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I in his famous existentialist essay Being and Nothingness, John Paul Sartre attempts to answer a question that

had eluded philosophers such as Descartes, Kant, and Leibniz, and to a lesser extent Heidegger and Bergson: “How does being relate to nothingness?”

Now, in the 21st Century, I am attempting to answer the question, “How does wellbeing relate to somethingness?”

It is not an easy thing to do. But it is certainly worth the attempt. I believe wellbeing creates something-ness, but the challenge is, how do you successfully cultivate wellbeing? It

has been suggested that the collusion of mind-body-spirit is the basis for wellbeing, but I am here to suggest that this does not go far enough.

I believe there are seven dimen-sions of human experience, as opposed to the three (mind-body-spirit) that we have heretofore

been focusing upon.We do indeed have a mental,

physical and spiritual dimension of human experience, but we also have an integrated-human, or social dimension; a non-human dimension that takes in animals and technology; an ecological dimension that is our link to the earth; and a dimension of larger cause that encompasses the extent to which we identify with a specific tribe or group.

In this issue, we begin the jour-ney to bring greater clarity to how to embrace these seven dimensions of human experience, to evolve the wellbeing that with an almost mathametical certainty, drives “somethingness.”

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ognized visionary artist Ras-souli. Born in Isfahan, Iran, and raised in an historical home decorated with murals and intricate floral designs that are the hallmark of the Persian culture, Rassouli was destined from birth to be an artist of great repute and skill. Inspired and encouraged by his mystic uncle, Rassouli developed an early ap-preciation for painting and mystical poetry, and spent endless hours taking lessons from classical and impressionist artists, and studying mysticism. Soon he discovered new ways to transform his subconscious images into forms that he could share with others.

Today Rassouli is known world-wide for his unique way of reflecting

spiritual experience by expressing images from his subconscious onto canvas. He often stimulates creativ-ity by meditating at dawn watching the sunrise in a natural setting, or by envisioning a mystical journey through a night sky. His style does not focus on what is literally seen by the artist, but by surrendering conceptually to what is felt on a deeper level.

Rassouli’s painting technique is known as Fusionart, a style that he

has created and registered and is presently teaching to many artists in Southern California. The main theme of Fusionart is cosmic unity. The painting style is derived from mysticism, near-eastern spirituality, and a foundation in European paint-ing technology. The conceptual approach of Fusionart has been developing in Rassouli since his remarkable early childhood and it is evident in his paint-

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Rassouli’s extraordinary body of work can be found on three websites: www.Rassouli.com, www.FusionartInternational.com and www.NewDawnCollections.com. The New Dawn Collection web gallery is where one can visit an assembly of Rassouli’s beautiful, graceful and illuminating images of women. These brilliantly colored, elegant paintings capture his rever-ence for woman and his philosophy that women are the true catalysts for peace on the planet. Each im-age depicts a mystical relationship between feminine power and divine light. To learn more about Rassouli’s personal reflection on his art and creative process, go to http://www.rassouli.com/state.htm.

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Aunique fundraiser, Pamper You & Your Pet Spa Day, will be held October 17, 2009, at Holistic Pet Therapy Center, 7211 Wales Ave NW, North Canton,

Ohio. According to Pamela Fisher, DVM, many people understand and enjoy holistic therapies to keep themselves healthy and happy. “We use these techniques to relax, de-stress and heal on many levels,” she said. “Most people are unaware that many of these alternative therapies are avail-able for their pets too. To most people’s surprise, animals find massage and various sorts of energy work exactly what they need to keep on a healthy path. There are many ways to help the animals and this unique fundraiser does it all.”

Libby Smith-Hayden, a gifted healer, trainer and vet assistant, designed and orchestrated the event. Through her efforts she has teamed with Holistic Pet Therapy Center and recruited practitioners who generously donate their time and talents to provide relaxation and energy balancing for you and your pet together. Come and experience Reiki, Massage, Color Therapy,

Healing Touch for Animals®, TTouch® and CranioSacral Therapy. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres are available all day.

The event will take place at Holistic Pet Therapy Center in North Canton. A $60 dona-tion is requested – 100% of the donation will go to help Willow Creek, a multi-species sanctuary that specializes in helping feral cats and animals with behavioral and special needs.

“This will be our third Heartfelt Fundraiser this year,” Dr. Fisher said. “Our philosophy is to continue to raise funds and donate them to help animals in need and in our community. Your support is greatly appreciated for the animals’ sake. What a better way to show your pet you care. Give them the gift of health.” Please call 330-266-2500 to schedule a time for your 50 minute session.

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On August 23, a majestic summer day was the backdrop for hundreds of nature and fi tness

enthusiasts who came to practice yoga, hike, and appreciate the land’s peaceful beauty at the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. Spon-sored by Cleveland Yoga, the event featured adults, children, and even dogs delighting in various compli-mentary activities, including a hike on the reserve, guided by a Land Conservancy naturalist, and a yoga class on the newly preserved land led by Cleveland Yoga instructors. Guests were also invited to visit the Patterson Farm Market and were treated to snacks and the chance to win raffl e prizes for yoga classes.

“We were very excited to spon-sor this event and bring awareness to the Western Reserve Land

Conservancy,” said Tami Schneider, owner of Cleveland Yoga. “It’s not too often that you see hundreds of people practicing yoga outdoors in such a magnifi cent setting and mak-ing a tribute to the land while appre-ciating its beauty.” Cleveland Yoga

instructors team taught the classes and provided separate instruction for the children.

Schneider added, “We are very appreciative of our students and wanted to invite them to join us as we showed our respect and gratitude

for the land.” The event, which was open to the community, allowed participants to learn fi rst-hand how land can be transferred into the Land Conservancy and preserved for future generations.

“Practicing outdoors on the preserve gave us an ideal place to enjoy yoga together,” said Schneider. Long known for its physical benefi ts, yoga strengthens one’s entire body with improved balance, fl exibility, endurance, breathing capacity, and circulation. Schneider says that “Yoga also provides a calm-ing infl uence that reduces stress, and its practice helps lead to inner harmony. You couldn’t pick a more ideal setting in nature than what we experienced together.”

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Yoga and nature enthusiasts enjoyed a morning of hiking, yoga and nature with Cleveland Yoga at the Western Reserve Land Conservancy “Practice on the Preserve” outing on August 23.

Over the past 10 years, the demand for holistic health and wellness services and treatments

in America has steadily increased. According to a 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), $33.9 billion was spent on complementary and alternative treatments and products. As a result of this, the medical commu-nity has begun to recognize the shift towards alterna-tive treatments and to embrace the integration of holistic therapies along with conventional medicine.

Lynn Klimo, MD, integra-tive psychiatrist, will address this dynamic shift in a free public discussion, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Insight Learning & Wellness Center in Warrensville Heights. Her address Saturday evening will kick off the Family Wellness Weekend of events presented by

both Insight Learning & Wellness Center and the STAR Institute of Ohio. On Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., the event will feature several more

free health programs as well as fun activities for children.

Complimentary and integrative medicine strives to bring multiple treatment modalities together to form a new paradigm. This new paradigm includes integrating the best of

all areas of medicine and holistic therapies, individualizing treatment to the whole person, and shifting the focus to wellness and prevention by empowering people to take charge of their own health. As we move into this new era of medicine, our health, happiness and prosperity will continue to expand.

However, communication between patients and caregivers needs to be improved. Patients need

to understand the importance of dis-cussing all forms of treatment with their physicians. For example, while 62 percent of Americans sought ho-listic treatments, less than one-third informed their conventional physi-cians that they were doing so.

Additionally, many people be-lieve that because holistic treatments are natural, they are safe. However, like medical procedures and medica-tions, not all natural treatments are safe or effective, and they often interact with conventional treat-ment. These discrepancies present an opportunity for the medical com-munity, and those seeking quality care, to come together and create change in the way healthcare is cur-rently provided.

Dr. Klimo works within the Summa Health System at Summa Psychiatry Associates in Akron. In her practice, she integrates conven-tional and complementary treat-ments to address complex, chronic diseases and long-term wellness. In

addition to her training in psycho-pharmacology and psychotherapy, she uses a variety of modalities including nutritional medicine, bio equivalent hormones (especially addressing adrenal support) and en-ergy therapies such as EFT, chakra work, intuitive and psycho energetic healing, visualizations, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, spirituality, and referrals to other practitioners in the healing community.

She was graduated from Case Western Reserve Medical School and is Board Certifi ed in Psychiatry. She is a candidate for the fall 2009 certifi cation program in Energy Psychology by the Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology, is a member of the Institute of Func-tional Medicine and the American Psychiatric Association.

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By Mary Fisher Bornstein and Betsy Kohn

Forgiving yourself is a choice, an opportunity to release the past and a chance to be more in control of your life. Forgiving does not mean forgetting, but rather clearing space in your heart for

renewal. It’s not just about words, but rather about action. Making a decision to forgive yourself helps bring about a sense of

hope and healing. It is a life-long process that provides for continual growth and can result in many positive emotions. In these uncertain times, starting the practice of forgiveness may seem di� cult, but it can and will enhance your life.

Here are some suggestions to help get you started:● Be intentional about the change you want to see.● Take deep breaths when you feel tension in your body.● Concentrate on achieving peace within yourself;

respect your needs.● Focus your energy on positive experiences, and remove

negative infl uences.● Live in the present.● Be gentle with yourself.

Take it from expert Robin Casajian, an expert in stress management and forgiveness and author of Forgiveness: A Bold Choice for A Peaceful Heart, who has said, “Sometimes forgiving was easy for me: sometimes forgiv-ing was a very bold choice. Whatever kind of choice it was, it always led to a more peace-ful heart. It always le� me happier and free to move on to create healthier relationships with others and with myself. “ In addition to Casajian’s book, try Rick Kitzman’s The Little Book On Forgiving for added inspiration.

About the AuthorsMary Fisher Bornstein, LISW, and Betsy Kohn, MA, PC, are on the sta� at The Gathering Place, a Northeast Ohio cancer-support center. They have developed gratitude and forgiveness workshops to help individuals and families fi nd additional ways of coping on the cancer journey. To reach Mary or Betsy, call The Gathering Place at 216-595-9546 or email them at [email protected] and [email protected].

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By Rebecca Reynolds

Each night as we lay our heads down to sleep, we begin a process that is intended to restore our

bodies, and allow for energy, and better health. However, so many of us are troubled by insomnia, allergies, breathing problems, and sinus issues that get-ting a good night’s sleep is more of a dream than a reality.

Telling storiesMost people do not know that what they choose to rest their heads on each night may make or break their goal of a good night’s sleep. If your pillow could talk, would it tell you that it was loaded with a variety of different toxins all poised and ready to create unfavorable conditions for sleep, and worse, increase your risk of a variety of different ailments from skin irritations, to asthma attacks, sinus problems, sleep apnea, depression, headaches, fatigue, and even hormonal disruption?

Would it tell you that it was load-ed with petroleum-based chemicals? If it was a “memory-foam” pillow it would. Would it tell you that it is made with a wide range of syn-thetic compounds that are known hormonal disruptors? If it was made from synthetic material (and most are), than it would.

Possibly, it would tell you that it was festering with microscopic dust mites and their droppings, which can lead to asthma, rare skin conditions, and cold-like symptoms, sinusitis, and ear problems. If it was an unprotected, average pillow it certainly would.

Would it tell you that although it was meant to be a pure material, that it was washed in sulfuric acid as part of its cleaning process, and coated with highly toxic moth-proofi ng pesticides? If it was wool,

unless labeled as “Pure Grow Wool,” than it would.

Might it tell you that it was grown with toxic pesticides, herbi-cides, and defoliants all still in the fi bers of the material, and easily inhaled into your body while you were sleeping, and readily absorbed into your skin? If it was non-organic cotton it would.

Occasionally it might whis-per that it was treated with fi re retardants such as polybromi-nated diphenyl ethers ( PBDEs) or brominated fi re retardants (BFRs), and that they are linked to thyroid hormone disruption, permanent learning and memory impairment, behavioral changes, and a host of other “not-so-fun” ailments. If it was a typical pillow found in most any store, bought by innocent, trusting consumers like you…it most likely would.

Healthy choicesSo, what kind of pillow talk is best for your health? There are several choices, depending on your taste.

Organic Cotton. This makes a super-soft pillow with a cozy feel. Choosing organic cotton over non-organic spares you from contact with approximately 1.25 lbs. of agricultural chemicals used to make a queen-size set of non-organic cot-ton pillows.

Organic Wool (Pure Grow Wool). Perfect for those who love a fl atter pillow since wool will compress about a third when used. Organic wool is naturally fl ame retardant, making it a wonderful choice for children’s beds. It is also

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By choosing an organic pillow you avoid a vast array of toxic sub-stances, and are much more likely to get the rest you need. Also, by choosing organic you are protect-ing not only your own health, but the health of our environment as well. Just something to think about as you lay down your head tonight. Sweet organic dreams!

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By Karen Alligire, MFA, RYT

In the Yoga Sutras, the sage Patanjali tells us that, “The pains that are yet to come can be and are to be avoided.”

This aphorism reminds us that the future may hold suffering, and that suffering can be reduced or averted through the way we live today. Yoga can create a foundation for a lifestyle that supports a long and healthy life.

When asked if there is any age limit for practicing yoga, yoga mas-ter BKS Iyengar replied: “No, there is no age limit for practicing yoga. Is it the body or the mind that asks this question? It is not the body but the mind which tells you that you are old. It is the mind which is quick to say that the body is incapable of doing a thing, particularly, the thing which it dislikes or which it is afraid of. It is the mind that thinks that the body is stiff and it cannot bear any strain. It is the mind that instills fear and it is fear that impedes progress.” Keeping the mind fresh, active, and positive is a key to healthy aging, whatever challenges we may face.

Scientist Dan Buettner and his team have observed areas around the world called “Blue Zones” where people live uncommonly long and healthy lives. There are four main traits shared by people in Blue Zones: a healthy, plant-based diet, an active lifestyle, a clear sense of purpose, and strong social networks. The Blue Zone web site (www.bluezones.com) sums up its recom-mendations this way: 1) eat wisely, 2) move naturally, 3) right outlook and 4) right tribe. Yoga can help us in all four of these areas.

Eat wiselyYoga is based on awareness, and eating well is part of a yogic lifestyle. As we become more sensitive to the body through asana (posture) practice, we start to observe the

effects of particular foods on our energy, digestion, and health. Some yoga practitioners make the choice to become vegetarians, as an expression of ahimsa, or non-violence. Many others continue to eat animal foods, but start to include more vegetables, nuts and grains in their diets. By eating lower on the food chain, we minimize our harm to other crea-tures and to the environment. Eating organic food protects our health and the earth, and buying seasonal and local food helps build community.

Move naturallyThe second factor common to Blue Zones is an active lifestyle. In these zones, people walk more and con-tinue to work actively throughout their lives. Yoga is a wonderful way to develop the strength, flexibility and body awareness that will let us remain active for decades to come. Yoga cultivates good balance, teaching practitioners to move with confidence and avoid falls. That confidence means that we are more likely to remain active as we get older. Improved posture helps people to avoid injuries and to avoid shrinking in height as the years go by. Regular yoga practice brings deep relaxation, reduction of stress and sounder sleep, and these in turn lead to lower incidence of illness.

Right outlookHaving a clear sense of purpose is essential to a healthy and balanced life. That sense of meaning may come from your faith tradition, your connection to friends and family or your vocation. Yoga posits that the ultimate purpose of life is moksa or emancipation from suffering. Yoga philosophy tells us that we have the capacity to become free of pain but that we are constantly influenced by deeply imbedded patterns known as samskaras.

The samskaras are hidden

impressions that lead us to repeat familiar behaviors, whether they bring us happiness or not. Yoga practice asks us to observe the effects of our attitudes and actions. We develop the discernment to understand what is helpful and what is harmful, and begin to cultivate positive habits. When we do that, we feel better and therefore freer to serve and help others, which is the highest quest. The golden rule of caring for others is a cornerstone of spiritual life and can give a sense of purpose and meaning even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Right tribeThe fourth Blue Zone element is strong social networks. Through yoga you can meet a diverse array of people who are interested in culti-vating their well being, whether at a yoga studio, a gym or a community center. You could create a yoga

practice group and go to a different person’s house each week to practice together. You could also gather yoga friends together to walk, see a movie or have tea and conversation.

Volunteering is another way to help others and develop relation-ships both with those being served and with other volunteers. Putting time into friendships is as much a discipline as getting on the yoga mat every day. Make it a priority to de-velop relationships through outdoor activities, sharing a meal, or work-ing on yoga postures side by side.

Take a look at your life and ask yourself how you are doing in each of these four areas: food, activity, purpose and community. You may find that yoga can be a factor that integrates these four areas into one healthy and happy whole. As Mr. Iyengar has said, “Yoga practice can be done at any age. There is no bar. You can experience good health and purity in this life itself. You can con-vert this body into an abode for the soul – a heaven on this earth.”

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Yoga for a long and healthy lifeTake a look at your life and ask yourself how you are doing in each of these four areas: food, activity, purpose and community.

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Karen Allgire, MFA, RYT, is a certified Iyengar Yoga instructor. She has been teaching dance and movement since 1983 and yoga since 1998. Karen is co-director of Green Tara Yoga & Healing Arts in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. You can reach her at [email protected] or (216) 382-0592.


By Kathryn Gaster Allen

Who doesn’t enjoy a massage? Besides the feel-good factor, massage therapy has

fi nally been accepted as a legitimate treatment for a variety of health issues. And its popularity is now spreading to our canine and feline friends as well, with good reason - considering that animals suffer from many of the same ailments and are treated with the same medications as humans, it’s only logical that many human massage techniques can be applicable to animals.

Touch itself is of utmost impor-tance. Studies have shown that de-privation of affection is as damaging as depriving an animal of essential nutrients. The gentle handling of young animals often helps acclimate them to the human touch, making it easier down the road to trim their nails, groom their coats or have them examined by a veterinarian.

Social grooming“But animals don’t massage each other,” you say? What about social grooming? Ever watch two cats groom each other? Isn’t that a form of massage? The act of “petting” an animal is in itself a type of massage. In fact, getting to know your pet’s furry form as well as their petting

likes and dislikes can help you recognize potential problems. A pet that has become intolerant of being stroked in a certain body area may actually be ill. And regularly mas-saging your pet may help you fi nd growths or skin conditions you may have otherwise overlooked, leading to earlier diagnoses of a potentially life-threatening disease.

Another factor in support of canine and feline massage is the benefi t we receive from setting aside that special “bonding” time with our pets. The healing power of stroking an animal has been proven over and over, especially for the elderly. Even children can learn some basic massage techniques and further reinforce that special bond.

Where to startIf you decide you’d like to give your dog or cat a massage, where do you start? There are plenty of Internet sites with videos and “how to” articles. Because an overly vigorous massage, or one that is improperly given, may do more harm than good, educate yourself correctly. An excellent book on feline massage is Dr. Michael W. Fox’s The Healing Touch for Cats. Your own veterinarian or veterinary technician may also be a source of helpful information regarding your animal’s anatomy and the benefi ts (and limitations) of a specifi c massage technique. This is especially true if your pet suffers from a chronic condition that may be helped by regular massage sessions or is recovering from a serious illness.

If you want to learn companion animal massage in a classroom setting, there are local and distance learning courses available. An In-ternet search for your specifi c state may yield several options. Compan-ion animal massage may even be a new career choice for you!

Although not a substitute for veterinary care, massage may help a variety of conditions, and be a form of communication between you and your pet to reinforce the beautiful bond between humans and animals.

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Kathryn “Kat” Gaster Allen is the owner of Gasterville Natural, a Cleveland-based pet care and consulting business. She may be reached via [email protected] or through her website www.gasterville.com.

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By Clifford Sonnie, M.D., M.P.H

I have in the past written about health issues such as vitamin D, calcium, and the myth about cholesterol and the thyroid. I

was trying to think of a new topic while I was jogging at Reagan Park in Medina, and it occurred to me that the longer the weather is warm the more we can spend time out-doors playing. But you can’t enjoy doing that if you’re not healthy. So here are about 10 tricks of the trade I’ve found to stay healthy.

Avoid pasteurized milk. Milk is the most com-mon source of allergies

in America. Why? Because of all the chemicals and hormones that are fed to the animals to increase their milk production. Those same things pass into the milk and guess

who gets to drink them? Pasteuriza-tion heats the milk to above 170 de-grees F and destroys any nutritional value that may be in milk in the fi rst place. It may kill some bacteria but if this is as bad as the government says, mankind should have been dead from infections from milk centuries ago. Unfortunately Ohio prevents us from buying unpasteur-ized milk from farmers.

Don’t eat trans fats. These are also called partially hydrogenated

fats. Fats are long chains of carbon atoms. Enough science. The thing is

they are fl exible and can be used to make and fi x cells

in the body. Certain fats are good for

you no matter what you may have heard. When

you hydrogenate a fat you stick a bunch of hydrogen atoms

on that chain and it makes it stiff. Therefore it

can’t be used easily in the body and does much more harm than good. Why hydrogenate? Fats spoil over time. Even if you keep them refrigerated they will eventu-ally spoil. Stick a bunch of hydrogen atoms on them and they will last for decades. It increases the shelf life of oils but signifi cantly decreases the shelf life of us.

Don’t eat “bad” carbs. All carbohydrates eventu-

ally turn into sugar in the body. That is a good thing. It gives us energy. When you eat carbs like table sugar and white fl our, they damage the body. Again, just like fats, all carbs spoil. If you process the carb (like sugar or wheat) you take all the nutrients out if it along with the stuff that helps you digest it. Take that stuff out and it won’t spoil (increases the shelf life, see a pattern in processed foods yet?). So what you are left with is eating a lot of non-foods. This results in malnu-trition and constipation. Remember, you can be malnourished and still weigh 300 pounds.

Prescriptions: watch them. Prescrip-tions are the fourth leading

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Digestion can stop you in your tracks. To me the most important organ

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Water. I remember a Star Trek episode when hu-mans were called “big bags

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raw form as possible. I eat red meat. Not a lot but I like it and I eat it rare. Eat more foods that will alkalinize your body with things like fruits and veggies. The green foods. Cut down on acidic foods like alcohol, pro-cessed foods and the like. Check the Internet and search acidic or alkaline foods and you’ll get pages of them.

Get o� your du� . Move-ment is all-important to good health. It stimulates

the heart and lungs, builds and exercises muscle, it clears the head, and it helps move things around in your body such as in your gut and lymphatic system. Walk, jog, swim, ride a bike, jump on a rebounder, lift weights, exercise along with a video workout, I don’t care what you do. Just do something and do it every day. Start slow and work up to it. Don’t think for one minute that you can do what you did back in high school or even later. Walk

for 20 minutes a day for a week or two and increase the time and speed slowly. Also remember to add resistance exercise (weights), especially the women. It helps prevent osteoporosis. Do it at your pace. No matter who you are, you may feel sore after exercise but I defy anyone to tell me they don’t feel better or exhilarated.

Keep your home toxin-free. Welcome to the 21st century. The EPA

says that more than 100,000 chemicals are used in commercial products. All we can do is our best not to be exposed. So for example, don’t smoke.. Use a good air fi lter. Use alternatives to insecticides like cedar chips. Keep cleaners away from little ones. Use non-chemi-cally based cleaners. If you must use a chemical cleaner, make sure the room is well-ventilated. Check your home for radon (EPA Radon hotline 800-767-7236). Wash all

foods before use. Wash your hands a lot. When it comes right down to it, use your head.

Take time for yourself. Take time to smell the fl owers. Get a

hobby. Call a friend. Volunteer at the hospital, church, food bank, school. Do something that will give you pleasure and inner satisfaction. Do something for your soul. The list is endless and you will thank yourself for doing it.

As you can see keeping healthy is pretty simple and doesn’t cost too much. Talk about it with your family MD or DO or call us at the Balance of Life Clinic and we’d be happy to help you start your own plan. A smart healthcare consum-er is informed and aware.

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Clifford Sonnie, M.D., M.P.H. is a physician at the Balance of Life Clinic in Medina, www.balanceofl ifeclinic.com. He can be reached at 330-764-4242.

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By Anna Darrah

What's it like to spend a day in the life of one of America's best-known spiritual

leaders? That is the subject of the new documentary, Spiritual Libera-tion, which provides an up close and personal look into the life of Michael Bernard Beckwith. As the founder and spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Beckwith is an international speaker and teacher of meditation/affi rmative prayer, and is the originator of the Life Vision process. His book, Spiritual Libera-tion: Fulfi lling Your Soul’s Potential, was recently awarded a Gold Nautilus book award. The Spiritual Liberation fi lm, being offered by www.Spiritu-alCinemaCircle.com, gives viewers

an opportunity to take an intimate walk with Dr. Beckwith and witness how in his daily life he applies his own evolutionary teachings. Author Anna Darrah sat down with Dr.

Beckwith, and shared the following experience with Balanced Living.

Anna: One of the things that I really appreciated about the fi lm was the going back and forth between the sermon and the conversation, and particularly through the dinner party.

Michael: Yes. The vision was to have a dinner in my home and have some of my friends and fam-ily discuss and share their experi-ence of the morning talk I gave at Agape. And so, as you mentioned, it fl ows back and forth — from sanctuary to dining room table talk. It was a very sweet and very powerful thing for me to hear how they are integrating the teachings into their daily life, at the kitchen sink level, because that’s what matters — that there’s a practical practice that can affect their lives.

Anna: The fi lm asks us to consider,

“What is your purpose? Where are you right now? Are you living fully? Is there something that is asking to come through right now?” Could you talk a little more about these questions?

Michael: People want to know about their purpose, why are they here on the planet. It’s the ques-tion that won’t go away, because the answer reveals that we are here to wake up, to discover our true nature. Additionally, there’s a spiritual mandate for us to discover our gifts, talents and capacities, to uncover them, to cultivate them, and to express them. That’s why we’re here, and at this particular time in our evolution, we have to go beyond the mere survival instinct and really begin to ask the deeper questions as to what’s trying to emerge in, through, and as our

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individual life. The next step is to open ourselves, to become recep-tive to the teachings and practices of a spiritual path that can not only meet us at our current level of consciousness, but support us in our evolutionary expansion.

Anna: Do you have a sense of direc-tion for the human species?

Michael: It absolutely feels as though the universe is projecting one massive evolutionary trigger for humanity to take a collective evolutionary leap. As we watch the old systems breaking apart, as we admit they are obsolete, we make space for the new to enter. Paradoxically, these seeming opposites are happening simulta-neously. Now some people would disagree and think that we’re ei-ther at the brink of Armageddon, or that we’re going to manifest heaven on Earth. Black-and-white solutions are not the deal because that’s too simplistic. The evolutionary spiral always goes upward, even though it may not appear so to our outer, superficial view. It may unfold slowly, but it will unfold surely.

Anna: Do you have a sense of what’s going to evolve and what’s going to dissolve?

Michael: When we look at the decay of our stock market and the global economy, what appears to be dissolving is greed, the rampant materialism, the consum-erism, that which drove economic systems up to this point. Human-ity is beginning to ask some dif-ferent questions about values and principles. We will no longer look to the material forms of success,

such as how the stock market is doing. It won’t be our barometer for success anymore. As I listen to individuals during my speaking engagements, I hear a new tonal-ity of genuine interest in living life from the inside out rather than superficially.

Anna: What role do you feel spiri-tual leaders such as yourself should play when it comes to politics and government?

Michael: Visionary, progres-sive spiritual leaders have always been among us throughout history. They have spoken and continue to speak to more than

what are traditionally political issues. They were abolitionists. They spoke for women’s rights. They spoke for the African Americans and other minorities. They are now speaking for gay marriage, reforming our prison systems, and stopping torture. So I would say that a genuine spiritual leader holds and conveys a vision of the highest possibilities for humankind, that he or she keeps high ideals at the forefront so that individuals remain encouraged that we live in a friendly universe that is constantly conspiring on our behalf, that cherishes human-

Michael Beckwithity, and is constantly providing inspiration that speaks to our next stage of evolution. The role of a spiritual teacher is to consistently point to the limitless possibilities available to us. And if it rattles some people’s chains so be it.

Spiritual Liberation is available through the Spiritual Cinema Circle, a DVD service dedicated to films about love and compas-sion. You can receive this film for free ( just pay a small shipping fee), along with the feature film Outsourced, a romantic comedy

feature about life in a “call center” in India that explores cultural dif-ferences, relationships and doing the right thing. The collection also has two great short films. To access your free trial, please visit www.joinscc.com.

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Anna Darrah is the director of acquisi-tions for the Spiritual Cinema Circle. Prior to joining Spiritual Cinema Circle, Anna was the director of events and development for the Santa Fe Film Festival. She lives in Santa Fe with her daughter.

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One to One 2130 Adelbert Rd., ClevelandDeanna Black, 216-368-1121 � [email protected] Hatha, Power Vinyasa, Surya Namaskar, Pilates

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Pink Lotus YogaCleveland, west/near-west side Marcia Camino, R.Y.T., 216-221-3255 Amrit, Kundalini, Hatha, Children, Nidrawww.pinklotusyoga.com

Prana Yoga & Dance Studio 8051 Broadview Rd., Broadview Hts. 216-346-1246 � [email protected]

Puma YogaCleveland, westsideMaria ‘Puma’ Reyes, 216-402-0266Vinyasa, Basics, Prenatal, Restorative � [email protected]

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By Christopher Cumo

H iking is great exercise. It is also a great way to commune with nature. Fall is a special time to

be immersed in nature because the trees turn gaudy scarlet, orange and yellow. Several hiking trails in northeast Ohio wind their way through woodlands where trees yield a profusion of colors. Con-sider these fi ve trails for your fall excursions.

Oxbow Trail in Akron, OhioAt 1.2 miles Oxbow Trail is suitable for the fi t beginner or the sea-soned hiker eager for a moderately challenging outing. The trail cuts through a riparian forest whose trees include the American elm, slip-pery elm, green ash, white ash and sycamore. Turning scarlet, orange and yellow, these trees herald the arrival of fall. The trail follows the course of the Cuyahoga River so that, looking into the river, a hiker can see a refl ection of the sun and

the fall colors of the leaves. The play of light and color on the water’s surface imprint on one’s conscious-ness the grandeur of nature. Follow the trail to the top of the valley for a vigorous climb.

Kent Bog State Nature Preserve in Kent, OhioThis nature preserve harkens back to the last ice age when tamarack trees dominated the landscape. The trail leads hikers through the heart of the tamarack forest. Both a deciduous tree and a conifer, the tamarack tree has leaves that turn a dazzling yellow. Gray birches add yellow-orange leaves, surrounding hikers in a prodigality of yellow and orange hues.

Buckeye Trail and Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Loop in Peninsula, OhioAt 8.7 miles the towpath loop is for experienced hikers, though beginners may sample a portion of the trail. The trail follows the towpath that horses used in the

era of the canal. Bordered by the canal on one side and by woods on both sides, the trail is witness to the intermingling of light and fall colors against the autumn sky. Such places remind a hiker of the preciousness of life and the sacred-ness of these moments.

Happy Days, Ledges and Pines in Hudson, OhioThis 1.75-mile trail passes a pioneer cemetery, caves and ledges. One-third mile down the trail a hiker encounters the fi rst cave and the de-ciduous woodland that surrounds it. Made of eastern hemlock, yellow birch and yellow poplar this forest is dressed in myriad color in au-tumn. From the vantage point

of the cave a hiker can see the splendor of nature in all its colors.

Blue Hen Falls Trail in Boston, OhioSouth of Cleveland in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the Blue Hen Falls Trail. Re-nowned for its waterfalls, this trail is bordered by woods on both sides. In autumn the leaves fall on the boulders along the river, coloring them scarlet, orange and yellow. At times a hiker may be the only per-son on the trail. In such moments it is as though he or she were the only witness to nature’s beauty.

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Christopher Cumo is a regular contributor to Balanced Living.

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By Jamie Lober

When you think about making healthy lifestyle choices, exercise and proper

nutrition may come to mind. Ad-ditionally, you should consider the effect of spirituality. “Spirituality can be linked to the health status of individuals. In other words, people who have a grounding in spirituality have fewer health problems, may be less depressed or less anxious, have better adjust-ment to traumatic events in life and cope better when stress is greater,” affi rms Dr. Karen Broer, psychologist with Cleveland Clinic. The way you react to situ-ations really makes a difference. “Practice acceptance over things that you cannot control in your life,” encourages Broer. Illness

is not always preventable, so the way you choose to deal with it is important.

Blessing in lifeSpirituality can be a blessing in the life of the ill. “People who have a

spiritual grounding are more real-istically hopeful individuals about their illness and have more trust and acceptance about what they are going through,” says Broer. Think about your attitude. “Change unhealthy or negative thoughts and focus on the positive,” recom-mends Broer. Do not underscore the importance of spirituality to the healing process.

“You cannot be healthy unless the spiritual aspect of your life is healthy,” insists Donna Nowak, executive director of the Cleve-land-based American Holistic Medical Association. Make sure you develop a belief system. “Spiri-tuality can do wonders for one’s health,” assures Dr. Ken Koles of Holistic Health in Shaker Heights. There is no reason you cannot become a spiritual person.

The benefi ts you may potentially reap are worth it. “Spiritual people, or people who have a strong faith in “God” or meditate everyday, tend to have better blood pressure and feel more relaxed,” insists Koles. Some people may even go to a holistic practitioner to have energy transferred. “I look at people’s energy to see what it is doing which is spiritually interactive. I look at their chakras, meridians, bones, blood work, and organs to see what they are doing. I look at how far

out the energy fi eld goes from their body, what is in their energy fi eld, if it is connected to somebody or if someone is sucking off them or if they have leaks,” explains Koles of his work.

Regardless of the fi ndings, a bet-ter, more balanced you can become a reality. “My intervention is to bal-ance, which can be done by sending the energy mentally, doing acupunc-ture, praying for the person, asking their guides to intervene their own higher self or their body’s wisdom to balance it out and cranial sacral therapy,” describes Koles. There are countless options.

Spiritual alternativeFor some, there is a spiritual alter-native to regular medicine. “Holis-tic medicine is the art and science of healing that addresses care of the whole person, meaning that we combine conventional allopathic medicine with the best of integra-tive or complementary alternative therapies,” says Nowak. This takes away the drawbacks that some see in traditional medicine.

“In conventional medicine, people are not taught as much about the patient-centered ap-proach, the power of prayer or the importance of relationship-cen-tered care. Conventional medicine has more of a focus on treating or alleviating symptoms whereas holistic medicine is going to look at the underlying cause,” Nowak says. Once you have identifi ed what is troubling you, you can begin to deal with it.

Balanced living is in part about having a spiritual component to your life. “We want to equate spirituality with how we fi nd balance in our lives,” says Broer. It is not too late to begin. “Steps to spiritual simplicity or spiritual fi tness that can be equated with fi nding balance include taking time for solitude, fi nding a physi-cal quiet space and being in touch

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Socialization is also important. “You should nurture relationships by being connected with people, friendships and your community,” encourages Broer. Do not forget to explore the world around you. “Get in touch with nature and no-tice how you pay attention to what you see, hear and feel and how you experience creation,” recom-mends Broer. The same strategies do not work for every person.

Finding what is rightDrawing the relationship between spirituality and health in your own life is about fi nding what is right for you. “Some people fi nd spiritual-ity through music, nature, feeling connected to something bigger than them through volunteerism or being part of a spiritual com-

munity or tapping into their higher selves through quiet time, getting into a state of meditation or doing yoga,” says Nowak. This is one way to attain balanced living. “Balanc-ing time and optimizing energies for health, wellbeing, happiness, and consciousness is unique for everybody and has to fi t into their lifestyle,” says Koles.

On a larger scale, many people view the mind, body and spirit as one. “When I think about it, it is like a tripod or three-legged stool. If one leg is broken, wobbly or out of balance, the same thing shows up in your life,” says Nowak. You will fi nd that once you have de-veloped or enhanced the spiritual aspect of your life, you may be standing stronger, happier and wiser.

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Jamie Lober, speaker and author of Pink Power, has a passion for health promotion and disease prevention. She can be reached at [email protected].

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By Jim Wallack

What if tight abs, a toned bottom, and a slim fi gure were sim-ply a thought away?

In reality, your mind is your stron-gest muscle and learning to use it wisely can propel you from fat to fi rm, and empty to energized. Typically, most are concerned with developing muscles that can be only seen in the mirror. How-ever, your mind will take your body anywhere it wants to go!

Developing your mind begins with your outlook. It allows you to either set the path of success or failure. If you look at challenges as problems, you are already put-ting restrictions on your ability to perform. When presented with the opportunity to run a mara-thon, what is your fi rst reaction? Is it “I can’t run that far.”? With that said, you have already sent a message of failure to your body. How about if you said, “That is something I would like to try,” or even “Bring it on!”

Can doBy developing a “Can Do” attitude, your training starts to take on new forms in order to prepare for the upcoming challenges. The positive domino effect is what I refer to as “professional development,” and

this is the fi rst step that takes place in order to compete in that race, lift in that competition, or get to your desired weight.

As a teenager, my best friend’s uncle would teach us karate outside in the neighboring park all year round. The intent was not to limit our thinking to the four walls of a traditional dojo, but to allow us to deal with the elements and demonstrate to us that we were not restricted by the weather, but empowered by it.

During my time in the Army, we would conduct training events that seemed like cruel forms of punishment (i.e. running a 12

to 15 mile route at a moment’s notice). What purpose could that possibly serve? Would we do that in combat? After fi nishing one of those long runs, and feeling sorry for ourselves, one of our leaders asked us some important ques-tions. First he asked, “How many people wanted to quit during the run? What did you tell yourself in order to keep going? What did we develop more, our mind or body?” The answer was clear to us that by laying the gauntlet down and fi nishing what seemed impos-sible, we were exercising the limits of mental capability. Following challenges appeared to be more obtainable once we fostered the proper attitude.

Taking inventorySo what is holding your mind back? Taking inventory of how of-ten you choose a negative thought path, versus a positive one is the fi rst step to correcting the problem.

This can be done by keeping a small notepad close at hand and by catching yourself in the act of responding either in a positive or negative way to any number of situations and writing it down. You might even enlist the help of

your family or friends by telling them that you are trying to be more positive and if they hear you give a negative response, kindly alert you to this.

Once you have a gauge as to how often you unconsciously go low when you would rather go high, you can begin to change your words so that your mind will follow. We don’t always have control over all of our thoughts, but we can learn

to control our words so that in time our thoughts will follow. Begin this process with small changes, such as replacing words. For example, instead of saying to a friend “I can’t meet you tonight, I have a bor-ing function to go to,” say “I’d like to meet you tonight, however, I already have plans.” When you are asked to join someone for dinner, if you normally say,“ I am so broke right now,” you might try saying “I’d love to come, though right now I am choosing to save money and eat at home more often.”

Positive thinking starts from the minute you wake, and using the fi rst few minutes of your morning to set the stage for the rest of the day is very good planning. Try visualizing how you would like your day to go. See every aspect of your “best day” from what you will wear, how you will greet people and they will greet you in return, to seeing meetings and appointments on all levels going just as you would want them. Have

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Meditating and letting the mind rest and work through the tensions of the day can also help you reset your mind so positive energy can easily enter.

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Once mastered, your days will have a lighter flow, and guess what, so will your workouts!

Minding what you think and say, are the first steps to creating your strongest, healthiest self.

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By Kathy Maxwell, LISW-S

In our hectic, information-driven world, more and more people are looking for ways to quiet themselves to achieve

a balance between the inner and outer worlds. Where people once turned to traditional religion as a source of serenity and peace, today many seek a more per-sonal spirituality. Labyrinths are becoming one of the channels to this inner peace, taking shape in a variety of settings and offering an ancient solution to our modern-day dilemmas.

Labyrinths have been used across cultures and time. We cannot trace their origin to one place or group of people, but it is clear humans have used variations of the sacred circle for healing purposes throughout time. We know from conveyed experiences that following the circular pattern of labyrinths creates stillness in our deep inner being, allowing wisdom to flow. It is this stillness that creates space for reflection, meditation and a profound con-nection to self that brings healing. The winding path becomes a mir-ror from which we view our lives, touching our sorrows and releas-ing our joys.

A mysteryAlthough gaining in popular-ity, labyrinths remain a mystery to many. Upon encountering labyrinths, some are reminded of a maze and worry they will become lost. This is actually not the case, as the path into the center is the same on the way out, capturing a universal process: to go within,

to receive, and to go back out into the world. The purpose of a labyrinth, unlike a maze, which is designed to trick users, is to gently concentrate attention on walking in order to free the spirit within. This is precisely why the labyrinth appeals to “failed meditators” who struggle with formal, sitting practice. The action of walking

engages the mind enough to re-lease the chatter, thus encouraging one to let go.

As Lauren Artress, author of Walking a Sacred Path and a seminal leader in the labyrinth movement, has said, “It is through the act of trusting the path, of giving up conscious control of how things should go and being receptive to

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our inner state, that we can be opened up to a whole new world.”

This takes a certain kind of courage; we are inviting ourselves to look into our souls when using the labyrinth, as the very act of walking it can make the inner world transparent.

Helpful toolLabyrinths are a helpful tool for people who are facing diffi cult transitions and times of chal-lenge. The opportunity to instill quiet and peace in times of stress is invaluable. At The Gathering Place, a cancer-support center with locations in Beachwood and West-lake, the labyrinth is particularly helpful. The non-secular nature of the labyrinth makes it accessible to all participants, and the relaxation

it engenders is quite helpful. The labyrinth is used as a heal-

ing activity in a variety of groups for both children and adults. As one woman wrote, “The labyrinth is a peaceful reminder of my 17-year journey with cancer. I may wobble a bit here and there, but one’s true path lies at the center of all things. There are no shortcuts to peace. I have learned a great deal along the way.”

Suggestions for walking a labyrinth:● Before entering, get in touch with your breathing. Know there is no “right” way to walk the labyrinth, simply follow your natural rhythm and give yourself permission for this to be a personal experience.● On the path in, consciously

release stress, emptying your mind of distracting thoughts.● Pause when you reach the center, inviting healing and light to enter your innermost being. Spend as long as you wish here, connecting with your spirit.● Retrace your steps to follow the path back out, integrating the experience and refl ecting on how it may mirror your life. Be aware that the experience can resonate for some time after you walk.● Walk often. Each time you walk the experience will be different.

Local labyrinths available for walking:Indoor:● The Gathering Place (for those coping with cancer), Beachwood, Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

● Trinity Church, downtown Cleveland, Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.

Outdoor:● Unity Spiritual Center, Westlake● Federated Church, Chagrin Falls● Ursuline College, Pepper Pike

For more information, go to www.labyrinthsociety.org orwww.veriditas.org

Kathy Maxwell, LISW-S, is a mem-ber of the clinical program staff at The Gathering Place where she leads groups for adults, children and teens. She also maintains a private practice with offi ces in Beachwood and Solon. Prior to these positions, Kathy served as a hospice social worker at Hospice Maui in Hawaii. Kathy recently became a Veriditas certifi ed labyrinth facilitator.

HOPE, HEALING, AND HEALTHNurturing a family isn’t easy. There are moments, sometimes days, when it seems the path you’re navigating is more like a busy expressway during rush-hour than a refreshing walk in the park. You may be overwhelmed and unsure of which way to go. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are solutions.

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BreathingCorrect Breathing Concepts Safe natural solution to eliminate drug side eff ects and expense. Regain lifestyle freedom. Respiration the right way brings relief from asthma, allergies, bronchitis, snoring, sleep apnea, panic attacks plus more. (440) 357-5834 www.correctbreathing.com (216) 952-7048.

Breema® Bodywork Breema Bodywork is enlivening and fun! Come enjoy treatments, classes or workshops at The Spa at Honey Run. Contact Spa Director Dave Pratt: (800) 713-2725, www.innathoneyrun.com.

ChiropractorsMedina Family Chiropractic Call for an appointment today! Dr. James Kendal. 5019 Victor Dr., Medina, OH 44256 (330) 722-7709. www.medinafamilychiropractic.com.

The Ehren Chiropractic & Wellness Center Specializing in Network Spinal Analysis. Dennis Ehren, DC. 13314 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107. (216) 221-9990. www.ehrenchiropractic.com.

Russell Chiropractic Off ering comprehensive spinal care for all ages, holistic wellness, nutritional counseling, orthotics, and supplements. Drug-free relief! 18624 Detroit, Lakewood (216) 221-1788.

CleaningGreen Clean off ers safe eff ective chemical-free cleaning, carpet cleaning, and organic cleaning products. A clean without the toxic consequences to people or the environment. (440) 899-9295 www.greenclean.biz.

R&R Time, Aromatherapy Cleaning Start experiencing a new way of cleaning. residental and commercial, Call Kathy Starynchak, (216) 798-8748.

Colon HydrotherapyIn Carol’s Care, L.L.C -Complementary Health Center Serving Northeast Ohio for 5 years. Colon Hydrotherapy, Ionic Foot Bath, Infrared Sauna Treatments, Detoxifi cation Programs, and massage. Carol Perkoski, nationally certifi ed colon hydrotherapist . Rocky River (440) 333-5646 www.InCarolsCare.com.

Medina Family Chiropractic Detox Center. Call for an appointment today! 5019 Victor Dr., Medina, OH 44256 (330) 722-7709. www.medinafamilychiropractic.com.

Natural Balance Therapy, Colon Hydrotherapy & Detoxifi cation services. A comfortable, caring, atmosphere where the only side-eff ects are feeling better! All practitioners are licensed and/or certifi ed. See our monthly specials, www.Naturalbalancetherapy.org, 16363 Pearl Rd , Strongsville (440) 238-6079.

Total Body Image Call Renee Bolz, Parma: 216-661-2500, Mentor: 440-578-7777, www.totalbodywakeupcall.com.

CounselingBarbara Friedman, Ph.D., Jungian Analyst Psychologist, licensed addictions counselor and certifi ed Yoga teacher. Psychotherapy and counseling from a depth perspective. Guidance with healing, growth and personal transformation, www.barbarafriedmanphd.com, (216) 321-9000.

Michelle Martin, ED.S., School Psychologist off ers evaluation and holistic treatments for ADHD, autism, Asperger’s, & learning disabilities. Insight Wellness Center, (216) 765-4470, www.insightwellness.org.

Marilyn Wise, LICDC, EMT Off ering holistic approach to counseling and personal growth. Specializing in addiction, chronic illness & ADHD. Complemented with guided imagery, chakra balancing, Reiki and psychoenergetic healing. (440) 622-8782.

Mental Health Counseling at River’s Edge.

Learn to move through life’s diffi culties to healing and transformation. Professional counseling in a safe, peaceful environment. (216) 688-1111.

Craniosacral TherapyEnerChi Vickie Bodner, L.M.T. Therapeutic, relaxation and pregnancy massage, CranioSacral therapy for adults and children, Somatic emotional release, Intuitive energy healing. East or West location. (216) 621-3043.

Lorna J. Richman, RCST Registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. Licensed Massage Therapist since 1986, Light Journey Guide, Reiki Master. Relieve stress, reduce pain, allow the body’s inherent healing process to restore natural balance and fl ow. Offi ce located in Orange Village. (216) 371-2321.

Randall Gibson, M.Ed., LMT, RPP, CST Licensed Massage Therapist since 1982, massage therapy instructor, certifi ed in Craniosacral Therapy (technique) by the Upledger Institute, off ering seminars & lectures. Valley Massotherapy in Akron (330) 701-8780. www.polarityhealthcare.com

CrystalsA Diff erent Way 100 varieties of tumbled/rough stones. Specimen rocks. Minerals. Amethyst cathedrals. Geodes. Spheres. Clusters. Salts lamps and much more. 4075 Erie St, Willoughby, OH. (440) 953-3533.

Deborah Bookin and The Crystal Bee. Comprehensive services for those interested in crystals and crystal healing: crystal pharmacy, individual consultations, healing sessions and classes. Shaker Hts., OH by appointment. (216) 751-5977. www.crystalbee.com

DentistsCenter For Advanced Dentistry Benjamin P. Hornstein, DDS 3690 Orange Place, Suite 180 Beachwood, OH 44122 (216) 595-1710 www.cfad.net.

The Dr. Richard E. Betor Cosmetic Dental Group General, Laser, Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry, and Migraine Prevention. 21851 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, 44116. (440) 333-3766, www.drbetor.com.

Detoxifi cationMedina Family Chiropractic Colonic therapy, foot detox, ear candling, herbal wraps, infrared sauna and more. 5019 Victor Dr., Medina, OH 44256 (330) 722-7709. www.medinafamilychiropractic.com.

E-CommerceFREE E-Commerce Shopping Site. Instantly sell millions of brand name products at everyday low prices. Our platform brings the power of e-commerce to your website (or create a stand alone shopping site) and lets you sell millions of brand name products. No start up cost or overhead. We deal with all the hassles and you just take your profi t. Products include, computers, electronics, wellness products, cameras and equipment and garden & patio products. New items are constantly being added giving you the most robust product off erings on


Classifi ed/Directory Classifi ed/Directorythe internet. By simply copying and pasting a few lines of code into your existing website you can instantly generate revenue for your online business. To see my store go to www.PerkShop.com. To learn more about this exciting opportunity contact Bob Perkoski at (216) 952-0206 or email [email protected].

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)Betsy Muller MBA, C.EHP, Certifi ed Energy Coach (440 )238-4731 Empower your life with EFT for weight loss, life balance, relationships, business, and leadership.www.theindigoconnection.com.

The Healing Connection Peggy Koelliker, 440) 930-5785, [email protected], www.healconnect.com. Enjoy emotional freedom using a simple tapping technique that works! Experience the side eff ects of relaxation, energy, confi dence and focus.

Energy TherapyHealing Touch of Medina Elaine F. Nichols, Ed.D., RN, CNS, CHTP Certifi ed Healing Touch Practitioner (330) 721-7030 Email: [email protected]

Jin Shin Jyutsu - Stan M. Gardner, MD Certifi ed practitioner of this ancient Japanese healing art. Treatment is relaxing & non-invasive. (440) 835-0104 www.prevmedgroup.com

Kimberly J Nunn, MHS, PT, Intuitive bodywork and consultation, EFT, interactive Tarot, Coherent Heart training and more! (see ad, page 17) (216) 373-6767, www.many-blessings.com

Exercise ProgramsBody Sculpting is a one-hour strength training exercise class that shapes and tones your body and helps prevent osteoporosis. 200 Locations in Northeast Ohio. Call (216) 313-FLEX (Cleveland), or (330) 958-FLEX (Akron/Canton). Mention BLM and receive $5 OFF course fees!? Also available on DVD (three diff erent levels). Visit www.fl excity.com for more info.

Feng ShuiCutting-edge techniques utilized by certifi ed feng shui consultant to optimize your residential or commercial space, creating a supportive, productive, successful environment. Contact Laurie (440) 668-9786. [email protected].

Harmonize your environment for abundance, health, happiness, love, and career. Consultations include feng shui, color, placement, space clearing, and more. Gaia Design (440) 942-4786. [email protected].

FinancesSocially conscious investments Chris Dunmore, “The Green Stockbroker” (216) 378-7300, cdunmore@fb w.com.

Graphic DesignPerkoski Design Graphic design & photography. Specializing in quality, aff ordable

promotional materials. (216) 521-5066 www.perkoski.com.

Green BusinessHome Based Go-Green Business. A great way to help others while growing your income. Call Carolyn at (440) 665-7559.

Herbal StudiesMedicinal herbalist home study course. On-Premises Medicinal Herbalist certifi cation. Weeklong summer intensive. Related classes/programs. Visit web gaiaherbalstudies.net. (734) 769-7794. Gaia School of Herbal Studies.

HellerworkMary Yursky, MSN, CNP. Certifi ed Hellerwork Practitioner. Relieve stress, reduce pain through deep tissue massage, accupressure, energy work. (216) 221-4372. 13314 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.

Holistic Health CareGift of Hands Neil C. Fedio, Chiropractic Degree. Therapeutic and relaxation massage with intuitive guidance and energy balance. Collective intention of one’s being balanced. (216) 749-7904. [email protected]

Home ProductsPlanet Green Organic bedding, towels and home decor, safe baby toys and clothing, sustainable furniture, organic cleaners, lawn care items and more. 19056 Old Detroit Rd., Rocky River, (440) 333-9333.

Riverwood Naturals AFM ”Safecoat,” Real Milk paints, Marmoleum, cork, bamboo fl ooring, organic mattresses, bedding, light bulbs, air cleaners PLUS!!!! By appointment. (440) 289-6319, (440) 893-9767, Woodmere, OH.

Integrative Physical TherapyMany Blessings, Kimberly J Nunn, MHS, PT, Physical therapy with an “alternative touch” !! Therapeutic massage, exercise prescription, orthopedic manipulation, cranio-sacral balancing and more ! ( see ad, page 17), Potential insurance coverage (216) 373-6767 www.many-blessings.com

Integrative MedicineAmerican Integrative Medicine off ers traditional family medicine thoughtfully combined with alternative therapies, such as medical acupuncture, osteopathic manipulation, and herbal and nutritional counseling. Dr. Barbara Bakus is a graduate of Dr. Andrew Weil’s Integrative Medicine Program, a Board-Certifi ed Family Physician, and a graduate of the Helm’s UCLA/Stanford Medical Acupuncture course. Call (440) 543-2243 for an appointment, or email us at [email protected].

The Center for Integrative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic combines the best modern medicine with research-proven complementary approaches to prevention and healing. Tanya Edwards, MD, Medical Director, 1950 Richmond Road, Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124, (216) 986-HEAL.

Instrumental Evening for the EarthEarth Day Coalition’s 12th Annual Fall Benefit

Friday, November 13, 2009 • 6:00 - 9:30 pm West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church in Rocky River

Purchase tickets online at www.earthdaycoalition.org

or by phone at 216.281.6468

World-Class Chamber MusicDaniel McKelway and Lembi Veskimets of the world-famous Cleveland Orchestra will be joined by additional Orchestra members and friends for an intimate candle-lit concert.

Green Silent AuctionBid on hundreds of unique items from eco-conscious businesses, artists, and organizations.

Gourmet ReceptionEnjoy the specialty dishes of Cleveland’s finest and most sustainable restaurants and brewers.

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Classified/DirectoryIntuition TrainingImagination Arts The secrets of artistic observation are revealed to the ”non-artist”. Easily-learned exercises quiet the task-oriented mind to access intuition. For individuals, groups, Northeast Ohio. Kristen Boyesen, Artist, Reiki Practitioner. www.imagination-arts.blogspot.com, [email protected]. (216) 577-9874

Inner Knowing Classes & Individual Healing Sessions Quiet the mind and access your guidance within. Chantal Fidanza, Certified Light Journey Guide, Reiki Master (216) 650-6266, www.yourdivinelight.biz, [email protected].

SpiritHeal Institute for Intuition and Healing offers comprehensive and inspirational programs to awaken intuitive awareness and healing energies. Sarah Weiss, MA, Founder/Director. www.spirithealonline.com (440) 564-1190.

LandscapingEnviroscapes Landscape Design ”Designs with Nature in Mind” Create a healthy habitat in your own backyard with no toxic chemicals or invasive exotics. Specializing in Native Plants. You CAN make a difference! (440) 477-5468.

Salsbury-Schweyer, Inc integrates Art, Science and Spirit to create award-winning holistic landscapes that are personal, beautiful and sustainable. LIVE IN A GARDEN! (330) 375-9600 www.salsbury-schweyer.com.

Lawn CareGood Nature Organic Lawn Care (216) 351-9830 or www.whygoodnature.com Local company providing organic solutions for lawns, trees/shrubs and pests.

Life CoachingExperience self-confidence and success in business, sports, academics & personal life. Peggy Koelliker, professional/ personal development coach for success. (440) 930-5785, [email protected], www.healconnect.com.

Massage TherapyBack In Motion Rachelle Neher, L.M.T. Therapeutic Massage, Foot Reflexology, Reiki 4 Relief. Experience the Difference! The kind of care that gets results. East Side: (216) 321-6663.

Dalila Moyet, Licensed Massage Therapist. Relax, Heal, Invigorate...Les Amis Salon and Spa located Downtown, Cleveland. 20% off 1st Massage with Dalila. You can reach her at (216) 323-6597 or (216) 589-9999.

“Dreams” Massage & BodyWorks Rebecca J. Shaw, LMT, Specializing in: Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, 4-Handed Massage, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Thai Yoga Massage, Couples Massage, Gift Certificates Available, Middleburg Heights. (440) 821-1658.

KK Massage Reconnective Healing, Karen Krupp, Avon Lake, (440) 668-5414, [email protected].

Massage by Teresa Cole L.M.T. Reduce your stress with Hot Stone, Seated Chair and Table Massage. Call (330) 441-2082 for details. Elyria Ohio. Gift Certificates Available.

MassageWorks! with Sarah Dick, LMT. Therapeutic massage intended to address your problem muscles with neuromuscular myofascial techniques, Swedish massage, and deep breathing. Eastside. (216) 402-7189.

Natural Balance Therapy Holistic Health services with Therapeutic Massage, Athletic Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Accupressure, Raindrop Therapy, Reiki & Shin Jin Jyutsu. Experience the benefits! www.Naturalbalancetherapy.org, 16363 Pearl Rd , Strongsville (440) 238-6079.

Westlake Massotherapy Clinic Celebrating 21 years in business. 10 licensed massage therapists provide therapeutic, relaxation, sports massage, neuromuscular, myofasial, more. 26843 Detroit Rd., Westlake, Ohio (440) 892-1225.

Medical IntuitionLightWorks Holistic Counselor Cindy, uses internal viewing to highlight issues of illness/injury and heals upon God’s will. Root issues are addressed. Westlake, (440) 655-3418, [email protected].

Explore your mind, body, spirit connection with Sarah Weiss, MA, LMT, Medical Intuitive and Spiritual Guide. Director of SpiritHeal Institute for Intuition and Healing, Sarah teaches how to get in touch with the inner radiance that illuminates your journey and guides you towards health and wholeness. www.spirithealonline.com [email protected] (440) 564-1190.

MeditationMindful Moments offers ongoing mindfulness meditation classes and counseling. Visit www.MindfulMomentsOnline.com or call Nancy Rubel, PhD, LLC at (216) 462-0530.

Natural Food Mustard Seed Market & Café Locally owned natural foods market, restaurant, catering and cooking school. 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon. Market: (440) 519-3663 Café: (440) 519-3600. 3885 W. Market St., Montrose. Market & Café: www.mustardseedmarket.com. (330) 666-7333.

Nature’s Bin Cleveland’s Natural Foods Market Also Providing Vocational Training to People with Disabilities Since 1975. 18120 Sloane Lakewood, OH 44107 (216) 521-4600 www.naturesbin.com.

Nutritional SupplementsEarth Healers a partnership of holistic physicians and traditional healers, offers supportive herbals from ancient medicinal traditions and exciting wellness adventures that feed your soul. For more information, and to order, please visit www.earthhealers.com or call toll-free: 1-866-411-3112.

Natural Hormone and Endocrine Support Support all of your glands with one product, Mannatech PLUS. Get the balance nature intended.Call your Mannatech Independent Associate. Call Fran Benjamin, (330) 725-4044, or email [email protected] for more info.

Need 24/7 Energy? Try AmbroStart for a day that’s energized from start to finish. To order, call your Mannatech Independent Associate. Call Fran Benjamin, (330) 725-4044, or email [email protected] for more info.

Nutraceutical Breakthrough Supplement with super sugars, glyconutrients necessary for good cellular communication. Ask your Mannatech Independent Associate for Ambrotose complex. Call Fran Benjamin, (330) 725-4044, or email [email protected] for more info.

OrganizationsAmerican Holistic Medical Association. A 501(c)(3) national nonprofit, helping transform healthcare to a more holistic model. 22366 Commerce Park, Suite 101B, Beachwood, Ohio 44122 (216) 292-6644, www.holisticmedicine.org.

Earth Day Coalition Cleveland’s own nonprofit environmental education organization serving Ohio and the nation. (216) 281-6468 www.earthdaycoalition.org.

Entrepreneurs for Sustainability (E4S) A community of entrepreneurs and business leaders who meet monthly to learn about the

implementation of sustainability principles. www.e4s.org (216) 451-7755.

SHADYBROOK, INC. – Personal Growth and Spiritual Exploration since 1955. Affordable weekend retreats, presentations on various topics, study groups, and more! For information: 216-556-5683 or www.shadybrook.org

PetsGot Treats? Gasterville Natural - all natural pet treats, food supplements, organic products and pet care consulting. Contact [email protected] or visit www.gasterville.com.

Holistic Pet Therapy & Natural Pet Store Pamela Fisher, DVM, and staff provide holistic healing for pets, organic/nastural foods, toys and accessories. (330) 266-2500, www.Holistic VetPractice.com, www.HolisticPetTherapy.com

PsychologistHolly Timberlake, PhD., Energy Psychologist, (330) 653-5081, www.hollyt.com. Break through your blocking beliefs, effects of traumas, ailments, loss, etc. to joyful, vibrant, and successful living with EFT, EMDR, Energy Medicine and guided imagery.

ReikiThe Healing Connection Peggy Koelliker, Usui/Karuna Reiki Master. Reiki classes and private sessions. Credit hours for nurses and occupational therapists; (440) 930-5785, [email protected]. www.healconnect.com for Reiki class listings and locations.

Spiritualist MediumKaren David,DD, also a teacher, healer, numerologist and author, can guide you to dynamic insights. Her experience, counsel and charismatic way has helped many. Contact Karen at Mystic Farms, sanctuary for spiritual enlightenment. (440) 439-9599; www.kdmystic.net.

ThermographyPreventive Medicine Group Non-x-ray, non-contact alternative to mammography. Shows normal and abnormal breast tissue through heat the body radiates. Call for free information packet! www.prevmedgroup.com, (440) 835-0104.

Wellness CentersBurton Health & Spirit Spiritualist mediums, tarot, astrology, spa parties, massage, reflecology, reiki, metaphysics, yoga, books, “Tame your Tiger” tea; New Age Singles, located in the red barn behind Burton Square Library, 14595 Baird St., (440) 729-SELF, http://burtonhealthandspirit.tripod.com. Northeast Ohio Institute of Functional Medicine, Dorothy Sprecher, MD. Menopause-Bioidentical Hormone Therapy, Food Allergy, Weight Management, IBS, Autoimmune Disease, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Prevention & Reversal of Chronic Disease. 8398 Kinsman Road, Novelty. (440) 338-6344. www.neoifm.com.

Insight Learning & Wellness Center, wide

Harmony ConstruCtion

Environmentally Conscious Remodeling

• Sustainable Flooring Sources

• Improved indoor Air Quality• Kitchens and Baths• Home Spas/Luxury Showers

Call tom Cifranic 216-406-3277

Medina Family Chiropractic Center pro-vides chiropractic care for the whole family. We strive to make your experience with us comfortable and personal. We put “family” in our name not only because we pride ourselves on taking the very best of care of your your family, but because we consider you part of our family as well.

Medina Family Chiropractic

Medina Family Chiropractic5019 Victor Drive, Medina, OH 44256

Phone: 330-722-7709Fax: 330-723-0850

www.medinafamilychiropractic.com


range of services for children and adults: Yoga, massage, acupuncture, Qi-gong, cranial sacral, EFT, and Focus Fusion. (216) 765-4470, www.insightwellness.org.

Russell Chiropractic Off ering comprehensive holistic care including homeopathy, chiropractic, nutritional counseling. Drug-free relief from ADD, allergies, hormones, chronic pain, more. 18624 Detroit, Lakewood (216) 221-1788 totalhealingwellness.com.

Writing & Editing ServicesWISEwords Word Services, Ad copywriting & manuscript editing, Bo Wise, 345 Ertle N.E., Massillon, OH (330) 833-5676 Shift [email protected].

YogaAtma Center Yoga for Every Body! Serving Cleveland since 1997. USA’s only Satyananda Yoga® center. All levels. Specialty classes. Experience true yoga! (216) 371-9760 www.atmacenter.com.

Cleveland Yoga: Sept. 26, Yoga for Men workshop; Oct. 2-4, Yoga Teacher Training; Oct. 7, I Love Yoga, Oct. 10, Beginner’s Workshop, Nov. 7, Beginner’s Workshop, Oct. 17, Intermediate Workshop, Jan 16-23, Mexicon Yoga Retreat, (216) 591-1183, www.clevelandyoga.com.

Ganesha Yoga Health and Healing Center Yoga: Bobbi Holliday (owner) ,Vivien Jamison, Jil Grignon and Nikki Rog ers. Massage: Teresa

Cole (Hot stone) and Rhonda Fleck, (Medical). Monthly ‘Healing Event.” Bobbi off ers A Course In Yoga And Metaphysics (annually) plus private fl ute and watercolor classes; (440) 653-0414 www.bholliday.com

Green Tara Yoga & Healing Arts Certifi ed Iyengar Yoga Instructors Karen Allgire and Shaw-Jiun Chalitsios-Wang. Precise alignment, adjustment of poses for individual needs. Restorative yoga with Colleen Clark. Student discounts. 2450 Fairmount, Cleveland Heights (216) 382-0592; www.greentarayoga.com.

Namaste’ Yoga Studio We are growing and moving! Join us in our new Sagamore Hills studio 367 West Aurora Rd. (Rt.82). See details at www.namasteyogastudio.net, or (216) 970-3641.

Yoga Teacher TrainingAtma Center Train with the best! Cleveland’s most comprehensive program, specializing in the Satyananda tradition. 500-hour registered Yoga Alliance school. (216) 371-9760 www.atmacenter.com for details.

Bhumi’s Yoga Teacher Training – Transform your life! First in Midwest Nationally Recognized by Yoga Alliance. Voted “Best Yoga Experience” Cleveland Magazine. CitySearch Awards. Beautiful private retreat setting near Cleveland. Comprehesive curriculum. Includes therapeutic applications, hands on, follow up mentoring, several styles. Individualized attention. Director Harriet Russell (Bhumi), E-RYT500, M.S. Next Program Sept. 2009. Details: (440) 236-6366. www.bhumiyoga.com

Classifi ed/DirectorySEPTEMBER

20 FREE TALK! “Healthy Skin & Diseases of the Skin” by J. Helen Kwon, M.D., Address-ing diseases of the skin including acne, eczema & psoriasis, 6:30 pm., 24700 Center

Ridge, Suite 370, Westlake (rear entrance), Call (440)-835-0104 for reservations.

Bhumi’s Yoga Teacher Training 200 hour certifi cation program begins. More info: 440-236-6366. www.bhumiyoga.com. First in Midwest recognized by Yoga Alliance.

29 FREE TALK! “The Biomedical Approach to Autism” by Derrick Lonsdale, M.D. & J. Helen Kwon, M.D. The nutritional & toxicity pieces of the autism puzzle. 6:30 pm.,

Preventive Medicine Group, 24700 Center Ridge, Suite 370, Westlake (rear entrance), Call (440)-835-0104 for reservations.

OCTOBER

3 Oct. 3-4, Family Wellness Weekend, Insight Learning and Wellness Center, 25901 Emery Rd., Suites 100 & 112, Warrensville Hts. Health programs, children’s

activities, demonstrations and more. Featuring Lynne Klimo, MD. Call (216) 765-4470, or go to www.insightwellness.org for more info.

3 Oct. 3-4, Serene Spirit Holistic Expo and Gem Show, Medina County Community Center, Saturday 10-8, Sunday 11-5 pm., www.serenespiritexpo.com

for more info.

13 FREE TALK! “Cancer” by James P. Frackelton, M.D. An alternative medicine ap-proach, 6:30 p.m., Preventive Medicine Group, 24700 Center Ridge, Suite 370,

Westlake (rear entrance), Call (440)-835-0104 for reservations.

13 FREE TALK! “Cancer” by James P. Frackelton, M.D. An alternative medicine ap-proach, 6:30 p.m., Preventive Medicine Group, 24700 Center Ridge, Suite 370,

Westlake (rear entrance), Call (440)-835-0104 for reservations.

13 Shadybrook presents Music and Poems that Touch Your Spirit with Vic Leanza. Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 7:30 pm. Information:

(216) 556-5683, www.shadybrook.org.

17 Detox Program for the Mind, Oct. 17-19, Shadybrook Retreat with Zen Buddhist Sensei Dean Williams, Twinsburg. $275 - $317.50.

For information: (216) 556-5683, www.shadybrook.org.

17 Spa Day held at Pamela Fisher, DVM’s Holistic Pet Therapy Center, 7211 Wales Ave. NW-North Canton, OH 44720. Holistic therapies for people and pets.

Call (330) 266-2500 or go to www.holisticpettherapy.com fopr more info.

NOVEMBER

1 Healing Touch for Animals, Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, Level 1 class, classes held at Pamela Fisher, DVM’s Holistic Pet Therapy Center, 7211 Wales Ave NW-North Canton, OH 44720,

(330) 266-2500.

10 Shadybrook presents Understanding Meditation, with Linda Kirby, at The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, November 10, 2009, 7:30 pm.

For information: (216) 556-5683 or www.shadybrook.org.

10 “Meet the Doc.” The Northeast Ohio Institute of Functional Medicine, 8398 Kinsman Rd., P.O. Box 512, Novelty, Ohio, 44072, www.neoifm.com.

Call (440) 338-6344 to reserve your spot.

12 FREE TALK! “Autoimmune Diseases” by Stan Gardner, M.D., Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, M.S., colitis, diabetes type I and more, 6:30 pm., Preventive Medicine Group,

24700 Center Ridge, Suite 370, Westlake (rear entrance), Call (440)-835-0104 for reserva-tions.

14 Nov. 14-15, Gift of Light Expo, Michaud’s Town & Country, Strongsville, Saturday 10 am -7 pm, Sunday 10 am-6 pm., www.gift ofl ightexpo.com for more info.

DECEMBER

1 FREE TALK! “Acupuncture” by Laura DeVincentis, N.D., M.S.O.M., L.Ac, It can help you! 6:30 pm., Preventive Medicine Group, 24700 Center Ridge, Suite 370, Westlake (rear

entrance), Call (440)-835-0104 for reservations.

15 “Meet the Doc.” The Northeast Ohio Institute of Functional Medicine, 8398 Kinsman Rd., P.O. Box 512, Novelty, Ohio, 44072, www.neoifm.com.

Call (440) 338-6344 to reserve your spot.

JANUARY

15 On January 15-17, Join Todd Norian at Namaste Yoga for a weekend workshop. New Sagamore Hills studio 367 West Aurora Rd. (Rt.82).

See details at www.namasteyogastudio.net, or call (216) 970-3641.

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Transformational Bodywork Craniosacral Polarity Massage Shiatsu Bowen

Fall 2009 Ohio Seminars

October:Top Ten Pain Releasers Subtle Aspects of HealingTouch for Health Kinesiology

November:Wholistic IntegrationIntro to CraniosacralTherapy

1236 Weathervane Lane in Akron 330-701-8780www.polarityhealthcare.com

Words&VisionsUntil, I Too, Turn GhostThe birds cry

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and skies that shed no light

where stars begin to shimmer

when lovers meet again?”

— Dexter Zirkle

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And the trees whisper quiet stories

of sad human truths.

— J.E. Stanley

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— Michael Gabriel

Mark KuharLake Erie, Ashtubula, Summer of 2009



AHMAHOLISTIC HEALTH

NOWNovember 5-7, 2009 Cleveland, Ohio

A Unique Conference with SpiritCompelling Keynote SpeakersLeland Kaiser, Healthcare Futurist/IntuitiveBenjamin Kligler, Vice-Chair, Beth Israel Integrative Medicine Tieraona Low Dog, TIME magazine “Innovator in CAM” award winnerLarry Rosen, Leading Voice for Pediatric Care and Expert on the “Net Generation”

Pre-Conferencethe Heart, Passion and Purpose, Positive Aging

of MetroHealth Hospital

Main Conference

in Challenging Economic Times

Who should attend?Doctors, nurses, licensed health care providers, CAM practitioners, students, and anyone who is interested in holistic health.

(New home of the AHMA)

AHMAHOLISTIC HEALTH

NOWNovember 5-7, 2009 Cleveland, Ohio

A Unique Conference with SpiritCompelling Keynote SpeakersLeland Kaiser, Healthcare Futurist/IntuitiveBenjamin Kligler, Vice-Chair, Beth Israel Integrative Medicine Tieraona Low Dog, TIME magazine “Innovator in CAM” award winnerLarry Rosen, Leading Voice for Pediatric Care and Expert on the “Net Generation”

Pre-Conferencethe Heart, Passion and Purpose, Positive Aging

of MetroHealth Hospital

Main Conference

in Challenging Economic Times

Who should attend?Doctors, nurses, licensed health care providers, CAM practitioners, students, and anyone who is interested in holistic health.

(New home of the AHMA)

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