The Healthy Planet – December 2015

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Readership Survey page 19

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For your holiday menuFreddie’s Marketoffers delicious hams,fresh natural turkeys,party trays, sandwich-es, salads, appetizers,and local wines thatare perfect for your

holiday party or family dinner. Let Freddie’s Marketmake your holiday meal planning stress free by doingthe work for you. This full service, family owned mar-ket provides their customers with exceptional serviceand the freshest, healthiest options to ensure you andyour holiday guests are happy. Be sure to call early toorder your fresh turkey or boneless, honey glazedbaked ham and all your other party food needs. Wehave gift cards, too.Visit www.freddiesmarket.com orsearch for them on Facebook. You can also stop in at9052 Big Bend Road at Rock Hill in Webster Groves,MO 63119 or call 314-968-1914 to place your ordertoday.

holiday christmas Festival

Celebrate the hol-iday season,French Colonialstyle - in charm-

ing Ste. Genevieve, MO. The annual HolidayChristmas Festival will take place on December 4tth,5th and 6th and features a traditional Christmasparade, free photos with Santa in Lion’s Club Park,and over 30 performances of seasonal music spread outover three days. Local shops and art galleries featureholiday hospitality and shopping bargains. The FelixValle State Historic Site will host ‘Le Reveillon’ onSunday, December 13 showcasing French Christmascustoms, decorations, music and food. The BolducHouse museum presents a winter wonderland of lightsin the Vieux Noel on Friday and Saturday nights duringthe month of December. For more information, pleasecontact the Ste Genevieve Welcome Center at 800-373-7007 or online at www.VisitSteGen.com.

experience the magic!

Give a gift likeno other - theexcitement andthrill of live

entertainment with a Fabulous Fox Theatre gift cer-tificate. For birthdays, anniversaries and other holi-days, tickets to the Fox are a unique and memorablegift suitable for anyone. Gift certificate recipientscan choose tickets for Broadway musicals, dancecompanies, family shows, gospel plays, comedyartists and a wide variety of concerts including pop,rock, rhythm and blues and country. And they areall set in a spectacular venue that is second to none.To purchase, visit metrotix.com, the Fox box officeor call (314) 534-1111.

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The Green Shag Marketoffers a unique shoppingexperience. "The Shag" asit is frequently referred to,has 60 vendors that offer agreat mix of "Kitsch andClassic." From MidCentury Modern to Re-pur-

posed items, you will most likely find that one thingthat sparks fond memories of days gone by. Be sureto search the aisles for something to Re-use, Re-pur-pose or Re-claim. This 7,000 square foot shop seemslarge but it is quaint and full of fun. Come to ourannual Holiday Open House on December 5th from12 p.m. until 6 p.m. www.thegreenshagmarket.com.

Karma~naturalsSPECIAL GIFT COLLECTIONS, unique meta-physical, art and holistic items plus a plethora ofnatural body products crafted with divinely scentedessential oils will make your gifts the hit of any cel-ebration when you shop for the holidays at

KARMA~NATURALS. As well as our many dis-tinctive individualitems, we makeshopping simplewith popular giftcollections forwomen, men, or lit-tle ones. This sea-son offer yourfriends the PEP-

PERMINT COLLECTION, consisting of our virgincoconut body scrub, old fashioned soap, luxuriousbody cream and moisturizing lip balm – all pepper-mint scented & attractively gift boxed for just $35.Order online & we’ll ship it anywhere! karma-naturals.com.

oma’s Barn home & gardenOma’s Barn Home & Gardenis located in a 100 year old redbarn on Highway 79 in StPeters, MO. The biggest thinggoing for the shop is the “res-cued, renovated and re-invent-ed furniture.” From dressersand bed frames to desks andbookcases, shoppers can

choose from an eclectic display that changes con-stantly. Pinterest-lovers can also find that missingproject piece at Oma’s as the shop carries old barnand wooden doors, shutters and window frames ofall sizes. Whether you are a looking for a fresh startin a new place to an empty-nester looking for achange, stop by Oma’s to find anything- and every-thing-to make a house a home. Check out our pic-tures on Facebook: Oma’s Barn HG. BarnHours:Tues. – Sat. 10am-5pm. Oma’s Barn Home &Garden, 1057 Highway 79, Saint Peters, MO 63376,

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here is a lot of talk about “ShoppingLocal” and “Supporting Local” busi-nesses these days. And for good rea-son. I understand the allure of the big

box stores, with their “Super Big Discounts”.They are all about “cheaper” and “convenience”it seems. But is that really who we are? Thetruth is, our communities were built on thebacks of local business. Growing up in WebsterGroves in the 50s and 60s, we actually had adrugstore with a soda fountain, a five and dimestore and a barber named Charlie. We had a doc-tor who made house calls and shops you didn’tget lost in. Many of those are gone now, butother small shops have taken their place. Surethe types of small businesses may havechanged, but they are still St. Louis family-owned by your friends and neighbors. These arethe people who count on your support after theytake out loans to open new stores and hope agood holiday season will get them out of thehole. Their business taxes help keep our com-munities strong and safe. And you know what,you can get some great “discounts” and dare Isay it, “personal service” at the shop or store

down the street. Hey, no one is saying you are abad person because you shop at the big chainstores. I am just asking you to take a look atyour local shops, too. Take a stroll down MainStreet and see who has something new to offer.I guarantee you will be pleased at what you seeand who you talk to -- people just like you, try-ing to live the dream. The thing is, you have achoice. And I hope you choose to support yourlocal, St. Louis family-owned merchant thisholiday season and all through the year. Theyare pretty great folks! Check out our NaturalLiving Gift and Holiday Guide for some greatideas. And see the story on “Go Local St. Louis”

on page 9.

We are running a Readership Survey in thisissue and in upcoming months in an effort toidentify who you are and what you want fromThe Healthy Planet. As a thank you for fillingout the Readership Survey and mailing it to us,you will be entered into a drawing for a familyouting at Trout Lodge YMCA of the Ozarks.This is a $600 value. Go to page 19 to fill outthe Readership Survey and drop it in the mail.Thank you in advance for your feedback andsupport. We look forward to bringing you thebest Healthy Planet magazine ever in 2016!

Everyone at The Healthy Planet magazine wish-es all our readers and your families, a verymerry Christmas and happy holidays. May youfind time to celebrate and rejoice with familyand friends and share a prayer for peace in theworld!

in good Health, J.B. Lester; Publisher

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PLANET PEOPLEPublisher/Editor: J.B. Lester

Lifestyles Editor: Denise ChristenArts Editor: Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky

Green & Growing Editor: Linda Wiggen KraftAssociate Editor: Niki Lester

Social Media Editor: Natalie LesterCOLumNisTs:

Environment: Heather Navarro, Jean PonziFresh Fare: Kari Hartel, RD, LD, Crystal StevensRelationships: Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW;

Pets/Nature: Teresa Garden, DVM; Ava Frick, DVM,Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM, Pat Tuholske, Naturalist

mArkETiNgDenise Christen, Linda Wiggen Kraft, J.B. Lester,

Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Wendy Spilker

BOOkkEEPiNg & AdmiNisTrATivEMary Bauer - [email protected]

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On The Cover: Wild Wreaths created by Pat Tuholske.

See her listing in the Holiday Guide on page 6.

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By Jeannie Breeze

s we prepare for the30th annual WorldPeace Day, “Heart ofPeace”, Thursday,

December 31, 2015, 6 a.m. atCentral Reform Congregation, 5020Waterman (at Kingshighway) in St.Louis’ Central West End, the inten-tion, as always, is to create a joyous,holy celebration of love and community, where ourdifferences fade away and we recognize our unity,our common desire for a peaceful world, and ahealed planet. We know that peace begins with usand radiates out to envelop our community, ournation, our world. Every aspect of our morning gath-ering is designed to help bring us to that point ofcommon vision that we may truly be of one accord.This Universal Faith Service is FREE and OPEN toALL. A love donation is invited.

Luminarias light the way to the entrance toCentral Reform Congregation. Doors open at 5 a.m.so you can put your message on a prayer flag withJeane Vogel’s “Dare to Touch the Face of God” pro-ject, buy raffle tickets for the 5 fabulous prizes to beawarded at the potluck breakfast following the ser-vice, or enter the sanctuary for silent meditation.Parking is available in the CRC parking lot, thechurch lot across the street, or along the street. Bestto arrive early to insure close parking.

Music, meditation, and message invite your par-ticipation in the journey. The bells of JOIA, the fluteand chant of Raven Wolf C. Felton Jennings, thegongs and bowls of healing sound artist PattiPellerito awaken congregants with the Call to Peace.Music by stellar local artists Brian Clarke, BridgetteKossor, and Tim Mead opens our hearts “to the lumi-nous love light of the One.” We share The UniversalGreeting, respond to the warm welcome of Rabbi

Randy Fleisher, and find ourselvesenlightened and enthralled by theEarth Wisdom of “Green” Jean Ponzi,and by the soul renderings of fellowtraveler J’Asa, reading from her jour-nal “The Book of Now”. Together wetravel into the holy space of the heart,with event organizer Jeannie Breezeas our guide, as Patti Pellerito trans-ports us with her sacred sounds.Together we emerge from our jour-

ney, renewed and revitalized, ready to bless our-selves and each other, to find compassion in ourhearts for all life, ready to bless the Earth who sus-tains us. We must remain firm in our resolution to beagents of change and spiritual evolution, even as weremain centered in the power of love as the greatestforce in the Universe. We celebrate our peace, ourlove, our joy with affirmation, chant, and jubilantlyexpress our joy through dance & movement as JOIAinspires our final outpouring of radiant beingness.Our fellowship continues and grows as we sharepotluck breakfast (no pork or shellfish, please), anddraw the winning raffle tickets.

We need volunteers on Wednesday, Dec. 30 tocome to Central Reform Congregation (5020Waterman at Kingshighway) between 1-4 pm to helpdecorate the sanctuary and the foyer, to prepare andplace the luminarias, and to begin breakfast prepara-tions. Early on the morning of the event, we needlight bearers to come light the luminarias, greeters towelcome and direct guests, angels to help withbreakfast. Please e-mail me [email protected] with your names & tele-phone numbers to volunteer. You are also invited tosupport the event financially athttps://www.gofundme.com/wpday or with the pur-chase of a program listing. Visit www.wpdaystl.comfor full details. Peace & Love to All, Jeannie Breeze(event organizer).

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The Book house for gifTsLooking for a uniqueshopping experiencefilled with the unex-pected? Come visitThe Book Houselocated in the heart ofMaplewood at 7352Manchester Road. The

Book House is literally packed with thousands ofbooks of all kinds. New, used, rare, unusual,first editions, bargain books, art, history, litera-ture, children’s books . . . Come with lots of timeto browse for treasures! They also have late nightmusic concerts, booksignings, readings, andevents for all ages. The Book House is not onlya great place to shop but believes in making theworld a better place! A percentage of all salessupport charities such as Second ChapterCenter. For more information see our websitewww.bookhousestl.com.

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You may not be thinkingabout your lawn or gar-den right now, but thatdoes not mean youshould be ignoring it!Once the weather startsto warm up, your lawn orgarden will be screamingyour name. Be preparedto give your lawn or gar-den what it needs –COMPOST! And St.

Louis Composting has you covered. We supplyhobbyists and professionals alike with STA-Certified compost, topsoil and a variety ofmulches. St. Louis Composting’s six locationsare open all year long. Delivery and gift certifi-cates are available.www.stlcompost.com

feed my PeoPle

ThrifTy hAngerIn addition tobeing a greatsource for thepoor and hungryin our community,Feed My Peopleoperates two lowcost thrift stores,

The Thrifty Hanger. Clothing for the family, shoes,household items, small appliances, and electronics,year round Christmas items, and a Yesterday'sTreasures Department, where collectables and high-ly sought after items can be found. All the proceedsfrom the Thrifty Hanger go to support the client pro-grams of Feed My People, one of the areas largestand longest serving Food Pantries and Help Centersin the St. Louis area, with more than 20 programsand $4 million in food assistance given out annual-ly. Multiple locations. For more information visitonline at www.feed-my-people.org.

TwiCe Blessed resAle shoP

Twice Blessedis a boutiqueresale shop

that was created to benefit Our Lady’s Inn, a mater-nity home in south St. Louis. We sell women’s andchildren’s clothing, accessories, shoes, jewelry,home décor and furniture. Visit us to find brands likeTalbots, Chico’s, Gap, Carters and more. The storealso carries new Polish Pottery and handmade jew-elry made by the clients residing at Our Lady’s Inn.We appreciate donations of your excellent items ofin-season women’s and children’s clothing, acces-sories, home décor and furniture during storehours.Come shop at the destination resale shop inSouth St. Louis’ Dutchtown neighborhood! 3312 Meramec, St. Louis, MO 63118Open Tues-Sat, 10-5. , 314-481-3332.

give The gifT of mAssAgeThe gift of mas-sage is a great ideafor that hard-to-buy-for person.Everyone loves the

benefits of massage! Check off your Holiday listwith massage gift certificates and take advantage ofour holiday specials. Think of Thank You Gifts forTeachers/Coaches, Cleaning Crews, Pet Groomers,Hair/Nail Salons, Lawn/Pool Service, and also greatStocking Stuffers! Special Holiday Packages: One-Hour Massage Certificates $10 Off. Half-HourCertificates Specially $5 Off. Forget-Me-Not FourPack – a $40 savings! Plan ahead and have Birthday,Holiday, Anniversary and Mother’s/Father’s Daytaken care of – plus great to keep on hand for thoseunexpected gifting needs! 314-412-2048. www.precision-massage.com

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HAnd-ETcHEd BookMArkOne-of-a-kind handmade gifts telleveryone that you care. StoneHollow Studio begins its 35th year ofcreating the finest in hand-etchedscrimshaw by Michelle "Mike"Ochonicky. Many gift ideas from oneof the region's best known artists atwww.StoneHollowStudio.com.

crEATIVITY For THE SoULLocal mandala artist and work-shop leader Linda Wiggen Kraftcreated a coloring book titledMandalas Every Day for adultsand children. The power of color-

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WILd WrEATHS by Pat Tuholske.My Wild Wreaths,Prayer Wheels andBundles are craftedfrom Ozark nativegrasses, waysideweeds, everlastingflowers, bark, lichen,seeds and cones.E n v i r o n - m e n t a l

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help from Dierbergs Kitchen. Dierbergs’ culinary pro-fessionals take pride in preparing the foods that you’llbe proud to serve your family and friends. That means

we use only the freshest ingredients for the types ofhome-style recipes served on holiday tables for gener-ations. All items are quality recipes, prepared freshfrom scratch in Dierbergs’ own kitchen. Meals servefrom four to eight and include your choice of entrée,three house-made sides and rolls. Order your mealtoday at Dierbergs.com.

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Annual Holiday Open House and Vintage Jewelry Trunk Show, Dec. 5, 12-6pm

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Get the WORD Out...Consignment, Thrift & GlobalGoods is a not-for-profit ResaleShop that also sells items fromother countries and culturesaround the globe. Tax-free shop-ping creates an income stream topay for children in Kenya to attendschool. Get the WORD Out is a

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As shoppers, Americans collectivelyspend a large portion of our annual shop-ping budget between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31.When that shopping is done at locallyowned, independent businesses, we gener-ate 2 to 3 times as much economic activityin our towns and neighborhoods than if wehad spent the same amount at a nationalchain.

Besides, when it comes to holidayshopping, a morning spent wandering bou-tiques in a place like Old Webster orMaplewood followed by lunch at a locallyowned café is way more fun and festivethan navigating the parking lot at the outletmall. And there’s no need to stop at shop-ping--hire a locally owned service compa-ny to cater your party. Have a microbrewwith dinner at a locally owned, indepen-dent restaurant rather than one that sends

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Studies show that locally-owned inde-pendent retailers return three times or moremoney into their communities than chaincompetitors while locally-owned indepen-dent restaurants return twice as much perdollar of revenue to the local economythan chain restaurants. And buying remote-ly, via the internet or mail-order catalogs,creates almost no local benefit--just a fewminutes work for a delivery person.

Increasingly these days, local retailersstrive to stock more locally made productsamong their diverse offerings, chosen withtheir region, their market and their cus-tomers in mind—not the generic U.S. mar-ket.

The work of St. Louis photographers,potters, jewelry makers, seamstresses,knitters, weavers, and other artists can befound in local boutiques long after the craftshow ends.

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urchasing gifts during the holidays

introduces all kinds of dilemmas for

the environmentally-conscious: is the

item local, fair trade, organic? There are a few

initiatives like “Giving Tuesday”and “Buy

Nothing Day” which challenge the traditional

holiday shopping habits of Black Friday and

Cyber Monday by encouraging us to divert our

dollars to nonprofits and even to abandon our

spending altogether.

These kinds of answers to the beckoning of

consumerism can get us thinking that maybe

part of the problem is not exclusively what we

give but how we give. One of the best things

you can give someone you care about is proba-

bly the thing you’re running most short on:

time.

This holiday season, consider taking the

time you would devote to seeking out the per-

fect gift for a friend and instead putting that

time towards an activity you can do together.

Share your skills

Spend some time fixing a leaky sink, help-

ing build a raised bed, or knitting a pair of

gloves for a friend or family member. But take

it a step farther and teach your friends and fam-

ily a skill. Skill-sharing builds long-lasting

knowledge and gives you invaluable time with

the people you care about, creating something

that means much more and lasts much longer

than that cute ceramic tchotchke.

If you love good food, share a meal made

with local ingredients. If you already partici-

pate in a CSA or make weekly trips to the farm-

ers market, take your friends and family along.

Introduce them to your favorite farmers and

vendors and then share the experience of mak-

ing your favorite recipes and enjoying a meal

together.

Share your passion

Take friends and family to a community

film screening, an evening of community story-

telling or spoken word, or a panel discussion.

Often these events are free or have a suggested

donation that will support a local nonprofit or

group.

Share your support

Give a friend a gift membership to one of

your favorite local nonprofits. Memberships

support the work of nonprofits, such as

Missouri Coalition for the Environment, on a

monthly or annual basis and are critical to the

daily operations of many organizations. They

can also offer a sense of community, providing

opportunities to meet new people and engage

with important issues. If you’re not able to sup-

port financially, always consider volunteering.

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s Americans, we spend 90% of our timeindoors. The buildings where we live,work, learn, and play have a huge impact

on our health. Can you imagine if therewas no one advocating for greener andhealthier buildings? No one bothering tosave energy or reuse building materials?No one paying attention to the wayindoor environments affect buildingoccupants? What if there was no greenbuilding movement?

We know that green buildings arebetter - better for people, better for the environment,better for our bottom line. They steward naturalresources and are sensitive to environmental impacts.For 15 years, the U.S. Green Building Council –Missouri Gateway Chapter has been educating andadvocating for better, greener buildings. When vol-unteer came together to found one of the first sixUSGBC Chapters in the country 15 years ago, thegreen building movement was relatively new. Therewere only a handful of buildings whose developerswere even thinking about LEED certification. Andthose volunteer founders often discussed how hard itwas for people to wrap their heads around what itmeant to be a green building.

Fast forward to 15 years later and the USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter has grown from an ideato a community of over 500 members. 375 commer-cial and 113 residential LEED certified buildingsnow make our region a better place to live – on col-lege campuses and in cities, towns and neighbor-hoods across the state. Over 1300 individuals havecared enough about green building to earn a LEEDprofessional credential. USGBC-Missouri Gatewayhas brought together our community for 130 month-ly educational programs, reaching nearly 14,000 par-ticipants. We have hosted 40 in-depth green building

workshops and seminars, 26 LEED exam prep cours-es, 15 LEED webinar series, and two Midwesternregional conferences – all because green buildingsare better!

Beyond education, USGBC-Missouri Gatewayhas provided numerous opportunities for volunteersto use their green building knowledge and passion to

serve our community. Volunteers onstanding committees have served count-less hours to support the organization’smission. Speakers Bureau volunteershave given presentations to audiencesinterested in sustainability and greenbuilding; Green Shadow mentors havehosted students and emerging profession-als for job shadows; and LEED

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In 2013 we launched the Green Schools Quest,challenging public and private schools to implementlow or no cost sustainability projects with the help ofgreen mentors. Now in its third year, the GreenSchools Quest has engaged nearly 7,000 students andstaff members from almost 80 schools, who reportimpacting over 40,000 additional students, staff, andcommunity members – all because green buildingsare better!

We can look back 15 years and imagine what itwould be like without the hard work of our volun-teers, partners, staff, and sponsors. We would ratherfocus on the future! We are excited to celebrate 15years of achievements; but our work is far from over.Our goal is that every building is a green buildingwithin this generation - and that is only possible withwidespread community support from all of you! Wewould like you to be intentional in your support andjoin us with action and urgency.

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by Kari Hartel, RD, LDProgram Coordinator, CookingMatters, Operation Food Search

he holidays carry lots of joy andmerriment. Time spent withloved ones often brings with it

indulgent, celebratory, rich foods. Whilethese tasty treats are time-honored tradi-tions, they can pack quite the caloriepunch. In order to enjoy classic holiday foods withyour friends and family without packing on thepounds, employ a few of these simple tricks tostay on track.

Always have a small, healthy snack beforeheading to a family gathering or holiday party.Enjoy a piece of fruit or some sliced veggiesbefore the main event so you are not famishedwhen the food arrives. This will help you exertmore control over your food choices.

Drink plenty of water. Yes, there will be plen-ty of festive holiday beverages around—punch,cider, wine, etc.—but these calories will add upquickly because your body does not get the samefeeling of fullness from liquids as it does fromsolid foods. Enjoy one glass of wine or other hol-iday beverage and then switch to water.

If you choose to try some appetizers, chooseonly the most delicious-looking ones and placethem on one small plate and really relish each bite.

Speaking of appetizers, avoid standing rightnear the appetizer and snack area—standing soclose makes it easier for you to munch mindlesslyand you won’t realize how much you have actual-ly eaten.

When it comes time for the main meal, be sure

to fill half of your plate with colorfulvegetables first—you will have lessroom for the higher-calorie fare.

To ensure you will have healthyoptions available, offer to bring a dish tothe gathering and make something nutri-tious that you can fill up on.

When it comes to dessert, cut a smallportion of whatever tasty treat looks thebest to you. Savor each small bite slowly

and have it with a full glass of water. Focus on visiting with your loved ones rather

than the food itself. Be sure to stick to your workout routine

throughout the holidays. Even if you can simply fitin a quick morning workout or go for a walk afterthe main meal, any sort of movement is better thannone.

In response to a dramatic increase in the num-ber of children needing hunger relief, a generous,anonymous donor has issued a $50,000 matchinggift challenge to Operation Food Search (OFS) tosupport its weekend feeding program for food-insecure children, Operation Backpack. Throughthe end of December, every dollar given towardthe backpack program will be matched until$100,000 is reached! Since Operation Backpackbegan in 2008, OFS has distributed over a halfmillion free backpacks filled with food for theweekend so that children from low-income fami-lies can return to school Monday morningsrefreshed and with focus for learning rather thanthe gnawing pangs of hunger. Please help usreach our matching gift challenge to help morechildren by making a donation online today atwww.OperationFoodSearch.org, or by calling(314) 726-5355 X 19. Thank you!

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Healing Autism begins in the gut. Themicrobiome – or your intestinal “flora” - com-prises healthy and unhealthy bacteria, yeasts,viruses, protozoans and parasites. The gut is soimportant that it is now referred to as the secondbrain and the microbiome has been described asthe undiscovered organ. The microbiome, or“flora”, is just as vital to your health as yourheart, lungs, liver and brain, and your gut sup-ports all these vital organs. Healing the gutdirectly impacts overall health. Children withAutism routinely have digestive problems,small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO),and increased intestinal permeability whichleads to food allergies and intolerances. Thesedysfunctions may lead to poor growth, develop-mental delays, diarrhea, constipation, behav-ioral problems, inattention, poor sleep, hyperac-tivity, compulsions and more.

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• Improve digestion with enzymes,bile salts, bitter herbs

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did a quick search of December holidays, andcame up with an interesting list:Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa,Saturnalia, Ramadan, St. NicholasDay, Boxing Day, Omisoka, and

a few others that I did not know. Thecommon thread among them allinvolved special observations of theday. Often it included gift-giving.

I recently heard a report (on NPR)about the human brain and its memoryprocess. The report detailed a study inwhich participants were asked to recall aparticular gift they had received for a particularoccasion (i.e., a holiday celebration).Most of the participants had difficultyrecalling a singular item that they hadreceived on a specific holiday. However,when asked to describe the events oractivities connected to a particular cele-bration, each participant was easily ableto describe what they had done, observedor heard in connection on that occasion.

I still remember those special holi-day events from my own childhood:whether getting dressed up to see holiday window displaysdowntown (the trip always included a lunch treat), orattending a local performance. I remember some of thegifts I received, but it’s those ARTful experiences thatremain unfaded for me.

It’s a standard joke, especially among new parents,that babies and even toddlers enjoy unwrapping gifts morethan the gift itself. It’s laughable when they play with thebox or wrapping paper instead of the toy inside. Why?These little humans are demonstrating something veryinnate about our nature: humans enjoy participation. Webuild memories based upon experiences, not upon things.

It’s a good trait to be aware of as we plan for any spe-cial occasion.

If you give a tangible gift, regular readers of this col-umn can probably “hear” my standard mantra to givesomething that is handmade. Original artwork or fine craftendures. It remains a treasure for generations.

Great gifts can also be experiential. Take the family toa performance. Give tickets to an upcoming event. Build amemory by giving an experience. During this season, inparticular, there is no lack of opportunities for experi-ences:

Through December 20, Mustard Seed Theatre pre-sents “Christmas Truce of 1914.” Performed on theFontbonne campus, the a capella musical is based on the

true events during World War I when opposing soldiers laydown their weapons for one night to join in a peaceful cel-ebration and music. Powerful….and sure to make a mem-orable experience for your family. Visit www.mustard-seedtheatre.org for ticket details.

Cathedral Concerts (“Great Music in a Great Space!”)presents its Christmas at the Cathedral concert with an

evening performance on December 12 and an after-noon matinee on December 13. Mezzo-

soprano Frederica von Stade joins theSonos Handbell Ensemble and

Archdiocesan choirs for a memorableperformance. It’s a holiday traditionfor many St. Louisans. Seating for acombined 3,000 people over thetwo shows often sell out, so ordertickets early. Call 314-533-7662 or

visit www.CathedralConcerts.org.The sound and the beauty of the

Cathedral itself are overwhelming! The Bach Society of St. Louis presents

its Annual Christmas CandlelightConcert on December 23. Thisyear, world-renowned sopranoChristine Brewer is featured withthe Chorus and Orchestra insinging “The Announcement ofChrist’s Birth” from Handel’sMessiah and “O Holy Night.”The performance begins at 7:30p.m. at Powell Hall. Checkwww.bachsociety.org or call

314-534-1700 for ticket info asap, as this concert usuallysells out quickly.

For kinetic ARTful activity, take the family to theGarden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden. Bundle upand stroll through the lights to make a great winter mem-ory. The display is lighted on Wednesday through Sundaynights through December 17, and then nightly fromDecember 18 through January 2, 5-9:30 p.m. For details,check out www.mobot.org/glow.

Laumeier Sculpture Park offers a free Family Day inthe Kranzberg Education Lab on December 20. All agescan enjoy ARTful activites, 2-4 p.m. Visitwww.laumeier.org for details. St. Louis Art Museumoffers free Wondedrful Winter Family Sunday activities,1-4 p.m. on December 6 and 20. Check www.slam.org formore info. Additionally, the St. Louis Art Museum pre-sents Winter Celebration Weekend, December 11-13. It’s awinter extravaganza of holiday traditions and culturesfrom around the world. Drop in for special performances,treats and family art activities.

So, pick one or two—or ten!—ways to make somespecial memory-treasures this month. Experiential giftsnever go out of fashion, never wear out, remain specialforever.

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by TJ Williams, DC, PhD

ntidepressants are the #2selling class of medicationbehind statin (cholesterol

lowering) medications. Approximately25 million people over the age of 12 aretaking antidepressants. To put this intoperspective, about 26 million peoplehave been diagnosed with heart diseaseand 21 million have diabetes.

Antidepressants are based on thetheory of chemical imbalance, specifi-cally neurotransmitters such as sero-tonin, norepinephrine, or GABA.Basically, this theory says that if you aredepressed or have anxiety, then youmust have a chemical imbalance. Theantidepressants are prescribed to alterchemical function in the brain. But whatif I told you that neurotransmitters workthroughout the entire body and not justin the brain? What if I told you that neu-rotransmitters were involved in thingslike digestion, bone health, organ repair,immune function, sleep, and muscletone just to name a few.

While digging into mechanisms and side effects ofantidepressants years ago, I found out that in 1930 JohnStokes and Donald Pillsbury, both dermatologists, werethe first to suggest a gastrointestinal mechanism for theoverlap between depression, anxiety and skin conditionssuch as acne. Even today, a simple WebMD search of“irritable bowel syndrome and depression” will revealthat 50 – 90% of people who seek treatment for irritablebowel syndrome also have some psychiatric disorder

that may include panic disorder, anxiety,or major depression. This is a powerfulstatistic, yet it is seemingly ignored.

This may not be true of all clinics,but as of the writing of this article, notone client of our clinic has ever reportedthat their intestinal health was ever evenconsidered before being prescribed anantidepressant medication. This seemsstrange considering the above statisticfrom WebMD.

We do things differently in our clin-ic for our clients complaining of depres-sion/anxiety. Often the first thing weaddress for these individuals is guthealth. And when we address gut healthin our clients we do so systematically.We test for bacterial imbalances and wetest for food sensitivities. Next, weremove foods that create problems forthem, and finally we help them heal andseal their gut. Our clients subsequentlyreport improvements not only in theirsense of well-being and mood, but alsoimprovements in sleep, decreases insicknesses like colds and sinus infec-tions, and increased energy.

Basically, I am suggesting that by improving guthealth you may be able to improve neurotransmitterfunction which will improve many of the things thatneurotransmitters are involved in such as mood, diges-tion, immune function and sleep. Who wouldn’t wantimprovements in those areas?

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illions of people are suffering fromunexplainable, unexpected symptoms.

They are often given a “medical sentencing” oflife threatening conditions that defy conventionalthinking. This happens in spite of their living a“clean life” including a positive attitude, exercise,eating organic foods, and enjoying a supportive family life.Here are the stories of two case studies: Colon and Breastcancer.

Susan, a red haired, 62 year old woman with colon can-cer came to see me. She told me she passed 489 parasites asof October 20, 2015. I had known her for five years. She wasdiagnosed with invasive adenocarcinoma of colon cancer 18months ago and refused chemotherapy. She had been on nat-ural parasite medications even before her diagnosis. And,since her diagnosis, I had put her on many multiple roundsof parasite medications.

She had been counting parasites after her bowel move-ments. She took pictures and always liked to show me herlatest parasites as if those parasites are her unwanted chil-dren or aliens coming out of the toilet. Her cell phone is fullof snapshots of many parasites.

After a while, I got tired of looking at her parasite pic-tures. They all looked about the same to me: round, gray-whitish, and 3-4 inches long, with the longest one about 8inches. She showed the pictures to her oncologist and sentsamples to a pathology lab. The lab report states they are un-identified substances, but not parasites.

With a great disappointment, she keeps counting thenumber of parasites. Is there a connection with parasites anddevelopment of cancer? I’ve written many articles on thissubject. She seemed obsessed with Doctor Hulda Clark andDr. Clark’s theory of cancer caused by parasites. Her coloncancer seems stable with a steady course of parasite med-ications and Hulda Clark’s parasite formulations which shehas been taking on her own.

She also had heavy metal, lead and mercury exposures,and dental problems including root canals that have beencorrected. I told her to stop counting parasites and focus onbeing positive and overcoming the fear of parasites and can-cer. How did she get all those parasites, if that number istrue?

The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM),November 2015 issue reported a case of H. nana, the dwarftapeworm. It discussed a malignant transformation of the H.nana tapeworm in a human host. This patient was also posi-tive for HIV and the proliferative cells had overt features ofa malignant process of a non-human origin in the lymphnodes and lung, as shown by biopsy. This case posed a diag-nostic conundrum of a parasite and cancer connection. ThisNEJM case study will soon be forgotten or ignored by themarch for a genetic theory of cancer development. However,there is too much evidence to ignore Dr. Hulda Clark’shypothesis.

Jessie, a 33 year old woman from Nashville, Tennesseewith two young children came to see me with chief com-plaints of severe chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, migraineheadache, Hashimotto’s thyroid problem, a diagnosis ofLyme’s, and intestinal problems. She had been on multiplerounds of antibiotics without significant improvement.

One of her main problems was a hidden dental infectionat the site of tooth number seventeen, an old wisdom toothsocket area of the lower left jaw. Because I detect tooth

infections at number seventeen so often, I call it, the“nasty seventeen.” Dental infections often mimicLyme’s disease including frequent relapses onceantibiotic treatment for Lyme’s is stopped.

If these old wisdom tooth socket infections arenot correctly cleaned out, the infection can back firewith an exacerbation of arthritic pain or by trigger-ing delayed heart attacks or strokes. Most dentists,

physicians, and patients do not suspect or see the connectionbetween dental problems and the rest of the body. I referpatients to oral surgeons to clean out the nasty seventeenwisdom tooth area.

This patient went to a local dentist in Nashville to cleanout number seventeen tooth. This was done instead of myrecommendation of an oral surgeon in St. Louis who under-stands my philosophy of medicine and I believe to be moreaware of treating these conditions. Ten days later the patientnoticed a swelling on the left side of her breast. Eventually,a breast biopsy was done which showed an aggressive, intra-ductal breast tumor. Her oncologist recommended to her tohave a double mastectomy and chemo therapy. Is there aconnection between the dental operation and the acuteinflammation of the breast and eventual diagnosis of breastcancer? Or, is this a pure coincidence?

Is there a common basis for developing cancer? Hiddendental problems and parasite infections are too often over-looked within the traditional medical community, and evenin the natural, holistic medical communities. Not addressingthese causative factors may be the reasons why their thera-pies are not responding.

There is unintended consequence from a chain reactionthat occurs when parasites are untreated. These conse-quences may occur quickly or over long periods of timewhile an individual unknowingly suffers from these condi-tions. Medical communities are willing to treat the symp-toms with suppressive medications to get some relief, suchas IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). IBS will progress toIBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disorder) as Ulcerative Colitis orCrohn’s disease and may eventually degenerate into abenign tumor and finally colon cancer. Or, a combination ofparasite infection and dental infection may lead to arthritis,kidney failure, stroke, heart disease, auto-immune disease,cancer, or other mysterious illnesses, without medical pro-fessionals seeing the connections.

489 parasites and nasty 17: these are the stories of twoindividuals with colon or breast cancer. I attempt to tietogether what seems like unrelated problems: parasites anddental infections. The unintended consequences of chainreactions start with encounters of early exposure to parasitesand misadventures in the dental chair.

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here are two outstand-ing books that introduceus to native pollinators

and show how we can invite theminto our gardens. Native pollina-tors are as important as non-nativehoneybees in keeping plants andanimals, including us, alive. Thereare over 4,000 species of nativebees in the United States. Many of them are more effi-cient pollinators than honeybees. Some will only polli-nate one kind of plant. Many live underground. Somelive in hollowed stems and holes in trees. We depend onthese native bees, butterflies and other insects and prob-ably don’t know much about who they are, where theylive and what they do.

The Xerxes Society’s book titled Attracting NativePollinators, Protecting North America’s Bees andButterflies and author Heather Holm’s Pollinators ofNative Plants – Attract, Observe and Identify Pollinatorsand Beneficial Insect with Native Plants are rich indetail and color photos in their 371 and 301 pages.These books explain who, what, when and where ofnative pollinators and the cycle of dependence plantsand pollinators have with each other. There are also thestriking facts of how one of every three bites of foodhumans consume depends on pollinators. The booksalso show how to increase pollinator populations in ourown gardens and larger landscapes.

It’s hard to put down either book. They explain whatpollination is and how plants have evolved in very spe-cialized ways to attract insects and other pollinators.

Some plants, like tomatoes,require buzz pollination of bum-blebees only. Some plants likesunflowers have flat flower headsthat allow short tongued beesaccess to pollen and nectar. Otherflowers have long tube like petalsthat work for long tongued bees.

The strength of AttractingNative Pollinators is the thorough-ness of ways to create pollinator

habitat in urban and rural landscapes throughout theUnited States. In both urban and rural landscapes it isimportant to provide bare land that will be undergroundnesting sites of ground dwelling bees. Areas for differ-ent kinds of nesting sites are also needed as part of pol-linator habitat. In all gardens it is important to provide awide variety of flowering plants that bloom from earlyspring to late fall. It is best not to use any pesticides,even organic ones, in a pollinator garden.

The Pollinators of Native Plants book combinesphotos and information about specific plants and polli-nators that visit that plant. For example OhioSpiderwort, tradescantia ohiensis, is shown along withphotos of six different types of bees that collect pollen.Native plants that grow in prairie, woodland edge andwetland edge conditions are featured along with theirpollinator companions.

These books are great inspiration and reference forall gardeners. They help us get to know the pollinatorswe want to meet and help us greet them with welcominggardens designed just for them.

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get regular calls from concernedparents who are overwhelmedwith their teenagers, so I decidedto share some practical informa-

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Let’s start with a briefoverview of this pivotal time. Ibelieve that having a deeperunderstanding of normal devel-opment will help you to have abig picture point of view that inturn will assist you to keep yourcool when you find yourself in achallenging situation.

It is important to realize, thatduring adolescence there is a sig-nificant as well as ongoing re-organization of many of theinterconnections between thebrain, the body and the develop-ing mind and personality.Interestingly, at the same time that the brain’s emo-tional and survival centers are primed in their reac-tivity, the pathways for planning/organization/high-er level thinking and self-control are undergoingremodeling. Similarly, the drives to connect withpeers as well as to seek new and interesting experi-ences are heightened. This is why we often seeteenagers preoccupied with belonging, engaging inpotentially risky behaviors, operating off ofstronger emotional reactions and struggling to makesound decisions. Now add in the typical stressors

of inadequate sleep, juggling school andactivities, mix in shaky friendships and it isno wonder that you get overwhelmed andcranky teens.

So, what can you do as a parent? Firstoff, be proactive by learning all you canabout this time period and think aheadabout the common issues you mayencounter. Focus on maintaining a stableand supportive connection with your

teenager and on enhancing goodwill. Work on developing respect-ful ways of dialoging about theshifts going on in their world. Bewilling to bear the brunt of theresponsibility for staying calm andnon-reactive in the face of difficultinteractions. Take your time,reflect, cool off and then repair anyhurt feelings or miscommunica-tions. It is good to be clear on yourpreferences and boundaries and tobe realistic and flexible in yourexpectations. Demonstrate trust inyour teen by collaborating withthem about win/win solutions for

challenges in the above. Punishment as a teacher isoverrated. It is far more useful to remember thatyou are building self-awareness, which takes time,experiences, conversations, reflection and encour-agement. Accessing supportive and knowledgeableadults for problem solving is highly beneficial forboth parents and teenagers.

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ho would ever have thoughtthat those beautiful, warmChristmas symbols, the

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The nature to explore and chew on linear items,swallowing and eventually obstructing oneself, is acommon holiday scenario for kittens and cats, especial-ly. Twine or ribbon encircling Christmas presents thatdrape the base of the tree, or reflective tinsel gentlyswaying in motion from the tree branches, are naturalitems of interest for cats. Again, they tend to grab andbegin to milk the linear item into their mouths andeventually swallow them into their stomachs. Overtime, the string item is propelled by intestinal contrac-tion, downwards through the gastrointestinal tract. The

bulk of the string mass stays bunched in thestomach and as the linear extension of theentity attempts to be carried down the line,the gut wall starts to bunch along the itemand begins to tighten and cut through thebowel wall. The results are either obstruc-tion of the bowel lining and/or laceration ofthe bowel with infection of the abdominalcavity, a serious and life threatening condi-tion called peritonitis ensues. To expect

folks to remove these items completely from the holi-day experience, is not logical. The option must be toexercise caution and surveillance to be sure your pets'exposure or opportunity to chew and swallow, is mini-mized.

How about those chocolate treats we love to adornthe branches of our Christmas tree. Remember thatchocolate contains a chemical called theobromine, aderivative of caffeine, that is particularly toxic to dogs.Symptoms usually begin with intestinal upset like vom-iting and diarrhea. More exaggerated presentationsmay include lethargy, or yes, even death, usually sec-ondary to cardiac or heart toxicity. Both the types, andamounts of chocolate ingested will influence the degreeof disease presented. Cooking chocolates tend to bemore concerning than other sweet chocolates, but allproducts should be kept out of your dogs.

One other concern surrounding the Christmas treeadornments are the ingestion of ornaments. Glass itemscan crush and cut the soft tissues along the oral cavity.Other textures may be swallowed and obstruct thebowel, obligating you as pet owner to visit the veteri-nary emergency clinic and spend a ton on behalf ofemergency surgery to save your pet. The bottom lineand the lesson to be learned is that an ounce of preven-tion is certainly worth a pound of cure!!! So, be happyand stay healthy. Enjoy the Christmas and New Yearholidays. Protect your pets by simply applying goodcommon sense principles on their behalf.

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ast month focused on the immune sys-tem, challenges it faces along the roadof life and how stress plays a role inreducing the functions of this system.

Nutritional deficiencies or imbalances as well asexposures to various chemicals, drugs and toxinspresent an ongoing immunological challenge, which cansuppress immune function.

Now I will lay out some ways you can help supportthe immune system so it can be strong and respondquickly when the need arises. It can be broken downinto four stages.

Stage 1 is about the overall diet. It is important thatadequate energy requirement, good protein (this meansreal meat and eggs), vitamins, trace minerals and macro-minerals are available every day. Unlike humans, dogsand cats burn fats first and carbohydrates second for theirenergy source. The ability to access nutrients will beeasiest for them when they dine on less processed diets.Using raw or dehydrated formulas, balanced homecooked recipes, or canned rations is preferred over drykibble. Here is the start to drive signaling mechanismsin the immune system and to enhance your pets overallimmune responsiveness.

Stage 2 looks for ways to optimize other availablemacro- and micronutrients that are important to certainaspects of the immune system. L-Glutamine is an exam-ple. It is a substrate needed for cell division and energyproduction, especially of the intestinal and immune cells.These include the T-cells, B-cells, natural killer cells,macrophages and fibroblasts that were discussed lastmonth.

L-Glutamine also helps to regulate electrolyte levelsand the acid/base balance of the body. It is used in theliver to detoxify ammonia and then transports ammoniato kidneys for elimination.

Protein is another component which must be avail-able for optimal immune function. Sources of good pro-tein are muscle meat, lentils, eggs, and whey.

Prebiotics can also be beneficial. They are ferment-ed in the colon by microorganisms. Prebiotics areuniquely able to fuel the growth of beneficial microflo-ra, which naturally help boost the body’s defense.

Stage 3 is doing things to actively charge-up theimmune system. We can induce the T-helper cell to pro-tection against microbial infection. Probiotics help todestroy bad cells by supporting good bacterial fightingcells. Reducing the body’s level of inflammation willpermit the immune system to focus on other immediatedemands. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids are a great way tohelp in this. These are the DHA and EPA available infish oils.

Stage 4 looks at each life as a unique individual.Interactions among diet, environment, and genetics ulti-mately define health status and can be critical in influ-encing chronic diseases. While there are some facets wemay not be able to change this generation, what we putinto and onto a body can make a difference in this life-time. Therapeutic nutritional intervention is the greatestavenue you have to make positive improvement in thehealth of your pet.

To recap the 4 stages:

Quality diet and fill the gaps with a goodvitamin, mineral, amino acid supplement.

L-Glutamine, prebiotics, and whole foodprotein

Probiotics and fish oilsSpecial nutritional needs for the specific

conditions of your pet. Examples could beglucosamine for joints, chlorophyll for heal-ing ulcers or arthritic joints, kelp for calcium,

magnesium and iodine, or added zinc for inflammation,skin, liver, and immune needs.

Stress, inflammation, and age-related changes in theimmune system are suggested as some of the main con-tributing factors that influence life expectancy, morbidi-ty and mortality in all species. The pro-inflammatoryand anti-inflammatory functions of the immune cells areoff balance due to constant environmental assaults.Overuse of antibiotics and rising environmental toxicity,poor nutrition and increasingly stressful, on-the-golifestyles play significant roles in diminishing theimmune system’s effectiveness.

The list of possible stressors for pets is very long.They range from parasites and pregnancy to being onefor a cat of too many cats in the house or a dog who getsvery little attention. Those in shelters are stressed.Owners who have irregular schedules or are gone a lotcan upset a dog that is waiting at home for their specialpersons return. And what you enjoy doing may not beyour dogs “cup of tea.” Agility or flyball, going to parks,being a good citizen dog, making hospital or school vis-its, may all be fun for you. But not every dog is asthrilled with spending their time that way.

Observe your pet for signs of stress. Emotional out-bursts, tearing up things, changes in their house habits,increased shedding, chewing or over-grooming, andexcessive drinking could all be signs of stress. Reducingstress in life, stopping to smell the roses, and maximiz-ing nutritional support can all go a long way to allowingthe immune system to be ready, willing, and able torespond to infection or disease when the call comes in.

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e all know what painfeels like. We knowit negatively impactsour quality of life.

Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensoryand emotional experience associatedwith actual or potential tissue damage.Pain is considered the “4th vital sign” inpeople. People can easily communicateverbally and nonverbally to let us knowthey are in pain. Dogs, too, are fairly demonstrative inshowing pain through physical symptoms, facialexpression, and changes in behavior. Most dog ownersare very perceptive to changes that may reflect pain intheir canine companion. But cats are an enigma. Didyou know 70% of cat owners are unsure what painlooks like in their cat? Even veterinarians have diffi-culty assessing pain in our feline patients. Pain is underrecognized in cats. Their indicators are subtle and eas-ily missed by their owners and their doctors.

Cats are naturally stealth, silent, and stoic. Theyshow pain differently than people or dogs. Cats mayhide their pain as a natural protective behavior. Thereis an art to understanding the subtle changes in apainful cat. It is important to observe their facialexpression, posture and overall behavior in order topick up the “clues of pain”.

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but theycan also reflect pain. Squinting is often a sign of gener-alized pain. So is staring with dilated pupils. A normalcat will hold its head up. A painful cat will hold thehead down or below the body. The back may behunched up. Severe pain may be indicated by a catlying flat out on its side rather than curled into a ball.Licking the lips may indicate nausea arising from pain.Cats may be restless from pain and have trouble lyingdown and sleeping normally. A change in attitude canindicate pain. A sweet friendly social cat may becomeanxious, irritable, aggressive, dull or quiet. A cat that isnormally independent may become clingy. A lack ofgrooming or lack of food or water intake may be frompain. Reaction to touching a painful body part includestensing, withdrawing, vocalizing, or trying to bite.

There are various conditions associated with pain.Abscesses arise from cat bite wounds. They present aspainful soft tissue swellings draining purulent dis-charge. Bladder infections can cause painful urinationresulting in straining to urinate, frequent urination,

bloody urine, or urinating outside the litterbox. Constipation can be a commonpainful malady in older cats. Signs arestraining to defecate and passing small,hard, marble-like stools. Instead of defe-cating daily, the cat may only have abowel movement every 2-3 days. The catmay associate pain with the litter box and,therefore, may defecate outside the box.

Diseases of the mouth and oral cavitycan be painful. Signs of mouth pain aredecrease in food intake, taking longer to

eat, avoiding dry food, throwing food to one side of themouth, excess salivation, bloody saliva, foul mouthodor, and rubbing at the mouth. Conditions that canresult in mouth pain are loose teeth, oral tumors orulcers, resorptive lesions on teeth, or infected teeth.

As cats age, they commonly are afflicted witharthritis in their spine, hips, stifles, and elbows. Catsmay not be able to jump up as high as they did whenyounger. They may not be able to jump at all. Theirbacks may be hunched and you may notice they walkslower, run slower, and climb stairs slower. Thesesymptoms can reflect pain….not just “getting old”.Our geriatric feline friends can have trouble just gettinginto and out of a litter box with high sides.

Pain that is not promptly managed can lead to avariety of other problems: anxiety, lethargy, aggression,inappetence, weight loss, delayed wound healing,increased risk of infection, urine and fecal retention,and self-mutilation. Once the source of pain has beenidentified it can be treated. Acute pain may resolve assoon as the underlying cause is properly treated.Chronic pain, on the other hand, requires a multi-modalapproach to improve the quality of life of the cat. Thegoal of pain control is to restore normal daily activitiesand normal behavior. Fortunately, veterinary medicineis making progress in identifying and treating pain incats. Drugs such as opioids and NSAIDS may beemployed to relieve pain. Other treatment modalitiesthat can be effective and part of a pain control programinclude therapeutic laser, acupuncture, nutracueticals,and environmental enrichment.

Dr. Teresa Garden is chief veterinarian/owner ofAnimal Health & Healing, a full-service holistic andconventional veterinary practice in theMaplewood/Richmond Heights area. 314-781-1738.www.AnimalHealthandHealing.com.

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For your dental evaluation contact our

office for an appointment by calling 636-458-

9090 or email at [email protected].

ronald schoolman, DDsrodney lofton, DDs

636-458-9090 16976 Manchester Road, Wildwood, MO 63040

Our approach to holistic health includesthe entire body and the oral cavity is noexception. We are dedicated to serving ourpatients and promoting a level of health carethat carefully evaluates and reviews the use ofdental materials, dental procedures and alsooffers dietary and nutritional support for eachand every individual that is seen in our office.

Did you know that examining the mouthcan reveal the presence of illnesses or unsta-ble conditions in other areas of the body?

If you feel like you’ve just about exhaust-ed all your options in your search for betterhealth, have your mouth examined with a dif-ferent approach in mind. Get motivated, geteducated, and get ready to participate in a

health-oriented lifestyle that will provide den-tal alternatives and a nutritional foundationdesigned to help support your own body’shealing powers.

For more information visit our website at www.toothbody.com.

BiologicalDentistry

Michael g. rehme, DDs,ccn & associates

314-997-2550at the corner of Ballas

& Clayton Roads


Cosponsors for WPD30 include:

All Wood Drums * Always in TuneHand-crafted by Dick Schmidt636-274-5196

Jeannie Breeze * Pleiadian PeaceEmmissary * Evolutionary Agent314-601-3789 * Guided MeditationsIntuitive Energy Healing * SpiritualCounseling * [email protected]

May 2016 be a year of love, health andpeace * The Center for Mind, Bodyand Spirit * 314-725-6767

Center for Divine Love * 3617 Wyoming,63116 * 314-776-7969 * J’Asa sharesthere the 4th Sunday of the month.

Center for Spiritual Living12875 Fee Fee Rd. * St. Louis MO 63146314-576-6772 * [email protected]

Charity Resource LLC: “Better Events forLess” * 314-497-7591 * Donated the useof sound equipment for the 30th WorldPeace Day * A full-service productioncompany offering AV equipment rental,technical support * Scenic, mediacreation & speaker support forassociations, corporations andnon-profits. * Approximately 20%of profits go to children’s [email protected]

Brian Clarke * Singer/songwriterextraordinaire * 314-591-7303

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Mareda Eckert * Personal Mastery LifeCoach * 314-583-9487

Garden of Life Spiritual Center,Crestwood * www.GLSC-STL.comWedding Chapel * MetaphysicalSunday Services * Rental Space

Gateway to Peace Memorial Day *5/30/2016 * Ceremony, Parade &Picnic * Call Van Alstine VeterinaryClinic for info * 636-282-2221

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Healing Room: Nutrition Consultation,Stress Management, Energy Balancing& Therapy * Anutara Geiss, MSN,BBHS * 314-749-4466

Holding the vision of a peaceful &healed world * Donna Harmony JonesRN * Holistic Health with Harmony,Inc. * donnaharmonyjjones.com314-541-0163

imagine, llc * massage therapy, energywork & personal clearings * KarunaReiki Master * Jayne R. Wright, MA,LMT: Call 314-799-7860

J’Asa * An Ordinary Person withExtraordinary Faith Sharing InsightsReceived & recordedin her journal “The Book of Now”[email protected]

Rose Jenkins * World-BridgerHelping to create a Green Future.Inspired and Inspiring * 314-863-2241pathfindnews.com * [email protected]

RAVEN WOLF C. Felton Jennings IIHealing Sound Recording ArtistAvailable to make your eventunforgettable * 314-550-2743

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Bridgette Kossor * Healing Seniorswith Song * 314-920-6110www.bridgettekossor.com

LIVING INSIGHTS CENTER * AReligious/Spiritual Center for all6361 Clayton Rd in Clayton314-721-4455 * www.livinginsights.com

In Loving Memory of Mark Madsen,recognizing his Creative Spirit! * FromCarl Van Alstine & Mark’s manyfriends.

Tim Mead * www.timmead.net314-457-9170 * One Kindred SoulCommon Ground * Dasha Ray

Cynde Meyer, Spiritual Psychic, SoundHealer, Feng Shui Happinesswww.spiritseeker.com * www.cynde-meyer.com * 636-530-7579

The Natural Market * 5757 Chippewa* 63109 * 314-202-8112

Peace & Blessings * Rhonda Leifheit 314-644-0641

Patti Pellerito * Massage/SoundTherapy * 314-348-4278www.Healingbowlsandgongs.com

Patricia Shaw Ph.D. *patriciashawPhD.comClinical Psychologist * Agent ofTransformation * 314-863-3588

SOLAR YOGA CTR OF ST. LOUIS6002 Pershing Ave * 63112www.solaryogastl.org * 314-726-5133Walk-ins Welcome

Donna Stagner, R.N. * All1breathHealing Resources: Structural bodywork,Movement * Education, NutritionalCounseling, Breath Work & Yoga314-503-4316 * Peace Everyday!

Wild Wreaths by Pat Tuholske ofWillowRainHerbalGoods.comEnvironmental works of art blessingthe space they inhabit.

Unity Church of Peace * 3701 BaylessAve., 63123 * 314-631-2466Rev. Josette Jackson * SupportingWorld Peace Day

Peace & Healing through Wholenessfor Our City, Our Nation & Our World.

REBECCA WIEDERKEHR * LicensedClinical Social Worker * 314-822-4752Transform blocked emotions, beliefs &trauma. EXPRESS YOUR JOY!

World Peace begins within ourselves.Linda Pecaut DC with Chiro Wholenesssupports the 30th World PeaceDay Celebration. �

Note from Jeannie:I just set up a GoFundMeaccount for World Peace Day.Be a piece of the Peace!Donate today! At link https://www.gofundme.com/wpday

New Raffle for 5Fabulous Prizes:

Visit the website atwww.wpdaystl.com for fulldetails. Raffle tickets

available at The NaturalMarket, 5757 Chippewa.

Documents

The Healthy Planet – December 2015