and her students have mutually discovered that knowl-

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Last year, Evergreen partnered with the Cincinnati Health Department and the Detroit-based nonprofit Urban Farming to become an urban food production site that provides free, fresh organic produce to disadvantaged families.

This project enabled Evergreen to actively engage more than 300 youth and community members, providing hands-on skills and training with their Seedto-Table program.

This year, Evergreen plans to expand its efforts by growing and donating at least 3,000 pounds of organic produce and engaging at least 400 youths in educational outreach programs.

Evergreen’s Seed-to-Table Nutrition and Edible Urban Garden Project is a unique, hands-on outreach program designed to actively help students develop an understanding of where food comes from and how it is produced, as well as to learn individual actions needed to create a more sustainable food system.

To date, the project has helped grow and distribute more than one ton of fresh, organic food back to the community.

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edge is not static, but has a history and changes over time. “When we first started the class, it was challenging to accept that in many situations there is no right or wrong, just relativity and a matter of perception. We don’t really know anything for certain,” she remarks.

Worldview Explorations Katia Petersen, Ph.D., is the executive director of education at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), headquartered in Petaluma, California. She codeveloped the tools, practices and 22 lessons in the pioneering organization’s Worldview Explorations (WE) project.

Founded on 40 years of IONS research, WE engages everyone in age-appropriate ways in reflecting upon long-held assumptions and how beliefs create the lens they see through, ultimately improving how they understand and respond to the world.

“When individuals understand the power of offering their story and are open to the worldview stories of others, they no longer focus attention on differences and limitations,” says Petersen. “They realize that everyone has their own truth.

“WE’s transformative learning experiences draw from the heart and soul of individuals, rather than stuffing heads with ideas and perspectives, which serves them well as they embody and apply these tools and practices in their daily lives.”

She cites a particularly powerful moment for a group of young people she worked with. “A student was killed in a drive-by shooting two weeks before their certification. The transformative moment came when they said that their new awareness and capacity for compassion and understanding would not allow them to seek revenge. Instead, they chose to save lives in their communities using their new skills.”

World Café Like OST, the World Café, co-created

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ville, North Carolina, creates a transformative learning environment for individuals of all ages. Its primary principles are: set the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contributions, connect diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights and share collective discoveries. Webs of conversation created around actual or occasionally virtual tables resemble those found in coffeehouses.

“Conversation is a core meaningmaking process, and people get to experience how the collective intelligence of a small or large group can become apparent,” says Brown. After several rounds of conversation on one or more topics, participants offer their harvest of key insights, learning and opportunities for action with the full group gathered to reflect together on their discoveries.

“World Café provides an environment in which you are comfortably drawn forward by the questions you are asking together. When enough diversity is present, varied perspectives are offered and people feel listened to and free to make their contribution,” observes Brown.

What participants learn in this setting creates the climate of conditions that support the kinds of transformations that can changes lives. Brown remarks, “When it happens to me, I feel like my brain cells have been rearranged. I know something in the collective, as well as the individual, has been evoked, so that something never before imagined becomes present and available.”

Transformative learning has been compared to a sea journey without landmarks. Adventurous individuals that are open to traversing its highly engaging processes can emerge as autonomous thinkers, capable of contributing fresh, new ideas that just might transform the world we live in.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.

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Schools that Rock Innovators Blaze Creative Paths Creative educational initiatives offer more flexible programs of study than traditional institutions. First introduced into the United States in the latter part of the 20th century, today there are thousands of such facilities operating according to their own lights. Yet many share certain distinguishing characteristics including emphasis on close studentteacher relationships, diverse experiential learning and development of student decision-making skills aided by peer and parental support.

All aim to prepare and equip students for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

At age 3, kids at the Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, in Maryland, are gaining early math and motor skills, plus an appreciation for healthy foods, in unique and innovative ways. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The children roll out a long mat containing 1,000 beads that they use to learn to count by twos, fours and 10s,â&#x20AC;? says Jenny Smolen, development coordinator and grant writer for the school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for multiplication and division, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re prepared.â&#x20AC;?

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the seed-to-table program, the kids didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what fresh tasted like. Now they go home and ask for vegetables for dinner,â&#x20AC;? says Smolen.

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Local Education Transformers The New School Montessori In an age-diverse learning environment, The New School Montessori, in North Avondale, is designed to support the complete child—academically, socially and emotionally. Instructors create an atmosphere conducive to learning; the teacher is not the allknowing and sole dispenser of knowledge. The children’s work progresses autonomously toward proficiency. Director Eric Dustman says, “Our older pupils impart the routines and expectations to the younger ones and they all learn by teaching and observing.”

Classes are arranged in three age groups: 3-to-6-year-olds, 6-to-9-yearolds and 9-to-12-year-olds, with a focus on role modeling and leadership skill development. Dustman adds, “Traditional forms of education are heavily driven by test scores, often to the detriment of social and emotional development. This tends to thwart creativity and children’s natural curiosity for learning.”

New School Montessori is chartered by the Ohio State Board of Education and is the only Montessori school in Cincinnati with dual accreditation distinctions from Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and the American Montessori Society (AMS).

Cincinnati Waldorf School The state-chartered private Cincinnati Waldorf School, in Mariemont, serves preschoolers through eighth grade as one of only three Waldorf schools in Ohio. A primary tenet of the Waldorf learning approach is allowing a child to be a child and nurturing all aspects of development.

With traditional schools cutting out play and outdoor time to meet federal mandates, more parents are considering Waldorf as a rational response.

Christine Masur, the school’s administrative team leader, says, “It’s a timeless approach to education that’s both classic and rigorous. We enable our pupils to blossom and thrive.”

She shares that the school “meets students where they are developmentally and ensures that they are not just fed academics.” Instead, the instructors focus on educating to children’s developing capacities by engaging their creativity and imagination. Masur adds, “We rely on parents and the whole community to actively participate in supporting the children toward selfreliance and responsibility.”

Cincinnati Waldorf School is accredited through the state of Ohio and is a full member school of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.

Locations: The New School Montessori, 3 Burton Woods Ln., North Avondale, OH. For more information, call 513-281-7999 or visit NewSchoolMontessori.com. Cincinnati Waldorf School, 6743 Chestnut St., Mariemont, OH. For more information, call 513-541-0220 or visit CinciWaldorf.org.

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Children at Wisconsin’s Montessori School of Waukesha learn to baste; spoon beans or rice from bowls; cut paper, draw, paint or paste cutouts; and sew or embroider using a three-finger grip.

It strengthens the muscles they will need later to practice writing skills. tions, drives 45 minutes from Newburyport, Massachusetts, to take her three children to The Waldorf School at Moraine Farms., in Beverly. “On bad weather days, I wonder why I make the drive, but the smiles when we arrive are worth it,” she says. There, her children spend time outdoors regardless of the weather.

Indoors, they draw illustrations to bolster lessons on history and geography.

Second-graders work in three-hour blocks of time, rather than the traditional 45 minutes. Fifth-grade students recently spent three weeks studying Greek mythology. Older students play in an orchestra and learn German and Spanish.

They also knit; the craft builds manual dexterity and helps children learn to plan, correct mistakes, be creative, visualize the finished product and mindfully create something useful or decorative.

Middle school and high school students at the Waldorf School of Garden City, in New York, universally participate in seasonal sports—baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. The emphasis on the values of teamwork and sportsmanship complement development of skills. The school’s policy is, “You don’t have to be a superstar to get playing time,” noting that the quality of athletic teams is consistently strong.

The school also brings some green into the city with a horticultural program that fully cultivates a quarteracre field. Its steady harvest of fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains includes lettuce, beans, spinach, broccoli, kale, corn, oregano, thyme, rosemary, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. A new greenhouse keeps produce

growing through winter months.

Students at Conservatory Prep High School, in Davie, Florida, were tasked with finding a way to walk on water in order to explore principles of flotation and buoyancy. After researching and experimenting with each of a series of materials, they analyzed what went wrong, worked to fix it and then tried again. “We did the testing at our onsite pool,” says Wendy Weiner, Ed.D., the school’s founder and principal and a Waldorf alumna. “We saw some pretty funny results, but they eventually invented a pair of shoes that worked. Of course, they were pretty big shoes.”

Homeschooling Homeschooling provides another option. Parents don’t need to know all about a subject with organizations like Bridgeway Academy’s homeschool curricula at hand. This Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, institution provides easy access to tools and support for families nationwide. “We’re a kindergartento-12th-grade provider,” says Jessica Parnell, academy president. “Teachers in a school setting have to teach stan-

dardized subjects, in certain ways, to the whole class. We use customized learning to inspire and excite children individually. We help parents discover their child’s learning style, personality and ideal learning environment.”

Materials provided include instructor guides, user-friendly websites and interactive games and other activities.

“It gives kids the freedom to explore, learn and discover,” Parnell adds. “This is how you grow a lifelong learner.”

Un-Schooling Un-schooling, another pioneering approach, is a method of homeschooling in which children pursue areas that interest them, eat foods they enjoy, rest when needed, choose friends of all ages or none at all and engage their world in unique, powerful and self-directed ways. Suzanne Strisower, a life and career coach in Oroville, California, has written a commoncore, standards-based curriculum for un-schoolers. “It’s a yearlong program for ages 15 and up designed to enable a student to realize his career path and life’s purpose,” she says.

Online Tutorials “There’s an explosion in online learning, too,” observes Bob Bowdon, executive director of nonprofit Choice Media, an education news service at ChoiceMedia.tv, produced in New York City. School kids in some states are able to opt out of a class at school if they feel the teaching style is holding them back, instead tapping online teachers available in a virtual school setting.

Louisiana’s Department of Education’s Jump Start program partners high schools and local companies to offer students one-day-a-week internships apprenticing in trades. “It’s real-world, on-the-job training,” says Bowdon.

Thanks to such innovative approaches to school curricula and technology, parents and children have more options than ever before for learning. Instead of memorizing information until the next test and then forgetting it, more learning is customized and hands-on, because children that learn by doing, remember.

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Short vacations invite welcome rest and relaxation and are often more sustainable, according to Gary Diedrichs, publisher of the online Green Traveler Guides (GreenTravelerGuides.com). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Airplanes pollute more than any other

form of travel. When you take shorter trips by other means, whether bicycle or a hybrid rental car, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re way ahead environmentally,â&#x20AC;? says Diedrichs, whose family enjoys road-tripping in an old Mercedes converted to run on recycled vegetable oil.

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Travel on tracks to trails. Leave behind stressful traffic and uninspiring highway views by hopping a train to a nearby state or national park. Riders can venture through a variety of terrains without leaving their seats. Amtrak reaches more than 237 national parks and monuments (AmtrakToParks.com), many of which offer stunning backdrops for outdoor music festivals.

A rail-to-park adventure can rekindle old friendships with faraway, but not forgotten friends. Draw a circle encompassing everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location and pick a park within the perimeter as the meet-up spot, distributing the travel burden equally. Agree beforehand which friends bring which essential camping equipment, food and other provisions so that everyone travels light. Traversing trails is a fun, bonding experience.

Go farm to fork. Escape city crowds, live bucolic fantasies and learn about sustainable agriculture during a farm stay. Organic family farms across the country offer overnight accommodations to supplement farming incomes and connect with local consumers.

Farm life is about simple pleasures, like waking to a roosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call and then digging into a farm-fresh breakfast of free-range eggs, accompanied by homemade bread, cheese, jam and honey.

Afterwards, stroll an apple orchard or fragrant field of lavender. Most farms allow guests to pitch in with the chores, maybe feeding chickens, milking cows, picking cherries or making yogurt. Find a place nearby at FarmStayUS.com.

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Grounds often feature sacred spaces like labyrinths or meditation gardens, providing an inspiring environment to contemplate oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spiritual journey.

RetreatFinder.com supplies a comprehensive listing of possibilities conducive to every spiritual persuasion, from Anglican to Zen, across the country and worldwide.

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Taste the terroir. A long weekend amidst vineyards can be a refreshing way to simultaneously explore the countryside and refine our wine palate. Along with tastings, some vintners provide tours of their vineyards and cellars, including insights into the characteristics of local terroirs that give each vintage its distinctive taste.

Some also have bed and breakfast inns onsite, eliminating the need for a designated driver.

The site WineriesByState.com lists domestic wineries in all 50 states; KennUncorked.com provides information about biodynamic and organic winemakers.

Pamper your body.

Visiting a green destination spa is a soothing way to detox from stress while indulging in corporeal treats like a hot stone massage, aromatherapy treatment or rose petal bath. Green spas use natural products such as unbleached organic linens and botanically derived oils, which are gentler on skin.

Most practice sustainability in other areas as well, such as water management, energy use and waste reduction.

Search for the perfect getaway treat at GreenSpaNetwork.org.

Numerous farms, spas, parks and vineyards are waiting to be explored; many nearby that we may overlook draw visitors from around the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local travel gives us a chance to dig more deeply into the places that surround us,â&#x20AC;? says Diedrichs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can have fun playing tourists in our own backyards and support sustainable, local businesses we discover along the way.â&#x20AC;?

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Pinpoint Allergies Food allergies and sensitivities can suppress the immune system by increasing inflammation in the body and call for consultation with a health specialist.

“Whenever there is extra inflammation, the body has less available energy to keep the immune system functioning as well as it should,” says Dr. Fred Pescatore, a New York author of The Allergy & Asthma Cure. “It’s like putting the wrong type of gasoline in the car; it hinders your performance.”

Super-Immunity for KIDS Simple Ways to Boost a Child’s Long-Term Health

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We’d love it if our kids had fewer sick days away from school, but what if by bolstering their immune systems now, we could also protect them from serious diseases going forward?

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Focus on HighQuality Foods Fruits and veggies have a wealth of protective phytochemicals that enhance immune cell function and protect against disease. In a study published in

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the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, kids that ate the most fruit had a 38 percent lower risk of cancer later in life. Berries, cherries, plums and pomegranates are among the most powerful immune-boosting fruits. For veggies, eat more dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower. Also emphasize whole grains and healthy fats such as those found in nuts, seeds and avocado, advises Fuhrman.

Sugar-laden calories depress the infection-fighting activity of white blood cells, says Dr. Alan R. Gaby, of Concord, New Hampshire, author of the textbook, Nutritional Medicine.

Even natural sweeteners such as honey and juice have similar effects when consumed in excess, he says. Try healthy options like pomegranate and kiwi fruit salad; trail mix with raw almonds; dried cranberries and air-popped popcorn; and hummus with red pepper strips and baby carrots for dipping.

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Probiotics can enhance immune function in children by stimulating white blood cells and reducing inflammation, says Gary B. Huffnagle, Ph.D., a University of Michigan Medical School immunology research professor and author of The Probiotics Revolution. They are especially protective against allergies, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection.

Start with yogurt: Serve with cereal; mix with mashed bananas and freeze in ice cube trays for a cool treat; or make smoothies with unsweetened, non-dairy yogurt and frozen berries.

Or consider a Lactobacillus acidophilus supplement; aim for 5 billion CFUs per day of Lactobacillus or bifidobacterium.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an ayurvedic herb, boosts immunity by supporting and balancing adrenal function, says Dr. John Douillard, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado, chiropractor, ayurvedic physician and author of Perfect Health for Kids. The adrenal glands produce cortisol, and overproduction of this “fight-or-flight” hormone can dampen immunity.

Ashwagandha is particularly helpful for preventing colds and can also be used when kids are stressed or tired. For children ages 6 to 12, give 500 milligrams per day with breakfast; children over 12 can take 1,000 mg a day.

Stabilize Hormonal Changes “Puberty and adolescence are marked by dramatic shifts in and surges of hormones,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of Sebastopol, California, co-author of Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? “This is monumental, as far as the developing immune system is concerned. As the immune system is directly linked to hormonal

Tell kids they’ll get sick, and chances are it’ll happen.

Instead, nurture an attitude of wellness and help them learn they have control over their own health. influences, any hormonal imbalance will affect overall immunity.” Shames recommends selenium—a potent antioxidant and general immune booster—to help balance hormones. For children ages 8 to 18, aim for 100 mg per day.

Let ’em Get Dirty “Once a child has been exposed to dirt and germs, the immune system responds by trying to expel those bacteria from the body, which strengthens immunity,” counsels Jane Sheppard, owner of HealthyChild.com and founding executive director of the Holistic Pediatric Association.

Avoid antibacterial soaps, cleansers and gels; most contain the chemical triclosan, which some researchers suspect of contributing to development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Instead, use a natural antibacterial gel or make one, by combining witch hazel or alcohol, tea tree oil and lavender essential oil.

Stay in the Sun “The sun is our primary source of vitamin D, which has broad effects on the immune system,” Fuhrman says.

“Depending on your skin tone and the local climate, about 15 minutes of full sun exposure a day will lead to natural production of sufficient amounts of vitamin D.” If kids have dark skin or live in a cloudy region, they may need vitamin D supplements—at least 200 IU per day.

Laugh Out Loud “You can give your kids the best food and nutrition, but if they have underlying sadness, their immune system will suffer,” remarks Sheppard. “When you’re happy and when you laugh, your brain releases chemicals that increase immunity.”

Lisa Turner is a Colorado-based health writer.

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The international fishery industry operates in a constant state of rebalancing while competing interests look for ways to harvest natural resources without destroying them altogether.

Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Information on the most sustainable varieties of seafood is available in a printed guide, updated twice a year. The pocket guide or smartphone app provides instant information at the seafood counter and restaurant table. Online information at SeafoodWatch.org and via the app is regularly updated.

The Blue Ocean Institute, led by MacArthur Fellow and ecologist Carl Safina, Ph.D., supports ocean conservation, community economics and global peace by steering consumers and businesses toward sustainably fished seafood. It maintains a data base on 140 wild-caught fish and shellfish choices at BlueOcean.org.

Hoki, for instance, might have a green fish icon for â&#x20AC;&#x153;relatively abundantâ&#x20AC;? and a blue icon for â&#x20AC;&#x153;sustainable and wellmanaged fisheries,â&#x20AC;? but also be red-flagged for containing levels of mercury or PCBs that can pose a health risk for children. As species become overfished, rebound or experience fluctuating levels of contaminants, their annual ratings can change.

eat per month. (Find consumption recommendations for other demographics at SeafoodSafe.com.) Expert-reviewed independent testing of random samples of the fish currently monitors mercury and PCB levels. Lovejoy advises that other toxins will be added to the testing platform in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dream is to have all seafood sold in the U.S. qualify to bear the Seafood Safe label, because consumers deserve to know what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eating,â&#x20AC;? says Lovejoy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to be a lot more careful in how we use toxic chemicals and where we put them.â&#x20AC;?

for example, offers complete traceability of the fish and shellfish they carry, from fishery or farm to stores. Their fish, wildcaught or farmed, frozen or fresh, meet strict quality guidelines in regard to exposure to antibiotics, preservatives and hormones. They also display Seafood Watch and Blue Ocean Institute ratings at the seafood counter.

Wise seafood choices feed and sustain our families, foster a healthier seafood industry, support responsible local fisheries and keep Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water resources viable.

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1 pint vanilla bean ice cream Himalayan salt platter (optional) For Ginger Creamsicle Ice Cream 2 Tbsp (0.4 oz) blood orange tea* 3 Tbsp (1 oz) candied ginger*, chopped fine 2 Tbsp lemon sugar* For Peppermint Chai Ice Cream 2 Tbsp (0.4 oz) mint chai tea* 2 Tbsp peppermint patty sugar* 5 peppermint patties, chopped (approx. ½ cup) For Very Blueberry Ice Cream 2 Tbsp (0.4 oz) blueberry black tea* 2 Tbsp blueberry sugar* 1 cup blueberries, halved and crushed

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3 Tbsp honey (preferably local) 3 Tbsp Tamari soy sauce or Braggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amino Acids 1-4 cloves garlic (to taste), crushed 2 tsp olive oil 4 organic chicken breast fillets ½ Tbsp grape seed or vegetable oil to lubricate grill grate

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Before adding chicken, set aside a small amount of marinade to brush onto kabobs while cooking. Place the chicken, onions and peppers in the bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight.

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Drain marinade from the chicken and vegetables and discard. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto the skewers.

Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the skewers on the grill turning and brushing with marinade frequently. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear.

Serve with brown rice or quinoa.

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Women and Social Media Revolutionize the Sport

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hether donning colorful tutus or making a marathon a girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; day out, the current running scene is attracting a broader group of fitness-seekers mindful of the enhanced benefits of a more well-rounded approach. Rather than pursuing fierce competition and personal bests, these runners are focusing on social bonding and overall well-being, likely boosting their fitness success.

Two main factors are fueling whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shaping up as a new running boom: women and social media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first runningboom era was male-centric and competitive,â&#x20AC;? observes Ryan Lamppa, of Running USA. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s referring to the 1970s, when, largely thanks to 1972 Summer Olympic marathon gold medal winner Frank Shorter and The Complete Book of Running, by James Fixx, many were inspired to hook up Walkmans, lace up sneakers and train for distance races. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s running boom is female-centric, much bigger and more focused on health and fitness and completion, rather than competition.â&#x20AC;?

Forget elapsed running time; just cross the finish line and have fun doing it, seems to be a growing mantra.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation hit an all-time high in recent years, comprising 56 percent of the more than 15.5 million runners finishing U.S. races sanctioned by Running USA in 2012 and 61 percent of U.S. half-marathoners in 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women tend to be more social and more in tune with their health overall, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a driving force,â&#x20AC;?

Lamppa says.

Couple the female factor with social media-driven, nontraditional race events and the result is explosive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Events are fun, community-centered and sometimes charity-driven,â&#x20AC;?

Lamppa says of the many innovations, from paint-splashing 5Ks to mud-slinging obstacle course action, which attracted 4 million entrants last year.

Boosts Bonding These trends could indicate Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collective progress toward fitness as studies show the social factor plays a huge motivational role in participation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think running

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adherence strengthens when there is accountability and social support,â&#x20AC;? remarks Englewood, New Jersey, sports psychologist Greg Chertok, citing a meta-analysis of data in Sport & Exercise Psychology Review that backs his notion.

For example, such social exercise events inspire happiness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are physically close to someone that is happy, eager and optimistic, you are naturally going to share those feelings,â&#x20AC;? explains Chertok, who is also a spokesman for the American College of Sports Medicine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just through social connectedness alone, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gain boosted performance and mood.â&#x20AC;?

As a finisher of two Tough Mudders (an intense obstacle course challenge), Chertok can personally testify to the benefits of camaraderie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just like if a married couple got stuck in a storm and had to brave the elements; the act of doing something challenging together is very bonding.â&#x20AC;?

Simply joining a recreational running groupâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;also increasingly popular and often social media-drivenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;can bolster success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When a bunch of individuals work together to pursue a common goal, they are incentivized by the group,â&#x20AC;? Chertok remarks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll run at a faster clip or go a longer distance if you are with a group, because each runner values the group and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to let members down.â&#x20AC;?

Brings Balance Mixing things up can also improve running performance and decrease risks of injury, enhancing long-term staying power. One study found that eight weeks of simple strength-training exercises by conditioned runners boosted their running performances over their conditioned, but non-strength-training peers, as noted in the Health & Fitness Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.

As for injury prevention, everybody, regardless of sport, needs to cross-train, advises Mindy Caplan, a wellness coach in Albuquerque, New Mexico. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In any sport that you engage in, you end up working certain muscles the same way all the time. Then those tighter muscles start to pull on the joints and without stretching, you end up with problems.â&#x20AC;? Moving the body in different ways helps, and working on

stretching and flexibility can elongate muscles and protect tendons and joints. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new runner of this second running boom has much more information about training, health and fitness, and injury prevention,â&#x20AC;? says Lamppa, who occasionally cross-trains by biking and includes some yoga-related stretching as part of his regular routine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You

have to have balance in your running as in your life. If you can get to that point, you will get a very positive response from your body and mind.â&#x20AC;?

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at DebraMelani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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ayaking has become a very popular outdoor activity over the past few years, providing a low-impact, full-body workout, as well as being a fun sport that helps reduce stress. According to Yahoo Sports, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kayaking has considerable aerobic and weight-loss benefits. Regular kayaking works large muscle groups and elevates the heart rate.â&#x20AC;? One hour of kayaking can burn 395 to 465 calories. The aerobic benefits include increased endurance, improved heart health, better cholesterol levels, lower blood sugar, lower blood pressure and better lung strength.

Paddling should focus on the torso to utilize its strength and guide the upper body. This motion also strengthens the legs because they are forced to maintain body balance. When paddling is executed correctly, the kayaker is working the arms, upper body, core muscles and lower body.

The kayaking experience is exhilarating, calming and fun all at once, whether it is on the still water of a serene lake or following the current down a river. The feeling of being on the water and surrounded by nature can induce a pleasant and less stressful state.

Great Parks of Hamilton County offers classes and rental opportunities to experience a great nature workout. A Kayak Quick Start, offered August 24 in Winton Woods, teaches the basics of kayaking with an American Canoe Association certified instructor. Also, the Friday Night Float: Kayak Basics on August 8 is a good opportunity to get some pointers on kayaking and enjoy a relaxing evening on Winton Lake at sunset.

Great Parks also provides opportunities to rent kayaks at Miami Whitewater Forest, Sharon Woods and Winton Woods during the season. Stand-up paddleboards are also available to rent.

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Day Care Goes Green What’s Good for Kids is Good for the World

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ith children especially susceptible to germs, chemical sensitivities and allergens, it makes sense to ensure that the child-friendliness of day care facilities extends to their ecological integrity.

When Denise Adusei, of New York City, was unable to find a preschool that included all the criteria she sought, she decided to create and direct Peartree Preschool, a yearround day care facility for 2-to-5-year-olds. “An eco-friendly day care environment is more than nontoxic paint, organic food and unscented soaps. It’s what you don’t see, as well,” says Adusei.

“We first looked for a building with lots of natural light near Central Park. Manhattan has a high rate of allergens, so we went ahead with a thorough environmental inspection on what looked like an ideal building,” recalls Adusei.

Inspectors pulled tiles from the floor, opened walls to check for mold and collected samples. “When they discovered signs of an old oil spill in the basement, we knew it was an unsafe place for children. We kept looking until we found the right building with large windows, near the park and environmentally safe,” she says, noting that her own kids now attend Peartree.

Workplace coach Paul E. McGinniss, who also blogs at NewYorkGreenAdvocate.com, says, “Creating a garden onsite and connecting with local farmers or CSAs [community supported agriculture] to provide healthy, fresh foods is a great way to educate kids via a learning activity. New York’s Hudson Valley, where I live, has a farm to school move-

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ment. Everyone should know where their food comes from,” he says, echoing another day care cornerstone.

In Madison, Connecticut, Tina Pascoe, a registered nurse, attorney and health consultant, co-founded Nurses for Day Care, a nationwide program. The staff finds that many children are sensitive to dye additives in mustard or ketchup, certain oils in soap, paint or cleaning fumes and fire-retardant chemicals embedded in new rugs and carpeting.

“We push for the whole school to go green, not just the classroom, with the sensitive or allergic child in mind,” she says. “We’re willing to do whatever it takes, like providing special menus, banning perfumes and smoking, and only using disinfectant wipes or bleach during nighttime cleaning.”

Pascoe personally works with about 80 facilities throughout the state.

The Cottages at Michaels Learning Center, in Sarasota, is Florida’s first school to earn a Level Three Green School and green infant care certification from the National Green School Coalition and operates the city’s only certified green infant care program. Children from 6 weeks through kindergarten benefit. The school even conducts regular radon testing.

Owner and Director Michelle Ireland assesses, “It’s cause and effect. One of the things we teach the children is how our actions have an impact on the world.”

Mark Stedelbauer, vice president of marketing at eWater Advantage, in Raleigh, North Carolina, strives to inform day care administrators about the value of using electrolyzed water instead of cleansers. An electrical current that runs through a blend of ordinary tap water and minerals changes the basic nature of water. A lower pH creates a disinfecting solution; a higher pH results in a degreaser. Both solutions clean and kill germs without fumes, residue or allergy triggers.

“Often, the combined cost of the electricity, water and mineral supplements used is less than what would be spent on multiple cleaning products,” Stedelbauer points out. It can be created by the half-gallon in a toaster-sized unit onsite and has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture (for use on meat) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (for use on produce).

Also, electrolyzed water won’t harm skin or clothing.

Creative Minds Learning Centers’ six locations are recognized by the Oregon Program of Quality as among the top 25 schools in the state. They buy renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass sources. At the school, they compost, plant sustainable gardens, collect rainwater and recycle.

Nature preschools in the U.S., nearly 30 sites and growing, use a community nature center as a regular part of their learning program (Tinyurl.com/NaturePreschools). Generally, the children are outdoors for 45 to 90 minutes per day, weather permitting, and flexible activities allow them to investigate their own interests safely. Daily explorations build valuable skills like observation, sorting and experimentation.

Children experiencing green day care see firsthand how healthy, environmentally sound choices can help make their present and future safe. Telling their parents about their school experiences is a natural bonus.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Cures in the Kitchen Dr. Mark Hyman is Fed Up with Our National Health Crisis

This family desperately wanted to find a way out, but didn’t have the knowledge or skills. They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals. Their grandmother has a garden, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.

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n the groundbreaking new documentary film, Fed Up, Dr. Mark Hyman prescribes a major overhaul of the diets of all family members in communities across America to prevent far-reaching unwanted consequences. Hyman practices functional medicine, which takes a whole-system approach to treating chronic illnesses by identifying and addressing their root causes, starting with poor diet. He is also the bestselling author of a series of books based on The Blood Sugar Solution.

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many diseases?

In Fed Up, I met with a family of five to talk with them about their health and understand the roots of their family crisis of morbid obesity, pre-diabetes, renal failure, disability, financial stress and hopelessness. Rural South Carolina, where they live, is a food desert with nearly10 times as many fast-food and convenience stores as supermarkets.

The family’s kitchen was also a food desert, with barely a morsel of real food. There were no ingredients to make real food—only pre-made factory science projects sold in cans and boxes with unpronounceable, unrecognizable ingredient lists.

What results did the family see when they changed their eating habits?

I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus.

After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney transplant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

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As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

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The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security.

In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents.

Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

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inger-songwriter Pharrell Williams, whose infectious hit song, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy,â&#x20AC;? has spread joy worldwide, seems to know the secret to happiness. More than 1,500 people from 140-plus countries have posted their own happy video spinoffs at WeAreHappyFrom.com, inspired by his daylong music video featuring Los Angeles residents from all walks of life dancing and lip-syncing to the tune.

Can happiness really be just a finger snap away? It depends on our unit of measurementâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a moment versus a lifetime. Research by such authorities as Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., director of the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center, suggests that several basic ingredients are keys to long-term happiness, including a sense of purpose, engaging activities, quality relationships and achievable goals. Ultimately, happiness is a subjective state, gauged only by personal perception.

Still, there are quick, simple things we can do to shift our mood into a higher gear, according to Jonathan Robinson, author of Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Broadly, happiness shortcuts fall into two categoriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;those that help in letting go of negative emotions and those that help in tuning into or expanding positive feelings,â&#x20AC;? says Robinson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The end result is the same.â&#x20AC;?

Practice gratitude. When the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affronts seem excessive, we can reframe them by counting our blessings mentally or in a journal. Review the day with an eye to everything that went right. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soon, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start to see everything as a gift,â&#x20AC;? observes Robinson.

Pencil it in. Take a few moments at the start of each week to block out a little time every day for happy activities.

Pay it forward. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much to make someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day, advises Robinson. Give someone a compliment or a piece of chocolate and watch their attitude instantly change, which in turn lifts you into their happy cloud.

Sing and dance. Williams applies this secret: Moving our bodies and vibrating our vocal chords helps shake us out of our mental cages. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to feel bad when you sing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a choice: You can stay angry for four hours or sing for 15 seconds,â&#x20AC;? Robinson notes.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t underestimate the power of a simple jumpstart to happiness.

Research from the University of Arizona shows that as little as a forced smile not only releases stress-fighting neuropeptides and mood-lifting serotonin in the brain, it activates a chain reaction of happiness around us.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

This fall, the University of California-Berkeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greater Good Science Center will host the first public online course on the Science of Happiness. According to Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., professor of psychology and founding director of the center, the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meta-analysis of research indicates that 50 percent of our happiness level is tied to genetics, while only 10 percent stems from our environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Therefore, about 40 percent of your happiness is up to you,â&#x20AC;? remarks Keltner. Students will learn practical, scientifically tested strategies for nurturing their own happiness and tracking progress. Sign up to audit the free course, which has already attracted 40,000 registrants, at Tinyurl.com/UCLA-Happiness.

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by James Occhiogrosso

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ost people think of vitamin E as a single entity, but it is actually a family of eight slightly different molecules divided into two groups, tocopherols and tocotrienols. Each group contains four forms of vitamin E named alpha, beta, gamma and delta.

Most older published studies used only the alpha-tocopherol fraction of vitamin E, but recent data suggests the other fractions are equally, if not more, important.

Vitamin E comes in natural and synthetic forms, but the human body poorly absorbs the synthetic version.

Products containing synthetic vitamin E are prefixed by dl, rather than simply d. Many multivitamin products and vitamin E supplements contain only the alpha-tocopherol fraction in synthetic form (dl-alpha-tocopherol), but highquality products typically supply all eight fractions in natural form. Acceptable supplements contain at least the four tocopherol components in natural form, and the better ones also have all four tocotrienol fractions. Unfortunately, the latter are more expensive.

Palm oil is exceptionally high in tocotrienols and is the preferred source.

It is also an excellent general purpose oil that is stable and provides good

texture and flavor. In our society though, when cost issues are weighed against health issues in food processing, cost issues usually win. Vegetable oils are considerably cheaper than palm, coconut or olive oils, and thus they are the primary oils used by both manufacturers and consumers.

The different fractions of vitamin E appear to work together synergistically to provide maximum benefit, and foods known to be high in natural vitamin E such as nuts, seeds and oils contain all eight fractions of vitamin E and are protective against many diseases. Both alpha-tocopherol and gamma-tocopherol may be effective in controlling the growth of prostate and breast cancer. A study that compared the effects of alphatocopherol to gamma-tocopherol found that the latter inhibited prostate cancer growth at concentrations 1,000 times lower.

Recent research on the effects of the tocotrienol fractions of vitamin E also indicates that they may be considerably helpful. Studies have suggested that tocotrienols help clear blockages in the

carotid arteries (the main suppliers of blood to the brain), potentially reducing the risk of stroke, as well as helping lower the level of low-density lipoproteins, the bad form of cholesterol in the blood.

A recent study concluded: “The physiological activities of tocotrienol suggest it to be superior to tocopherol in many situations. Hence, the role of tocotrienol in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer may have significant clinical implications.”

The Prostate Cancer Research Institute recommends a dose of 400 IU of natural vitamin E as d-alpha-tocopherol, along with 210 mg of d-gamma-tocopherol as part of its basic preventative measures. In light of the recent research, it seems prudent to take a vitamin E supplement that contains all eight of the vitamin E fractions, along with the above. Again, a supplement should contain only natural forms of vitamin E, with palm oil being the preferred source for the tocotrienols.

While it is best to obtain vitamin E directly from food, that is sometimes difficult, and supplements can be used to make up the difference. Natural vitamin E, in all eight forms, seems to be essential for maintenance of good health.

James Occhiogrosso is a natural health practitioner and author of the book, Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life. Connect with him at 239-498-1547, email DrJim@ ProstateHealthNaturally.com or visit ProstateHealthNaturally.com.

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Water sports for dogs can be done just for fun or to earn recognition.

Venues range from a backyard adult or kiddie pool to a lake, river or ocean. All offer healthful exercise for canine bodies and brains.

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ome dogs seem born in another. To prevent posto swim, while others sible squabbles, company learn to love it and policy allows only samea few make entertaining household dogs to swim spectators. It all depends in the same pool. on temperament, breed and “Max is a fetching body style plus energy and maniac in the water,” confidence levels, as well remarks Yue. “He doesn’t as training. like to dive, but if his ball Not all dogs love to sinks, he’ll go after it. It’s swim, says Eileen Proctor, a low-impact, high-exercise Michelle Yue and Max playtime and the only thing pet lifestyle expert in Denver, Colorado, so proceed cautiously.

I know that will wear out a 2-year-old “One of the first things to do is buy a German shepherd pup.” properly fitted life jacket that keeps his The skill of directed retrieval can be head out of the water,” she counsels. described as advanced fetching. Several “Once he is used to wearing it, train toys or dumbbells are placed on the him to use steps [like in a pool] to walk bottom of the pool and the handler tells into and out of the water every time.” the dog which item to retrieve. Nautical Michelle Yue, a professional dog nosework is the most challenging—five trainer in Washington, D.C., takes her floating objects like tennis balls or dumdog, Max, to a dog-specific pool twice mies are launched into the water by a month. At the Canine Fitness Center, another person. The dog must then find, in Annapolis, Maryland, Max swims in indicate and retrieve the one ball his one pool while canine buddies paddle person has handled.

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Other fun options are teaching a pet to tow a raft in the pool or to team swim with his owner. In a more complex aquaagility exercise, the dog swims a circle around his owner as a prelude to both of them swimming a synchronized, zigzag course between floating markers before returning to their starting positions.

Ernie, a 95-pound Labrador retriever that lives with Sierra Prause, a marketing assistant, and Jaron Clinton, a search engine content marketer, in Phoenix, Arizona, rides in the storage area of Clinton’s kayak. Ernie came to them at age 4 and has always loved to jump in and swim alongside his owners. “Ernie’s claim to fame is fetching two tennis balls at once,” says Prause. “He wasn’t allowed in the pool at his former home, and now revels in taking a cooling dip after his twice-aday walks.”

Maria Schultz, author of How to SUP with Your Pup, enjoys stand up paddleboarding with her Australian shepherds, Riley and Kona, on rivers near her home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She and Riley learned together in the living room. “I brought the board home and taught Riley how to hop on and off, where to sit or lie on the board, and to relax,” she relates.

“I forgot the living room floor stood still.

Riley was surprised when he got on the board on the river to find that it moved.”

Riley was a good sport about it; within a week, he knew how to ride along.

Kona took several months to get the hang of it. “Have patience, make it fun and all positive,” Schultz advises.

“Know what motivates your dog. Riley works for food, Kona for praise.”

For the more adventurous, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, in San Diego, offers one-hour surfing lessons for canine guests. Taught by Coronado Surfing Academy instructors, the only requirement is that a dog enjoys water.

Of course, board shorts and a bandana are also provided so that Fido gets the full surfer dude experience.

Enjoying warm weather and cool water with man’s best friend provides perfect fun for these dog days of summer.

DOG GONE SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS

by Sandra Murphy

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irst, check if area community pools allow dogs for special sessions.

Many offer canine swims as fundraisers during off-season periods. Make sure the pet is sociable and wears a life jacket.

The best swimmers include breeds used in water rescue or retrieval, such as the Newfoundland, Labrador retriever, Portuguese water dog, poodle and spaniel, as opposed to those with shorter snouts and airways. The stocky bodies and shorter legs of Scotties and dachshunds are also less conducive to water play.

Dr. Jules Benson, vice president of Veterinary Services at Petplan Pet Insurance, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, gives three key safety tips: Be alert for signs of tiredness, like trouble staying afloat or struggling to catch their breath; watch for vomiting, diarrhea or fever due to harmful bacteria in some waterways; and don’t let dogs drink from the ocean. Ingested salt water can unbalance electrolytes and lead to dehydration, brain damage, kidney failure and even death.

Pet expert Eileen Proctor recommends dabbing sunscreen on pet noses and ears before swimming and putting on the dog’s life jacket before going into, on or near the water. Always ensure that dogs are well-trained to come when called and leave found items and to take a break to rehydrate and rest.

Supervise swimming dogs closely and make sure they aren’t drinking the water. If a dog hesitates to enter the water, leave his non-retractable leash on to reassure him he has assistance if needed, and stay in the pool with him.

Establish a cue for entering and leaving the pool and use it before the dog overtires. Don’t allow a pet to climb the pool’s ladder to exit because a paw could slip, causing injury or panic.

When boating, pull into a secluded area with no running propellers, active paddling or underwater snags, and keep the pet on a non-retractable lead or trained to swim close by. Rinse fur immediately after every swim to remove chlorine, bacteria, dirt or salt, and then dry the dog’s inner and outer ears.

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