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often forget just how old I am. Looks like nomatter what I do, I will turn 64 on July 28. Iam not trying to dismiss my age, and I am notin some sort of senior denial. It just seems like

yesterday that I spending my summers playing base-ball at Memorial Field in Webster Groves and swim-ming for hours on end at the community pool. Nowmy wife Niki is taking our grandson Jackson up to thevery same pool. I drive by the ball fields every day toand from work. I watch the kids playing and I remem-ber well the smell of the catchers mask I wore andcrack of the bat when I got a hit. I remember the dirtand dust and the sweat and the glory of being 12. Nowboth my daughters are twice that age. For me it’s justmoving on, day by day. Chalking up the months andyears. It’s the simple things in life like our gardens, theblooming echinacea and seeing the first praying man-tis, lightening bug and hearing the first cicada of thesummer. I hear it’s going to be a bad year for cicada.But I have seen many such cycles in 64 years. And Idon’t really feel so old most of the time. Apart fromthe health issues that plague many seniors, I feel pret-ty darn good. Oh, I don’t really lift anything heavyanymore, and I am pretty crickety following a round ofgolf. But overall I am doing pretty good. Old is thenew young, someone said recently. I think it was anelderly psychologist on one of the talk shows. But seri-ously folks, you are truly only as old as you want to be.

My wife says I act like a kid sometimes, and that givesme great hope. Even though I am not sure she meansit as a compliment. My hearing is a bit suspect as Ihear cicada all year long. There is some name for thatinfliction. Ringing in the ears. It’s the white noise thathelps me get to sleep. And bathroom breaks. Well wewon’t get into that. But I have embraced my senior sta-tus. Especially when I get the senior rate at golf cours-es. There has to be some reward for a stiff swing andsqueaky follow through. Hey, I can still run withJackson in the front yard. I do try to get home fromwork early some days to watch Jeopardy. And it keepsmy mind sharp as a ... “What is a tack Alex?” My wifeNiki and I love to work in the yard. Growing gardensand families is what life is all about. I love old blackand white movies. Just watched Casablanca again forthe 50th time. But I do like the new blockbustermovies, too, with all those special effects -- before youthink I am just some old poop living in the past. The50s were an easier time I must say. Growing up inWebster Groves was perhaps a bit too sheltered. Ittook some time away to really appreciate the oldhometown. I have always enjoyed writing. I rememberthe Monster Club chronicles I created in grade schooland the main character, Henrietta Harry. Sort of aancestor to the Addams Family “ Cousin It.” Now Iwrite columns like this one about turning 64. Only acouple years away from retirement. As If I wouldenjoy not working. What would I do every day? Ourcats and dogs would love to have me home I guess.When they see me, it usually means food. But I wouldmiss the day-to-day mission of publishing. Everyoneneeds a purpose no matter how old they are. When Iwas 12 my purpose in the summer was to play baseballand go swimming. At 64 my purpose is rememberinglife at 12. The greatest gift a person can have at 64, is64 years of good memories. And a good afternoon napafter a round of golf with the boys and a peanut butter& jelly sandwich. “Will you still need me, will youstill feed me, when I'm sixty-four?

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by Thomas DuckworthDoctor of Kototama Life Medicine

pparently, every book on food, nutrition

and diet published in the past 50 years has

turned a profit for the

author or publisher. From Adelle

Davis to Nathan Pritikin, from

George Osawa and Macrobioticsto Barry Sears and the Zone Diet;we have paleo, Blood type,

Vegan, gluten-free and fat

enriched; we have opinions and

philosophies all over the place.

“Eat large quantities of protein to

lose weight” ; “Over-consump-

tion of meat will kill you” ; “Eat

as little fat as you can; “Eat as

much fat as you can” ; “Do not

eat fruit” ; “Eat only fruit” ;“Eat

soy” ; “Don’t eat soy” “Drink

smoothies all day” ; “Detox”. It

is crazy! Experts everywhere

saying nonsensical things.

It is understandable why food and nutrition

books sell so well. Modern medical training is a

‘fix it when it breaks’’ mindset, nutrition is part of a

‘keep it from breaking’ paradigm. I have heard the

definition of health as “a situation where not enough

medical tests have been conducted,” but that is a

different article.

There are healing systems that have always con-

sidered nutrition basic to the health of mind, body

and spirit. There are civilizations where cookbooks

and medical text are on the same shelf.

Our oriental ancestors were observers; they paid

attention. They saw connections; they understood

the logic of nature. They paid attention to the sea-

sons of the year, the weather and the eco-system.

They noted their attractions to particular foods in

certain seasons; they recorded

foods that are cooling and foods

that heat up the interior body;

they looked for medicine in the

garden. They learned that sea-

sonal foods are often quite thera-

peutic within that season. They

learned that meats, oils and dense

cooked foods are great for the

warmth, stillness and recupera-

tion needed in winter. Raw

foods, salads, light meals and

fruit help address excess heat and

humidity in summer; those same

foods are poison in the winter.

For over 3,000 years, practition-ers of Far Eastern Medicine,

have listened, observed and

recorded how to maintain health.

Much of this occurred in the kitchen.

I advise my patients to listen to their bodies, lis-

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January 19, 1917 – may 26, 2015

by Margaret Hermes

n 1970, as Board President ofthe Missouri Coalition forthe Environment, which he

co-founded, Leo Drey wrote,“When the majority demands thatthis planet be kept habitable, thepowerful will respond.” A power-ful figure in Missouri conserva-tion, Leo didn’t wait around for themajority to demand anything.

While Leo was leading theCoalition and helping to found theOpen Space Council, he was alsotending Pioneer Forest, nearly160,000 acres spilling across sixcounties. The heart of PioneerForest is in Shannon County,which is in the heart of the Ozarks,which is where some would sayLeo’s heart was located, too.

In 1951 he made his first pur-chase of forestland. From the out-set, his goal was to operate sus-tainably, using uneven-age har-vesting to produce a healthyincome, a healthier forest, and asuccessful model for other timberoutfits. Rather than clear-cuttingall trees in a given area at one timewith the trees replacing them allthe same age, he chose to harvestindividual trees at the height oftheir maturity and value while

culling defective trees. But Leo wasn’t content to see

that just his own holdings wereproperly administered. He fundedstudies that resulted in theMissouri Natural Area Survey,which helped identify land for theState to preserve as natural areas.As Leo managed his forests -- forthe long term – he also acted onbehalf of other environmentalissues and organizations.

He was a philanthropist inevery sense – giving not only gen-erously of his money but also ofhis time. Leo worked to establishconservation policies for both stateand federal governments, includ-ing the creation of wild rivers leg-islation and the Ozark Scenic

Riverways national park. Hedonated a unique series of ease-ments through parcels of timber-land to help create the 150-mileOzark Trail for hiking throughMissouri and Arkansas. For thesum of $1 per year, he leased 3,300acres to the state for parks and nat-ural areas that include Grand GulfState Park, the picturesque DillardMill Historic Site, and the PineyRiver Narrows. He single-handed-ly saved one of Missouri’s naturaltreasures, Greer Spring, the secondlargest in the state, from commer-cial development by purchasing itand the surrounding lands and thenturning around and reselling theproperty to the federal governmentfor a fraction of his cost. Owning

frontage on the arrestingly beauti-ful Current and Jacks Fork rivers,Leo never permitted any tree-cut-ting there, and he was the firstindividual in the state to designatenatural areas on his land.

In 2004 Leo and his wife Kaydonated to the L-A-D Foundation146,000 acres of forest where visi-tors can hike, camp, fish, and float.Worth approximately $180 mil-lion, theirs is the largest privategift of its kind in Missouri history.

Generations of locals firstheard the name Drey as teenagers.A graduate of John Burroughs, in1969 Leo leased 44 acres of Ozarkforest to his alma mater for $1 ayear. The school dubbed thewilderness camp Drey Land. Therestudents explore forest and streamecosystems and enjoy canoeing,Leo’s favorite form of recreation.

Leo called himself a treefarmer. Others think lumbertycoon or timber magnate moreappropriate. Perhaps the obituaryin The Daily Beast best peggedthis restorer of forests as the“Lorax of the Ozarks.”

Leo is survived by his wife,Kay; two daughters, Laura, ofDurham, N.C., and Eleanor, of SanFrancisco; a son, Leonard, of NewYork City; and his grandson andnamesake, Leo, also of SanFrancisco.

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Leo a. Drey: Keeper of Missouri Forests & Streams

Owning frontage on the arrestingly beautiful Current and Jacks Fork

rivers, Leo never permitted any tree-cutting there, and he was the first

individual in the state to designate natural areas on his land.

cross Missouri, a flood of late-Maytributes presaged our summer rains.Their focus was the passing, on May

26 at age 98, of a conservation hero: Leo Drey.

Leo inherited his St. Louis family successwhen their line of Drey Perfect Mason jars wasbought by the (still home-canning) Ball Brothers.“I always told everybody my job was to count themoney,” Leo recalled, “and there was so much ofit, I got tired.” He recharged by floating Ozarkstreams, hiking and observing how the forestswere depleted by lumber operations and farmersburning out forage space for hogs and cattle. Hethought he was not cut out for business, but hisnatural acumen kicked in when he began buyingup Ozark land and applying conservation think-ing to the timber business.

Famously quiet for a man of wry wit and deepperception, his phone machine message says,“I’m out planting a forest. Please leave yourname and number and I’ll try to call you backbefore it matures.” I heard that unmistakablevoice on a recent visit to his office. He continuesto speak, with authority, through the body of for-est management data his Pioneer Forest meticu-lously tracks, now going on 60 years. His work istransforming the forest products industry byproving how selectively cutting individual treesyields greater profit from intact-ecosystemforests versus the wasteful and destructive clear-cut practices that were business-as-usual, beforeLeo Drey.

Leo’s land-gifts to Missouri have immeasur-ably enriched our state. He championed the eco-logical wholeness of springs, caves, forests andrivers. His purchases have secured for fellow-human generations the option to uniquely enjoyhis kind of curious, productive and respectfullove of nature.

Many others have written about this man whoinvested his wealth and personal power in avisionary land ethic with huge civic generosity.The Missouri Coalition for the Environment, apowerhouse of advocacy he co-founded, offersmuch more of Leo’s story.

Energy engineer Jordan

Heiman, another conserva-tion giant, ended his earthlywork on June 7. Throughouthis 90 years, Jordan’s livelyintelligence challenged con-ventional thinking. He was

positive and firm, motivatingcolleagues and friends to engage in communityand environmental issues.

Jordan applied his love of nature by helpingto institutionalize energy efficiency as the normin buildings. He chaired the American Society ofHeating, Refrigeration, and Air ConditioningEngineers, ASHRAE, and led publication of thefirst ASHRAE Green Guide. With his friend andfellow engineer Tim Michels, he piloted use ofENERGY STAR standards that have transformedhow Habitat for Humanity builds homes in St.Louis, and earned the first LEED-HomesPlatinum Certification for a house they designedand built.

As a board member and generous contributor,Jordan supported the growth of St. Louis EarthDay, the EarthWays Center, the U.S. Green

trEEs worK!MDC’s Campaign Focuses on Our Trees and Forests

rees Work. Trees work for your health. Treeswork for your family. Trees work for your

wallet. Trees work.Did you know that being around trees lowers your

blood pressure and pulse rate? Guess what else. Kidsperform better on tests and have reduced symptoms onADHD after being in nature. And, trees along streetsraise home values by $8000 on average. Trees work.

At the same time that they provide habitat forwildlife, wood products and shade for our homes,trees work in other incredibly important and surprisingways we are only beginning to understand.

The Missouri Department of Conservation has anew educational campaign called Trees Work toincrease awareness of the benefits our trees and forestsprovide. Many of us appreciate the beauty of an oakreleasing its tender spring leaves or a maple shadingour deck without being aware of the real and valuablebenefits those trees are providing for our health, ourfamilies, our wallets and our environment. The TreesWork campaign strikes a one, two punch by lettingMissourians know all the ways trees and forests areworking for you in your everyday life and providinginformation on what you can do about it-how you canpromote good forestry management no matter howmuch land you own.

Now, let’s get Missouri’s trees back on our radarscreen. After all, Trees Work! Be watching for TreesWork activities and information in your area. Visitwww.treeswork.org to learn more and get involved.And, help us spread the message that our trees andforests are more than pretty, static things.

trees work!!! www.trEEsworK.org

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Building Council’s Missouri Gateway Chapterand the Missouri Solar Energy Society.Energetic and resourceful young leaders ofthese organizations continue his dedicationtoday.

LEO, the Labadie EnvironmentalOrganization was, before 2006, simply a groupof women friends meeting as a book club inLabadie, a tiny community alongside theMissouri River. When the town’s power plantbegan buying up adjacent land with plans toconstruct a coal ash landfill right in the river’sfloodway, this group exchanged casual readingfor intensive research and citizen action.

Nine years of persistence has included get-ting ordinary folks and experts – hundreds ofpeople mobilized time and again – to attendand testify at county council, public servicecommission and state agency meetings. Thewomen (and men) of LEO have a clear focus:no landfill in the floodway of the source ofdrinking water for millions. Not “landfill out ofour backyards,” or “close the power plant” orany extreme. With tireless dedication, LEOfolks are working to protect the Missouri River.

Political and legal processes continue to unfold.Every public comment registered, every testimonyat a public meeting contributes to this heroic effort.The story isn’t over, and the work continues. Getupdates from Labadie Environmental Organization

on Facebook and join with LEO.Last on the persistence side, my environmental

radio show, Earthworms, has made a big leap intoa new medium: Podcasts. Earthworms is small intoday’s crowded media world, but – like its name-sake – the show persists in telling the stories of realenviro-heroes in our midst and (most important!)affirming the many ways each of us can and do carefor the Earth. You can now access these “Greenviews you can use” through your mobile device orcomputer, at your convenience.

Shows since the June podcast switch include atribute to Leo Drey by historians and friends DavidLobbig and Dr. Susan Flader; perspective from LEOleaders Petra Haynes and Patricia Schuba; a newmobile urban grocery store in a Metro bus, the pro-ject of an extraordinary young man, Jeremy Goss;and an extended conversation with Dr. Peter Ravenabout his work on Pope Francis’ climate changeencyclical, as a senior science advisor to the Vatican.

After 26 years of weekly live radio shows,rumors of our demise are dispelled! Listen forEarthworms Segments, short features airingthroughout the KDHX broadcast schedule.Subscribe for new podcasts each week atEarthworms.kdhXtra.org or through iTunes.

In this kind of company – among Green Giantswho are colleagues, mentors and friends – a com-mitment to service uplifts responsibility into it’s truemeaning: ability to respond. Persistence throughpassages generates Joy!

Catch Jean Ponzi’s Earthworms enviro-conver-

sation podcasts at Earthworms.kdhXtra.org.

EartHworms’ Castingswith Jean Ponzi

grEEn giantsHonoring

Passages & Persistence

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Jordan Heiman

Kay & Leo Drey

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ot everyone can purchase land in

large quantities to protect the

environment like Leo Drey, one

of MCE’s founders, did, but we

can all share his foresight. If you have ever

planted a tree you know it’s hard work to pre-

pare the soil, dig the hole, and water it every

day. If you have a small city backyard like I do

you have to imagine that tree in 20 years and

strategize its placement so it doesn’t end up too

close to the house or tangled up in power lines.

We planted three trees the day my daughter

was born and it’s a pleasure to watch her play

under them almost ten years later. I can only

imagine the gratification if I were to watch my

grandchildren playing under them. It’s an

investment of time and well worth it.

Equally as important as the time spent planting

trees is the time spent engaging in advocacy. I

recently met someone who played a small role

as a high school student in the Meramec Dam

Fight. With pride, she can now point to the

beautiful, winding Meramec River and the

forests and valleys alongside it and tell her son

that she helped make that possible. The next

generation is better off because of the time she

took decades ago.

Governmental actors make decisions every day

that impact our health and the health of our

children and grandchildren. It takes time to

make a phone call or attend a hearing but these

actions can change history. Elected officials are

driven by short-term thinking. Special interests

are driven by private gain.

The voices that are

missing are those

representing the

people, the public

good, and future

generations.

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District

(MSD) has been hosting public hearings on the

proposed rate increases to fix our aging sys-

tems but turnout has been low. These upgrades

will take years to complete and the impacts will

last generations. Everyone in the St. Louis

region will be impacted through the rate

increases, construction, or improvement in

water quality and green infrastructure.

There are opportunities to make your voice

heard on this and other issues around the

region. Check out moenvironment.org to learn

how you can leave a legacy with your voice.

CoALitionREpoRtby Heather Navarro

Executive Director

Missouri Coalition

For The Environment

www.moeniron.org

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Leave A Legacy With Your Voice

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By Johanna Schweiss,

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Performance Building

Initiative’s 25x20

Voluntary Energy Bench-

marking Campaign is chal-

lenging our region to reduce

its energy consumption by

25% by the year 2020! And the

first step towards conserving

energy and money is energy

benchmarking. You know the

saying- you can’t manage

what you don’t measure!

Energy benchmarking is

measuring a building’s energy

consumption and comparing

its performance to similar

buildings. Your office, your

school, your house of worship,

your city hall, or your corner

store – all buildings benefit

from energy benchmarking

ENERGY STAR Portfolio

Manager is a free and secure

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and water consumption, as

well as the associated green-

house gas emissions. Any

building can use ENERGY

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benchmark energy and water use, and all

building types benefit from benchmarking!

According to ENERGY STAR data, buildings

that benchmark over 3 years see an average 7%

reduction in energy use.

Participating in the 25x20

campaign is easy. The first

step is to take the 25x20

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Next, find out how your

building stacks up against

similar facilities by enrolling

in ENERGY STAR Portfolio

Manager and entering one

year of energy use data. Once

you’ve benchmarked your

building, you can start using

your results to inform your

plans to save energy &

money.

We’re here to help you as

you benchmark! Volunteer

benchmarking mentors are

available to take you through

the process step by step.

In partnership with

Missouri Interfaith Power &

Light, the Missouri Gateway

Chapter of the U.S. Green

Building Council is offering

resources to support faith

communities as they bench-

marking and reduce their

energy use. Does your con-

gregation want to conserve

energy & money?

Visit www.25x20.org to learn more about

this campaign!

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resale shop that specializes in nicer house-

hold goods and furniture. The store is truly

never the same two days in a row. All of

our merchandise is donated by generous

folks who receive a tax credit for their

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scholarships for students who attend

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experts. Because we are non-profit, we do

not charge sales tax on any of our mer-

chandise, and we have pick up and delivery

service as well. Sign up for our newsletter

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My antique Store

My Antique Store is a great place to visit in

a charming historical area along the

Mississippi River. Owner Owned and

Operated with 6000sq. ft., we specialize in

European & American Glass, China &

Flatware. This shop is THE place for the

glass collector. We also offer costume jew-

elry, pottery, curio cabinets & more. Just

minutes from Josephine's in Godfrey,

Illinois. Reasonable prices and beautiful

items! Our inventory is constantly chang-

ing as we add new items daily!

1007 W Delmar Ave., Godfrey, IL 62035

618-466-1616

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oMa’S Barn hoMe & gardenOma’s Barn Home & Garden is located in a100 year old red barn on Highway 79 in StPeters, MO. The biggest thing going for theshop is the “rescued, renovated and re-invented furniture.” From dressers and bedframes to desks and bookcases, shopperscan choose from an eclectic display thatchanges constantly. Pinterest-lovers canalso find that missing project piece atOma’s as the shop carries old barn andwooden doors, shutters and window framesof all sizes. Whether you are a looking for afresh start in a new place to an empty-nesterlooking for a change, stop by Oma’s to findanything- and everything-to make a house ahome. Check out our pictures on Facebook: Oma’s Barn HGBarn Hours:Tues. – Sat. 10am-5pmOma’s Barn Home & Garden, 1057 Highway 79, Saint Peters, MO 63376,636-278-4445

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Just East of I-141All items shown subject to prior sale. May or may not be available.

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When shopping at The Green Shag Market, you will find an every evolving selection of merchandise to choose from.

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Pennies in your Pocket6929 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 63125(314) 487-1700Phoenix Project Resale5421 Hampton Ave 63109(314) 296-3939Plato’s ClosetFlorissant8206 N Lindbergh Blvd, Florissant, MO314-837-3600236 Mid Rivers Center,St Peters, MO (636) 397-8336Chesterfield, 636-530-764410900 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL (618) 397-9986Pokey Wizwell’s Vintage Resale emporium 4315 Telegraph Rd, 63129, 314-487-3700 Reclaimed5522 Virginia Ave, 63111314-824-8669Red Posie Vintage431 McDonough St,. St. Charles 63301314-504-6385Red Racks thrift Store11015 Olive Blvd, St Louis, MO (314) 567-7059 8445 Gravois Rd, St Louis, MO (314) 353-133615425 Manchester Road 63011(636) 779-5688

ReFab.org4153 Bingham Ave, 63116314-357-1392ReFabulous3314 Meremac 63118(314) 353-1144ReFresh1710 S. Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-881-0331

ReStOReHabitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStorehas two convenient locations open to thepublic featuring new and gently used homeimprovement products and building materi-als. The ReStore is dedicated to reusing andre-purposing donated goods and divertingitems from landfills in order to lessen ourimpact on the environment. In the past twodecades, the Habitat for Humanity SaintLouis ReStore has diverted more than33,000 tons of materials from landfills!100% of the ReStores’ profits provide finan-cial support to Habitat for Humanity SaintLouis. You buy a bargain, we build a house! 3763 Forest Park Ave, 63108 314-531-4155 2117 Sam’s Drive 63131, 314-678-4596

Retro 101/ Cherry Bomb Vintage2303 Cherokee 63118314-762-9722Retro Rescue & Resale21 Vance Rd.Valley Park, MO 63088(636) 517-1399

Revive thrift Shop2202 Vandeventer Ave 63110314-776-7520Savers 9618 Watson Rd. 63126(855) 612-126215892 Clayton Crossing Dr, Ellisville, MO (636) 527-0994

RUng BOUtiqUeWe invite you to visit our redesigned retailstore in the same location. Our high-endresale boutique and refreshing new spacesimplifies shopping for women and children,showcases our valued donations in the bestway possible, and enables us to give backeven more to our community. Our mission isto support and empower women and chil-dren in the St. Louis area by providing fash-ionable attire at affordable prices, as well asprofessional and personal growth opportuni-ties. A significant portion of our net profitsgoes to the Womens Foundation of GreaterSt. Louis and Nurses for Newborns. 9741Manchester Rd., St. Louis, MO 63119(across from the Hacienda Restaurant) 314-918-0575, shoprung.org

SeCOnd Sitting COnSignmentS Celebrating 21 successful years in business,designer owned and operated Second SittingConsignments’ new, larger location at 14081Manchester at Weidman sells new and like-new pre-owned furniture home accessories,and jewelry at “re-sale” prices everyday.

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Shopping is like a treasure hunt because theselection changes daily. We can sell youritems too! It’s very easy. Just call to make anappointment. Our convenient location is justeast of Hwy 141. Convenient store hourstoo! Open Monday –Friday 10AM. till 6PM,Saturday till 5PM and Sunday store hoursNoon – 5PM. Phone 636-527-4747 or visitwww.secondsitting.com.14081 Manchester Rd., 63011

Scholarshop8215 Clayton Rd. 63117, 7930 Big Bend 63119, 314-725-3456 Sharon's Resale10028 Gravois 63123(314) 631-1057Style Your Space11437 Gravios Rd. 63126(314)842-7300St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores…5 locations , 314-881-6037The Clubhouse Shop314-533-4245

The GReen GooSeThe Green Goose Resale & Consignment isa locally owned small business committed toenvironmental and social responsibility. Webelieve in using the Earth’s natural resourceswisely while helping you create comfortableliving and working spaces. We carry tradi-tional, contemporary, vintage & antique fur-niture, wall art, and decorative accents. Pluscostume jewelry, fashion accessories, uniquegifts and MORE! Got stuff? Let us sell it foryou. Join us for Ladies Night on FirstWednesdays of the month, 4pm – 8pm andMaison Blanche Vintage Furniture Paintworkshops offered on the last Sundayevening of the month, 6pm-9pm. Visit GreenGooseResale.com for details.5611 Hampton Avenue 63109(314) 352-5000

The GReen ShaG MaRkeT The Green Shag Market offers a uniqueshopping experience. "The Shag" as it isfrequently referred to, has 60 vendors thatoffer a great mix of "Kitsch and Classic."From Mid Century Modern to Re-purposeditems, you will most likely find that onething that sparks fond memories of daysgone by. Be sure to search the aisles forsomething to Re-use, Re-purpose or Re-claim. This 7,000 square foot shop seemslarge but it is quaint and full of fun. Dance inthe aisles and shop till you drop at "TheGreen Shag Market." We look forward togreeting you. P.S. Don't forget to LOOK UP!! 5733 Manchester Rd., 63110, 314-646-8687. www.thegreenshagmarket.com

The heirloom Room2216 Cherokee, 63118, 314-772-8000The Iron nest8516 Manchester Rd. 63144314-942-9632The Purple Cow/ The Vault2325 S. Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-736-1038The Refind Room2525 S. Brentwood Blvd. 63144, 314-962-7666The Resale Shop nCJW 295 N Lindbergh, St Louis, MO 63141314-692-8141

The Village Green10212 Watson Rd. 63127(314) 821-5500The Vintage haberdashery3181 Morganford 63116(314) 772-1927Treasure aisles antique Mall2317 Big Bend Blvd, 63117, 314-647-6875Treasuristic Thrift Shoppe2054 Campus Dr., St. Charles, MO636-851-7056

TWICe BleSSed ReSale ShoPTwice Blessed is a boutique resale shop thatwas created to benefit Our Lady’s Inn, amaternity home in south St. Louis. We sellwomen’s and children’s clothing, acces-sories, shoes, jewelry, home décor and furni-ture. Visit us to find brands like Talbots,Chico’s, Gap, Carters and more. The storealso carries new Polish Pottery and hand-made jewelry made by the clients residing atOur Lady’s Inn. We appreciate donations ofyour excellent items of in-season women’sand children’s clothing, accessories, homedécor and furniture during store hours.Comeshop at the destination resale shop in SouthSt. Louis’ Dutchtown neighborhood! 3312 Meramec, St. Louis, MO 63118Open Tues-Sat, 10-5. 314-481-3332

Twice is nice Resale10424 Manchester Rd, 63122, 314-394-1223 Upscale Resale Boutique10042 Manchester Road, 63122, 314-821-8161

ValleY PaRk ReSale & Flea MaRkeT2 indoor flea markets 500 feet apart. Open 7days a week year-round. 150+ Vendors. TheEverchanging Stores. Thousands of items.Decor, Antique & Vintage, SportsMemorabilia, Kitchen Tools, Collectibles,Small Furniture, Baby/Toddler Clothes,Tools & Hardware, Collectibles, Avon &Pampered Chef, Jewelry, Lawn & Garden,Books, LPs, DVDs, CDs, Toys/Games,Birdhouses.Hours: M-Thur 10-6, Fri 10-8 Sat 10-6, Sun NOON to 5 636-923-8696, 636-529-141520 & 218 Meramec Station RoadValley Park, MO 63088Highway 141 at Marshall Road 3/4 mileNorth of Highway 44

Value Village88 Western Plaza, Fenton, MO 6302624 O’Fallon Square, O’Fallon, MO 633667400 Natural Bridge, 63121314-961-6935Warson Woods antique Mall10091 Manchester Rd. 63122,314-909-0123Women’s Closet exchange 11575 Gravois Rd, 63126(314) 842-8405Zaftig3320 Meremac 63118(314) 832-2454

The Guide To Resale Shops continues

in our August and September editions.

If you would like to participate

with an ad and listing,

please call 314-962-7748 today.

Oma’s BarnHOME & GARDEN

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Items from every era for every style and budget!

REPURPOSE • RECYCLE • REUSE

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nknown to most medicalcommunities in St. Louis,the American Academy ofMedical Acupuncture

(AAMA) held their annual conferencein St. Louis in April 2015. Several hun-dred medical doctors from around theworld with all different medical specialties attend-ed the conference.

The theme of the conference was: “MedicalAcupuncture. Ancient Roots. ModernApplications.” There were over 20 plus speakerswho covered broad topics. One of the most inter-esting topics was “Battlefield Acupuncture” byRichard Niemtzow, MD, Ph.D., MPH, retired AirForce Colonel, radiation oncologist, and acupunc-turist. His lecture alone made the conferenceworthwhile to attend.

Battlefield Acupuncture is a catch name. Itcertainly drew my attention since I’m a retired USArmy medical officer. Despite its name, it’s notdesigned to replace standard acute medical care inthe battlefield nor substitute for traditionalacupuncture.

However, Battlefield Acupuncture is an easyto learn and simplified ear acupuncture developedby Colonel Niemtzow to train medics and medicalteams to temporarily relieve pain. It is useful asself-care, or buddy care, in the battlefield whenmedical care is not available or pain medicationmay not be advisable while assisting in and com-pleting a military mission.

Most people may know acupuncture as anancient medical system from China. It can be usedfor pain relief as well as for a quite extensive arrayof internal medical disorders, post operation anal-gesia, addictions, ob-gyn, and neurological andpsychological disorders.

Acupuncture, used to balance the meridianmatrix system through the use of needles or othermeans, is one of the earliest forms of practicingEnergy Medicine along with Ayurveda medicinefrom India. However, ancient civilizations neverseparated energy and matter as separate entitiesbut rather regarded them as a whole, UniversalField. On the hand, Albert Einstein finally unifiedenergy and matter in modern physics with hisfamous equation, E=MC2.

Would you like to learn more about EnergyMedicine? A good starting point is to learnAcupuncture by joining the AAMA (AmericanAcademy of Medical Acupuncture). There aremany new emerging Energy Medicine confer-ences from many different medical and healingdisciplines. I would like to introduce you to twoupcoming Energy Medicine conferences, one inChicago and one in St. Louis during the secondhalf of 2015.

The first exciting Energy Medicine conferenceis being held in St. Louis, MO. The 9th BiannualSt. Louis International Alternative MedicineConference will be held on September 11-13th,2015 at the Frontenac Hilton Hotel. This confer-ence is sponsored by the Gateway Foundation forApplied Science for Alternative Medicine, andmy Prevention and Healing Clinic in St. Louis.The theme of the conference is, Curing theIncurables: Fibromyalgia, Chronic FatigueSyndrome, Lyme disease, Autism SpectrumDisorders, Cancer …

Notable speakers include Dietrich Klinghardt,MD, Ph.D., Marguerite Lane, ND from Australia,Daniel Beilin, OMD, Hal Blatman, MD., RobertCass, ND, Charles Crist, MD., Todd Frisch, DC,Gary Gordon, MD., Michael Gurevich, MD., PaulJohnson, M. of Divinity, Jeremy Kaslow, MD.,Young Ko, Ph.D., Mark McClure, DMD, MikeRehme, DDS, Rev. Phyllis Sparks, and myself,Simon Yu, MD.

The other exciting Energy Medicine confer-ence is the International College of Integrative

Medicine (ICIM) 60th Congress inChicago, IL on the Magnificent Mile fromOctober 29-November 1, 2015. The con-ference is being held in a historic setting atthe old Murphy auditorium of theAmerican College of Surgeons (ACS). Ihave the opportunity and honor to be theprogram chair for the conference.

The theme of the conference is, Energyand Medicine: Paradox and Controversy.Certainly, any medical professionals who areinterested in the Science of Energy Medicine areinvited to explore more on this topic. Throughoutthe meeting, we will use cancer as a lens to close-ly examine how the energy system works and howto readily apply the latest science in your practice.

The many prominent speakers include JamesOschman, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicinebook, Peter Pederson, Ph.D. from Johns HopkinsUniversity School of Medicine with Young Ko,Ph.D., Thomas Seyfried, Ph.D. from BostonCollege, William Pawluk, MD., Lee Cowden,MD., Jerry Tennant, MD., Carolyn McMakin,DC., Magda Havas, Ph.D., Paul Peirsel, MD.,Gary Gordon, MD., Lee Wooley, DNM, MichaelRehme, DDS and Diane Meyers, DDS., DonaldBraun, Ph.D., Emil Schandle, Ph.D.,MD., StevenFry, MD., Silvia Binder, ND, Ph.D., BruceShelton, MD, and myself, Simon Yu, MD.

These St. Louis and Chicago Energy MedicineConferences cover the cutting edge of sciencebased Alternative and Integrative Medicine. Theseconferences are individually unique and cover thebroader spectrum of Energy Medicine. I highlyrecommend you and my colleagues to investigateboth conferences to give you a jump start for thefuture of medicine: Energy Medicine for Curingthe Incurable by Measuring the Immeasurable.

Spread the word by letting your doctors knowabout these important alternative/integrative med-ical conferences. Spread these important mes-sages to reach out globally. Use your social mediacontacts to spread the word as well.

The ICIM Chicago conference provides CME(Continuing Medical Education) credits. Theircontact phone number is 419-358-0273 or do aGoogle search for ICIM (International College ofIntegrative Medicine) 60th Congress in Chicago.

For the St. Louis Conference, go to my web-site, preventionandhealing.com and click onAlternative Medicine Conference. There will beno CME but we are more free to talk withoutrestriction. Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt will lead theway and co-speakers will push ideas you maynever have heard about.

I hope to see you in St. Louis and to meet youagain in Chicago! Imagine the cities of St. Louisand Chicago are in the same battlefield, compet-ing and spreading the message: Curing theIncurables and Energy and Medicine. Let theseconferences be known, not unknown, to medicalcommunities around the world. Be ready for thecontroversy and paradox.

Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. is a Board CertifiedInternist. He practices Internal Medicine with anemphasis on Alternative Medicine to use the besteach has to offer. For more articles on alternativemedicine as well as patient success stories, andDr. Yu’s revolutionary health book, AccidentalCure: Extraordinary Medicine for ExtraordinaryPatients, visit his website atwww.PreventionAndHealing.com or callPrevention and Healing, Inc., 314-432-7802. Youcan also attend a free monthly presentation anddiscussion by Dr. Yu on Alternative Medicine athis office on the second Tuesday each month at6:30 pm. Call to verify the date. Seating is limit-ed, arrive early. Also, on the third Tuesday, wewelcome you to attend our Free MonthlyPrevention and Healing Support Group to supportyour healing process. See details on our website.

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excel Bottling Companywww.excelbottling.comexit 6 Brewerywww.exit6brewery.comFerguson Brewing Companywww.fergusonbrewing.comGriesedieck Brothers Brewery Company

The Griesedieck family has beeninvolved in the brewing industryfor over 245 years, spanning twocontinents, surviving theNapoleonic Wars, two World

Wars and Prohibition. At its peak, GriesedieckBrothers Brewery produced over 1 million barrels ofbeer and was the hometown brewery of St. Louis,preferred over all other local brands until the brew-ery's sale to Falstaff in 1957. Revived in 2002 by the8th generation of Griesedieck brewers, the new GBproudly continues St. Louis' rich brewing heritage.PO Box 31203, St. Louis. 63131. www.gb-beer.com.314-966-6061.Heavy riff Brewingwww.heavyriffbrewing.comKirkwood stationwww.kirkwoodstationbrewing.comMorgan street Brewerywww.morganstreetbrewery.comO’Fallon Brewerywww.ofallonbrewery.comPerennial Artisan Aleswww.perennialbeer.com

saint Louis Brewery schlafly Tap room - 2100Locust Street, St. Louis, 63103.www.schafly.com.schlafly Bottleworks7260 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, 63143.www.schlafly.com.

The Saint Louis Brewery, makers of Schlafly Beer,are well known for classic styles such as SchlaflyPale Ale, Dry-Hopped Pale Ale, and the award-win-ning, world renowned Schlafly Kolsch. This sum-mer, enjoy some of their most popular seasonal beersincluding Summer Lager and Raspberry Hefeweizen.Summer Lager is light, crisp and easy-drinking – per-fect for mowing lawns, enjoying a patio, or recliningpool-side. Raspberry Hefeweizen is made with realraspberries which results in a refreshingly tart sum-mer beer, without added sugar or artificial dyes. Inaddition to making over 50 unique styles of beer,Schlafly has long been a supporter of the local St.Louis community including participation in numer-ous events and organizations, as well as includinglocal ingredients in beers and restaurant menus.Connect with Schlafly this summer by enjoying theSchlafly Farmer’s Market, Wednesdays from 4 PM to7 PM at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood.six row Brewing Companywww.sixrowbrewco.comsquare One Brewery and Distillerywww.squareonebrewery.com

The Civil Life Brewing Companywww.thecivillife.comTrailhead Brewing Cowww.trailheadbrewing.comUrban Chestnut Brewing Company

UCBC is known for both ourmodern, American craft beersand reverential, European beerstyles. Our Grove Brewery &Bierhall (4465 Manchester) andMidtown Brewery & Biergarten(3229 Washington) locations are

open 7 days a week. Sustainability wise, UCBCworks to reduce our carbon footprint by recycling allqualifying materials, composting all biodegradablewaste, and donating all of our spent grain to localfarmers. Our brewing equipment allows us to reusewater that is normally lost in the brewing process tochill hot wort and to heat up brewing water, whichalso conserves energy. Finally, both UCBC locationsfeature solar power arrays, large windows to providenatural lighting, and LED lighting to reduce our ener-gy needs. We are proud to say all of these effortsallowed our Grove Brewery & Bierhall to be award-ed Missouri’s first and only LEED Certified Brewery!Urbanchestnut.com.william K Busch Brewing Companywww.kraftig.com

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Beer & Food Pairings At Llywelyn’s Pub:From Traditional To Light & Delicious

4 Hands Divided Sky Rye IPA and Shrimp CurryIt only makes sense that an India Pale Ale would gowell with Curry. Our Curry is a bit on the sweet sideso it balances well with the dryness that the Rye in thisparticular IPA brings. The IPA style was first intro-duced to the drinking populace when George Hodgson,a British Brewer, figured out that loading barrels ofbeer with hops would help that beer keep during thelong voyage to India. When the troops from Indiareturned home they brought a taste for not only theIPA, but curry as well.

Guinness Draught & Steak & Cheese SandwichIt is no coincidence that the two staples at Llywelyn’sPub pair so well. Both have a roasty backbone with acreamy finish. The dryness of the stout is sated with thesweetness of the grilled steak. This pairing has stoodthrough the test of time. Llywelyn’s Pub has beenaround for 40 years and this sandwich has been on ourmenu for 25 years.

Fuller’s London Porter & Pork Tenderloin SandwichThe history behind the porter style starts in the docks ofLondon. The workmen that moved cargo on and off theships needed a drink that would give them extra energyand could be drank as a third meal. These porters drankthis new style before and after every shift. As with ourBrown Ale pairing, the roasted note in the porter reallycompliments the pork. The brined cabbage cuts throughthe sweetness with a bitterness that makes you want totake another sip of this fine porter, creating an awesomecircular experience.

Harp Lager and Brittany Chicken SandwichAnother lighter food pairing, the Brittany ChickenSalad is filled with flavors including honey, cranberryonion and pecans. These lighter flavors pair well withthe Euro-lager. Crisp and clean, Harp still has a soft-ness that plays well with the salad texture. Cuttingthrough the flavor and leaving a clean palate after.

Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat & The Driscoll SaladOne of our most popular seasonal salads, The Driscollcombines strawberries, candied pecans and feta cheeseon our lettuce blend with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette.The lighter bodied Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat pairsvery well with this lighter fare. Both selections will notlast long on the palate but will play off of each other withcitric notes and berries while cutting the bitterness of thevinaigrette with the unfiltered wheat body.

Schlafly Brown Dragon Ale & Bangers & MashSchlafly brews this special beer for Llywelyn’s Pub.When talking about what sort of beer we would want,we referenced our traditional dishes. This Brown Alecompliments our Bangers and Mash perfectly. Thesweet malt backbone of the beer brings out the naturalsweetness given by roasting the bangers and the mouthfeel is something akin to our mash potatoes. If you’rein the mood for something hearty, try this pairing.


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evangeline’s Bistro & Music House Evangeline's Bistro & MusicHouse comes from the mind of amusician. Don Bailey, who gothis start in the food businesswhile running a concert venuenamed Three-1-Three inBelleville, Illinois, brings his

latest venture to the Central West End. The menuincludes Southern-style dishes alongside live blues,jazz and singer-songwriters. Eats include appetizerslike the "Crawfish Carolyn" made with Louisianacrawfish tails, Brandy cream sauce and Parmesancheese. For a more filling meal, supplement that withentree options including gumbo, red beans and rice,chicken and sausage jambalaya, Louisiana shrimp cre-ole and etouffee. A drink menu features wine by theglass or bottle, several beer options, classic cocktailsand Champagne cocktails to drink the night away theNew Orleans way. 314-367-3644. 52 North Euclid,Evangelinesstl.com.

Llywelyn's Pub - Multiple LocationsAt Llywelyn's Pub, we believe thatthe backbone to any true pub experi-ence is not just the atmosphere andfood, but the beers on tap and spiritson shelf. We pride ourselves in onlyselecting the beers and whiskeys we

would drink, and never would sell something to youthat we find inferior. We believe a guest educated inbeer and whiskey, can not only help other guests tofurther explore their own tastes, but produce greattales and topics of conversations at the pub. There isno judging at Llywelyn's Pub, we cater to all types ofimbibers. We will gladly help and maybe even guideyou to your next drinking experience. We offer atleast 26 beers on tap, depending on which one of oursix locations you are visiting and another 40 varietiesin bottle. With our extensive Celtic/American menu,you will be sure to pair the perfect sip with the rightchoice! Not sure of a certain style? Ask for a sample!We only want you to drink what YOU like. Slainte!For more information, you can check us out online atwww.llywelynspub.com . 4747 McPherson Avenue,St. Louis; 1732 9th Street, Soulard; 17 Moody Ave.,Webster Groves; 7434 Village Ctr. Dr., Winghaven;100 N. Main St., St. Charles.

schlafly tap room 2100 Locust Street, St. LouisThe Schlafly Tap Room firstopened its doors in 1991 andproudly holds the distinction ofbeing the first new brewpub inMissouri since Prohibition.Housed in a beautifully restored

turn-of-the-century brick and timber building, TheSchlafly Tap Room provides a casual setting to drinkand dine downtown. Pair European pub fare with yourchoice of more than 16 Schlafly draft beer styles.From the day we opened, we have been putting asmuch care and thought into our food as we have intoour beer. Our chef Andy White brings his expertise tothe food and beer pairings. Some current stafffavorites: Fish and Fries with Pilsner, Fried Bolognaand Ham Toastie with Kolsch, Schnitzel withHefeweizen and Mussels and Fries with PaleAle….need we say more? The Schlafly Tap Roomserves lunch and dinner seven days a week.www.schlafly.com/tap-room. 314-241-BEER.

schlafly Bottleworks7260 Southwest Ave. (at Manchester)Maplewood, MO 63143314-241-BEER x2Schlafly Bottleworks has been described as the homeof 'all things local' and one of the best places in St.Louis to arrive hungry and thirsty. It is fun, friendly,warm and inviting and has become a gathering placefor the local community and their families. As St.Louis's first new production brewery to open since theend of Prohibition, the free tours are not to be missed.We use the freshest and most local produce we canfind to celebrate the midwestern table. Best of all,we’re offering provisions from as many local farmersand businesses as possible. Schlafly Bottleworksserves lunch and dinner seven days a week and brunchon Saturdays and Sundays.

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

ummer in St. Louis can get unbear-ably hot, and the last thing you mightwant to do is spend a ton of time in a

hot kitchen. Fortunately, bean salads are a greatway to enjoy fresh, delicious summer produce with anutritious pantry staple – canned or dried beans. Beansare not only nutritious—packed full of protein, fiber,vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—they’re tasty andbudget-friendly. Additionally, beans are super-easy toprepare and don’t require a lot of work or special equip-

ment. Let’s look at some delicious bean saladsyou and your family can enjoy at home, at apicnic, a BBQ, or as your go-to lunch staple.

Basic Bean Tips:*Drain and rinse canned beans to remove

some of the sodium that is used as a preserva-tive. Rinse in a colander until all of the bubbles

disappear and you can remove about 40% of the sodi-um.

*If a recipe calls for a certain type of bean, don’t beafraid to substitute in another type of bean you have onhand, or use a combination of several types of beans fora variety of tantalizing tastes, textures and colors.

*Use any combination of beans and colorfulchopped veggies, tossed in a simple vinegar and oildressing. Season with your favorite spices and a littlesalt. Add some freshly-chopped cilantro, parsley, basil,or dill, and serve chilled.

*When making tuna or chicken salad, use half ofthe amount of tuna or chicken the recipe calls for, andsubstitute in some white beans—cannellini beans workwell. Be sure to include colorful, chopped veggies andfruits. Toss in some diced celery, red onion, bell pep-pers, scallions, red grapes or dried cranberries orraisins.

Southwestern Black-Eyed Pea & Corn Salad (Serves 10, 3/4 Cup serving size)Ingredients:•1 medium bell pepper•1 small red onion•2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black-eyed peas•1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn kernels, no salt added•3 Tablespoons canola oil•2 Tablespoons vinegar•1 teaspoon cumin•1/4 teaspoon salt•1/2 teaspoon ground black pepperOptional Ingredients:•1/4 cup fresh cilantro leavesDirections:1. Rinse and dice bell pepper, removing core and seeds. Peel, rinse, and dice onion.2. If using, rinse and chop cilantro leaves.3. In a colander, drain and rinse black-eyed peas and corn.4. In a large bowl, add pepper, onion, peas, corn, cilantro if using, and remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Join us for HOT July happenings at OPERATIONFOOD SEARCH! – Over 140 St. Louis region restau-rants are participating in the 5th Annual TOMATOEXPLOSION! – a restaurant festival where specialtomato dishes are designated to help OFS connect kidsin need to nutritious meals this summer. Each time din-ers order the featured dishes this month, OFS will ben-efit from the proceeds! New this year - diners will havethe opportunity to feed the need and add to the tab tofurther impact our hunger relief efforts. And don’t for-get to take and post a “selfie” of you and your OFS dishto be entered in a raffle for a $100 gift card to yourfavorite TOMATO EXPLOSION restaurant! – Anotherway to help this month is by shopping at selectSchnucks Markets, Dierbergs Markets and Walmartstores from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on July 25th. That iswhen Operation Food Search is hosting SATURDAYJUBILEE, a one day, community-wide food drive torestock our distribution center this summer. On thisday, volunteers will be out front to greet you and collectnon-perishable food items.

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ast month’s arti-cle “The Storyof Megan” has

generated a lot of inter-est in food sensitivitytesting. As discussed inthat article, the foodsyou eat can either buildyou up or break youdown. If you have asensitivity to a particu-lar food, eating thatfood will negatively impact your immune system.This will ultimately cause a negative impact onyour health. This month we would like to providemore information about food sensitivity testingand how it may help you improve your health.

Food sensitivity testing looks at different typesof reactions, immediate, and delayed. If a personhas an immediate reaction to a food they will typi-cally experience symptoms such as wheezing,coughing, tightening of the throat, abdominalcramps or diarrhea, within minutes or up to a cou-ple of hours after consuming that food. Thisimmediate type of reaction is due to a particularpart of our immune system called an IgE antibody.An example of this reaction would be someonehaving trouble breathing after eating a peanut.

Delayed sensitivities are a different animal.These types of sensitivities can take up to 72 hoursto appear. The immune system reactions we areinterested in are those due to IgG and IgA antibod-ies. Without a test, determining these sensitivitiescan be very difficult. This is difficult because ourmeals consist of many different ingredients. Eachingredient is a possible food to which we may besensitive. To make matters worse, these particular

sensitivities can buildupon each other.Trying to pinpoint onefood that may cause areaction over thecourse of 72 hours ispractically impossible.It is even more diffi-cult when we under-stand that the symp-tom may not be adigestive symptomlike an upset stomach,

but may actually be something completely differ-ent such as a headache, increased agitation, jointpain, anxiousness, depression and/ or fatigue toname a few.

Unknown food sensitivities may contribute tomany chronic conditions. A few of these condi-tions include: irritable bowel syndrome,headaches, Rheumatoid arthritis, chronic ear infec-tions, chronic fatigue, insomnia, thyroid disease,ADD/ADHD, cardiovascular disease, eczema/pso-riasis, overweight/ obesity, and diabetes.

Health and wellness care should be customizedto you. That especially includes your diet. Justbecause a food is considered “healthy” does notactually mean that it is healthy food for you. Tohave the healthiest you possible, eat the foods thatare building you up and not breaking you down.Following the specific diet based off of your ownpersonal sensitivity test will lead to a more proper-ly functioning immune system and ultimately ahealthier you.

If you would like more information regardingfood sensitivity testing and incorporating it intoyour health and wellness plan please call TheInstitute of Natural Health at 314-293-8123.

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Not Just Calories That Make Bellies

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Dear Seeker of Health & Fitness, Have you had any of these in your life? Injury,

pain, surgery, infection, illness, divorce, financial stress, job stress, poison ivy, giving birth, irritable people, starvation diets, the menstrual cycle, eating junk foods, drugs and medication, excessive cold or heat, staring into computer monitors, and babysitting 15 small children under the age of five for over 13 hours these are all examples of physical, mental and emotional stress.

Your walnut-sized adrenal glands, which sit on top of your kidneys, cannot distinguish among the various stresses that are present in your life whether they are physical, mental, or emotional. These glands just pump out hormones to counteract stress any stress! They are or hormones intended to serve us for short periods only. But stresses are anything but short term so the hormones just keep flowing! If this persists, you can become an of person one who has either overactive or exhausted adrenals. This is very serious business because your quality of life depends so greatly upon how well your adrenal glands work.

Visible symptoms come along with persistent adrenal imbalances. Chief among them is hanging fat in the midsection that sags downward over the belly. Thinned-out arms, legs and buttocks generally accompany this fat because the key hormone that prevails during stress (cortisol) converts these muscles

to sugar in an attempt to create more energy for a continually stressed body. With thinned muscles and large abdomen, adrenal types often have a hard time finding clothes that fit. Moreover, stress hormones in excess will steal protein from the bones, leading to osteoporosis.

Sometimes a fat pad develops in the lower neck and upper back called a Further, fat accumu- lation in the face gives a round or appearance, a face that may redden because of weakened blood vessels.

So why does the extra fat appear? With all this sugar poring into the bloodstream through the action of stress- fighting hormones, the fat-burning hormones of the liver get turned off. Not even high-protein or low-calorie diets will turn them back on again! Then fat accumulates on the belly because of the excess sugar thrown into the blood to meet

that exist (and insulin stores the sugar as fat to keep your blood sugar levels normal). In other words, stress hormones prevent fat burning, and counting calories or eating more protein simply will n ot help.

To make matters worse, some adrenal types will try to work off fat with heavy exercise. But this just creates more stress and more stress hormones. Result? Less muscle and even more fat! What a predicament. Fortun- ately, adrenal imbalances can be corrected to turn muscle-burning adrenal types into fat burners again.

But only part of the adrenal story. Exhausted adrenals can run out of anti-inflammatory hormones and enter a chronic stage where pain and inflammation stay in the body for years (e.g., fibromyalgia). Sore muscles

seem to recover after exercise. Pain triggers stress hormones, which turns off fat burning. A deep, restful sleep becomes impossible. Constant fatigue, mid-

afternoon drowsiness, and brain fog or dullness prevail. Caffeine beverages become a constant sidekick, doing yet more damage to the already exhausted adrenals!

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hen someone dies or we experience a lossof something to which we have been

attached on any level, it is very appropriate to feelsadness or grief. Loss includes any kind of losing:the loss of a person, a relationship, a job, a career,our youth, our potential, a favorite article of cloth-ing, as well as many other daily losses that weexperience sometimes completely out of our con-scious awareness. We can also feel a sense of “loss”when we move on to a new school, neighborhoodor job, even when we choose to make that move inour own life.

Feeling sad or “down” when we experience aloss, no matter how prepared we are for it, is a veryappropriate emotional response to that experience.Grief is a multifaceted response to the loss of some-thing or someone that has died or is no longer avail-able to us, and to which we had formed a bond orattachment on some level. Although many peoplefocus on just the emotional aspects of grief, thereare also physical, cognitive, behavioral, social andspiritual facets of grief too, that often get played outover time. It seems, too, that the more recent theloss, the more “appropriate” our sad feelings, atleast according to popular cultural belief, and themore time that seems to pass between the loss andour feelings, the less tolerance many people have(including ourselves) for those feelings. It’s as if weshould “get over it” within a specific time frame.

The striking thing about grief is that it takeshowever long it takes to move through it fully; thereis no time frame attached or right way to processgrief. Depending upon the kind and availability ofsupport that a person has in their life, they will

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than one thing at a time and having difficulty

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the emotional realm of love.

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healthy relationship. Society has continuous-

ly pushed us to believe that we must have one

and that it should certainly be one of our main

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kind of euphoria when we get it. We may find

ourselves simply so happy to be there that we

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how nice it all feels. For a time we really may

not care about what we do together, just that

we are together. When our partners ask us

what we want to do over the weekend we may

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thing is fine”. Would doing just “anything”

with your weekend really be fine if you were

single? If not, then why lose your sense of

person just because you have entered a rela-

tionship?

A second reason that we may find our-

selves “giving away the power” involves our

ability to change gears and balance our mental

focus and attention. When you are solely

focused on another it is often hard to bring

some of the mental energy and focus back to

our lives and try to distribute it evenly.

Sometimes we only feel really “into” someone

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spend lots of time working in gardens, my ownand others. There are many days from 7am to 7pm. I love listening to the sounds of the garden:

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With garden podcasts, I plug ear buds into my smartphone and learn great organic gardening information thatis up to date, in depth and sometimes off beat; all whileI’m getting garden work done. I use my IPhone, but anysmart phone will do. I listen to these podcasts eitherthrough IPod or Stitcher apps. Stitcher works withIphones and Android. Both apps fast-forward or rewindso it is easy to go back to listen again to important info,or fast forward through ads or not worthy info.

I have four favorites. These podcast hosts are allexperts and organic gardeners that share info and insightsinto the world of gardens. The first three are podcasts bylong time well-known (in the gardening world anyway)gardeners and garden book authors. Each has their ownflavor of sharing enthusiasm and expertise. The fourthpodcast is a quirky reminder of getting closer to nature ingardening work.

A Way to Garden (www.awaytogarden.com) isMargaret Roach’s weekly 25 minute podcast from RobinHood Radio, the nation’s smallest NPR station. Margaretwas garden editor of Martha Stewart Living. She movedto her country home in 2008 and has devoted her passionfor gardening into her podcast, blog, website, books sheauthored and her own garden. She interviews gardenauthors and experts sharing useful and often not well-known garden tips. Her website archives the podcastswith both audio and written script. There is other infoincluding recipes, monthly garden chores and gardendoodles.

Real Dirt (www.kendruserealdirt.com) is Ken Druse’sweekly 25 minute podcast where he speaks on many gar-den topics and also interviews other passionate gardenersand garden authors. He calls his podcast “gardening 202”meaning it goes beyond basic gardening info. Ken haswritten and photographed many best selling and inspira-tional garden books. His latest is his second about shadegardening where he celebrates the need for cooler gardenspaces.

You Bet Your Garden (www.whyy.org/cms/youbety-ourgarden) is broadcast from NPR station WHYY inPhiladelphia hosted by Mike McGrath, former editor ofOrganic Gardening. This 55 minute show consists ofabout 45 minutes of call in questions from all over thecountry. The last segment is about a specific topic, oftenwith interviews by experts on the subject. The website hasan A-Z of gardening questions that cover many questionsgardeners have.

Biodynamic Gardening Report (www.ccfoodie.pod-bean.com) is a less than 10 minute weekly interview ofbiodynamic grower Ralph Johnson in coastal centralCalifornia. Biodynamics has been described as organic+gardening and growing. The report lists the best times forplanting what kinds of plants according to the moon andother influences from the sky. There is also other biody-namic info. This podcast reminds me of the way I want togarden and informs me of how to garden with a greaterconnection to the earth and nature’s rhythms.

These podcasts are worth a listen and a great way tospend even more time in the garden. There are other pod-casts on a variety of sustainable gardening subjects. Letme know if there are organic gardening podcasts you like.

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By Crystal Stevens

hildren love to learn. Theylove feeling a sense of pur-pose, a sense of accomplish-ment and they love more than

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Without these imagina-tive games, they get boredpretty easily. We are busyworking in the fields andmore times than not, theyare with us in the field.Our daughter loves to help.She is 3 years old and canalready identify over 3dozen vegetable plants, adozen wild edibles and even how to identify plantainleaf to soothe insect bites. It is pretty amazing towatch her lead other kids through the fields, pointingout all the crops and filling her basket to the brimwith delicious fruits and vegetables. Our childrenhave gardening engrained in the very essence of theirbeing. They love vegetables, especially when theyhave helped to plant the seeds, water, weed, harvestand wash them. They love to help cook dinner.

Because they are so connected to theirfood, they truly enjoy eating everythingon their plates. It’s astounding. I comeacross so many little ones that are suchpicky eaters. The solution is simple.Start small with a five gallon bucket ofdirt mixed with compost. Be sure the potgets good drainage and that it is placedin an area of your yard that gets at least6 hours of sun per day. Let them pick out

their own seeds.Things you could plantnow include greenbeans, squash, cucum-ber, lettuce, kale, broc-coli, cabbage, rainbowchard, carrots, andherbs. If you are usinga five gallon planter,choose 2 varieties ofseeds. Tomatoes andpeppers will alsothrive. Check yourlocal nursery for estab-lished tomato and pep-per plants. If you aredoing a raised bed, youcould follow square-foot gardening tech-niques to maximizethe amount of plants

in your garden bed. Get the kids involved. Let themplay in the dirt, sprinkle the seeds, dig the holes,transplant, water with a hose or watering can, pullthe weeds and harvest the bounty. Let them helpwash the harvest and cook the meals. Let themthumb through your stacks of cook books to choosetheir own recipe. Kids who garden...eat vegetables.

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Additional fun gardening ideas for kids:Sprout Houses- Let them design a house on con-

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Seed Bombs for Pollinators- All you need is 6cups of clay-like mud or dirt and 3 packets of polli-nator attracting flower seeds. Have the children mixthe mud with the flower seeds and roll them intoballs. Let them dry overnight. They can launch themwith a slingshot or just throw them in the back yard.Place a target in the area you wish for them to grow.

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Painting Pots- This classic craft never fails toget kids excited about gardening. It is fun and easyand takes very little time.

Egg Shell Sprouts- Plant quick sprouting seedssuch as chia, broccoli or radish into halves ofeggshells filled with dirt. Let the kids make sillyfaces on the egg shells. They can decorate bodieswith toilet paper rolls and place the egg shell on topas the head. The sprouts will be silly hair that thechildren can cut with scissors and eat on their salads.

Garden Maps- Give the children a piece ofgraph paper, a ruler, a pencil and markers and watchtheir creativity sprout! They love designing theirown gardens. Their imagination runs wild as theycreate dragon shaped gardens or gardens with theirfavorite vegetables that spell their name. It’s a greatway to discover their favorite vegetables.

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Art For All!n evening at the theatre is always spe-cial. Live performance, whether aplay, opera, dance or concert, has no

match. Likewise, viewing an actual work ofvisual art, up-close and personal, is memo-rable. (It’s amusing to note that when viewingthe Mona Lisa, one hears whispers in multiplelanguages, all saying the same thing: “There itis---that’s really it!”).

It’s enough to simply enjoy any of theseartistic experiences, to just take in the experi-ence. More and more people, however, like toseek out ways to enrich their artistic experienceeven further. Understanding where or why amusical piece was written, or what significancea painting may have ramps up the artful expe-rience.

Part of my work in the arts includes advo-cacy and leading others to sample the arts. Forthat purpose, I recently attended the Americansfor the Arts 2015 Annual Convention inChicago. Headquartered in D.C., Americansfor the Arts is the nation’s leading nonprofitorganization for advancing the arts in theUnited States. With over 350,000 members andstakeholders, the organizations firmly states,“We believe in all the arts for all the people.”(www.americansforthearts.org) Artists, artsadministrators, arts writers, anyone with theword ‘art’ connected to his or her name attend-ed. Session after session, over many days,invigorated the attendees in connecting to the

arts. Through it all, two concepts remainedprominent.

I immediately appreciated the first idea pre-sented by James Kass, the Founder andExecutive Director of Youth Speaks, a nationaland global organization that champions spokenword performance and writing. Kass discussedhow the arts are entwined in what sociologydescribes as “collective effervescence.”

Simply put, experiences (inthis case, artful experiences)are better when shared. Amajor component in an artfulexperience is discussion of thework, reading what othershave said about a work of art,learning more about theprocess, etc. With those partsadded to the experience, art ismore effervescent—it bub-bles, it shines, it’s just better!

The second concept dis-cussed was the serious con-cern that the arts are oftenmarginalized in our society.Arts are sometimes viewed asextras, apart from everydayexperience. Even worse is theidea that the arts are available

only to a few. Certainly, not so! Imagine howbare, how boring, the world would be withoutany form of art. Truly, the arts should be con-sidered a natural element of life. Even ourancient ancestors sought to improve theirhome-sweet-home caverns with images of ani-mals, etc. (Would tourists still trek to Pompeiior to Egypt, if no art remained?). Art is part ofhistory, always present, always part of every-

day life. It should remain part of our lives, andour children’s lives, incorporated into allaspects and accessible to all, not something“extra” for only a limited part of the popula-tion. So advocacy to keep the arts vibrant iseveryone's task.

To help draw new generations into music,The Bach Society of St. Louis has launched anew educational program entitled “GivingBach to St. Louis Youth.” It’s a mentorship andscholarship opportunity for high school stu-dents who seek a career in music, sponsored inpart by the Arts & Education Council. Studentswill meet and shadow Bach Society orchestramembers, professional soloists, and the con-ductor to observe day-to-day lives of success-ful musicians. Two recipients will be chosenand awarded a $500 scholarship to use towardcollege. Know a student who might want toapply? Details at www.bachsociety.org/giving-bach. Postmark deadline to apply is September1st, 2015.

Congratulations to the newest leaders in theSt. Louis arts community and best wishes asthey work to make art part of everyone’s life:Michael Donovan, who succeeds BeverlyStrohmeyer as Executive Director of MissouriArts Council; Felicia Shaw, who follows JillMcGuire as Executive Director of RegionalArts Commission; Cara Starke, who joins thePulitzer Arts Foundation as the institution’snew Director; Robert Stumpf, who succeeds AlFischer as the Gateway Mens’ Chorus ArtisticDirector. Welcome, and best wishes to all!

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“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; itis only with the heart that one can see rightly. Whatis essential is invisible to the eye.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery from The Prince

ick Hotton is stuck in time, but he’s notcomplaining. The 56-year-old cartoonistfrom Sarasota, Florida lives life with the

kind of soulful deliberation more commonly associ-ated with an ancient temple or monastery. Hottonwould rather observe the flight of a mud wasp orstudy a turtle munching on grass than watch a popu-lar television show or sporting event.

His reflective nature and reverence for life is thebyproduct of practicing and teaching martial artssince he was 14. Hotton has trained thousands ofstudents; 55 have earned their black belt under hisskilled tutelage. Today, he travels the world teachingadvanced karate techniques. Recent trips includeSweden, Norway, England, Ireland, and Canada.

It is Hotton’s regard for tradition and ritual thatframes his outlook about life and the human experi-ence. It’s also the essence of his award-winning car-toon Holy Mole, an original creation influenced byEastern sensibilities and the etiquette of martial arts.

“Mindfulness is at the heart of my martial artspractice and Holy Mole,” he said. “Both involve anappreciation for the intrinsic spirit in everything andthe deeper truths about living with focused aware-ness.”

Hotton hand draws each strip with an ink pen ona plain sheet of paper. He uses a simple water colorset to color the strips; the same inexpensive brandfound in many elementary schools. The Holy Molecollection features more than 1,800 strips and cur-rent customers include newspapers, magazines andwebsites. The Holy Mole Facebook page has more

than 3,700 “likes” from fans from around the world. Hotton describes Holy Mole as a crusader for

mindful living in an era when people feel discon-nected from the superficiality of modern times. Hisstrips capture the angst, humor and hope people feelin a culture obsessed with celebrity worship, newgadgets and continuous hype presented as news.

“Holy Mole reminds people what’s real andimportant; things like compassion, honor and theregard for the sacredness of life,” he explained. “It’san expression of the authenticity many people longfor in their busy lives.”

Hotton never set out to be a cartoonist or advo-cate for social change. The art form found him in2005; first as a relaxing outlet and eventually as acreative way to encourage mindfulness and compas-sion. Holy Mole caught on quickly with early fansthat began collecting and sharing Rick’s doodles.Today, he draws new strips each week with a senseof focus that would impress any sage.

The central theme of Holy Mole is the hero’sjourney to understanding and self-acceptance. It’s afamiliar path of hope and courage that resonateswith people of all ages. Why am I here? What is mypurpose? Which path is right for me? The woodland

critters in Holy Mole mirror our human tendency ofstumbling forward in spite of our misunderstandingsabout ourselves and our changing circumstances.

Mole, the endearing star of Holy Mole, is thearchetypal seeker, which is ironic given that molesare blind. It’s an intentional irony reminding us thatour spiritual instincts provide us with clarity as longas we pay attention. Kool Kat, Mole’s laid backfriend, personifies living life in the moment withoutbeing overwhelmed with questions and self-judg-ment.

Other Holy Mole characters include an old turtlerepresenting wisdom, cute little penguins represent-ing conformity and innocence, and snails represent-ing whimsy as they encounter the challenges ofdaily living.

Hotton finds fulfillment in knowing that HolyMole and martial arts teach mindfulness.

“I’m one of many people that long for a kinderworld,” he added. “Although the path can be diffi-cult, we make our greatest progress when we shareour journey with others. I feel that sense of connec-tion when I’m training in the dojo or drawing a newcartoon strip. It’s a good feeling that gives me hope.”

Please visit www.holymolecartoon.com.

Rick Hotton & The Mindful Art of Holy Mole

(l) Rick Hotton works at his drawing table. (r) Rick Hotton teaches and practices martial arts.

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July 7Look Good, FeeL GoodPresented by Iris Salsman and Deborah Zorensky, MS,RD, LD, CCN, 7pm. The classroom at The Center forMind, Body & Spirit, 7647 Delmar Blvd. Attendance isfree, but please register. How do you feel about yourselfin terms of weight, looks and health? Are you notic-ing that your energy level has decreased over the years?Are you experiencing aches and pains in your knees orelsewhere? Do you cringe when you hear words likeobese? Do you avoid mirrors or shopping for clothesbecause you don't like the size you are in? Have youcut back on how often you go out because you don’t likehow you feel or look? If you answered yes to any ofthese questions, come to learn how you can ReClaimyour health and your shape. Deborah and Iris haveboth been following anti-inflammatory diets for manymonths and both have released many pounds and wel-comed their new found health and energy. We wouldlike to share our stories with you and introduce you tosome life-changing options. Deborah is a Registeredand Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, a Certified ClinicalNutritionist and has her Master's Degree in AlliedHealth with an emphasis on nutrition. Iris Salsman is aveteran dieter. Over the years, she's lost and gainedenough weight to make at least three people. After try-ing every program on the market, she finally got a han-dle on what it takes to permanently change her lifestyleand become healthy and thin (yes!) once and for all.And she's willing to share her journey and lifestyle withyou in an entertaining, informative manner. Please callThe Center at 314.725.6767 to register.

July 8SUNSatioNaL SUmmer SmoothieS aNd SUmmertime eSSeNtiaL oiLS Wednesday, July 8 at 6:00pm. Do you want to look yourbest, boost your immune system, and just feel incredi-ble this summer? You can now LEVERAGE YOURGREEN SMOOTHIE and learn how to use time-tested,empirically proven, powerful essential oils and otherstrategies to help you achieve optimal health!" Go toEvaStottler.com to sign up.

July 8two Short FiLmS aboUt SmaLL FarmS aNd FarmerSJoin Slow Food St. Louis for the July 8thSloWednesday event. We will be showing 2 documen-taries. First is a film from Indiana “Down to EarthFarming” (2014 34 min.). This film follows the Beckerfamily in their daily efforts to create a positive future fortheir land, family, customers, and community. It docu-ments the obstacles that make it difficult for small farmsto succeed while also showing the good that can resultfrom these types of operations. The second film is“Gaining Ground: The Past, Present and Future of theSouthern Illinois Food System” (2014 50 min.). Thefilm highlights the rich farming past of Southern Illinoisand features local producers and consumers discussingthe transition back from a global food system. Location:Schlafly Bottleworks 7260 Southwest Avenue,Maplewood, MO 63143, Wednesday July 8th, 7:30 p.m.The cost is a suggested donation of $5.00. For moreinformation visit www.slowfoodstl.org.

July 9, 16, 23, 30Free opeN-Sit GroUp miNdFULNeSS meditatioNExplore the natural state of your mind—at rest, open,alert. Thursday evenings, 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Blue LotusDharma Center, a non-sectarian Buddhist temple inlower level of Desoto Building in Webster Groves(beneath Cyrano’s) at Big Bend Blvd. and E. LockwoodAve. bluelotusdharmacenter.org. 314.614.7370.

July 11miNdFUL eatiNG workShopThis is a three-hour workshop presented by a stressmanagement instructor and a registered dietitian thatwill offer strategies and techniques to help you achievea healthier relationship with food. This program isbased on the principle of "mindfulness" as it relates tostress management and eating habits. Come prepared toexperience a variety of activities, such as relaxationbreathing and a mindful eating exercise. Light refresh-ments served and class materials provided. Fees: three-hour workshop: $15.00 For more information: (314)542-4848. Saturday, July 11, 2015, 9 a.m. to Noon,Desloge Outpatient Center, 1st Floor, Rm 1, 121 St.Luke's Center Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017.

July 14iNteGratiNG aLterNative mediciNe with coNveNtioNaL mediciNe FREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion - IntegratingAlternative Medicine with Conventional Medicine -Learn how to build your immune system and takecharge of your health. If you are suffering from chronicconditions, you'll learn why you don't have to live withyour "incurable" symptoms anymore. Topics coveredinclude: Cancer, Heart Disease/Stroke, Diabetes,Arthritis, Osteoporosis, ADD/ADHD, Chronic Fatigue,Fibromyalgia, Food Allergies, Nutrition, and manymore. You should come to this discussion also if youfeel, "My Doctor said everything is fine! Then why do Ifeel so lousy?" Second Tuesday each month at 6:30 pmat our healing clinic - Prevention and Healing, Inc., Dr.Simon Yu, M.D., Board Certified Internist, 10908Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146, Weaving InternalMedicine with Alternative Medicine to Use the BestEach Has to Offer. Call to verify meeting date; seatingis limited, arrive early, 314-432-7802. See patient suc-cess stories at www.preventionandhealing.com.

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Flance Learning Center aims to be an exemplary earlylearning center, serving children of all incomes andbackgrounds, six-weeks to six-years of age. This centerwas designed to ensure that indoor and outdoor spaceswere resource-efficient, free of toxins, healthy for stu-dents, comfortable for teachers, and cost-effective. Joinus to explore only the 4th LEED for Schools RegisteredPreschool in the world! WHEN: Tuesday, July 14, 5:30– 7:30 pm WHERE: Flance Early Learning Center,1908 O’Fallon St. 63106 FEE: Free/USGBC-MGCMembers and full time students; $20/Non-membersREGISTER: www.usgbc-mogateway.org.

July 18, 20GreeN haNdcUFFSAirs on KNLC Channel 24 07/18 at noon and KNLCRenewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 07/20 at 8:00p.m. Are black drivers more likely to have their carssearched for drugs? LeShea Agnew describes her expe-rience of being stopped by Belleville IL police withattorney, J. Justin Meehan, and John Payne. Theyexplore how her victimization is repeated with otherblack and brown drivers throughout the US.

July 21coNNectiNG yoUr heaLth betweeN yoUr teeth aNd bodyFREE Monthly Seminar and Discussion. ConnectingYour Health Between Your Teeth and Body. You maynot realize it, but your teeth and gums may be makingyou ill or weakening your immune system. Hiddeninfections. Unresolved illness. Find out what may behappening between your teeth and body and what to doabout it. Discover how infection and illness transferbetween the teeth and body. Understand how biologicaldentistry focuses on your overall health. Learn aboutwhat dental materials are compatible with wellness,mercury-free, tooth-colored fillings,the impact of dentalprocedures, how certain dental procedures can influ-ence your body, and nutritional therapy that supports ahealthy mouth. Third Tuesday Each Month, 6:30 pm atthe Holistic Dentistry office of, and presented by, Dr.Michael Rehme, D.D.S., C.C.N. (Certified ClinicalNutritionist), 2821 N. Ballas Rd, Suite 245, St. Louis,MO 63131. A Healthy Choice for Dental Care. Call toverify seminar date and reserve your space at 314-997-2550. See Patient Success Stories atwww.toothbody.com.

July 21Free moNthLy weLLNeSS SUpport GroUpFree Monthly Prevention and Healing Support Group.This month's topic: Emotional Healing, Speaker:Chaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. Discover the signs ofunresolved emotional issues that are compromisingyour health and well being. Remove the toxic impactthose negative emotions have on your overall health.Learn techniques that provide healing and wellness.Support Group Leaders: Dr. Simon Yu, M.D. andChaplain Paul R. Johnson, M.Div. When: ThirdTuesday each month (with an occasional exception) at6:30 pm. - 8:00 pm at our healing clinic, Prevention andHealing, Inc., Dr. Simon Yu, M.D., Board CertifiedInternist, 10908 Schuetz Road, St Louis, MO 63146,Weaving Internal Medicine with Alternative Medicine

to Use the Best Each Has to Offer. Call to verify meet-ing date, 314-432-7802. For more information, read thearticle on our web site atwww.PreventionAndHealing.com titled "NewMedicine, New Biology: Spiritual Wellness, SpiritualAssessment, and Spiritual Care."

July 23 & 24Leed GreeN aSSociate exam prep cLaSSDistinguish yourself with a LEED Green Associate cre-dential! USGBC-Missouri Gateway’s two full-day (16hours total) LEED Green Associate Exam Prep courseis designed to prepare participants for the LEED GreenAssociate exam. Skilled instructors will provide anintroduction to LEED, discuss methods of sustainableproject delivery and green building principals, and offertest taking tips. WHEN: Thursday, July 23 & Friday,July 24, 8:30 – 5:00 pm both days WHERE: St. Louis,Exact Location TBA FEE: $200.00 for USGBC-Missouri Gateway Members, $250.00 for Non-mem-bers, REGISTER: www.usgbc-mogateway.org.

July 24cardiNaLS baSebaLL & St LoUiS harmoNy chorUSare a winning combination. Barbershop @ the Ballpark.Come Support the Arts and Sing "Take Me Out to theBall Game" with us on the field. Cardinals play theAtlanta Braves on Al Hrabosky bobblehead night.Friday, July 24th 2015 at 7:15 p.m. Advance ticketsonly $25! To order go to www.stlharmony.org.

July 251-miLe competitive race & diSabiLityawareNeSS & FamiLy FUN FairCaring Solutions along with nine other nonprofits serv-ing individuals with developmental disabilities is spon-soring a 1-mile competitive race and a disability aware-ness and family fun fair for the greater community.The event will be Saturday evening, July 25th on thecampus of St. Charles Community College. In additionto the race—called the Hollywood Dash--those of allability levels will also be able to run, walk or wheel-chair roll the mile if they choose. Later in the evening,the Dreamworks animated film “Turbo” about a snail ina race will be on the big screen on the lawn. There willalso be food trucks, a bubble bus, clowns, face painting,a magic show and more. Vendors are welcome for anominal fee. For more information call (314) 942-7350or visit online at www.hollywooddash.com.

July 25Farm to yoGa: preSeNted byearthdaNce orGaNic Farm SchooL,

yoGa bUzz aNd whoLe FoodS market 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; $35 day-pass including a farmtour, yoga, lunch and more (Children under the age of10 are FREE with purchase of one day-pass.) Celebratea healthy and sustainable lifestyle at EarthDanceOrganic Farm School with Yoga Buzz! Enjoy a tour ofEarthDance’s farm and learn about their vison to pro-duce healthy food, educate multiple generations aboutfarming, and engage the community. After the Farmtour, hop onto the mat for an hour-long all-levels adultyoga class led by Yoga Buzz instructor, Nathan Wolff.During adult yoga, kids can join their own yoga andhands-on food making experience. Post-yoga, everyonewill come together for lunch provided by Whole FoodsMarket Galleria. Expect a day of community, fun, andinspiration to live a life of health! For info about YogaBuzz and tickets, visit: www.yogabuzz.org/events. Formore information about EarthDance Organic FarmSchol, visit: www.earthdancefarms.org.

wednesdays, July 29 – august 26Leedv4 SemiNar SerieSThe LEED rating system continuously improves, guid-ing the market towards more environmentally sustain-able strategies and decision, and responding to continu-ous advances in technology. The LEEDv4 updateincluded changes to most credits in the system. Learnthe ins and outs of these changes in a series of indepthseminars on each LEED credit category. WHEN:Wednesdays from July 29 to August 26, 12:00 – 1:30pm FEE: Each Session: $15/USGBC-Missouri GatewayChapter Members, $20/non-members; Series Pass:$60/USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Members,$80/non-members WHERE: Missouri BotanicalGarden’s Commerce Bank Center for ScienceEducation, 4651 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110.

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