March issue 2015

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Animal RescueBig & Small They

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Add SeaweedTo Your DietIn 4 Easy Ways

Fitness Myths7 Maxims that Can Cause Harm

Add SeaweedTo Your DietIn 4 Easy Ways

Fitness Myths7 Maxims that Can Cause Harm

Animal RescueBig & Small They

Need Our Help

I found it — The Secret to Anti-Aging!

My cholesterol dropped by 73 points in 1 month, my husband’s morning blood sugar level

dropped from 200 to 113 in 3 months, and we are feeling and looking so much YOUNGER!

A few months ago, my husband’s blood sugars were out of control after years of controlling it with diet. And his skin had taken on a yellowish-grey pallor… which showed me that his liver and kidneys were also in serious trouble. I was scared! A friend stopped by, took one look at Charles, and said, “We have to get him on the Micronized Heart of Royal Pur-ple Rice immediately!” Although I had never heard of it, I quickly said, “Get me some now.” I am so grateful that I did! Within 3 weeks his skin was pink and glowing and he was feeling so much better. I also began eating it and began noticing more energy, sounder sleep, and improved skin.

But What Really Got My Attention… We had our blood tested and after eating this rice prod-uct for only a month, my cholesterol had dropped by 73 points! I had been taking several other natural supplements for two years to lower cholesterol to no avail, but after only one month my cholesterol dropped to normal, as did my triglycerides, and three other blood markers that had been way too high. My doctor was shocked. He said no drug would give me those quick and dramatic results! And Charles, with several medical conditions, had 10 blood markers drop significantly! My doctor said he knew of nothing that could work like that across so many body sys-tems! “Not drugs...but real foods,” I said.

What’s In This Product and How Does It Work? The basis of the product is a ancient, heirloom strain of royal purple rice that is now grown in Thailand in a pristine valley that has never seen chemicals, pesticides, or GMO’s. Then, the purple husk, which is extremely high in antho-cyanin antioxidants, along with the very heart of the rice (the endosperm) is removed—this is the part that carries the super polysaccharide sugars and polypeptide amino acid building blocks. Everything else is discarded. With only the dense nutrient rice heart left — this is then milled down to the size of a micron! That’s it—that is all that’s in this amazing raw natural product.

It is so tiny and powerful that when you eat it … it does not even have to go through your digestive system — it can immediately go into the cells and energize them! Like tiny arrows, these highly charged alpha glucan chains of super nutrients can pierce cell walls and furnish the mitochondria (the cell’s battery) with fuel to create massive amounts of ATP Light Energy, so that the cells can re-charge, regenerate, and function at the highest level.

Recharge, Repair, and Regenerate Your Cells The reason so many people who are eating well and taking good supplements are still sick is ... nutrition can’t get into the cell! A recent medical study showed — more than 80% of the popu-lation is insulin resistant at some level That means that the sugars and nutrients we need for energy cannot get into the cells. (If a cell phone battery cannot be recharged — it powers down and eventually dies). If you are tired, and have dis-eases that have names … your cells are also powering down and dying. When the sugars (polysaccharides) can’t get into your cells to be used for energy, they cause another problem, too. They float around your blood stream, sticking to proteins and fats—or “glycating”. Wherever they stick they cause problems … if they stick in the bloodstream they cause hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure, in the brain they cause learning and memory issues or dementia, in the eyes—cataracts, in the skin—wrinkles. With my raw natural product you can recharge your cells and reverse the glycation and aging now!

Read What This Has Done For My Friends ... When I shared this with my friend, Bonnie, her body used the new cellular energy to reduce her blood pressure and smooth the wrinkles from her face. Nicole’s intense pain from an accident is gone and she is off her debilitating medications. Jeff is no longer experiencing acid reflux or gout. Dee Dee’s night blindness is gone and so are her allergies. Charles morning blood sugars have dropped from 200 to 113. I am looking so much younger that someone asked me if I had a ‘procedure’ done! Even my grand-daughter’s dog has gotten rid of his digestive issues because of this product. So … would you like to see what this amazing food will do for you?

Call me (Kare) at: 727-798-8764 I’ll send you my FREE book, answer all your questions, and get this product on its way to you so you can begin anti-aging, too! www.KaresPurpleRiceProducts.com

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contentsNatural 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 and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

10 4 SIMPLE WAYS TO EAT SEAWEED by Amy Paradysz

14 THE EARTH DIET Liana Werner-Gray on Simple Eating by Lane Vail

16 MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help by Sandra Murphy

1 9 MIND GARDENING It Pays to Watch What Is Planted by Dennis Merritt Jones

20 POPULAR FITNESS MYTHS Seven Common Maxims that Can Cause Harm by Leslie Perry Duffy

22 USING INTUITION TO IMPROVE NUTRITION: Medical Intuitive Tony Lebro by Jessie Shiers

24 GET FIT FOR SHELTER PETS: Fitness-thon at Bay Club Fitness by Jessie Shiers

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Growing up in my home meant that you’d always be greeted at the door by happy, go-

lucky pups, ready to show their love and make you their new best friend. We would make signs leading up to our doorway giving fair warning to those visiting, that on the other side of the door waiting for them, were dogs ready to welcome them with bells and whistles...and a pillow that one always grabbed whenever the doorbell rang! Passionate about animal welfare, we were raised going on what we viewed as adventures, traveling to various farms and animal rescues where we would lend our support. Volunteering our time to take shelter dogs for walks, or going to the horse farm to groom and muck-out stalls, is what shaped us into the animal lovers that we are today and what ultimately led me to who I will always consider my “soulmate.” Tasha graced me with her presence from the very moment I set eyes on her. She was a recent addition to the local dog rescue that was located in my hometown in Connecticut. Often, I would visit the animals at the shelter always making sure that I had enough treats to go around. It was on one of these occasions that I had arrived to see what I thought to be the most beautiful dog I had ever laid eyes on. Having the unfair stigma of being a “bully-breed,” she had been met with constant rejection, preventing her from getting adopted. As sad as I found Tasha’s experience to be, I noticed a part of myself thrilled, for it only meant that she was a step closer to coming home with me. The director of the shelter suggested that I take her for a quick walk to determine how well her and I got along before making any further arrangements. The moment the leash clipped onto her collar, Tasha ran off towards my car and jumped inside through the open window. It was clear that she had chosen me with the same enthusiasm. From that moment on, Tasha and I were inseparable starting from that warm, summer afternoon until the day that she left this life, many years later. In this issue of Natural Awakenings, we are pleased to feature Sandra Murphy’s informative article, “Mission: Animal Rescue – Big and Small, They Need Our Help,” where she discusses everything from home pet rescues, to wildlife habitat preservation. My hope is that you walk away feeling inspired to continue your contribution in the effort of making our planet a safe and loving place for all that inhabit it. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”.


newsbriefs

Portland Food Swap at Urban Farm Fermentory

Everyone has swapped food before—even if it was just at school lunch. But

Portland Food Swap is a group celebrat-ing and strengthening the Maine food system through making, growing, forag-ing and—last but not least—sharing. The next swap will be at the Urban

Farm Fermentory, 200 Anderson St., Portland, from 5:30 p.m. on March 5 through 7 p.m. on March 6. Swappers should bring homemade, homegrown or locally foraged food in swappable containers. Bring four or more items to trade—all the same food or a mixture of things. Ideas for a winter food swap include frozen soups, granola, cookies, bread, and botanical goods such as hand salve.

Location: 200 Anderson St., Portland. For more information, search for the Portland Food Swap community on Facebook.

Free Kids’ Yoga at bwell in Yarmouth

Wondering if the kiddos might like yoga? Here’s a chance to check it

out for free. Maine Yoga Kids is offer-ing at playful class at bwell Health in Yarmouth from 5-6 p.m. on April 8. The class is intentionally designed to accommodate all ages and abilities,

regardless of yoga experience. Kids will sing, dance, play, move their bodies, and end with a relaxing rest time complete with calming music and massage.

Location: 40 Forest Falls Drive, Yarmouth. For more information, contact Cayce Lannon of Maine Yoga Kids at [email protected] or call 617-448-7846. You can also visit www.bwellhealth.com or call 207-846-1665. See ad, page 26.

Gazing at the Moon Through the Lens of Astrology

Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth is hosting a workshop called “Gazing at the Moon Through the Lens

of Astrology,” facilitated by Midcoast Maine astrologer Jennie Gilmore from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 28. No previous knowledge of astrology is needed. Participants will be en-couraged to share their birth info before the workshop and, given time, will look at how this energy plays out in individu-al charts. Registration required.

Location: Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge St., Yarmouth. For more information, contact Jennie at 207-332-0787 or [email protected], or visit www.VastHorizons.com. See ad, page 11.

Jennie Gilmore


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Save the date: Maine Maple Sunday!

Sweet! Maine Maple Sunday, always the fourth Sunday of the month, falls

on March 22 this year. Maine Maple Sunday is a statewide open house for the Maine Maple Producers Association. Most sugarhouses offer free syrup samples and demonstrations of how pure Maple syrup is made.

Depending on the farm you visit, you might find maple candies, hard can-dies, pancakes, donuts, maple cream, maple butter, or even maple syrup on snow (served with pickles to cut the sweetness with some sour). You might find live music, tours, or other stuff to do. Some locations make a full weekend of it, while others stick to Sunday. Lace up your mud boots and check the map of participating locations at www.MaineMapleProducers.com.

International Women’s Day Fashion Show

The nonprofit Women Around the World is host-ing the sixth annual International Women’s Day

Fashion Show at Guild Hall in Portland from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 7.

During the event, women from more than 30 countries will model traditional clothing from their homelands. Cultural entertainment, food and mu-sic will round out the evening. All are welcome.

Cost: $15 per person at the door (cash or check only). Location: Guild Hall, 307 Congress St., Portland.

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Chinese Artist Tells Visual Stories at MECA Exhibit

Portland-based artist Mei Selvage, born in Sichuan, China, is exhibiting her

recent acrylic and mixed-media art at Maine College of Art (MECA) in Portland through March 14.

“Art is my way to tell stories,” Selvage said. “I love to use words, colors and im-ages to reveal the interplay of hidden and perceived realities. Art empowers me and enables me to express ancient wisdom.”

Location: Joanne Waxman Library at 522 Congress St., Portland. For more informa-tion on Mei Selvage, visit www.MeiSelvage.com, or to find the library’s hours, visit www.Library.meca.edu.


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Curious About Taijiquan?

The Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong is offering a three-week workshop entitled “Taijiquan: Beyond Form” to

introduce beginners to Taijiquan (tai chi chuan). The work-shop is appropriate for anyone interested in mindfulness, func-tional integration, core strength, meditative movement, stress reduction and cultivating resilience and tranquility. The three sessions will take participants through foundational practices, short form routines, and gentle two-person training exercises. The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon on March 14, 21, and 28.

Cost: $75 for the series or $30 per session. Advance registra-tion is required. Location: 500 Forest Ave., Portland. For more information, contact owner/director Jason Ames at 207-780-9581 or [email protected], or visit www.MaineTaiji.com. See ad, page 27.

Acupuncturist Bridgit Holzer Joins Lebro Center for Well Being in Kittery

Licensed acupuncturist Bridgit Holzer recently

moved her practice from State Street in Portsmouth to Lebro Center for Well Being on Rogers Road in Kittery. This peaceful environ-ment with free parking, a comfortable waiting room and no stairs is conducive

to Holzer’s work with traditional Chinese and gentle Japa-nese acupuncture to treat a wide range of conditions, from sports injuries to anxiety and headaches.

Location: 135 Rogers Road, Kittery. For more information, email [email protected], call Bridgit at 603-205-2435, or visit www.ALebroCenter.com. See ad, this page.

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From Soil to Soil, Diverts Tons of Trash

Americans throw away up to 40 per-cent of their food on average, and

organic materials account for more than 25 percent of the total waste stream in this country. A Portland-based company is send-ing orange trucks to the rescue.The three-year-old company that was known as Resurgam—derived from the City of Portland’s motto, meaning “I shall rise again”—is taking on a new name that even better reflects what it does: We Compost It! “We’ve helped restaurants, hotels, hospitals and local schools divert more than 10 million pounds of organic scraps from the waste stream since 2011,” said Brett Richardson, general manager. “Our new truck and facility will enable us to serve new partners and new market areas to take organics recycling to the next level in Northern New England.” After collecting food scraps from partners and clients, We Compost It! then transforms the organic material into nutrient-rich compost at its new facility. The compost can be used by local gar-deners and landscapers to grow food and flowers. The new facility, the largest of its kind in New England, is permitted to process 1,000 tons of organics a month. The company is collecting organics from nearly 100 partners, including 25 schools, more than 30 restaurants, 15 cof-fee shops, four hotels, and five hospitals. “We’re proud to recycle our organ-ics with We Compost It!,” said Ashley Shane, general manager at Duckfat restaurant in Portland. “Our waste diver-sion rate has gone up while our disposal costs have gone down. It’s the right thing to do, and with We Cost It!, it’s easy.”

For more information, visit www.WeCompostIt.com.

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Herbs for Women’s Health

Community herbalist Mischa Schul-er, owner of Wild Carrot Herbs,

is offering a three-night workshop on herbs that are beneficial for a healthy menstrual cycle, positive pregnancy and meaningful menopause. Top-

ics will include fibroids, endometriosis and pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Students will have time to inquire about areas of personal interest. The series takes place from 6 to 8 p.m., on March 10, 17 and 25. Sign up through Portland Adult Education: www.PortlandAdultEd.org.

Cost: $39. Location: Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS), 196 Allen Ave., Portland. For more information, contact Mischa at 207-274-3242 or [email protected] or visit www.WildCarrotHerbs.com.

Yoga for the Whole Family in Scarborough

Maine Yoga Kids is offering Family Yoga from 10-11 a.m. on March 14, 21 and 28. Families are

welcome to check out the facility at Heidi’s House Childcare Center in Scarborough and learn about new classes and birthday parties.

Cost: $10 per child. Location: Heidi’s House Child-care Center, 300 Enterprise Drive, Scarborough. For

more information, contact Cayce Lannon at [email protected] or visit www.heidishousechildcare.com. See ad, page 26.

New Moon Gathering and Spring Equinox Workshop

Astrologer Jennie Gilmore and sound healer Amy Robbins-

Wilson will facilitate a spring equinox workshop at Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth in Yarmouth at 7 p.m. on March 20. Participants will discuss the current lunar cycle and opportunities for personal growth and evolution it may present. No previous

knowledge of astrology is needed, but pre-registration is required.

Cost: $20. Location: Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge St., Yarmouth. Contact Jennie at 207-332-0787 or [email protected]. For more information, visit www.VastHorizons.com. See ad, page 11.

Jennie Gilmore & Amy Robbins Wilson


healthbriefs

BUGS LINKED TO FACTORY FARM ANTIBIOTICSThe bacteria E. coli now causes 75 to 95 percent

of all urinary tract infections, and research from Iowa State University has confirmed that such oc-currences are linked to factory farms that use an-tibiotics. The findings support a study previously

completed by scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and George Washington University that shows a strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli called ExPEC, an extra-intestinal pathogen, was genetically traceable to factory-farmed animals receiving certain antibiotics. The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System reports that 75 percent of chicken and turkey, 59 percent of ground beef and 40 percent of pork meats tested were contaminated with E. coli, and that the strains were predomi-nantly multi-drug resistant.

WILD THYME KILLS BREAST CANCER CELLSA study published in the Nutrition

and Cancer Journal reveals that the herb thyme is more than a cook-ing spice. Scientists tested a methanol extract of Thymus serphyllum—also referred to as wild thyme—on two types of breast cancer cells and found that it was able to kill them in labora-tory testing. The testing also found the extract to be safe for healthy normal breast cells. The researchers state that wild thyme may provide the means for a promising natural cancer treatment.

Ginkgo Biloba Calms ADHD, Boosts Memory

Researchers from Germany’s University of Tübin-gen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo

biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s

electrical activity, along with other ADHD-related tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms. A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo. Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.

Meditation Minimizes Migraines Researchers from the Wake Forest School of Medi-

cine found that mindfulness meditation signifi-cantly reduced the number and duration of migraines among 19 episodic migraine patients. Ten were given eight weeks of mindfulness classes with instructions for adding personal meditation in-between sessions. The other nine received typical migraine care. Those in the meditation group experienced an average of 1.4 fewer migraines per month, which averaged nearly three hours less than the ones experi-enced by those in the control group. Pain levels of the

headaches reported by those in the meditation group averaged 1.3 points lower on a scale of one to 10.

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4 Simple Ways to Eat Seaweed by Amy Paradysz

One of the most nutritionally dense foods available worldwide comes from the

waters off the coast of Maine. And we’re not talking about lobster. We’re talking about seaweed—cultivated kelp as well as harvested sea vegetables. “It’s like my multivitamin,” said Hillary Krapf, co-founder of the Maine Seaweed Festival. “Seaweed, in a small contained amount, provides so many nutrients—minerals, vitamins, amino acids, omega-3s, fiber, and iodine. And seaweed wakes up certain bacteria in the gut that would otherwise lie dormant. Could it get any more amazing?” The first Maine Seaweed Festival at Southern Maine Community College on Labor Day weekend concluded with a four-course dinner prepared by nationally known chef Barton Seaver, chef Jon Vickerman from Fog Bar and Cafe in Rockland, and Brian Kowtko from HOME Catering in Portland.

From the kelp salad to the Korean-style Bar Harbor mussels steamed in an alaria broth, to the smoked aquacultured Maine salmon served with sautéed kelp and fennel to the citrus-ginger-kelp ice cream from Lear’s in Wiscasset, seaweed played a starring role. Vena’s Fizz House even served a signature cocktail made with alaria from Maine Coast Sea Vegetables. But seaweed doesn’t need to be a fancy food or part of a four-course meal. First, you need to get yourself some seaweed—and definitely not the dead stuff that washes up on the beach! Krapf has some recommendations:

• Whole Foods• Maine Coast Sea Vegetables, based in Franklin (www.seaveg.com)• VitaminSea Seaweed, based in Buxton (www.vitaminseaseaweed.com)

• Rosemont Market in Portland (www.rosemontmarket.com)• Harbor Fish Market in Portland carries kelp noodles (www.harborfish.com)

Now let’s get eating!

Sprinkle It InUse a shaker of dried seaweed bits to quickly and easily add the benefits of seaweed to soups, stews, chowders, and casseroles, on eggs, in smoothies, sprinkled on spaghetti… Pretty much anywhere you can put salt and pepper, you can use seaweed. In fact, it’s just salty enough that you might be able to use it as a salt substitute to reduce your sodium intake.

Order JapaneseThe Japanese have long incorporated seaweed in their diets. Go for sushi wrapped in nori (a type of seaweed) or try a seaweed salad.

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Dulse Grilled CheeseSeaweed and cheese are complementary flavors in this simple comfort food. For a decadent twist, serve with beer—maybe even Sea Belt beer by Marshall Wharf Brewing Company, based in Belfast (www.marshallwharf.com).

• Bread• Butter• Cheese • Dulse (red seaweed)

Sea SmoothieSmoothies are a gateway food for sneaking the health benefits of seaweed into the diet. This recipe was a big hit at the Maine Seaweed Festival. “I’ve seen every generation go from yuck to wow,” Krapf said.

• 2 cups frozen mixed berries• 6 to 8 oz. plain full-fat yogurt• 1 tablespoon raw local honey• 1 to 2 blades of dried alaria or sugar kelp or 1 to teaspoons of dried seaweed• ½ to 1 cup of water, juice, or coconut water (to desired consistency)

Blend ingredients and serve immediately.

If you use blades of dried alaria or sugar kelp, you have the option of rehydrating it by soaking it in warm water for a few minutes (up to a few hours). Some people find this more palatable. Or you can use a shaker of kelp or other seaweed mixture (available from Maine Coast Sea Vegetables or Vitamin Sea); 1 to 2 teaspoons is plenty. If you want to avoid dairy, replicate the creamy texture by using a banana instead of the yogurt.

We all know how to make grilled cheese. Start with an open-faced grilled cheese with your favorite bread and cheese, and cover it momentarily so that the cheese melts. Put just a little dulse on top of the melted cheese; you want enough so that it’s in every bite but just a nuance not a big mouthful of seaweed. Add more cheese, top with another buttered slice of bread, and flip. Voila! If you like dulse grilled cheese, toss a small amount of dulse into your next batch of homemade mac and cheese. And keep experimenting!

Amy Paradysz ([email protected]) is a freelance writer and photographer based in Scarborough. Recipes for Sea Smoothie and Dulse Grilled Cheese are courtesy of Hillary Krapf of Moon and Tide Seaweed Education.

IT’S A FACT

Waldoboro, Maine is the rockweed capital of

the United States.


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

Salty HarvestSeaweed May Be the New LettuceFood items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus. These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of es-sential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips. The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Work-ing waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture em-ployment. Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are mono-culture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model.

Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future

Feeding the WorldUN Lauds Small-Scale, Sustainable Agriculture A recent publication from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Trade and Environment Review 2013: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, includes contributions from more than 60 experts around the world. They are calling for trans-formative changes in food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, sup-port small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems. The report includes in-depth sections on the shift toward more sustainable, resilient agriculture; livestock production and climate change; the importance of research and extension; plus the roles of both land use and reform of global trade rules. The report’s findings contrast starkly to the accelerated push for new free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the U.S./EU Transat-lantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which will strengthen the hold of multinational corporate and financial firms on the global economy. Neither global climate talks nor other global food security forums reflect the urgency expressed in the UNCTAD report to transform agriculture.

Source: Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (iatp.org)

Holy Batastrophe!Wind Turbines a Kill Zone for European BatsBats are vital natural pest controllers, saving the use of millions of pounds of pesticides by eating insects, but many species are declining across Europe, despite being protected, because wind turbines are seriously harming their populations. “It’s most common in migratory species, with around 300,000 bats affected every year in Europe alone. Bats are found dead at the bottom of these turbines. One op-tion is to reduce turbine activity during times of peak migration,” says Richard Holland. Ph.D., of Queen’s University Belfast, co-author of a study published in Nature Communications that sheds light on the problem. Scientists have discovered the first known example of a mammal to use polarization patterns in the sky to navigate in the greater mouse-eared bat. The study demonstrates that the bats use the way sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere at sun-set to calibrate the internal magnetic compass that helps them to fly in the right direction. Holland says, “Bees have spe-cially adapted photoreceptors in their eyes, and birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles all have cone cell structures in their eyes which may help them to detect polarization, but we don’t know which structure these bats might be using. Anything we can do to understand how they get about, how they move and navigate will be a step forward in helping to protect them.”

Source: Natural Environment Re-search Council (nerc.ac.uk)


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Cultivating YouthFarming Seeks to Recruit a New Generation

With an aging pop-ulation of farmers, it’s clear that ag-riculture needs to attract more young people, because half the farmers in the U.S. are 55 or older. But for much of the world’s youth, agriculture isn’t seen as being cool or attractive—only

as backbreaking labor without an economic payoff and with little room for career advancement. However, with some effort, young farmers can explore contemporary career options in perma-culture design, biodynamic farming, communication tech-nologies, forecasting, marketing, logistics, quality assurance, urban agriculture projects, food preparation, environmental sciences and advanced technologies. “Increased access to education and new forms of agricul-ture-based enterprises means that young people can be a vital force for innovation in family farming, increasing incomes and well-being for both farmers and local communities,” says Mark Holderness, executive secretary of the Global Forum for Agricultural Research. The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (nesfp.org), in Massachusetts, trains young farmers in how to run a small farm operation, from business planning to specialized advanced workshops in livestock and healthy food. Like-wise, the Southeastern New England Young Farmer Network (YoungFarmerNetwork.org) hosts free social and educational events that bring together farmers of all ages and experience levels to network and collaborate.

Source: FoodTank.com

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The Earth DietLiana Werner-Gray on Simple Eating

by Lane Vail

Liana Werner-Gray, an Australian-born beauty queen,

actress and environ-mentalist, lectures worldwide on healthy eating and is sup-ported by a corps of nutrition coaches. Her book, The Earth Diet, describes a nature-based eating and lifestyle plan that has helped thousands realize greater vitality, harmony and peace.

How did you discover the Earth Diet? Six years ago, I was completely ad-dicted to junk food and chronically sick, tired, bloated and miserable. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with a golf-ball-sized precancerous tumor that I decided to take a serious look at my life and make a change. I began to blog about my journey into self-healing through natural foods and my readers held me accountable to sticking with it. I also started creat-ing healthy recipes that delivered my favorite junk food flavors so I didn’t feel deprived. Slowly, I stopped craving artificial junk foods and started craving natural versions of those flavors. Within three months, the tumor disappeared. I had demonstrated that I could undo the damage of toxic junk food by restoring proper nutrition into my cells and knew that by going back to nature, I could experience healing. Now people from around the world have testified that

The Earth Diet has helped them heal ail-ments from A to Z.

Why is it impor-tant to define our eating plan? Everyone on the planet is on a diet; it’s just a matter of which one. Are you on a junk food diet or a disorderly eating diet? Most people deprive themselves at some point and end up binging later.

Having a name for the lifestyle I wanted to live helped me commit to it. When you’re lost and disconnected from nature and your body, you need rules and guidelines. Day one, eat this; day two, eat that. The Earth Diet’s rules and guidelines helped me to break a disempowering addiction to junk food. After following the guidelines for a while, the whole lifestyle becomes natural and choices become easy.

How can busy people prepare and eat fresh foods more frequently? Try making a huge batch of smoothies or vegetable juice on a Sunday; put a few servings in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Then, take one to work each day. Fresh is best, but a thawed frozen juice is better than nothing. Also, simplify eating. I grew up in Australia’s Outback, alongside aboriginal people that ate “mono foods”—singular, whole, raw foods sourced directly from

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nature, and they had slim, resilient and healthy bodies. Eating mono foods gives the digestive system a break; we feel en-ergized because the body doesn’t have to break down a complicated meal. Try, for example, eating a watermelon for lunch or an avocado for dinner.

Name some foods we’d be surprised to read about in The Earth Diet.My readers especially enjoy the chicken nuggets, burgers, gluten-free cookie dough, cashew cheesecake and vegan ice cream. The raw chocolate balls are popular, made with just three ingredi-ents: almonds or sunflower seeds ground into flour, cacao powder and a favorite natural sweetener like maple syrup, hon-ey or dates. Sometimes I add salt, mint, coconut or vanilla. I make a batch in 10 minutes and keep them in the freezer so I can have chocolate whenever I crave it.

Transforming the way we eat can be overwhelming; what are some simple first steps for the novice?Lemon water is incredibly powerful. It’s high in vitamin C, so it boosts the im-mune system, and it’s energizing, alka-lizing and detoxifying. Just squeeze the juice of a lemon into two cups of water first thing in the morning and drink. I also recommend eating a whole, raw, mono food in its natural state every day, like a banana, orange or strawberries. Eat something that hasn’t been sliced, diced, processed and packaged. Lastly, practice eating only when hungry and eat what you’re craving in the most natural way possible (for exam-ple, upgrading from conventional pizza to organic store-bought brands to raw homemade pizza). On Sunday I woke up and made a big brunch for friends; we had organic eggs, salsa, herbal tea and organic cookies. For dinner, I ate an avocado. That’s all I was craving, and it ended up balancing out my day. If you’re craving chocolate, there’s a reason. If you’re craving a smoothie for dinner, have one. You can both ful-fill cravings and nourish and love your body at the same time.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blog-ger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

Stop DropsHow to Find and Fix Leaking PipesWhile municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually loses more than 2,000 gallons of water due to leakage. SNL Finan-cial, an industry analysis firm in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently reported that water leaks cause $9.1 billion in annual homeowner policy prop-erty losses. Sensing a less-than-stellar water flow or seeing a leak from a faucet or mold or damp spots on walls and ceilings can indicate possible water pipe problems. Copper water lines can develop tiny leaks over time when the water supply is too acid-ic. Also, clogs can develop, regardless what lines are made of, from lime and rust accumulations, stressing sections and especially fittings. Particularly vulnerable are 45-to-65-year-old homes, the length of time corrosion-resistant coatings on interior and exterior pipes generally last (OldHouseWeb.com). For-tunately, if repairs are needed, most builders group water lines in predictable places; bathrooms are often stacked one atop another in multi-floor houses for easier placement of supply and drain lines, so work can be localized and focused. Instead of costly copper, many plumbers have switched to PEX—a tough and flexible polyethylene—that doesn’t require fittings or react to acid, like copper does. Repairs typically consist of replacing specific pipe sections as needed. Ask a visiting plumber to inspect all exposed plumbing lines to maxi-mize the value of the service call. Here’s a simple way to check for leaks: Turn off all water by closing inter-nal and external water valves and don’t use the toilet. Record the current read-ing of the water meter, and then wait 20 minutes. Record the reading again and wait another 15 minutes. If the meter indicates an increase during this period, it’s probably from a leak. Another option is to install an automatic water leak detection and shutoff system. According to AllianceForWaterEfficiency.org, 20 to 35 percent of all resi-dential toilets leak at some time, often silently, sending wasted water onto both household water and sewer bills. Flapper valves improperly covering the exit from the tank are the most common problem, and they can easily be replaced.

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Every creature in the animal king-dom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference,

animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative hand-ful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive law-makers, every one of us can make a real difference.

Home Pet RescuesZack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization. He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehacha-pi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says Skow, now the executive director. “Small dogs get adopted faster, so we

get the larger mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.” Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, men-tal health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded. Spay/neuter is the best solu-tion to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of experience, she explains that in loca-tions and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great results using calcium chloride in ethyl alcohol, done under sedation. A slow

infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone. For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.” Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org). “General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chim-panzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”

MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUEBig and Small, They Need Our Helpby Sandra Murphy

She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being eutha-nized, and furnished with natural liv-ing conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any ani-mal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”

Farm Animal Stewardship“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “Peo-ple are distanced from food sources. Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share informa-tion, farm animal videos and plant-based recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.”


Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents. Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local non-profit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush. Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an ani-mal that has also endured cruel treat-ment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat. Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which oper-ates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com). Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on na-tionwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pasture-raised and non-GMO (genetically modified) eggs. “We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena. He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn

or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.

Wildlife Habitat PreservationThere are few places on Earth that hu-mans haven’t impacted fragile ecosys-tems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation

and education to protect pres-ent and future

wildlife. Of the

410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions,

but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands. NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habi-tats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endan-gered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop. “The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to

understand species require different ecosystems.

When we quit drain-ing swamps and

rerouting rivers and leave them

alone in a proper habitat, alligators will

come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.”

The success in restoring popula-tions of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant. Measures

“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to

make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights com-mensurate with the abil-ity to feel pain and even be valued members of

the family. They deserve far more than a property

classification.”

~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts

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What You Can Do

4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork.

4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store.

4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal.

4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways.

4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions.

4 Tell companies what is accept- able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls.

4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.


that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their food and affected reproduction, im-proving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migra-tory Bird Treaty Act. Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply. Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dan-gerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of these natural predators, white-tailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompt-ing hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers. The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear.org). Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360-acre sanctuary also

hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, bea-vers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens. Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue

lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they

kill native spe-cies,” says co-founder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmo-nella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains. Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs. As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter.org). Founded by zoologist and televi-sion host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild. Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center. Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with sup-portive legislation. Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.” One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis [email protected].

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An unattended mind is like a neglected garden. Potting soil is incredibly receptive to any seeds introduced to it. It has absolutely no discretion when it comes to

playing host to seeds; it says, “Yes” to all of them. So it is with our mind, which is amazingly receptive to whatever suggestions are dropped into it. It has been said that the subconscious mind cannot take a joke. Whatever is intro-duced to it, it takes as serious instruction to grow that thought-seed into a full-blown plant, be it a flower or a weed. When we pause to consider how many thought-seeds are blown, dropped or purposely planted in our mind on a daily basis, it may prompt us to tend to our mental garden with more regularity. These may come from media, nega-tive conversation or overheard comments. The subconscious mind hears it all and takes it personally. The only way to avoid this type of mind pollution is to be consciously focused on what we want to have planted and growing in our flower box called life. It’s a 24/7 proposition to keep it weeded as thousands of mental seeds constantly pour in. A good full-time gardener plants thought-seeds about their self and others that are rooted in reverence and loving-kindness and skillfully nurtures them. Others will then receive nothing but benefit from the seeds we drop along the way.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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We’ve heard them time and time again: fitness tips that guaran-tee we’ll meet our goals if we

follow them. The truth is that some can hurt more than help. Here are seven fitness myths that are best to ignore. No pain, no gain. It’s true that what we put into our workout has a direct impact on results. However, this doesn’t mean workouts should be painful. If something hurts during exercise, try a different move instead that targets the same muscle group to see if the feeling persists; adjust the form in case im-proper execution is the culprit or give it a rest and return when ready. Muscle soreness can be expected after a tough workout and can persist for a day or two afterward. Try not to

confuse soreness or the discomfort felt from fatigued muscles during a work-out with pain. In the presence of an in-jury, it’s often best to modify activities that contribute to the pain or refrain from workouts pending expert medical advice. “Working through the pain” might actually make things worse in the long run. Never exercise a sore muscle. Muscle soreness is a sign that the muscles are changing. It’s okay to feel sore for a day or two after a workout. If it appears that the body’s stability or ability to maintain proper form will be affected by the soreness, then wait another day. However, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming the muscles

Popular Fitness MYTHS

Seven Common Maxims that Can Cause Harm

by Leslie Perry Duffy

and stimulating blood flow. A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weights the day before include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training. Lifting weights makes women look bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Building big, bulky muscles re-quires testosterone—and lots of it. Men typically have 20 to 30 times more testosterone than women. For women, strength training is well-known to be key in toning and sculpting muscles, maintaining healthy joints and bones, boosting metabolism and even improv-ing mood and confidence. Don’t be afraid to pick up heavier weights. To lose a belly, crunch the abs. Yes, abdominal exercises strengthen the core muscles. However, if we carry a layer of fat on top of those muscles, the belly will remain. To lose a belly, continue regular ab work while focusing on cardio exercises, strength training moves for the whole body and eating properly. The best time to work out is in the morning. The best time to work out is whenever it fits into our schedule. The more exercise, the faster the results. Not true. When it comes to working out, an appropriate balance of hard work and rest is the best option. Overusing the body actually prevents muscles from growing, resulting in decreased strength, endurance and metabolism (i.e., caloric burn). Plus, becoming overly fatigued often leads to sloppy form, which may lead to injury. Listen to the body and rest at least one day a week or more if a break is needed. Reduce calorie intake to lose weight. The body needs enough fuel to function, especially if it is regularly working hard. Eating less is not always the answer to losing weight. If we’re not eating enough, the body may think it’s starving, which causes it to store fat instead of burning calories, so eating too infrequently or not enough can sab-otage weight-loss efforts. Eating smaller, more frequent meals allows the body to metabolize calories more effectively.

Leslie Perry Duffy is a FIRM workout program master instructor and entre-preneur in Columbia, SC, who contrib-utes to Life.Gaiam.com from which this was adapted.


Dr. Tony Lebro

Using Intuition to Improve Nutrition: Medical Intuitive Tony Lebro

by Jessie Shiers

Since the age of five, medical intuitive R. Anthony “Tony” Lebro has been seeking out the injured

and sick. As a child, he would go for walks in the woods and bring home injured turtles and snakes so he could heal them. “I was doing Reiki,” he says, “But I didn’t know what Reiki was.” As he grew into adulthood, he chose the profession of a healer, working for decades as a successful nutritional consultant. But he was always quiet about his sensibility—his way of discerning the underlying causes of a person’s symptoms—because it would not have been well accepted at that time. At this point in his life, though, Lebro says, “I don’t really care what people think. I’m not running for governor. I just want to help people. “The spirit always has been guiding me in the direction of what the client

needs, whether human or animal,” Lebro says. And all too often, what the client needs is a healthier, more wholesome diet. Through telephone consultations, he provides his clients with a customized nutritional plan, along with recommended exercises to follow and whole-food supplements designed to balance out any nutritional deficiencies. “What I offer to my clients is answers,” Lebro says. “When I walk in the room with the patient I can feel and sense the problems that they have. They tell me, ‘I go to my doctor, and they

can’t tell me what’s wrong, they can’t give me answers.’ I scan the body and I give them the answers.” One common problem Lebro often identifies in his clients is a lifestyle cycle that begins with not enough protein and too much stress. “Most people have a digestive problem, or a stress problem,” he says. “Everybody is stressed out because they’re not in the now. Enjoying trees and nature is so important—to enjoy each day, because it goes by so quickly.” Stress overtaxes the adrenal system, so their adrenals become weak, causing the person to feel exhausted. To counteract that feeling of exhaustion, they turn to the quick fixes of caffeine and sugar. “So then you start eating more sugar, sweets, coffee, and that overstimulates the system and puts things out of balance.”

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The next step in the cycle is that the lowered adrenals affect the thyroid, resulting in weight problems, hair loss, and skin and nail problems. Struggling to control their weight, people try to reduce their fat and protein intake. “Protein is so valuable and overlooked,” says Lebro. “Protein helps regulate your blood sugar.” “So then you have overstimulation of sugar and coffee, but with low protein. Most of the diabetics that I have helped, the common denominator is that they don’t eat enough protein during the day.” To counteract this tendency, Lebro recommends consuming four ounces of protein—the equivalent of about three eggs—every morning, as well as more protein at lunchtime to stave off the midafternoon energy slump. “Nutrition is the foundation of health,” Lebro pronounces. “As human beings we have a closeness to food because without food we can’t survive, but we are making the wrong choices.” Lebro recalls growing up in an era with smaller ethnic groceries and less-processed foods, without supermarkets and foods containing fillers and preservatives. “Back in the day, everything was gluten-free and everything was organic. Everyone had their own garden. Milk was delivered every three days because it only lasted three days. The trouble with pasteurization is that it kills the enzymes, and that’s why people have trouble digesting milk. I usually refer people off of milk, unless it’s raw milk from a farm, to almond milk.” His goal is to help clients restructure their nutritional plan to improve their health and get them off prescription medications. “I’ve never met anybody in forty-five years that had a drug deficiency,” he jokes. “I don’t have a license to put someone on meds or take them off meds. But I do have the ability to make their blood tests normal,” he explains. “Their doctor looks at the test results and says, ‘I don’t know what you’re doing, but keep doing it.’ When I finish with a client, their blood test is normal, and their doctor takes them off meds.” The supplements he recommends are all natural, not synthetic. “There is a difference between a vitamin and a whole food,” he explains. “I only recommend products that come from a garden, put into a capsule. When you take a whole food, it digests immediately. Those are the only nutrients that people need—real nutrients from real food, and real food from whole foods.” Lebro practices what he preaches. He has never had a sip of coffee, he bikes and runs daily, and is not on any prescription medications. “I’m here not only to teach and to educate, but to set a good example,” he explains. “Most people think I’m in my fifties and I’m almost seventy.” Lebro’s diet and exercise recommendations to his clients are simple and stress free. “If you make things too complicated, people get overwhelmed and I don’t want to do that,” he explains. “What I’m working with is a lifestyle change to get rid of old habits. I’m available seven days a week to help people move on to the next level.”

Contact R. Anthony Lebro at (800) 610-1199, (603) 502-7676, or [email protected], or find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/drlebro. See ad, page 7.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 113th Annual Break the Sound Barrier Ski Race – 8am-4pm. Enjoy skiing, contests, games, raffles, food and more. $75. Shawnee Peak, 119 Mountain Rd, Bridgton. Hear-Me-Now.org.

Irish Road Rover 5K – 11am. Participate in a race that benefits Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland. $15. Brian Boru Pub, 57 Center St, Portland. IrishRoadRover.com.

Maine Wedding Show – 11am-3pm. Be inspired by new ideas, uncover the latest wed-ding trends and make connections. $10. Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn. MaineWeddingAssociation.com.

FORAGED: Films About Food and You – 4-6pm. A Film Series exploring the origins, challenges and triumphs of the local foods movement. “My Father’s Garden” will be fol-lowed by a discussion and light refreshments from Rosemont Market & Bakery. Reservations encouraged. Free. Osher Hall, Maine College of Art, 522 Congress St, Portland. MECA.edu.

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MONDAY, MARCH 2 Pure Ease Yoga Classes – Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 8:30-10am. Reduce pain, improve flexibil-ity and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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Outdoors with Kids: Winter Wonderland – 6-7:30pm. Celebrate the Snow Full Moon with indoor activities and a walk on the trails. Dress for outdoors. $15/child members, $20/child non-members. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3Udderly Amazing Cows – 10-11:30am. Try milking a cow, explore the diary barns, learn about Holstein cows and how we care for them. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.

Read to Grace – 3:30-5pm. Children can have a 15 minute session to read to Grace, an 8 year old yellow Labrador retriever. Please sign up in advanced. Free. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Li-brary, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. 6:30-7:30pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4Moonlit Snowshoe Walk – 5:30-7:30pm. Walk the trails while learning about lunar folklore and the moon’s effect on the ocean. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight with a red filter if you have one. Snowshoes available. $5/members, $7/nonmembers. $15/family. Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5Morning Bird Walk – 8-10am. Take an easy stroll while looking for birds, wildlife and plants. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have one. $5/members, $8/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

Civil Rights Film Series – Race: The Power of an Illusion – 6:30pm. Enjoy films from the California Newsreel. Free. Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Pure Ease Yoga Classes – Mar 5, 12, 19, 26. 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, en-hance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Reg-istration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 6Friday Local Author Series: Dave Holman – 12-1pm. The author discusses, “Coffee Smuggler”, an adventure based on a true story of Gabriel De Clieu, a French soldier who stole a coffee plant from King Louis XV then smuggled it to the island of Marti-nique. Free. Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7Lost Valley Winter Duathlon – 11am. Participate in a 5km Nordic ski or 3km snowshoe race with a team or as an individual. $25-$45. Lost Valley, 200 Lost Valley Rd, Auburn. BaxterOutdoors.com.

Family Story Play Yoga – 11-11:45am. Enjoy an intro to yoga for the family through simple movement, breathing, songs, stories and mu-sic. Free. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Juicy Joyful Writing Workshop: How to Squeeze More Joy from Your Already Messy Life – 11am-12:30pm. Learn an easy way to circumvent your inner critic and get something down on paper with the topic of joy. $10. Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge St, Yarmouth. 207-680-6942. VastHorizons.com.

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Yamuna Body Rolling In Bed – 2-5pm. Marianna Moll will teach how to focus on neck, shoulders and upper back with this therapeutic self-care practice. $55/pre-registration, $60/door. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com.

Wine Walk in The West End: The Many Styles of Chardonnay – 2:45-5pm. Enjoy a guided tasting and walking tour of Portland’s vibrant restaurant scene. $49-$55. Congress Squared Restaurant, 157 High St, Portland. WineWiseEvents.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8Byrnes Irish Pub 5k – 9am. Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a race and a Guinness party. Wear green. $22. Byrnes Pub, 16 Station Ave, Brunswick. RunSignUp.com.

Bath Antique Show and Sale – 10am-2pm. The fair will showcase antiques from local dealers. $4. Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Rd, Bath. BathAntiquesShows.com.

A Spirits Walk in The West End: Whiskey – 2:45-5pm. Enjoy a guided tasting and walking tour of Portland’s vibrant restaurant scene. Starting restaurant TBA. $55. Various locations in the West End, Portland. WineWiseEvents.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 9Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 8:30-10am. See March 2 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10Lunch ‘n’ Learns: The Sandy Dialogues- Lessons from a Hurricane – 12-1pm. Learn about the ef-fects of Superstorm Sandy and Irene from Mainers that traveled to the devastated areas. $2. Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. 207-646-1555. WellsReserve.org.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 14Family Yoga – 10-11am. All ages. Yoga is fun for the whole gang and a perfect way to stay ac-tive. We’ll sing, dance and play as we learn yoga basics together. No experience necessary. $10/per child. Heidi’s House Child Care Center, 300 Enterprise Dr, Scarborough. Info: 617-448-7846. [email protected]. MaineYogaKids.com. HeidisHouseChildCare.com.

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DIY Craft – 1-3pm. Families are welcome to work on arts & crafts projects at their own pace. Materials provided. Free. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

Wine Walk in The Old Port: Italian Wine & Food Pairings – 2:45-5pm. Enjoy a guided tasting and walking tour of Portland’s vibrant restaurant scene. Starting restaurant TBA. $49-$55. Various locations in the Old Port, Portland. WineWiseEvents.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14Saturday Series: Intro to Indian Cooking – 4-7pm. Indian cooking is rooted in Ayurveda where food is our first medicine. Learn to make staple Indian dishes with tips to help you experi-ment with your own curries and flavors. Dinner included. Pre-registration required. $35. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 15Mary’s Walk & the Kerrymen Pub 5K – 12pm. Walk or run for a cause then enjoy refreshments and an awards ceremony. 5K begins at Kerrymen Pub and the walk begins at Thorton Academy. $25-$35. Kerrymen Pub, 512 Main St, Saco. Thornton Acad-emy, 438 Main St, Saco. MarysWalk.org.

Stars on Ice – 4pm. Olympians will showcase their passion with a unique blend of skating & dance in this spectacular show. $27-$132. Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Sq, Portland. 207-775-3458. CrossArenaPortland.com.


TUESDAY, MARCH 17Telegraph: The Victorian Twitter – 12pm. Charles Kaufman and Robert Schmick demonstrate and discuss the history of the telegraph with regard to musical compositions. Free/members, $5/nonmembers. Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St, Portland. 207-774-1822. MaineHistory.org.

Read to Grace – 3:30-5pm. See Mar 3 listing. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. See Mar 3 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18Natural Paper Making – 10-11:30am. Learn about trees and what we can make from them. We’ll handcraft paper with recycled materials and items from the natu-ral environment. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.

The Art of Science and The Science of Art: Ex-ploring Modular Origami – 1-2pm. Learn how to apply the principles of mathematics to paper folding, and create amazing three dimensional objects. Free. Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See Mar 5 list-ing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org

FRIDAY, MARCH 20Transform Conference – Mar 20-21. 5-10pm, Fri; 9am-5pm, Sat. This two-day benefit conference brings together leaders in self-development, holistic health, transformational thought and more. $20-$75. Avant Dance & Event Center, 865 Spring St, Westbrook. HeartGlow.org.

Friday Night Book Club – 5:45-7:15pm. Enjoy an evening of reading and discussing this novel, “Lucky Us” by Amy Bloom. Refreshments will be provided. Registration preferred. Free. Meeting Room 5, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 21Saturday Series: Happy Hips – 8:30-10:30am. Much of our ability to move effortlessly comes from the hips moving in harmony with the pelvis and the spine. Yet, ease and freedom of movement can easily be compromised in our hips. Regain bet-ter hip function and movement and feel the differ-ence happy hips makes. Pre-registration required. $20. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11Maple Sugaring – Mar 11, 12, 17, 21 & 26. 10-11:30am. Collect the sap from our maple trees and turn it into delicious maple syrup. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.

Brown Bag Lecture Series: Alex Myers – 12-1pm. Join the author as she discusses her novel, “Revolu-tionary”. Bring a lunch and coffee will be provided. Free. Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12Bath Blarney Days – Mar 12-17. Times vary. Enjoy taste testing, music, a parade, contests, tug-o-war, pub crawls and much more. Ticket prices vary. Various locations throughout Downtown Bath. VisitBath.com.

Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See Mar 5 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Birding Basics: Birding by Ear – 7-8pm. This class will teach techniques for remembering and identi-fying bird songs. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13Dancers Inc. Dance Competition – Mar 13-15. Times vary. Enjoy a multiple day national dance competition. The best from all over the country will compete. Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St, Westbrook. 207-857-3860. WestbrookPAC.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14Let’s Go Birding: Van trip – 8-11am. Take a morn-ing trip to a local hot spot in search of birds. Space is limited. Registration required. $20/members, $30/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

6th Annual Shamrock Sprint 5K – 9am. The course travels around Downtown Bath and begins and ends at the same location. Themed costumes encouraged. $15-$25. Admiral Steakhouse, 798 Washington St, Bath. RunSignUp.com.


SATURDAY, MARCH 21Family Yoga – 10-11am. See Mar 14 list-ing. Heidi’s House Child Care Center, 300 Enterprise Dr, Scarborough. Info: 617-448-7846. MaineYogaKids@gmail .com. MaineYogaKids.com. HeidisHouseChildCare.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 21Spirit Adventure Classes for Children – Mar 21-June 20. 3rd Sats. 1-3pm, ages 5-9; 3-5pm, ages 10-14. This 4-week session will teach how to find your power animal, deepen that connection, and how to utilize the relationship for various strategies. $60. Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth, Sparhawk Mill, 81 Bridge St, Yarmouth. Info/register: 207-680-6942, [email protected]. DancingJaguarInspirations.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 22Maine Home Show – 10am-4pm. Over 100 exhibi-tors showcasing the latest products and services for your home. $5/adults, free/kids. The Androscoggin Bank Colisee 190 Birch St, Lewiston. 207- 577-2721. MaineHomeShow.com.


TUESDAY, MARCH 24Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. See Mar 3 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25Winter Wednesday on the Farm – 10-11am. Enjoy a family play date to share some hands-on activities and give children and their caregivers a place to enjoy each other’s company in self-guided play. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-650-3031. PineLandFarms.org.

Speaker Series: Climate Change Update, Maine Wildlife in Trouble – 7pm. Learn about the latest threats to Maine wildlife and plant species with biologists and regional experts. $5/members, $8/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. See Mar 5 listing. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Marmee & Louisa: The Untold Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Mother – 7pm. Eve LaPlante discusses her biography of Longfellow contemporary Louisa May Alcott and the intellectual and emotional center of her world, her mother. Free/members, $8/nonmembers. Maine Historical Society, 489 Con-gress St, Portland. 207-774-1822. MaineHistory.org.

Birding Basics: Making it Count – 7-8pm. This class will discuss data collection techniques and explore various citizen science projects including the Great Backyard Bird Count, eBird, and more. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

Basetrack Live – 7:30pm. This theatrical work dem-onstrates the experience of Marines stationed abroad while using various mediums. $28-$32. Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St, West-brook. 207-857-3860. WestbrookPAC.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27Dance Party – 7-9:30pm. Dance to everything from Cha-Cha to Waltz and everything in between. Open to the public. $10. Swing & Sway Dancing’s Studio, 143 Mav-erick St, Rockland. 207-594-0940. SwingNSway.com.

8th Annual Stache Pag – 7:30pm. Enjoy a men’s moustache fashion show with comedy, dance, sing-ing, magic, poetry and some surprises. $20-$30. State Theatre, 609 Congress St, Portland. StachePag.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28Groove National Dance Competition – Mar 28-29. Times vary. This regional competition features the best dance studios from the northeast. Westbrook

Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St, Westbrook. 207-857-3860. WestbrookPAC.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28Family Yoga – 10-11am. See Mar 14 listing. Heidi’s House Child Care Center, 300 Enter-prise Dr, Scarborough. Info: 617-448-7846. [email protected]. MaineYogaKids.com. HeidisHouseChildCare.com.

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4th Annual Race2thePoint – 10:30am. Participate in a race or walk while supporting the Scarborough PTA. $25. Blue Point School, 174 Pine Point Rd, Scarborough. Race2ThePoint.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29Great Scot Trot 5K – 8:45am. Participate in this walk/run as it supports a scholarship program. $17-$25. Bonny Eagle High School, 700 Saco Rd, Standish. GreatScotTrot.Weebly.com.

Maine Wedding Show – 11am-3pm. Be inspired by new ideas, uncover the latest wedding trends and make connections. $10. Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park St, Freeport. MaineWeddingAssociation.com.

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Old Port Culinary Walking Tour – 10:30am. This 2.5 hour tour travels to several Old Port venues for an opportunity to sample delectable, Maine-inspired foods and learn about the history of the area. $50. Old Port Wine Shop, 223 Commercial St, Portland. 207-233-7485. MaineFoodieTours.com.

Bingo – 6:30pm. Except Thurs. Play bingo almost every night. Doors open at 3pm. $10-$25. South Portland Bingo Hall, 200 John Roberts Rd, South Portland. 207-761-2717. SoPoBingo.com.

sunday Bluegrass Brunch – 9:30am-1:30pm. Enjoy brunch while listening to live music by Ron & Wendy Cody with Lincoln Meyers. Music begins at 11am. Gather, Farm Fresh Eatery, 189 Main St, Yarmouth. 207-847-3250. GatherMaine.com.

Johnny T’s Salsa Night – 7-8:30pm. Enjoy an open salsa dancing night perfect for practicing your moves. This is not a class, but a gathering of students looking for a place with great music. $5. Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick St, Rockland. 207-594-0940. SwingNSway.com.

mondayPure Ease Yoga Classes – 8:30-10am. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Women and Horses Workshop – 6-7:30pm. A hands-on learning experience with horses. $10. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7722. MustangRescue.org.

8-Week Empowerment Group Coaching Class – Feb 23-Apr 13. 6-8pm. This class will make you aware of how your own energetic alignment and knowledge of the Law of Attraction is key to manifesting any goal. The class includes discussion, education and homework. $400/register by Feb 16; $425/register after Feb 16. Kusum Institute, 185 US Route 1, Scarborough. Info: 207-653-9792 or BethKoehlerLifeCoach.com. Register: KusumInstitute.com.

tuesdayEat Well Play Hard – 11-11:45am. This program is designed to teach young children about healthy eat-ing and the importance of regular physical activity. Free. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

Old Port Culinary Walking Tour – 2:15pm. This 2.5 hour tour travels to several Old Port venues for

dailyCalm Steady Strong – Mon-Sat. Therapeutic Yoga for people affected by cancer. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center. 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Children’s Activities – Times vary. Kids will enjoy several activities that are offered daily at the museum. Prices vary. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St, Portland. 207-828-1234. KiteTails.org.

Muse Paintbar – Times vary. Learn to paint like professionals while eating and drinking. Pick a class, reserve a spot, and a trained artist will guide you to make a masterpiece. Prices vary. 245 Commercial St, Portland. Info/reservations: 207-618-9500 or MusePaintBar.com.

Therapeutic Yoga – Mon-Sat. Get out of pain and back into life. Mindful and personalized ap-proach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Call to schedule individual appointments. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer a wide va-riety of yoga classes, including: Vinyasa, Lunch break Slow Flow, Community Hatha, Gentle Hatha, and Yin Yoga. Contact for details. Bhakti In Motion, 155 Brackett St, Portland. 207-632-4789. BhaktiInMotion.com.

Yoga Classes – Times vary. We offer classes at a variety of levels including: Vinyasa Flow, Therapeutic, Gentle, Restorative and Mediation, Feldenkrais and Yoga Philosophy. Contact for de-tails. The Yoga Center, 449 Forest Ave, Portland. 207-774-9642. MaineYoga.com.

Victoria Mansion – Times vary. Walk along the halls of this National Historic Landmark while enjoying the historic decor. Ticket prices vary. Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St, Portland. 207-772-4841. VictoriaMansion.org.

Ever After Mustang Rescue – 9am. Ages 15+. Volunteer for the adopt-a-horse program. Call for details. 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org.

Exhibits at PPL: Our Places, Our Times: Portland Through the Decades – 10am-7pm. Explore a series of photos pulled from the Portland Press Herald Still-Film Negative Col-lection that depicts life from the 1930s-2000s. Free. Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

Exhibits at PPL: The Year in Photos – 10am-7pm. Enjoy photos that depict a year in Maine with this collection that showcases the year’s best work by Press Herald staff. Free. Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.


Nature Explorers: Coming out of Hibernation – 9:30-10:30am. Kids will enjoy self-guided learning stations and group time to read a story, explore a mystery bag and learn about a mystery animal. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31At the Point of a Cutlass: The Pirate Capture, Bold Escape, and Lonely Exile of Philip Ashton – 12pm. Join author Gregory Flemming, as he discusses his novel that is based on a rare manuscript. Free/members, $5/nonmembers. Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St, Portland. 207-774-1822. MaineHistory.org.


plan aheadWEDNESDAY, APRIL 8Free Kids Yoga – 5-6pm. Yoga is fun for the whole fam-ily. Meet our instructors, check out this amazing facility and learn about new classes that we have in store for you and the family. Free. Bwellhealth, 40 Forest Falls Dr, Yarmouth. 617-448-7846. [email protected].

A dog is a vehicle, you know; a dog is a window to

Mother Nature, and that’s the closest species we have.

~Cesar Millan


an opportunity to sample delectable, Maine-inspired foods and learn about the history of the area. $50. Old Port Wine Shop, 223 Commercial St, Portland. 207-233-7485. MaineFoodieTours.com.

Hustle – 6:15-7:15pm. Get down tonight, like John Travolta in our Hustle group class series. No partner or experience necessary. Please register. $40/series, $12/drop in. Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick St, Rockland. 207-594-0940. SwingNSway.com.

Pure Ease Yin Yoga Classes – 6:30-7:30pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility and enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registra-tion required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Cen-ter, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. Info/registration: 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

wednesday Old Port Culinary Walking Tour – 2:15pm. See Tuesday listing. Old Port Wine Shop, 223 Com-mercial St, Portland. 207-233-7485. MaineFoodi-eTours.com.

Board Games – 3-6pm. Come to the children’s room and play a board game. Bring your own or play one of ours. Free. Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland. 207-871-1700. PortlandLibrary.com.

Acoustic Wednesdays – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy fresh food and drinks while listening to live music. Gather, Farm Fresh Eatery, 189 Main St, Yarmouth. 207-847-3250. GatherMaine.com.

thursday Furry Tales, Story and Adventure Hour – Begins Jan 8. 10-11:15am. Preschoolers are invited to discover the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, animal time and more. Free. Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd, Kennebunk. 207-985-3244. AnimalWelfareSociety.org.

Women and Horses Workshop – 10:30am-12pm. A hands-on learning experience with horses. $10. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St, Biddeford. 207-284-7721. MustangRescue.org.

Old Port Culinary Walking Tour – 2:15pm. See Tuesday listing. Old Port Wine Shop, 223 Com-mercial St, Portland. 207-233-7485. MaineFoodi-eTours.com.

Third Thursdays – 5-9pm. Enjoy an evening with live music, food, drinks, special programming and the museum. $12/adults, $10/seniors and students with ID, $6/ages 13-17. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland. 207-775-6148. Portland-Museum.org.

Group Energy Clearings – 5:30-6:30pm. Come lay down, relax and receive a clearing of your energetic system by Beth Koehler, Life Coach and Advanced Polarity Practitioner. Each night, there is time for Beth to focus on your specific requests for healing/helping. Contact for details. $15. Kusum Institute, 18 Pepperell Sq, Saco. 207-590-9800. KusumInstitute.com.

West Coast Swing – 6:15-7:15pm. This bluesy feel dance is a great way to warm your bones this winter. No partner or experience necessary. Please

register. $40/series, $12/drop in. Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick St, Rockland. 207-594-0940. SwingNSway.com.

Pure Ease Yoga Classes – 6:30-8pm. Reduce pain, improve flexibility, enhance strength and stability. Mixed levels. Registration required. $18/drop-in. Turning Light Center, 168 W Pownal Rd, North Yarmouth. 207-829-2700. TurningLight.org.

friday Children’s Programs: Story Time – 10am. Kids enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and crafts. Free. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport. 207-967-2778. GravesLibrary.org.

Fridays at the Farm – 10-11:30am. All ages. Explore the farm, help collect eggs and milk the cows. $5. Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester. 207-688-4539. PinelandFarms.org.

First Friday Art Walk – 5-8pm. 1st Fri, Various galleries and art venues open for the art walk. Free. Portland. LiveWorkPortland.org.

saturdayNature Yoga For Families – 10:30-11:30am. Enjoy a unique combination of storytelling, yoga postures and movement to the theme of plants and animals in winter. Registration encouraged. $10/child members, $15/child nonmembers. Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth. 207-883-5100. MaineAudubon.org.

Wine Tasting – 1-3pm. Customers can sample and learn about various wines and what to pur-chase. Contact for date. Browne Trading Market, 262 Commercial St, Portland. 207-775-7560. BrowneTrading.com.

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EDUCATIONMERRICONEAG WALDORF SCHOOLEarly Childhood through Grade 12 57 Desert Rd, Freeport, ME 04032207-865-3900, Ext [email protected] MerriconeAG.org

At Merriconeag, s t u d e n t s ’ capacities for learning are awakened and

enriched by a different way of teaching, and an education brought to life through experience: in storytelling, movement, recitation, observation, dramatic acting, music, drawing, and painting. An emphasis on oral expression in all subjects enables our students to develop into confident, self-aware adults, and a focus on hands-on learning and discovery nurtures their lifelong love of learning.

FITNESS HEALTH CENTEROPTIMAL SELF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTEREric Hilton 640 Congress St, Portland, ME [email protected]

Optimal Self is a center for fitness, healing, and community, offering a variety of modalities that enhance the mind, body, and spirit. We provide a sophisticated weight room, a variety of classes, personal trainers, massage therapists, and energy workers. See our schedule or book an appointment online at optimalselfme.com. See ad, page 29.

HOLISTIC HEALING

5 ELEMENTS HEALING CENTER59 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 207-646-3900FiveElementsHealingCenter@yahoo.com5ElementsHealingCenter.com

Ogunquit’s destination for holistic healing. We offer a wide array of services including: In t eg ra t i ve hea l t h programs, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Herbal T r e a t m e n t s ,

Aromatherapy, Reiki, Shamanistic healing, Chakra and Meridian balancing, Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Chinese Cupping, Foot soaks, Pedicures, Skin care and Body waxing for anyone that is looking to relax, unwind and restore from the stresses of life. We are also proud to offer our clients a full line of organic, vegan and gluten free skin care products.

ACUPUNCTUREACUPUNCTURE BY MERETMeret Bainbridge, LAc 222 St John St, Ste 137 Portland, ME 04101 • [email protected]

Meret offers comprehensive holistic care, utilizing Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Acupressure and Bodymind work, since 1997. Specialties are Women’s Health, pain, headaches, fibromyalgia & depression. Insurance accepted. See ad, page 15.

BARTLETT ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINEKath Bartlett, MS, LAc7 Oak Hill Terr, Ste 3, Scarborough, ME 04074 207-219-0848 • BartlettAcupuncture.com [email protected]

At Bartlett Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, I am dedicated to helping my patients thrive. I offer signifi-cant pain relief and effective treat-ment of chronic disease and other internal conditions using a holistic approach of acupuncture & Chi-nese herbs. With 13 years in prac-

tice, my patients’ treatment outcomes are higher than reported acupuncture studies.

ART THERAPYBODHI SIMPSON, LCPC, ATRVast Horizons Center for Personal GrowthSparhawk Mill 81 Bridge Street, Yarmouth ME(207) 650-8170 [email protected]

I am passionate about facilitating experiences that inspire creative expression and opens hearts and minds to possibilities. Through art therapy, we are able to access our core issues and begin the process of healing. I work with individuals and groups of all

ages, and facilitate workshops for personal growth. See ad, page 11.

communityresourceguideConnecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email [email protected] to request our media kit.

CHIROPRACTOR HEALTHBOUCHER FAMILY CHIROPRACTICDr. Beth Boucher and Dr. Meghan Schoening1009 Portland Rd, Arundel, ME 04046207-467-3391Info.BoucherFamilyChiro@gmail.comBoucherFamilyChiropractic.com

At Boucher Family Chiropractic, our goal is to help you reach your full potential. We use hands-on chiropractic techniques to help each practice member achieve a better well-being. Our gentle approach is appropriate for every

age and every nervous system! See ad, page 29.

COUPLES COACHINGAUDREY MCMORROW, MA, CAGS. BCCVast Horizons Center for Personal GrowthSparhawk Mill 81 Bridge St, Yarmouth ME(207) 650-8052 [email protected] VastHorizons.com

Audrey offers Couples Coaching for those intent on realizing the potential of their committed (or t r o u b l e d ) r e l a t i o n s h i p ; Psychosynthesis (a transpersonal psychology for individuals); a Thrive Women’s Group; and

various workshops for personal development throughout the calendar year. Please see website for further details. See calendar for upcoming events. See ad, page 11. CRYSTALSLAVISH [email protected] • ThisLavishEarth.com

My mission is to offer the most beautiful , unique, highest vibration crystals and minerals, perfect for holistic practitioners and collectors. See calendar for upcoming events.

DENTAL

PEAK DENTAL HEALTHStefan Andren, DDS74 Gray Rd, Ste 3, W Falmouth, ME 207-878-8844 • [email protected]

Maine’s first eco-certified dental office is a welcoming and caring place to reach your oral health goals. Please call, email or stop in to learn more about how they can change your perception of what the dentist can be. It is what you deserve. See ad, page 5.

Interested in seeing your business in the Community Resource

Guide? Call 207-615-3675


ARCANA (IN THE OLD PORT)Kate Hebold, Owner81 Market St, Portland, ME [email protected]

Arcana i s a holistic healing arts center and retail gallery in the heart of the O l d P o r t .

Aiming to honor and celebrate the uniqueness of its patrons, Arcana upholds a high standard of mindful care in every service offered: massage, Reiki, polarity therapy, readings and special events.

HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY

ACCELERATED COUNSELING, LLCSvetla Popova, LCPC, NCC, Reiki Master23 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103207-761-3883 AcceleratedCounseling.com [email protected]

Whether you are overwhelmed by severe problems or simply feel stuck and your life is going nowhere, I’d love to hear your story. We will work together to discover the incredible strengths you have, find solutions that satisfy you, and open your horizons for growth, self

efficacy and life enjoyment. See ad, page 7.

YARA PEREZ, LCPC, EMP200 High St, Portland, ME [email protected]

As a psychotherapist and counselor, I strive to offer a safe and nurtur- ing environment where one can feel empowered to connect with their essential self. I use holistic, traditional, and integrative approaches and enjoy working with individuals and couples.

HOMEOPATHYBAYLIGHT CENTER FOR HOMEOPATHYJane M. Frederick, Director of Advancement222 Saint John St, Ste 137, Portland, ME 04102 207-774-4244 [email protected] BaylightHomeopathy.com

At Baylight Center for Homeopathy, our m i s s i o n i s t o illuminate the benefits of this transformative heal ing art . Our practitioners and

faculty are fervent proponents of joy, creativity, freedom, and ease, and of the knowledge that homeopathy is an effective source of support for these integral aspects of healthy living.

LIFE COACHBETH KOEHLER, PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT LIFE COACHBeth Koehler Saco Healing Arts Center 209 Main St, Saco, ME 04072 207-653-9792 [email protected]

C o n f u s e d ? Procrastinating? Ready for a change? I specialize in helping you realize just how powerful you truly are and that the answers

you seek are inside. I’ll be by you side as you tap into the strength and courage you need to manifest your life’s goals. Time spent with a Life Coach can be life altering. Let’s get started! See ad, page 9.

NUTRITIONA LEBRO CENTER FOR WELL BEINGDr Richard Lebro 135 Rogers Rd, Kittery, ME 03904 [email protected] AlebroCenter.com

A Lebro Center for Well Being is a holistic wellness center that focuses on empowering your body with the necessary nutrients needed for the healing process. They offer chiropractic care, nutritional therapy, massage

therapy, and much more. With professional care and individualized attention, they will put you on a road to optimal vitality. See ad, page 7.

ORGANIC BEDDINGTHE CLEAN BEDROOM5 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, ME 207-704-0743Two Portland Sq, Fore St, Portland, ME 207-517-3500 TheCleanBedroom.com

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organic and all-natural mattress and bedding resource with seven showrooms, including its new location in Portland. Through its showrooms and website, eco-minded shoppers gain insight to create a healthier sleep environment. See ad, back cover.

ORGANIC SALONORGANIC ROOTSBetsy Harding545 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 207-799-2995 OrganicRootsMe.com

Organic Roots Salon and Day Spa is a fashion forward cruelty-free and vegan friendly salon. We are extremely passionate about our work and dedication to our natural and safe products, environment, and a healthier, more sustainable and compass ionate world . See

ad, page 23.

TAI CHI & QIGONGMAINE CENTER FOR TAIJIQUAN & QIGONG500 Forest Ave (rear) Portland, Maine 04101207-780-9581 [email protected] mainetaiji.com

Maine’s resource for Taijiquan & Qigong, offering AM, midday, a n d P M c l a s s e s .

Certified instructors provide quality Taiji & Qigong programs that empower individuals of all abilities to prevent disease, foster athletic/martial performance and cultivate the integration of physical, mental and spiritual health. Proudly serving Portland since 1999. See ad, page 27.

THERMOGRAPHYINNER IMAGE CLINICAL THERMOGRAPHYIngrid LeVasseur, CCT5 Fundy Rd, Ste 10c [email protected] MyInnerImage.com

Inner Image Clinical Thermography offers pain-free, radiation-free breast screening to the women of Maine. Our primary office is in Falmouth, however, during the spring and fall we bring this advanced technology to all areas of the state. Call us for details. See ad,

page 13.

YOGAMAINE YOGA KIDS Cayce [email protected]

We are a team of ChildLight Yoga certified instructors offering class-es in various locations around Southern Maine. Instead of offer-ing classes in one studio space, we collaborate with schools and com-munity centers to make yoga ac-cessible for children everywhere.

Please check our website for current schedule or get in touch to learn more! See ad, page 26.

TURNING LIGHT CENTER Darcy Cunningham 168 W Pownal Rd, N Yarmouth, ME 207-829-2700 TurningLight.org

Therapeutic Yoga: a mindful and personalized approach to reducing pain, improving flexibility, enhancing strength and stability. Together, we apply movement, breath, stillness and sound to relieve pain, tension and stress,

helping clients become more able to enjoy life. Group yoga classes also available. See ad, page 11.

While we sleep, our immune system recovers and prepares for the day ahead. If your mattress is filled with airborne allergens and chemical toxins, your immune system will battle these rather than

repair itself. Regular bedding & mattresses are laden with polyurethane foam, toxic flame retardants, and water or stain resistant chemicals.

WHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE YOUR ORGANIC MATTRESS FROM THE CLEAN BEDROOMWe have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We research every brand we carry, testing the mattresses and bedding to be sure they meet our rigorous standards for purity and construction. Our extensive product knowledge helps you select the mattress and bedding that is right for you. Our prices are fair. We listen. We recommend. You decide.

When we found out what was in our mattress, my husband said, ‘Every mother in the world should know what they are putting their child on at night.’ That was 2004, and the Clean Bedroom was born.

—Chris Chamberlin, Co-founder

FIND A HUGE SELECTION OF THE BEST ORGANIC MATTRESSES IN THE WORLD

Portland at 477 Fore Street | 207.517.3500Kittery at 5 Shapleigh Road | 207.703.0743

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While we sleep, our immune system recovers and prepares for the day ahead. If your mattress is filled with airborne allergens and chemical toxins, your immune system will battle these rather than

repair itself. Regular bedding & mattresses are laden with polyurethane foam, toxic flame retardants, and water or stain resistant chemicals.

WHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE YOUR ORGANIC MATTRESS FROM THE CLEAN BEDROOMWe have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We research every brand we carry, testing the mattresses and bedding to be sure they meet our rigorous standards for purity and construction. Our extensive product knowledge helps you select the mattress and bedding that is right for you. Our prices are fair. We listen. We recommend. You decide.

When we found out what was in our mattress, my husband said, ‘Every mother in the world should know what they are putting their child on at night.’ That was 2004, and the Clean Bedroom was born.

—Chris Chamberlin, Co-founder

FIND A HUGE SELECTION OF THE BEST ORGANIC MATTRESSES IN THE WORLD

Portland at 477 Fore Street | 207.517.3500Kittery at 5 Shapleigh Road | 207.703.0743

www.thecleanbedroom.com

The Finest Organic Mattresses & Bedding in the World, all in one place

TheCleanBedroomTM

WHY AN ORGANIC MATTRESS IS RIGHT FOR YOUWHY AN ORGANIC MATTRESS IS RIGHT FOR YOU

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