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oel Salatin, in Folks, This Ain’t Normal: A Farmer’s Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World, raises an excellent point:

“The first supermarket supposedly appeared on the American landscape in 1946. That is not very long ago. Until then, where was all the food? Dear folks, the food was in homes, gardens, local fields, and forests. It was near kitchens, near tables, near bedsides. It was in the pantry, the cellar, the backyard.” In short, people grew their own food. Or, at the very least, it was grown nearby. Most everybody probably grew at least something that they could eat. A garden was not a hobby. It was a primary food source. If a person didn’t have a garden, other people very near to them did. It is that proximity to original production of produce and other edibles that we have lost completely and are now consciously striving to recreate. And we are making progress. We have to. Now that we face a food supply system being taken over by Genetically Modified crops, which have reduced nutritional value and can cause known, and unknown, health problems, our need to get back to growing our own food is both a spiritual awakening and a highly practical endeavor. Cindy is teaching me how to grow things. Her mother will tell you that Cindy has a green thumb. I think this is a talent that comes from spirit as much as from practical gardening experience. “Green fingers are the extensions of a verdant heart,” writes Russell Page in The Education Of A Gardener. To grow things takes knowledge but it also takes love. And patience. It takes 10 weeks for corn to grow this high! You also have to weed, water and keep a sharp eye out for bugs. But when you fall in love with your garden, you want to take care of your plants. If you do, they will definitely take care of you.

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eflexology is the scientific study of reflex points that correlate to each organ, gland and all parts of the body. When stimulation or pressure is applied to these specific reflex points, it allows the body to return to balance or homeostasis. It balances the Chi or life force similar to acupuncture. This ancient art of healing is depicted on the Egyptian wall paintings showing its use and was found in the physician’s tomb at Saqqara in Egypt. The main benefit reflexology offers is balance/homeostasis and relaxation. Since most of the illness or disease of today is caused by tension and stress, relaxation is a huge benefactor to our health. By reducing stress and tension, this improves the circulatory system which in turn assists with the immune, nervous and digestive systems. Another wonderful benefit is that it feels great too. Not only will the whole body benefit, but your feet will too. This class will be held in Huntsville at 3313 Memorial Parkway SW, Ste 116, Huntsville on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 from 8:30am-5:30pm for 16 CEs for licensed massage therapists. It is also available for licensed nail techs and cosmetologists. If paid by July 13, the cost is $195; if paid after July 13, it is $250. The instructor, Marsha Mathes, is a licensed massage therapist and Alabama State approved provider. She has been practicing reflexology for 30+ years and massage for 17 years. To register, please contact Marsha at 256-698-2151 or mathes79@knology.net. See CRG on Page 29.

Qabalah Class Begins July 9 at Light of Christ Center

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abalah is the study of a lifetime,” says Qabalah class instructor Shehnaz Soni. Qabalah means “receive,” or more specifically, reception of energy that quickens the mind and enlivens the heart of the one who receives. Qabalah teaches us that in order to be in touch with God “out there” we need to be in touch with God “in here.” From a scientific and mathematical point of view, Qabalah relates to the flower of life that has a relationship with the Metatron cube, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Theology, Psychology and other sciences. From a spiritual point of view, Qabalah integrates Numerology, Astrology, Tarot and other aspects that show us the way of living life at an optimum level. This class will be held at the Light of Christ Center (LOCC) starting from Tuesday, July 9, from 7-9pm for 11 weeks. Tuition for the class is a $110 donation to LOCC. Class material is specially prepared for Qabalah by LOCC minister Sue Crowell. It costs $10 and contains a treasure of information she collected over her extensive study in Qabalah. Additional notes will be provided by the instructor. There is no prerequisite to the class except an open mind. Please contact Shehnaz Soni at 281-804-0930 if you are interested in attending the class. Light of Christ Center is located at 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. See Ad on This Page and CRG on Page 29.

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Stone Fruits Keep Waistlines Trim

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ome favorite summer fruits, like peaches, plums and nectarines, may help ward off metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions including high blood sugar levels and excess fat around the waist that can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. A study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, presented at the American Chemical Society’s 2012 National Meeting & Exposition, reported that pitted fruits contain bioactive compounds that can potentially fight the syndrome. According to food scientist Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D., “The phenolic compounds in the fruits have anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties… and may also reduce the oxidation of the bad cholesterol, or LDL, which is associated with cardiovascular disease.”

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid, MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate.gov), is based on its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed at helping people make better food choices. Fruits and vegetables should comprise half our “plate”, and dark green veggies are the USDA’s top choice of nutrients. Kale leads the list of helpful leafy greens for many reasons. Like its cousins in the Brassica family—broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collards—kale is a lowcalorie, nutrient-dense powerhouse of antioxidants, including vitamins A and C. Per calorie, kale contains more iron than beef and more calcium than milk, and it is better absorbed by the body than most dairy products. A single serving (about one cup, chopped) provides 5 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber, plus two grams of protein. The versatile veggie—it is tasty steamed, braised or baked—is also a rich source of both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. Best of all, kale is a “green” green, high on the sustainability scale. Growing one pound of kale uses about 23 gallons of water; raising a pound of beef necessitates more than 2,400. Sources: USDA.gov; VegSource.com

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t is peak season for iced tea, but this warm-weather favorite may not be the ideal choice to counter dehydration. Iced tea made from black tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the U.S. population. “For people that have a tendency to form the most common type of kidney stones, iced tea is one of the worst things to drink,” reports Dr. John Milner, an assistant professor with the Department of Urology at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. While all black tea contains oxalate, dietitians note that people tend to imbibe more of it when it’s on ice than when it’s hot.

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electable strawberries serve up some sweet health benefits. Studying the effects of strawberries on cardiovascular health, heart disease and diabetes, scientists at the University of Warwick, UK, discovered that extracts from the fruit activate a protein called Nrf2, which increases antioxidant and other protective measures in the body and helps decrease blood lipids and cholesterol that can lead to cardiovascular problems. The scientists plan to continue their research in order to identify the most healthful varieties of strawberries, how they are best served or processed and the amount to eat for optimum benefits.

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n the United States, healthcareacquired infections (HAI) result in 100,000 deaths annually and add an estimated $45 billion to healthcare costs. Common HAI microbes that often contaminate items within hospital rooms include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycinresistant enterococcus (VRE). Few strategies have been clinically proven to reduce the spread of these infections, but copper’s antimicrobial properties are promising. According to a recent study published in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, placement of bed rails, tables, IV poles and nurse’s call buttons in intensive care unit hospital rooms reduced the number of HAIs in patients by more than half.

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he chemical DEHP, a phthalate used widely in household plastics, may change how rat heart cells use energy, according to a new study by George Washington University, in the District of Columbia. By shifting heart cells to depend on fatty acids as an energy source more than usual, DEHP may ultimately increase the long-term risk of heart attack and heart failure. The findings raise concerns about similar effects of plasticizers in humans. Earlier work from the same research team reported that DEHP causes irregular rhythms in cultured heart cells. DEHP is frequently used for medical blood bags and tubing and is found in foods packaged in plastics, especially fatty foods like milk products, oils and fish or seafood.

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PRE-PREGNANCY DIET MAY ALTER GENES

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

Locavore Aid A Handy Atlas for Eating Local Strolling of the Heifers, a Vermontbased local food advocacy group, has released its second annual Locavore Index, tracking the availability and use of locally produced foods and ranking states based on their committed support. Using recent data from multiple sources, the index incorporates farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) operations and food hubs in its per capita comparison of consumer interest in eating locally sourced foods, known as locavorism. The top five states for accessibility of local foods are Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Iowa; the bottom five are Florida, Louisiana, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. The organization’s Executive Director, Orly Munzing, says the purpose of the index is to encourage local food efforts by supporting farm-to-school programs, urging hospitals and nursing homes to purchase local foods and asking supermarkets to buy from local farms. View the ranking of every state at Tinyurl.com/LocavoreIndex.

Mall Dogs Humane Pet Nonprofits Follow the Crowds Animal welfare organizations serving cities around the country are discovering that shopping malls are ideal places to find forever homes for needy pets. At the Coronado Mall, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Darlene Arden teaches volunteers to clicker-train cats and dogs to make them more adoptable. The SPCA in Cattaraugus County, New York, sets up a highly successful location for adoptions and raising donations in the Olean Center Mall every holiday season. The Dumb Friends League, in Denver, Colorado, maintains an off-site location at The Shops of Northfield-Stapleton, and the Collier County Humane Society, in Naples, Florida, turned a defunct pet shop in the Coastland Center mall into a thriving adoption center staffed by volunteers. Some shelters motivate the public to embrace and encourage the technique of trap/neuter/release (TNR) as a way to control feral cat populations. Aimee Gilbreath, executive director of the Found Animals Foundation, states, “We launched the groundbreaking Michelson Prize and grant program aimed at developing a non-surgical, single-dose sterilizing agent for cats and dogs. This type of product will help shift pet population control from lethal to non-lethal methods by dramatically reducing the number of pets coming into shelters.” Learn more at FoundAnimals.org/ pet-spay-neuter.

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Poisoned Poisson Fish Rendered Scentless by Pollution Fish living in lakes tainted with metals are losing their sense of smell, prompting worries about dwindling populations, because when dissolved metals contact fish nostrils, their neurons shut down to protect the brain. Fish use their sense of smell to navigate murky waters, find mates and food, and avoid predators. The effect of metals has been linked to impaired reproduction and growth, but this secondary, “covert toxic” effect is described by Keith Tierney, a University of Alberta assistant professor, this way: “If you can’t smell food or avoid predators, you’re more likely to die.” The good news from Canadian researchers, as reported in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environment Safety, is that such harm to fish can be reversed. When study co-author Greg Pyle, a professor at Alberta’s University of Lethbridge, and his research team relocated yellow perch from Ontario lakes contaminated with mercury, nickel, copper, iron and manganese to a cleaner lake, the fish regained their sense of smell within 24 hours. Most of the contaminated lakes involved have a metallic mix, making it hard to determine precisely which pollutants are to blame. Copper is high on the list of suspects; its agricultural and manufacturing use has more than doubled in the United States over the past three decades, according to the Copper Development Association. Source: Environmental Health News

Bee Careful Honeybee-Killing Pesticides Banned in Europe Colony collapse disorder, a mysterious ailment that has been killing large numbers of honeybees for several years, is expanding, wiping out 40 to 50 percent of the hives needed to pollinate many of America’s fruits and vegetables. Some beekeepers and researchers cite growing evidence that a powerful class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which hinder the bees’ brain learning function and leave them unable to make the connection between floral scents and nectar, could be a key factor. Although manufacturers claim the pesticides pose no threat to bees, a recent British honeybee field study found enough evidence to convince 15 of 27 EU member governments and the Executive European Commission to support a two-year ban on three of the world’s most widely used agricultural pesticides in this category, starting this December. The action followed a European Food Safety Authority report in April that indicated these toxins pose an acute risk to honeybees. Source: Voice of America

accomplish to make the world a better place. Now he is planning on devoting his next 30 years to planting another forest. Payeng makes a living in the forest he planted, rearing cows and selling milk in the nearest town with his wife and three children. He says, “I feel sad when I see people felling trees. We have to save the nature, or else we all will perish.� In 1979, when Payeng was 16, he began planting vegetation to transform the landscape after seeing wildlife perish from exposure along a barren sandbar near his home in northern India’s Assam region. Decades later, the lush ecosystem he created is now a safe haven for a variety of large and small species that include birds, deer, rhinos, tigers and elephants impacted by extensive habitat loss. Source: Treehugger.com

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The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is working to preserve a tract known as the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), a world-renowned freshwater research facility in Northwestern Ontario that takes research out of the lab and into the environment, where scientists can isolate the effects of specific pollutants on aquatic ecosystems. Over the past four decades, research conducted at the ELA has provided scientific evidence of the environmental effects of acid rain, phosphorous and other pollutants that has informed policy around the world. With new pressures like climate change and poorly understood emerging contaminants such as chromite, nanoparticles and endocrine disrupters, the logic for continued support is strong. IISD President and CEO Scott Vaughan emphasizes the mission is to be an independent, world-class research facility for freshwater ecosystems science, maintained “in the public domain and in the public interest.�

Johnny Appletree One Life Yields Two Forests Jadav “Molai� Payeng spent 30 years single-handedly planting a 1,360acre forest in his native India. The extraordinary, yet humble, ecoconscious farmer stands as a shining example of what one person can natural awakenings

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ecotip Green Kitchen Home Composting Boosts Sustainability A 2012 report from the National Resources Defense Council notes that just 3 percent of uneaten food in the United States is composted, and landfill scraps account for 23 percent of all methane gas emissions. Composting, the process of decomposing organic matter into a nutrient-rich material, is an easy way to turn food scraps, lawn clippings, garden trimmings and other waste into natural garden fertilizer. Its relatively loose composition allows nutrients to pass into the soil quickly, and the practice reduces discards to landfills. Compost material is not limited to what’s left on a plate after dining. Expand contents to include peels, cores and husks from fruits and vegetables generated during meal preparation, egg and nut shells, tea leaves and coffee grounds, bread, crackers and pet food. Fruit and vegetable seeds won’t decompose in cold conditions, however. (Learn

more about green gardening at GreenLiving.NationalGeographic.com.) Now, plates and cups made of sugarcane or corn, plus oil- and plant-based packaging, can also be added to the list. Pending legislation in California would allow products meeting certain criteria to bear “compostable� or “biodegradable� claims on packaging. Manufacturers of compost bins are responding to increased consumer interest with convenient options. In addition to traditional plastic or metal containers and wood-sided bins, new high-quality, enclosed, compost tumblers offer quicker processing time, protection from animals and less odor. Advanced models include automatic, electric, indoor composters. (See more at EarthEasy.com/grow_compost.html.) Live composting in the form of vermiculture, or worm composting, teaches care for creatures and ecosystem sustainability. Food scraps feed worms, which then produce nutrient-rich castings (excreta). (Learn more at GrowOrganic. com and RedWormComposting.com.)

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arma: we have all heard this word before. It is very meaningful for many, yet there are many more who may find value in understanding how it actually works. Often, it has been dismissed as some ambiguous idea of being a “good” person, but this idea merely touches the surface. The misconceptions of this subject are too numerous to count, so this article will focus only on understanding what might be most fundamental or practicable to our lives. The word karma means “action” or “deed,” and is applied to the consequences of such actions or deeds, no matter whether we are receiving or doing them. Simply, it is the idea that there is a chain of causality, being that all actions eventually lead back to the originator. It is often conceived in the context of reincarnation or “karmic debts” to be paid for misdeeds in prior lives, but we will not explore this idea as it requires faith in reincarnation and is outside the scope of this article. We may observe karma to be much simpler in nature. For example, in Christianity, there is a phrase, “you reap what you sow,” which is to say we will get what we give, or perhaps we get what we put our attention upon. Using

the same farming analogy, it is easy to see that a farmer with two fields, one of bitter herbs and one of sweet fruits, will get more harvest from the field that gets the attention, while the other field may not produce. The same can be applied to how we approach our lives. If we do not wish to eat bitter herbs (whatever this might symbolize to each of us), then we must put our attention on that which does not produce them. In Japan, it is not uncommon to hear the phrase “it is my karma” when referring to past actions or outcomes. Though it may be misused to mean “luck,” the true meaning is that the actions and consequences of the past, whether judged as good or bad, were a direct result of being the person we were when we enacted them. It is a way of looking into our past and accepting the things we faced wholeheartedly, without blaming ourselves or others. Also, if we approach the subject in this manner, it makes us solely responsible for the actions we carry forward from the lessons we learn from said karma. It is a positive way of letting go of guilt, shame, anger, and resentment without forgetting the part we played in those moments. Thus, allowing us to continue to grow from such experiences and produce karma that is more to our liking.

In every moment there is karma. Each breath has the possibility of action, which may bring consequences. An important step in thinking about karma is to stop judging it as “good” or “bad” and to begin living in a way that embodies the essential principle of the golden rule, “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” or as Jesus put it to “love our neighbor as we love ourselves.” If we would have others feed us the bitter herbs, then we need only to continue giving our time to sowing the bitter herbs, the results will be self-evident. Truly, there are very few of us who desire to continue eating the same bitterness, but we must make a decision to plant the seeds we want to see in our world. We may very well become the change we wish to see in the world through such conscious actions. Whether or not one is the receiver or doer of an action or deed, it is vital to remember that we can only be responsible for how we approach the world, not how others do. No matter how much awareness we have of our karma, others will still be living out their own cycles, often feeding us what we would not feed them. However, if we can accept that this has nothing to do with us, we may easily forgive them. For as Jesus said, “they know not what they do.” Often, we might think that if this is the case, it is our duty to “help” them see how they are hurting others, and thereby perpetuating their own karma (consequences). Yet, to attempt to do so would be to play into the cycles of their worldview, and possibly get pulled into more unwanted suffering. However, if someone is truly seeking a new way of approaching things, there is always time for gentle guidance. Aaron Peavy has had a lifelong passion for inner exploration and personal transformation. Having studied various esoteric and exoteric traditions and practices over the years, he enjoys teaching from his experiences and working with people.

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In the mid-1990s, as genetically engineered or modified (GE, GM or GMO), corn and soy were becoming increasingly prominent ingredients in both pet food products and feed for farm animals, the number of dogs reported suffering from a specific cluster of health problems increased. It also became evident from discussion among veterinarians and dog owners that such health problems occurred more often among dogs eating pet food that included GM crops than those consuming food produced from conventional crops. The conditions most cited included allergies, asthma, atopic (severe) dermatitis and other skin problems, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, recurrent diarrhea, vomiting and indigestion, plus abnormalities in liver, pancreas and immune system functions. People often reported failed treatments and harmful side effects to prescribed remedies (e.g. steroids), as well as problems with various manufactured

prescription diets after their attending veterinarians diagnosed their animals with these conditions. According to a 2011 study in the journal Cell Research, in engineering crops like corn and soybean, novel proteins are created that can assault the immune system and cause allergies and illnesses, especially in the offspring of mothers fed GMO foods. Diminished nutrient content is a concurrent issue. “The results of most of the few independent studies conducted with GM foods indicate that they may cause hepatic, pancreatic, renal and reproductive effects and may alter hematological, biochemical and immunologic parameters,�concluded Artemis Dona and Ioannis S. Arvanitoyannis, of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at the University of Athens Medical School, in their 2009 study on the effect of GM foods on animals.

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Such problems are caused partly by the inherent genetic instability of GM plants, which can result in spontaneous and unpredictable mutations (Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews). DNA in GM foods is altered by the genetic engineering process; it can be incorporated by gut bacteria and may alter their behavior and ecology in the digestive tract. Likewise, when digestive bacteria incorporate material from antibiotic-resistant genes, engineered into patented GM foods crops to identify them, it could have serious health implications, according to Jeffrey M. Smith in his book, Genetic Roulette, and Terje Traavik and Jack Heinemann, co-authors of Genetic Engineering and Omitted Health Research.

What Pet Owners Can Do Look for pet foods that are free of GM corn and soy, and/or organically certified. Pet food manufacturers that use U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic ingredients— and especially those that don’t use corn, soy, canola, cotton byproducts (oil and cake) or sugar beet, which are more commonly genetically engineered, or imported rice, which can have GM strains—can legitimately claim “No GMO Ingredients” on their packaging. Information, plus tips on avoiding hidden GMO ingredients are available at NonGMOShoppingGuide.com. Many websites also provide recipes for home-prepared diets for companion animals, including DogCatHomePreparedDiet.com. Let responsible pet food manufacturers know of consumers’ concerns and heed Hippocrates’ advice to let our food be our medicine and our medicine be our food. Enlightened citizen action is an integral part of the necessary revolution in natural agriculture aimed at promoting more ecologically sound, sustainable and humane farming practices, a healthier environment and more healthful, wholesome and affordable food for us and our canine companions.

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ot fun in the summertime begins with fresh, sweet and savory seasonal flavors brought to life in al fresco gatherings with family and friends. As the popularity of farmers’ markets and home gardening surges onward, it’s time to feast on the tastiest produce, picked ripe from America’s farms and gardens for peak flavor and nutrition. Similar to raising a sun umbrella, learning where food comes from and how it’s produced provides the best protection against getting burned. Here’s the latest on some of the season’s hottest food issues to help families stay safe and well nourished.

Local Organic Reigns Supreme Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and garlic farmer near Ann Arbor, Michigan, observes, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same thing.” Purchasing local foods whenever possible has many merits, including shaking the farmer’s hand, asking about farming methods and developing sincere relationships. Buying local also supports the local economy and contributes to food security. Yet “local” alone does not necessarily mean better. Even small farmers may use harmful pesticides or feed their

livestock genetically modified or engineered (GM, GMO or GE) feed. That’s one reason why the smartest food choice is organic, with local organic being the gold standard. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification label ensures that strict national organic standards—prohibiting the use of antibiotics, hormones and GM feed and ingredients—have been met. Plus, organically raised livestock must have access to the outdoors and ample time on pastures, naturally resulting in milk and meat with higher levels of health-protecting omega-3 fatty acids. Still, organic naysayers abound. For example, many negative headlines were generated by a recent Stanford University study that questioned whether or not organic foods are safer or more healthful than conventional. Few news outlets relayed the researchers’ actual conclusions—that organic foods may reduce exposure to pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria; children on organic diets have significantly lower levels of pesticide metabolites, or breakdown products, in their urine; organic milk may contain significantly higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids; and organic produce contains higher levels of health-protecting antioxidants. Jim Riddle, former organic outreach coordinator at the University of Minnesota, in Lamberton, explains that organic farming methods are based on building and improving the soil, promoting biodiversity and protecting natural resources, regardless of the size of the farm. Healthier ecosystems, higher quality soil and clean water will produce healthier plants, which in turn support healthier animals and humans on a healthier planet.

Pesticide Problems and Solutions Children are most vulnerable to the effects of pesticides and other environmental toxins, due to their smaller size and rapid physical development. Last December, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement that asserted, “Beyond acute poisoning, the influences of low-level pesticide exposures on child health are of increasing concern.” The organization links pesticide exposure to higher risk for brain tumors, leukemia, attention deficit disorders, autism and reductions in IQ. Because weeds naturally develop resistance to the herbicides designed to kill them, Dow AgroSciences has genetically engineered seeds to produce crops that can withstand spraying with both the systemic herbicide glyphosate (Roundup), and 2,4-D, one of the active ingredients in Agent Orange, used as a defoliant in the Vietnam War. The latter is commonly applied to lawns and wheat-producing agricultural land, even though research reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives links exposure to 2,4-D to birth defects and increased cancer risk. Dow AgroSciences’ new GE seeds await regulatory approval. Eric Mader, program director at the Portland, Oregonbased Xerces Society for the conservation of invertebrates and pollinator protection, warns that broad-spectrum pesticides kill beneficial insects along with those considered pests. Mader recommends increasing the number of beneficial insects, which feed on pests, by planting a greater diversity of native plants on farms and in home gardens. natural awakenings

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Demand for GMO Labeling Despite California’s narrow defeat of Proposition 37, which would have required statewide labeling of products containing GMOs, advocates at the Environmental Working Group and the Just Label It campaign are pushing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nationwide GMO labeling. Responding to consumer demand, Whole Foods Market recently announced that it will require GMO labeling in all of its U.S. and Canadian stores by 2018. Filmmaker Jeremy Seifert’s powerful new documentary, GMO OMG, should give the movement a major push, as well. The 2013 film explores the danger in corporate patenting of seeds and the unknown health and environmental risks of engineered food. Seifert says, “I have a responsibility to my children to hand on to them a world that is not poisoned irreparably.” As for the promise that GMOs are required to “feed the world,” he believes it’s a lie, noting that it’s better to “feed the world well.”

Seed Freedom and Food Choice Roger Doiron, founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International, headquartered in Scarborough, Maine, celebrates Food Independence Day each July Fourth. Doiron believes that growing, harvesting, cooking and preserving food is both liberating and rewarding, and patriotic. More than 25,000 individuals from 100 countries belong to his nonprofit network that focuses on re-localizing the world’s food supply. Food freedom starts with seeds.

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Saving and trading heirloom, non-hybrid, non-GMO seeds is becoming as easy as checking out a library book. Several libraries across the country are serving as seed banks, where patrons check out seeds, grow crops, save seeds and then donate some back to their local library. Liana Hoodes, director of the National Organic Coalition, in Pine Bush, New York, is a fan of her local Hudson Valley Seed Library. The library adheres to Indian Physicist Vandana Shiva’s Declaration of Seed Freedom and makes sure all seed sources are not related to, owned by or affiliated with biotech or pharmaceutical corporations. In addition to preserving heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, each seed packet is designed by a local artist.

Finicky about Fish Grilled fish makes a lean, heart-healthy, low-calorie summer meal. Some fish, however, may contain chemicals that pose health risks, especially for pregnant or nursing women and children. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury, which is toxic to a baby’s developing nervous system. Both the EPA and local state health departments post consumption advisories that recommend limiting or avoiding certain species of fish caught in specific locations. For several decades, Captain Anne Mosness, a wild salmon fisherwoman, operated commercial fishing boats in Washington waters and from Copper River to Bristol Bay, Alaska. She worries about the threat of pollution from industrial aquaculture, plus the effects of genetically engineered salmon on wild fish populations, coastal economies and ecosystems. Mosness explains that AquAdvantage Salmon, a product of AquaBounty Technologies, was created “by inserting a growth hormone gene from Pacific Chinook and a promoter gene from an eel-like fish called ocean pout into Atlantic salmon.” She questions the FDA approval process and failure to address unanswered questions about the risks of introducing “novel” animals into the food supply, as well as related food allergies and greater use of antibiotics in weaker fish populations. “The salmon farming industry already uses more antibiotics per weight than any other animal production,” comments Mosness. The FDA’s official public comment period on GMO salmon closed in April, but consumers can still voice concerns to their legislators while demanding and applauding national GMO labeling. GMO fish may be on our dinner plates by the end of the year, but with labels, consumers gain the freedom to make informed choices. Consumers can also ask retailers not to sell GMO fish. Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Whole Foods have all committed to not selling GMO seafood.

Antibiotic Resistance According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotics are one of the greatest public health achievements of the past 100 years. However, one of the most critical public health and economic issues we currently face is the loss of these drugs’ effectiveness, due in large part to their misuse and overuse in industrial agriculture. Dr. David Wallinga, senior advisor in science, food and health at the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, says that about 80 percent of all antibiotics are given to farm animals for two reasons: to prevent illness associated with living in crowded, stressful and often unsanitary conditions; and to promote “feed efficiency”, or weight gain. However, bacteria naturally mutate to develop resistance to antibiotics when exposed to doses that are insufficient to kill them. Wallinga points out that antibiotic-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), cost our nation at least $20 billion annually and steal tens of thousands of American lives each year. Most recently, hardto-treat urinary tract infections (UTI), were traced to antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria in chickens. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria exist in our environment, but are more likely to be found in conventionally, rather than organically raised meat and poultry, which by law must be raised without antibiotics. Consumers beware: the word “natural” on food labels does not provide the same protection. The good news is that according to Consumers Union research, raising meat and poultry without antibiotics can be accomplished at minimal cost to the consumer—about five cents extra per pound for pork and less than a penny per pound extra for chicken. Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN. org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

Food Supply News Sources Antibiotic Resistance  Healthy Food Action: HealthyFoodAction.org  Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy: iatp.org  Keep Antibiotics Working: KeepAntibioticsWorking.com  Meat Without Drugs: MeatWithoutDrugs.org  Not in My Food: Tinyurl.com/NotInMyFoodNoAntibiotics Fish Food Safety Center for Food Safety: CenterForFoodSafety.org Food and Water Watch: FoodAndWaterWatch.org Food Sleuth Radio interview with fisherwoman, Anne  Mosness: Tinyurl.com/FoodSleuthRadioAnneMosness GMOs GMO Food Labeling: JustLabelIt.org GMO OMG: GMOFilm.com Local/Organic Eat Local: Simple Steps to Enjoy Real, Healthy and Affordable Food, by Jasia Steinmetz: TableOfTheEarth. com/eat-local-simple-steps Organic Farming Research Foundation: ofrf.org Pesticides  Safe Lawns: SafeLawns.org  Xerces Society: Xerces.org/mission Seed Freedom and Food Choice  Kitchen Gardeners International: kgi.org  National Center for Home Food Preservation: nchfp.uga.edu  Seed Libraries: NewDream.org and Tinyurl.com/StartLocalSeedLibrary  Seed Matters: Tinyurl.com/SeedMattersCommunityProject

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n summer, when many fruits, herbs and vegetables are at their peak, it makes sense to harness their power for the family’s benefit. “Some people flock to plant-empowered living for better health, others because of their spiritual beliefs, to support animal welfare, respect the environment or best of all, because it tastes great,” says wellness activist Kris Carr, a documentary filmmaker, New York Times bestselling author and the educational force behind KrisCarr.com. Carr joined the wellness revolution after being diagnosed with a rare disease. It proved to be the incentive she needed to change her eating habits and find renewed power and energy. Her new book, Crazy Sexy Kitchen, with recipes by Chef Chad Sarno, celebrates the colors, flavors and powers of plants that nourish us at the cellular level.

sity, who culled the latest research (LPI.OregonState.edu/ infocenter/inflammation.html). Creating an acid/alkaline balance. “Tilting the pH scale in the alkaline direction is easy with a diet filled with mineralrich plant foods,” says Carr. It also means minimizing meat, dairy, sugar, eggs, commercially processed foods, coffee and alcohol. Drinking produce. Green juices and green smoothies are ideal. “They are the most important part of my personal daily practice, one that I will never abandon,” Carr notes. Carr and her husband, Brian Fassett, whom she met when he edited her documentary, Crazy Sexy Cancer, share the juice and smoothie making responsibilities. “We make enough to have two 12-ounce servings of green drinks a day. Our recipes are often guided by what’s available in the fridge,” she advises. The secret is a three-to-one ratio of three veggies for every piece of fruit. Kale reigns in their home. The dark leafy superfood is especially suited for smoothies, salads and sautés. They like kale’s generous helping of vitamin K for maintaining strong bones. Carr’s Crazy Sexy Kale Salad is dressed with vinaigrette that includes flax oil, which she notes is high in omega-3s to promote healthy brain function. It’s also a well-known antiinflammatory food. “Make sure to buy cold-pressed, organic flax oil in a dark bottle and store it in the fridge,” she advises, “because light and heat may turn the oil rancid. I like Barlean’s brand, but there are many other quality flax oils available. Since it is sensitive to heat, I use it mostly in salad dressings and smoothies.” Carr maintains that, “By decreasing the amount of acidic inflammatory foods while increasing the amount of healthy and alkaline plant foods, you flood your body with vitamins, minerals, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, antioxidants and fiber.” This supports the body in maintaining and repairing itself. She further points out, “Once your body repairs, it can renew. That’s big-healer medicine. You might as well get a business card that reads: self-care shaman.”

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Strawberry Fields Smoothie Enjoy the nostalgic tastiness of strawberry milk sans moo juice or powdered junk. Strawberries are phytonutrient factories, supplying the body with a bounty of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients. Yields 2 servings 3 cups cashew or nondairy milk of choice 2 cups fresh strawberries 1 Tbsp lemon zest 1 small orange, peeled 1 banana 1½ cups loosely packed spinach Blend all ingredients until smooth in a high-speed blender.

Each week, Kris Carr stocks her fridge with what she considers “whole, plant-based deliciousness.â€? One of the biggest secrets of eating healthy, she says, is being prepared. “Always keep a well-stocked arsenal of healthy ingredients at your disposal,â€? she advises. “At the very least, you’ll always be ready to whip up a green juice or smoothie.â€? ď Ž Canning jars filled with ď Ž Flax oil ready-to-drink homeď Ž Flax bread made smoothies and ď Ž Vegan buttery spread green juices ď Ž Vegan mayonnaise ď Ž Kale, parsley, spinach, ď Ž Raw sauerkraut cauliflower, cucumber, ď Ž Vegan sausages bell peppers and citrus fruits ď Ž Cacao powder

Crazy Sexy Kale Salad Kale is the king of leafy veggies and rules this prevention-rocks salad. Serve it solo with a favorite cooked grain, or wrapped in nori or a gluten-free tortilla. Crown this kale creation by adding chopped fresh herbs or favorite diced vegetables. To be fancy, serve the salad wrapped in a cucumber slice. Yields 2 to 3 servings 1 bunch kale, any variety, shredded by hand 1 cup diced bell peppers, red, yellow or orange Ÿ cup chopped parsley 1½ avocados with pit removed, chopped 2 Tbsp flax oil 1½ tsp lemon juice Sea salt, to taste Pinch of cayenne, to taste 1 cucumber

Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Massage and mix using both hands to “wilt� the kale and cream the avocado (takes just a minute or two). Then serve. For a fun touch, cut a thin lengthwise slice of cucumber and create a circle to outline each serving of salad, stitching the ends of the cucumber slice together with a toothpick. Place the salad in the cucumber ring and then serve. Source: Adapted from Crazy Sexy Kitchen: 150 PlantEmpowered Recipes to Ignite a Mouthwatering Revolution, by Kris Carr with Chef Chad Sarno.

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I grew up like other kids on Long Island. Mom cooked spaghetti and macaroni and cheese. Dad would sometimes grill a piece of meat until it was dead a second time. On weekends, we ate pizza or Chinese takeout. I never realized broccoli was green, because overcooking turned it gray. One day, I got sent home from a job because they said I was not in “swimsuit condition.” A friend recommended a physician that specialized in raw food diets, which was the first I’d heard of it. So I tried a raw diet, cold turkey, and felt better immediately. Today I eat raw food as an antiaging agent and natural medicine that makes me healthier; it’s also a filler that makes me less hungry. My holistic lifestyle no longer includes any over-the-counter drugs. These days, my system runs efficiently, like an electric golf cart. When I need to go, I go. When I need to stop and sleep, I sleep. The body can work phenomenally well if we just let it.

“Raw” seems like an easy diet to prepare, but some of the methods can take time and special equipment. What’s a simple starting point? Using a blender, you can make everything from soup to dessert. Start with things like guacamole, salsa and soups. You can also use a pot and hot water (up to 115 degrees) to warm kelp noodles to add to a blended soup. You can make a mousse from raw chocolate and avocado. Also begin to think of a dehydrator as a crock-pot that works while you’re away. It’s a simple option once you are in the habit of using it. Of course, you’ll want to make all kinds of fresh salads.

How do you maintain your raw food plan when you are eating out or in social settings? I look for foods that I know will be raw. If I have any doubts, I ask the chef. If there’s any question, I just don’t eat it. There’s a bit of discipline in this. You have to eat on a schedule and make sure you are getting the food you need. I may lunch even if I am not hungry, especially when I know I’ll be dining out later. It’s important to make sure you are not feeling deprived and hungry; otherwise you may find yourself craving things like the bread on the table.

Do you ever miss cooked foods and sometimes indulge? My diet is 75 to 95 percent raw. When you eat raw foods, you feel so much better that you don’t want to eat anything else. My one indulgence is munching on popcorn when my favorite sports team plays.

Do you have any final advice on exploring a raw diet? Relax and have fun trying different things. If you cheat, it’s okay. If you feel deprived in any way, go eat. Above all, enjoy the adventure. Beth Bader is the co-author of The Cleaner Plate Club and blogs at CleanerPlateClub.com.

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What do bikini-clad gorillas, hoop dancing, aerial silk acrobatics, anti-gravity yoga and Pilates on the water have in common? They are among the most enjoyable ways to burn calories and increase strength.

experience, “Yoga paddleboarding naturally calls for a calm mind, steady breathing and attention to balance. With Pilates, working out on a board in water that’s 10 to 20 feet deep activates a different set of muscles.”

Dancing on Land On the Run In Mankato, Minnesota, runners and walkers dressed like gorillas, many embellished with bikinis, tutus and football jerseys, take part in the annual Gorilla Run to benefit the nonprofit North Mankato Miracle League and Fallenstein Field, a fully accessible softball field for children with mental or physical challenges. This year, a local DJ dressed as a banana led the pack of 600 gorillas through the 2.4-mile course, raising $30,000. Next April, pro athletes and other volunteers will again pitch in to set the pace for other cities that want to ape their act. Travis Snyder’s family-friendly Color Run, founded in Draper, Utah, and launched in Tempe, Arizona, in early 2012, has caught on in more than 100 U.S. cities as a way for novice runners to have a stress-free,

untimed, fun day. Sixty percent of the participants have never run a 5K (three-plus miles) race before. Staff and volunteers throw brightly colored cornstarch on the runners at regular intervals, making the finish line a virtual rainbow. The larger runs boast thousands of participants. There are only two rules: wear a white shirt at the starting line and finish plastered in color.

On the Water For anyone looking for a unique water workout, Tatiana Lovechenko, founder of Fort Lauderdale Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), has an answer. “We have paddleboard boot camps and sunrise and sunset tours, on the ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway, based on conditions. Safe and eco-friendly LED lights, our latest innovation, let us see the fish below and make sure

Hoopnotica, on a roll here and in Europe, reintroduces play into physical fitness with fresh, fun, expressive movements (Tinyurl.com/Hoopnotica Lessons). Instructional DVDs and classes are available to revive and enhance childhood hooping abilities. “Hooping spans genres from classical to hip-hop, tribal to lyrical, depending on who’s spinning the hoop and what’s spinning on the turntable,” says Jacqui Becker, Hoopnotica’s director of content development and lead master trainer, in Brooklyn, New York. “When I carry a hoop around town, people light up. It’s like walking a puppy, but an even better workout, with no cleanup.”

Dancing in Air Aerial silk classes take exercising to new heights. Cirque du Soleil-style and more elegant than rope climb-

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Savor Summer Revel in Blissful Indulgences by April Thompson

F ing, students don’t have to be in peak shape to start. “Just show up and want to learn,” says international performing aerialist Laura Witwer, who teaches how to climb fabric attached to steel rigging 16 to 25 feet high in New York City spaces. “We work close to the floor for beginners,” she explains. “They learn to climb, then to hang upside-down, and then tie knots. We’ve had all body sizes, shapes and ages in class; it’s a great way to stretch and add strength.” Yoga can also take to the air with anti-gravity classes that position participants in fabric slings or hammocks that relax joints and help the body realign itself. Christopher Harrison, founder and artistic director of AntiGravity Yoga, in New York City, is a former world-class gymnast and professional dancer on Broadway, two professions that are tough on the body. “As an aging athlete whose passion continued, but whose body had been ripped apart by numerous surgeries, yoga healed and rejuvenated my mind and body,” he remarks. “In order to take pressure off the joints, I took my performance company from tumbling off the ground to hanging up into the air by inventing apparatus that allowed us to fly.” Whether by land, sea or air, adventurous souls are discovering new ways to recharge mind, spirit and body. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StlSandy@MindSpring.com.

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rom freshly picked cherries to moonlit hikes, summer offers endless free gifts. Its lingering daylight reminds us to step outside, take a deep breath and savor life’s simple joys. “Summer is a time to enjoy the small things in life, which are often the sweetest,” counsels Janet Luhrs, author of The Simple Living Guide and founder of the online Simplicity School (Simplicity Journey.com). “Kids do this instinctively, like seeing who can throw a rock furtherest into the water. I’m happy just having a simple backyard dinner with friends, reading a book in a city park or paddling a canoe.” Here are some summer classics to expand our own “to savor” list. Feast on Earth’s bounty. Make the most of summer’s cornucopia of candysweet berries, rainbow-colored heirloom tomatoes and other natural treats abounding at local farmers’ markets. Get wet. Go skinny-dipping in a hidden creek, run through sprinklers in shorts or swimsuit or round up the neighborhood kids for a trip to a local water park, lake or public pool. Water games like Marco Polo and underwater tea parties never grow old, even for grown-ups. Commune with creatures. Who can resist the winking lightning bugs, flickering dragonflies and songs of an evening insect chorus? Summer immerses us in nature. See how many animals that eagle-eyed friends and family members can spot during visits to area parks and preserves. Read by sunlight. The pleasure of reading heightens with natural light and fresh air. Pick an easy read to take to the beach or a hammock with sunglasses and a glass of herbal sun tea. Celebrate community. ‘Tis the season for free local festivals, picnic con-

certs, open-air movies and state fairs. Invite a friend or make a Dutch treat of it, even organize an informal potlatch block party. Take a day trip. Consider the healthy dose of activities that exist close to home. Delightful discoveries await the curious when traveling by local waterway, walking trail or bicycle path. Map a flexible route, allowing ample time for unexpected stops. Try something new. Summer is a chance to be adventurous. Step into a bright, pastel shirt or tropical sundress, and then revel in the compliments. Move from an indoor exercise routine to a free yoga class in a shady park and test ride a standup paddleboard. Look up. Summer skies offer more drama than daytime TV. Perch on the porch at sunrise, sunset or before a thunderstorm rolls in. On a clear calm night, lie back on a blanket and trace constellations while watching for shooting stars and meteor showers. Capture memories. Gather a pocketful of seashells, press wildflowers from special spots, make breadand-butter pickles from the garden and print favorite snapshots to spark happy summer memories any time of the year. Do nothing. In the midst of so many marvelous options, we can also give ourselves permission to cancel our own plans on a whim and just do nothing. Simple daydreaming can lead to good ideas and inner rhapsodies. Summer is the best time to just be. “Try to not to plan more than one thing in a day this summer,” advises Luhrs. “Otherwise, you’ll end up cutting short activities to rush off to the next thing instead of enjoying what’s already in front of you.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

by Gatlianne

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spoke recently to the North Alabama Essential Tremor Support Group about the benefits of yoga and meditation and how practicing the two could help those with Essential Tremor (ET). I did my research and was amazed by the statistics. Essential Tremor is eight times more common than Parkinson’s and affects approximately ten million Americans. Essential Tremor is “a neurological condition that causes a rhythmic trembling of the hands, head, voice, legs or trunk” (EssentialTremor. org). This affects balance, fine motor skills, and concentration. I also learned that many people have ET but don’t know what it is due to lack of education and information on the condition even in the medical community. It might appear that a person with Essential Tremor wouldn’t be able to participate in yoga practice but this is quite the opposite. During my talk, listeners not only performed a yoga pose but also received ideas of how they could practice yoga in their daily lives safely and effectively while building strength, agility, concentration, and also increasing balance. Many of the benefits of yoga for ET are the same as the benefits of yoga for the elderly, those with limited mobility, or any person in general. Benefits include: a feeling of wellness, positive mental attitude, higher energy levels, improved attention, concentration and memory, muscular and joint flexibility, strength, and more restful sleep. Deeper benefits include a sense of selfacceptance, and potential reduction of

anxiety, stress, tension and depression. My talk with the ET group encouraged me to open Postures to yoga poses that can benefit anyone with a physical limitation. In the coming weeks look for more articles about the benefits of yoga, modified poses, restorative poses, and poses that incorporate a chair for stability and safety like this month’s variation of Triangle. To perform this variation stand beside a sturdy chair with legs at least hip width apart. (As flexibility increases the legs can move further apart.) Bring both arms out to the side as if you were going to perform Warrior II. Allow the foot closest to the chair to turn out 90 degrees. Slowly allow the body to bend to the side nearest the chair and place palm or fingertips on the seat (or the back of the chair if flexibility will not allow you to reach the seat). Inhale and open the chest as you raise the opposite arm overhead. After a couple of breaths, you may turn your head to look up at the extended arm only if there is no neck injury or pain. Please note: those with high blood pressure should refrain from extending the arms above the head for any length of time. If this is the case then the pose can be further modified

to bring the hand to the hip. Please, always be cleared by your primary care physician before attempting any new exercise program. The North Alabama Essential Tremor Support Group is an open group that meets every other month at the Madison Wellness Center by the new Madison Hospital. Their next meeting is August 3, 2013. Contact Elise Hickman for more information: 256-230-2594 or oxford108@gmail.com. Gatlianne is an author, Yoga and Meditation instructor, & Reiki and Holistic Health Practitioner based in Athens, AL. For more information or to schedule a private session please contact her at M@ Gatlianne.com or visit Gatlianne.com.

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Literature Out Loud! The Catcher in the Rye – 12-1pm. Join us for a slide show of artworks created in 1951, a cup of tea or two, and a lively discussion of J. D. Sallinger’s The Catcher in the Rye. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville AL 35803. 256-881-0257.

How to Find God – 6-7pm. Discover unique ways to see yourself as Soul, plus spiritual exercises to show how you can gain daily guidance from Divine Spirit. Free discussion classes (7/3, 7/10) on this book by Harold Klemp, Spiritual Leader of Eckankar. 900 Wellman Ave, NE #3 (Five Points). 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org

Concerts in the Park – 6:30-8pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy the sounds of “String of Pearl” & “Olde Towne Brass.” Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-519-2787.

THURSDAY, JULY 4 City of Madison Stars & Stripes Forever July 4th Celebration – 2-7pm. Activities for the whole family throughout the day, ending with fireworks at dark. Admission free. Dublin Park, Madison, AL 35758. 256-772-9300.

Celebrate Huntsville 4th of July Fireworks – 6-10pm. Bring the whole family and enjoy delicious food, patriotic entertainment and breathtaking fireworks. Admission charged for parking. U.S. Space & Rocket Center, One Tranquility Base Huntsville, Alabama 35805. 256-327-8400.

FRIDAY, JULY 5 City Lights Concert Series #5 – 7:30pm. Enjoy the view as you listen to Justin Johnson & “Micro Wave Dave & the Nukes” perform under the stars. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic supper. Admission charged. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-536-2882. BurrittOnTheMountain.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 6 Planetarium Program: Exo-Planets – 7:30pm. We will take a close look at the exo-planets. Admission charged. Monte Sano State Park Planetarium, beside the Country Grocery Store & Campground, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-539-0316.

MONDAY, JULY 8 Concerts in the Park – 6:30-8pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket & a picnic basket & enjoy the sounds of Jimmy Henderson & “Bourbon & Shamrocks.” Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-519-2787.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 Thursday Evening Concerts at The Library – 6-7pm. Rocket City Jazz Orchestra/Dancing With the Library Stars-Round One. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL. 256-532-2362. Hmcpl.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 12 The Road to Spiritual Freedom: A History – 7:308pm. Inspiring stories and insights from Harold Klemp, spiritual leader and acclaimed author of more than sixty books on ECKANKAR. Discover some of the milestones on your road to spiritual freedom. FREE. Knology Cable Channel 11. 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 Geocaching 101 for Families – 1-3pm. An hourlong class in the Meeting Room at the Eleanor Murphy Library, followed by an optional cache run to practice new skills. Class will be taught by

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Bobby Hall from North AL Geocachers Association. Eleanor E. Murphy Branch Library. 7910 Charlotte Dr, Huntsville AL 35802. 256-881-5620. Tom Braxton Returns to Three Caves – 7pm. 8th Annual “Concerts at Three Caves” to benefit the Land Trust of North Alabama. Acclaimed saxaphonist Tom Braxton returns to the Caves. Tickets at the door are $25. More info at LandTrustNAL.org or 256-534-05263.

MONDAY, JULY 15 Concerts in the Park – 6:30-8pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy the sounds of “The Ben Parker Project” & “DiscOasis.” Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-519-2787.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Free Summer Film Series at US Space & Rocket Center – 9am. Enjoy “Jetsons: The Movie.” Children must be accompanied by an adult. Enter at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. Admission free. Saturn V Hall Digital Theater, One Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-837-3400. Historic Downtown Walking Tour – 10am daily. Enjoy this free 30-minute walking tour. Alabama Constitution Village, 109 Gates Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-535-6564.

MONDAY, JULY 22 Concerts in the Park – 6:30-8pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy the sounds of the “U.S. Army Materiel Command Band.” Also enjoy the fireworks. Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-519-2787.

TUESDAY, JULY 23 Tuesdays on the Trail: What’s that Tree? – 11am12pm. Dr. Callie Schweitzer, forester and Land Trust of North Alabama Board member, will teach you how to identify the many trees of north Alabama. For ages 8-10 with accompanying adult. Reservations recommended: 256-534-5263. Land Trust parking lot on Spraggins Hollow Rd. Health Forum: Sleep – 11am-12pm. Having trouble sleeping? Staying asleep? Dr. Ron Stansell of Huntsville Hospital Sleep Center talks about sleep issues and strategies. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St, Second Floor Events Room, Huntsville, AL. 256-532-2362. Hmcpl.org. How to Do Things: Plan a Party – 6:30-8pm. How do you turn a party into an Event that sparkles? Event Consultants from Classy Happenings share secrets to a unique and successful party. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL. 256-532-2362. Hmcpl.org.

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6-7pm. MoonDust Big Band/Dancing With the Library Stars-Round Two. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL. 256-532-2362. Hmcpl.org. Madison Gazebo Concerts in the Park – 6:308:30pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music of Shane Adkins & Elle Maze. Admission free. Village Green Gazebo, Downtown Madison, AL 35758. 256-527-7802.

FRIDAY, JULY 26 City Lights Concert Series #5 – 7:30pm. Enjoy the view as you listen to “Montana Skies” perform under the stars. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic supper. Admission charged. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-536-2882. BurrittOnTheMountain.org.

MONDAY, JULY 29 Literary Giants: Midnight’s Children – 6:307:30pm. The life of a man born at the moment of India’s independence becomes inextricably linked to that of his nation. Twenty-fifth anniversary of the Booker Prize-winning novel by Salman Rushdie. Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL 35758. 256-461-0046. Concerts in the Park – 6:30-8pm. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy the sounds of “Step Heavy” & Jeff Whitlow & “The Old Barn Band.” Big Spring Park, Downtown Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-519-2787.

Sidewalk Arts Stroll: A Downtown Marketplace 4:30-8:30pm. Enjoy free entertainment as you peruse vendor booths with original artwork, organic produce, and more. Patrons will be allowed to stroll with preferred beverages purchased at bars or restaurants as they visit venues within the district. Admission free. Alabama Constitution Village, 109 Gates Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-534-8376. Madison Gazebo Concerts in the Park – 6:308:30pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music of Mary Justice Lucas with guests Matt Morrow & Emma Klein. Admission free. Village Green Gazebo, Downtown Madison, AL 35758. 256-527-7802.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 Planetarium Program: Life in the Universe – 7:30pm. Our lineup of planetarium shows in 2013 focuses on the little neighborhood in the universe we live, our solar system. Monte Sano State Park Planetarium, beside the Country Grocery Store & Campground, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-539-0316.

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Meditation – 8:30am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-8838596. CSL-Huntsville.org. A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am. Shared reading and group discussions. Extra books available. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org. Revealing Service – 9:45am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

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Celebration Service – 10:30am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org. Unity Church on the Mountain Worship Service – 11am, with Metaphysical Discussion at 9:30am. Unity is a positive path for spiritual living. Reverend Phillip Fischer. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnThe Mountain.org. 1-Hour Mystery School – 11am. A different service each week including ritual, music, and a message in an open, loving environment. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org. Gentle Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm, starting August 4. Ongoing, all levels. Bring a mat, water, towel.

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Deep Stretch Yoga – 9:30am. Slow flow with more stretching. Great for building core strength and flexibility. All levels and athletes. Ongoing. Bring a mat, water, towel. Monthly $30 or $10 drop-in. Maverick Training Ctr, 9009 C South Memorial Pkwy. YogaFixBy Tiffany.com. 256-457-8842. Concerts in the Park – 6:30-8:30pm. This 11-week series featuring 22 local bands is free to the public. Held on the rear patio of the Huntsville Museum of Art, facing the lagoon in Big Spring Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating, picnic dinners, and dancing shoes. Big Spring Park, 200 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801.

tuesday Latham UMC Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Please come out and support local Alabama Farmers. There will be live entertainment and events weekly. Latham United Methodist Church, 109 Weatherly Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803. Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-8838596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Tuesday Farmers Market at Meridianville – 4-7pm. First Baptist Church Meridianville, 175 Monroe Rd, Meridianville, AL 35759. Tuesday FarmersMarket.com.

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Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class – 6-7pm. This class adds more exercises from the series and will challenge one’s mind/body connections. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguage Pilates.com.

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Sierra Club North Alabama Tuesday Night Hike – 6-7:30pm. Depart at 6pm sharp from the Hiker’s parking lot off Nolen Avenue. All dogs must remain on leash. Though not strenuous, hikes may be vigorous. Distance ranges from 2 to 4 miles. Park entrance fee charged. Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL.

wednesday Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Builds strength, endurance and flexibility. Ongoing. Bring a mat, water, towel. Monthly $30 or $10 drop-in. Maverick Training Ctr, 9009 C South Memorial Pkwy. YogaFixBy Tiffany.com.. 256-457-8842. Yoga Wall class with Bonnie Robertson – 5:306:30pm. Using the traditional yoga asanas, this exploration will allow you to go deeper within the body with the support and assistance of ropes, breaking down barriers of the mind and body. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Suite C, Downtown Huntsville. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com. Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-8838596. CSL-Huntsville.org. Satsang – 6:30pm. Satsang is a sanskrit word that means” to sit in truth.” Through group discussion and inquiry, we reveal the innate wisdom of the one presence living life as each one of us. Led by Rev. David Leonard. Meditation at 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org. Flying Monkey Community Garden Meeting 6:15-7:15pm, 3rd Wednesday of each month. The Flying Monkey Community Garden needs volunteers, as well as supporters. To sign up, contact Anna Sue on the Flying Monkey Arts floor, Studio 269. Flying Monkey Arts, 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805. Anna Sue: 256-533-0399.

thursday Fusion Pilates – 9-10am. A fusion of Pilates and Hanna Somatic work teaching one to access and strengthen one’s deepest connections bringing balance to one’s spine and overall posture. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguage Pilates.com. Greene Street Market – 4-8pm. The market will be in the parking lot at the southeast corner of Greene Street and Eustis Avenue in downtown Huntsville. 256-682-4429. GreeneStreet Market.com.

friday Yin Yoga – 9:30am. Longer held postures stretching joints and connective tissues. Ongoing, all levels. Bring a mat, water, towel. Monthly $30 or $10 dropin. Maverick Training Ctr, 9009 C South Memorial Pkwy. YogaFixBy Tiffany.com.. 256-457-8842. Public Clearance Session – 7pm. Third Friday each month. Learn effective healing through reception and application of Divine energies. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255.

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jams, jellies, etc. as well as eggs, meat, flowers, and plants. If you would like more information, please contact us at BCFarmersmarket@gmail. com. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 12200 Bailey Cove Rd, Huntsville, Al 35802. Madison Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. Come early for the best in local produce, home baked goods, goat cheese, milk, eggs, meats, fresh herbs, honey, relishes, jams and jellies. Come see creations from local artisans including handmade cards, soaps, lotions, jewelry, candles, wood and iron works and other handmade items. 1282 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758. Audrey’s Free Pilates in the Park – 10-11am, first Saturday of each month through September, weather permitting. Bring a mat, water, and sunglasses and meet by the big spring. Admission free. Big Spring Park, 200 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801. Artist Market – 12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records, and more interesting things for sale inside our facility. Safe from rain. Admission free. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL. FlyingMonkeyArts.org. Community HU Song – 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift you in countless ways. Held each Saturday (except 7/6). Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Ave NE #3 (near Five Points). 256-534-1751. ECK-Alabama.org.

Bailey Cove Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. We will have fruits and vegetables of all kinds, all grown and supplied by North Alabama and southern Tennessee farmers, plus artisanal breads,

Searching? – The Red Mountain Study Group of Huntsville invites inquiries from men and women, no matter what their beliefs, who are still searching for the meaning of their lives now and here. Our work includes meditation, practice and study based on the teaching of G. I. Gurdjieff. We are affiliated with the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York. 256-361-9575. Email: rmsg@att.net.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS CRONUS HEALTH & FITNESS Eric J. Collier Certified Personal Trainer 256-509-9807 CronusPersonalFitness.com Eric has been in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. Cronus Health & Fitness offers personally designed nutritional advise, exercise, and fitness programs for clients that already belong to a gym or just getting started that do not want to join a gym because of time constraints or feeling embarrassed. We will come to you instead of you coming to us!

HOLISTIC MEDICINE HOLISTIC MEDICAL CENTER OF ALABAMA, P.A. Rodney D. Soto, M.D., ABHIM, FAARFM 12205 County Line Road, Ste. E, Madison, AL 256-325-1648 HolisticAlabama.com We offer an innovative model for health care that encompasses an individualized approach in order to balance and harmonize the mind, body and spirit thru a comprehensive assessment of your nutritional, hormonal, intestinal and immunological systems for the prevention and reversal of diseases.

HYPNOTHERAPY CENTER FOR INNER WELLNESS Becky Waters Certified Hypnotherapist and Professional Breathworker 3322 S. Memorial Parkway, Suite 641 Huntsville, AL 256-348-5236

ing lot on the Northeast corner of Weatherly Rd and South Parkway. Wide Variety of Fresh, Delicious, Locally grown Fruits, Vegetables provided by local farmers every week. Family Friendly Entertainment, Artisans and Activities.

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They will be having the following Festivals this year: Strawberry Festival on May 4, Corn Festival on July 13, Tomato Festival on July 27, and the Watermelon Festival on August 17. Closed on Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day. Mark your calendars and remember to support your local farmers.

Certified Hypnotist 3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste 116 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-698-2151 MarshaMathes.SkinCareTherapy.net Hypnosis is a tool to assist you in countless ways to heal your past, empower your present and create your future: • HypnoBirthing Classes • Quit smoking • Weight loss • Nail and lip biting • Teeth grinding • Insomnia • Anxiety and stress relief • Phobias and fears • Pain relief • Sports enhancement • PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) • Current and Past Life Regressions

211 1st Ave SE Decatur, AL 35601 Burl Slaten 256-476-5595 The Morgan County/Decatur Farmers Market will open on April 20 for the season. The Market is open Monday-Saturday from 6am-5pm. They are a variety of vendors selling their homegrown foods. They also shell peas and beans for a fee.

Sandra Cope Huntsville 256-534-1794 256-509-3540 Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner. An easy, effective way of restoring health and well-being by balancing the body’s energy pathways to enhance the body’s natural healing abilities.

LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS FARMERS MARKET AT LATHAM UMC ON WEATHERLY 109 Weatherly Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803 256-881-4069 FarmersMarketAtLathamUMC.org Facebook.com/Farmers MarketAt LathamUMC Join us every Tuesday in May through September at Latham United Methodist Church on Weatherly beginning on May 7 from 3-7 pm in the Church park-

J. L. JONES (LMT AL#3610) Chi of Life Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, LLC ChiOfLifeMassage@gmail.com 2310 Whitesburg Dr, Suite 4 Huntsville, AL 256-812-1284 BodyWorkByJL@gmail.com ChiOfLife.MassageTherapy.com Chi of Life Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, LLC practicing at Exhale Day Spa. Please come and see me for relief from discomfort and disfunction from muscular and tendinous stress and injury and for detoxification and energetic assistance. Offering Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Muscle Energy Techniques, Neuromuscular Techniques (Trigger Point Therapy), Reiki and Integrative Reflexology. See Website for discount.

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A TOUCH OF CLASS SALON Jacqueline Meurer, LMT #3658 115 Cloverleaf Dr, Athens, AL 35611 256-232-8553 Come on in and treat yourself to a relaxing and restorative massage today. I’ll work with you to meet your therapeutic massage needs. It is our goal that every client leave feeling the restful and stress-free benefits of massage. Call today and book an appointment.

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CLOUD NINE IN HOME MASSAGES Evening and Weekend Appointments 256-337-6989 Finally, someone who makes housecalls! Swedish, Ortho and Deep Tissue massage in the privacy of your own home. Gift Certificates also available for any occasion.

The Light of Christ Center is comfortably situated in a vintage Centenarian House conveniently located near the UAHuntsville campus. Our Center facilities are available for rent to both members and non-members. We offer our Spiritual Home as your ideal venue for weddings, receptions, memorial services, classes/workshops and other gatherings. Call 256-895-0255 and leave a message if you’re interested in a tour or to speak with someone about your event. Amenities available: • Kitchen (microwave only) • Solarium • Lounge/Salon • Roundtable Room (meeting/dining) • Chapel (w/up to 50 chairs

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Dixie’s Sunrise Massage Therapy 3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste #116 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-585-0504 Hoss2ride@otelco.net

Dr. Deb Gilliam, N.M.D. 1230 Slaughter Road, Madison, AL 256-325-0955

Massage Offering: MediCupping, Deep Tissue, Swedish. $10 off one hour session for Military Active Duty, Firemen, EMT or Police Officers. Must advise at time of booking and show ID for discount. Since 2006. See DixiesSunrise.MassageTherapy.com for all services.

Dr. Gilliam treats a variety of health problems with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, heart disease, hormone replacement and thyroid issues being at the forefront. Dr. Gilliam sees patients from around the world due to the reputation she has earned by treating hard to treat medical conditions. Dr. Gilliam works to find the cause of medical conditions and does not simply treat the patients’ symptoms.

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studio near the hospital district. Contact the Director to discuss your goals and to make an appointment. Students are accepted at the Director’s discretion.

PILATES BODY LANGUAGE, INC. 305 Jefferson St., Ste. C 256-704-5080 sybil@bodylanguagepilates.com BodyLanguagePilates.com Our goal is to teach individuals how to take control of their health and well-being through the Pilates method, creating a wholesome person of sound mind, body, and spirit. Private, semi-private and group training on the equipment is available along with group mat classes.

PRIVATE YOGA LESSONS YOGA DHARMA DOWNTOWN Suzanne Newton, Director Huntsville, AL Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 International Association of Yoga Therapists Iyengar Yoga National Association of the US 256-585-3727 YogaDharmaDowntown.com Suzanne.M.Newton@gmail.com Private Yoga Instruction is an opportunity to address your specific needs, receive guidance about techniques, and to ask questions. Some reasons to have a private class: chronic pain and/or weakness due to injury or illness, energy imbalances, anxiety, depression, self esteem issues and lack of focus. Private study can help you to refine your asana and pranayama techniques with a practice program designed specifically for you. 90 minutes sessions are held in a Twickenham

REIKI REIKI FREE CLINIC (NO CHARGE) Shari Feinman-Prior, MS, MRET 915-A Merchant Walk Way SW Huntsville, AL 35801 Shari1717@gmail.com 2-4pm, every Third Saturday of each month. For appointments, contact Shari Feinman-Prior at Shari1717@gmail.com.

SHAMAN HEALER WATER, WILLOW & MOON SHAMANIC HEALING Jeffrey Rich 256-337-1699 WaterWillowMoon.com Jeffrey.Rich@gmail.com "Medicine for the Soul," shamanic healing is the sacred technology which can help you achieve wholeness by addressing the spiritual causes of disease. Empty? Out of sorts? Something "just not right"? "Haven't been the same since ..."? Explore the techniques of shamanic healing and find answers. Offering Soul Retrieval, Thoughtform Unraveling, Illumination, Space Clearing, Past Life Work and much more.

256-656-4108 jaci@alabamarolfmethod.com AlabamaRolfMethod.com A complete system of body education that balances the physical body, improves posture, and helps resolve chronic pain. Created by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in the 1950s, Structural Integration has been scientifically validated and has withstood the test of time, as millions of people have enjoyed the remarkable benefits.

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Suzanne Newton, Director Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 International Association of Yoga Therapists Iyengar Yoga National Association of the US Huntsville, AL 256-585-3727 YogaDharmaDowntown.com Suzanne.M.Newton@gmail.com The Intensive Studies Program is designed for dedicated yoga practitioners with a minimum of three years of classroom training. If your focus is on personal development of your practice and/or earning CEUs for the Yoga Alliance registration requirements, you may attend individual workshops that are offered on a semi-regular basis. Another option is to join a Modules Group for 200 Hours of training and earn a Teaching Certificate upon passing the Assessments. A new Modules Group is forming now for the 2013-2014 year. Questions? Contact the Director by email or a scheduled phone call.

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