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W ith rising sea levels, droughts, extreme heat and glaciersmelting at record speed, it’s obvious that somethingneeds to be done to save our environment. According to

U.S. Geological Survey predictions, Glacier National Park will haveno glaciers left by the year 2030 and plant and animal speciesextinctions could rise sharply by 2050. With all of this in mind,you might ask what you can do to stop it.

Many of us recycle, walk or bike instead of driving our car oreven switch to greener products. For others, a green collar job isthe way to go. According to the American Solar Energy Society,there are currently 8.5 million green collar jobs in the U.S., andby 2030 this number is expected to balloon to 40 million. Mostpeople think these types of jobs are limited to solar-panel instal-lation, organic farming and recycling. But being green can also

mean putting afresh spin on atraditional career.

Libby Hunterand JamiStutzman,Realtors at SibcyCline, help localclients purchasegreen homesand assist themin retrofittingtheir currenthome to be moreEarth friendly.

Stutzman claims that her passion for the environment beganwhen she was in college in Charleston, S.C., studying biology.

“The more I studied about the environment and how fragile itis,” she says, “the more I wanted to help.”

Hunter says that her passion for the environment began withher upbringing.

“Growing up in a family environment that shunned the use ofchemicals, promoted naturopathics and ate food we producedourselves,” she says, “was a tremendous springboard to my cur-rent commitment to the environment.”

Jeff Teague, president of Responsible Services, focuses onusing environmentally friendly solutions for pest and termite man-agement. The products come from a company called EcoSMARTTechnologies and are considered GRAS (Generally Recognized AsSafe) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

In addition to pest control, his company uses these sameproducts for lawn care and landscaping services. Teague says hewants his company to be a responsible choice for consumersand claims his inspiration for going green was the birth of hisson.

“Setting a good example for him has become very important to

me,” Teague says. “I want him to be able to look back on hisfather as doing the right things in life.”

Dean E. Niemeyer, senior planner for Hamilton County RegionalPlanning Commission, also has a key green collar job dealingwith implementation of specific aspects of the Hamilton CountyMaster Plan, specifically “greenprint planning.” He serves as thecommission’s staff support for the Local Alliance for Nature andDevelopment for Hamilton County, which works to preserve greenspaces and educate developers on sustainable building prac-tices.

Susan Knight, who is national field coordinator of the BlueGreen Alliance (a formal alliance between the United SteelWorkers and the Sierra Club), ensures that green jobs are creat-ed and remain in the U.S. The alliance promotes clean energyalternatives, energy efficiency, fair trade and the limiting of workerexposure to toxins in the work place. She says her goal is alter-ing how we perceive positive change.

“I really believe that we bring solutions to our economic down-turn and the threat of global warming to the table,” Knight says.“What if reversing global warming, cleaning our water and elimi-nating smog actually meant more people went back to work?Meant that our property values increased because the waterwayswere useable? Meant that our health care costs decreased, thatour monthly energy bill decreased? Then suddenly our environ-ment becomes the smart investment.”

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Even if you’re not up for a career change at this point in yourlife, you can still do things to make your current job a little green-er. Shut down your computer at the end of the day, keep the copi-er on “energy save” when no large projects are in the queue orcarpool with co-workers who live nearby.

The environment is our legacy, our gift to our children and allgenerations to follow. Without an immediate increase in concernand critical actions taken, we’ll find ourselves with nothing toleave behind. ©

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Green Collar JobsMaking a career while making a differenceBY SIAN BITNER

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bodyAccupuncture and AcupressureChinese Acupuncture CenterLicensed acupuncturist Maorong Jiang offerstraditional acupuncture and treatment withChinese herbs. 7650 Tiny Meadow Lane,Anderson Twp., 513-231-1152,www.acupunctureohio.com.

Cincinnati AcupunctureCarole Paine offers traditional Chineseacupuncture, acupressure and individualplans for health maintenance. 5400 KennedyAve., Pleasant Ridge, 513-317-3660,www.cincinnatiaccupuncture.com.

Cole Center for HealingAcupuncture provided as an alternativearthritis therapy is just one of the holistic treatments offered. 11974Lebanon Road, Sharonville, 513-563-4321,www.colecenter.com.

ChiropracticAdvanced ChiropracticModern chiropractic equipment and technol-ogy to bring a lifestyle of exceptional health.9709 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, 513-793-6104,www.advchiro.us.

Alliance Institute for Integrative MedicineOffers acupuncture, chiropractic care energyhealing and more. 6400 E. Galbraith Road,Kenwood, 513-791-5521, www.myhealing-partner.com.

All Star ChiropracticMassage therapy and rehabilitative chiro-practic. 4035 Dixie Hwy., Elsmere, 859-727-6888, www.allstar-chiropratic.com.

Chiropractic Healthcare of NorthernKentuckySpecializes in sports-related, motion-basedinjuries. 2002 Madison Ave., Covington, 859-491-8300.

Gateways to HealingGentle, holistic chiropractic, Kundalini Yogaand meditation are offered. 821 Delta Ave.,Hyde Park, 513-321-3317.

Natural Way Chiropractic & HealthImprovement CenterOffers one-stop holistic health care. 2220Grandview Dr., Fort Mitchell, 859-331-2800,www.nwhic.com.

Progressive ChiropracticOffers a range of chiropractic services forhealing and well being. 5957 Boymel Dr.,Fairfield, 513-874-2849.

Progressive Health & RehabChiropractic, specializing in back pain relief.4600 Smith Road, Norwood, 513-731-2273.

Wholecare Chiropractic & Holistic HealthCare CenterComplete holistic care, including chiropracticcare, nutritional support and guidance.Allergy elimination techniques. 4434 CarverWoods Dr., Blue Ash, 513-489-9515.

Healthy Body and Body ImageFlirts FitnessA unique approach to fitness for women,offering belly dancing, pole dancing, kickbox-ing and more. 6813 Harrison Ave., Dent,513-574-7300, www.flirtsfitness.com.

iMakeup ArtistryProfessional makeup artistry for specialevents or every day. 513-207-0550,www.imakeupartistry.com.

InvisalignDr. Christine Elfers offers an invisible, remov-able and comfortable alternative to braces.2758 Erie Ave., Hyde Park, 513-321-7076,www.invisalign.com.

Growth in MotionObtain freedom, strength, flexibility andexpression with Fanchon Shur. 4019 RedBud Lane, North Avondale, 513-221-3222,www.growthinmotion.org.

Getting Pumped About Getting Pumped: Simple ways totune up your exercise

Taking first prize inthat bodybuilding com-petition might still bea distant dream, butthere’s no excuse fornot getting the bloodflowing every now andthen. Keeping yourbody fit in small wayscan be just as rewarding.

• Find your niche. Hate running but love swimming?Squash not your speed? It’s important to find an exer-cise you enjoy, whether it’s yoga, spinning or biking. Ifyou’re not sure how to begin, look into joining groupclasses at local gyms or YMCAs.

• Hit it two times at least. Make it a goal to performsome sort of adequate exercise at least twice a week.If you can’t find the time, make the time, even if foronly a half-hour.

• Pound the pavement. “One of the basics of healthfrom a cardio standpoint is making walking or jogginga part of your daily routine, even if it’s just a morningstroll,” says Qayyim Asad-Selassie of Norwood’sFitworks. “Pop in your iPod and just go.”

• Exercise in the office. Jumping jacks might look odd,but you can perform simple routines even from yourcubicle. NBC’s The Biggest Loser supertrainer BobHarper offers office quick and easy workouts online atwww.officeworkout.msn.com.

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Holistic DentistryBiocompatible restorative dentistry, mercury-free dental work and TMJ treatment. 800Compton Road, Suite 15, North College Hill,513-729-2800.

Medical Weight ManagementPhysician-monitored weight loss programs.9050 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, 513-793-6100.

Springdale Dental Arts CenterTender touch dentistry. 426 Ray Norrish Dr.,Springdale, 513-742-8484.

Together With NatureOrganic skin care administered by a regis-tered nurse. 859-750-4331.

Healthy Eating, Herbs and VitaminsChuckroast CoffeeLocally ground fair trade coffee. www.chuck-roastcoffee.com.

Cincinnati Farmers Market DirectoryFeatures an online list with maps and detailsof two dozen local markets. www.cincinnati-farmersmarkets.org.

Cincinnati Natural FoodsSpecializes in vitamins and supplements.6911 Miami Ave., Madeira, 513-271-7777;9268 Colerain Ave., Colerain, 513-385-9622.

Clifton Natural FoodsNatural foods, herbal supplements, vitaminsand much more. 169 W. McMillan St., CliftonHeights, 513-961-6111.

EarthSave CincinnatiPromotes plant-based foods, sharing con-cerns about our environment, compassionatetreatment of animals and better health.Features vegetarian potlucks and panel dis-cussions on vegan living as a method forconservation. 513-929-2500, www.cincin-nati.earthsave.org.

Earth-Shares at GrailvilleThis community-supported agriculture pro-gram offers season garden subscriptions aswell as community gardens. Also purchasecertified organic seasonal vegetables at theiron-site stand. May through October. Call foravailability. 932 O’Bannonville Road,Loveland, 513-683-2340, www.grailville.org.

Findlay MarketThis bustling inner-city marketplace offersdeals on produce, meats, organic food andmuch more. Open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. 1801Race St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-665-4839,www.findlaymarket.org.

The HerbalistOffers a wide selection of healing herbs, vita-mins and more. 7500 Hamilton Ave., MountHealthy, 513-521-5051.

Marvins Organic GardensThis local USDA certified organic gardenoffers a full-service nursery. 2055 U.S. Route42 South, Lebanon, 513-932-3319.

Newtown Farm MarketOffers produce, seasonal fruit, deli, sandwichand salad bar, Amish bakery, frozen custard,bedding and vegetable plants and hangingbaskets. Most produce is grown on their farmin Lebanon. 3950 Round Bottom Road,Newtown, 513-561-2004.

Northern Kentucky Farmers MarketOffers locally grown fruits, vegetables, honeyand more. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays, May24-Oct. 4. Sixth Street Promenade, behindthe Goose Girl fountain, Mainstrasse Village,859-292-2163.

Natural Life NutritionThis small shop offers herbs and supple-ments as well as personal advice on theiruse. 2946 Wasson Road, Hyde Park, 513-631-0300.

Paradise FoundHome delivery of organic foods. 3505Ravenwood Ave., Kennedy Heights, 513-543-8294.

Personal NEWtritionFood coaching, nutrition for expectant moth-

ers, personal training and more. 9456Kenwood Road, Blue Ash. 513-661-6391,www.personalnewtrition.com.

Integrative MedicineAlliance Institute for IntegrativeMedicineOffers integrative medicine, combining mod-ern techniques and ancient wisdom. 6400 E.Galbraith Road, Kenwood, 513-791-5521,www.myhealingpartner.com.

Consults for WellnessIntegrating conventional and alternative med-icine. 3836 Reading Road, Sharonville, 513-861-4000.

TriHealth Integrative Health andMedicineOffers acupuncture, aromatherapy, healingtouch and more by Dr. Peter Sheng andacupuncture diplomat Jennifer Walther-Liu.6200 Pfeifer Road, Montgomery, 513-985-6736.

Martial ArtsAhn Taekwondo InstituteOffers traditional taekwondo/martial artstraining along with ancillary programs in car-dio kick-boxing and tai chi. 1110 KenwoodRoad, Blue Ash, 513-791-8888, www.ahn-tkd.com.

Aikido of CincinnatiThis non-profit aikido club founded in 1972has over 140 students and approximately 30yudansha (black belts). 4727 Red BankRoad, Madisonville, 513-561-7202.

Cincinnati Action CenterTeaches taekwondo as well as gymnastics,fitness and sports-specific classes. 3434Duck Creek Road, Pleasant Ridge, 513-527-4343, www.cincinnatiaction-center.com.

Cincinnati TaekwondoPromotes holistic life skills through an indi-vidualized program that combines traditionsof ancient Korean martial arts with innovativetraining techniques. 4325 Red Bank Road,Madisonville, 513-271-6900.

Sacan Family Martial Arts CenterOffers instruction in tai chi, chuan yang-stylesoft-boxing, modern aikido, Muay Thai kick-boxing, Filipino martial arts, TAMA ryu kenpojujitsu, Brazilian jiu jitsu and cardio kick-box-ing. 9221 Cincinnati-Columbus Road, WestChester, 513-759-4488, www.sacan.us.

US Taekwondo AssociationClasses in traditional taekwondo and cardiokick-boxing. 7705 Hamilton Ave., MountHealthy, 513-729-2212.

White Willow School of Tai Chi Classes in tai chi, qigong and meditation.7433 Montgomery Road, Silverton, 513-791-9428.

Massage and Muscular TherapyAlexander Technique by Neil and VivianSchaperaOffers private sessions in the Alexander tech-nique, which teaches how to recognize andovercome habituated limitations within aperson’s manner of movement and thinking.Also provides crystal healing and shamanservices. 513-542-1010.

Aqua TantraWarm water floating massage, watsu andwaterdance. 513-225-5546, www.whole-bodywork.com.

Eastern Hills Massage TherapyGentle massage therapy. 5202 BeechmontAve., Eastgate, 513-474-8999.

Equilibrium 3 MassageMassage in a variety of modalities. 3440Edwards Road, Hyde Park, 513-253-5681.

Renee FryeOffers massage therapy to relieve tensionand foster well-being. 4226 Leeper St., St.Bernard, 513-509-6624.

Healing TouchAnne Frick offers Watsu warm water massagetherapy. 513-505-2807.

Heavenly BodiesOffers massage, skin care and waxing. 3608Marburg Ave., Hyde Park, 513-321-8252,www.cincyspa.com.

Inner Peace Holistic CenterMassage and Reiki are combined to helpclients relax and unwind. 708 Walnut St.,Downtown, 513-784-0403, www.innerpeace-center.net.

Intuitive TouchMassage from male and female therapists.513-230-0489, www.it-massage.com.

Still Point CenterTherapy through astrology, self-calm andcranio-sacral massage. 11223 Cornell ParkDrive, Blue Ash, 513-489-5302, www.still-pointtherapy.com.

Three WatersOffers Watsu warm water massage, whichallows deep relaxation and release to occur.Also offers retreats, acupuncture and tai chi.513-281-8606, www.threewaters.com.

Tina Holsapple’s Healthy TouchThis licensed massage therapist incorporatesmany years of massage and Alexander tech-nique experience in the prevention and treat-ment of injuries. 513-321-7551.

Vital SensationsTraining and services including yoga, mas-sage and culinary education. 513-474-6608, www.vitalsensations.com.

WholeCareA holistic and chiropractic health centeroffering massage, acupuncture, fitness train-ing and more. 4434 Carver Woods Drive,Blue Ash, 513-489-9515.

PilatesPendleton PilatesOffers training in exercise for body controland coordination. Four locations in Oakley,Loveland, West Chester and Downtown.513-478-3232, www.pendleton-pilates.com.

Pilates Center of CincinnatiPrivate or group sessions with the mostextensively trained teachers in the Cincinnatiarea. 7791 Cooper Road, Suite E,Montgomery, 513-791-9070.

Pilates ZoneA full service pilates center offering yoga,massage and Energy Healing. Private andsemi-private sessions available. 1981Madison Road, 2nd Floor, Hyde Park, 513-321-9663.

Reproductive HealthAssociates in OBGYN: Acupuncture for WomenA board-certified ob-gyn provides women-focused alternative health care. 513-671-7700.

Cincinnati Women’s ServicesSpecializes in holistic abortion services andcounseling. 950 Nassau St., Walnut Hills,513-281-0001.

Franciscan Wholistic Health Center DoulasProvides doula services for moms-to-be.513-853-5400. Other local doulas includethe Healing Touch Center at 513-321-4325and Special Deliveries Hypno-Birthing at513-683-6990.

La Leche LeagueOffers support and counseling for breast-feeding. 513-357-MILK, www.laleche-league.org.

Natural Wellness & Healing for WomenProvides holistic therapies, counseling andclasses promoting health. 9415 MontgomeryRoad, Montgomery, 513-794-9222.

Reproductive Assistance Inc.Offers help creating a family through eggdonors and surrogates. 513-831-9207.

Tri-Health Nurse MidwivesLicensed nurse midwives accompany alaboring woman to Good Samaritan Hospitalto act as primary medical caretaker in the

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birthing process. 400 E. Martin Luther King,Corryville, 513-751-5900.

SpasHealing Touch Center of CincinnatiOffers massage such as stone therapy, preg-nancy massage, oncology/lymph drainage,cranial-sacral/myofacial release, deep tis-sue, sports and Swedish massage. 2561Observatory Ave., Hyde Park, 513-321-4325, www.healingtouchcntrof-cinti.com.

Parlour on the AvenueDay spa offers body waxing, hair coloring,botox/laser services and more. 120 HarrisonAve., Harrison, 513-202-9111, www.par-lourontheavenue.com.

The Pavilion SpaProvides a range of massage and body caretreatment, including nails, makeup andfacials. 6200 Pfeiffer Road, Montgomery,513-985-6772, www.trihealthpavilion.com.

Traditional Gyms and FitnessCampus Recreation CenterUC’s on-campus rec center offers communitymemberships and 45 group fitness classes aweek. University of Cincinnati, CliftonHeights, www.uc.edu/reccenter.

YMCA of Greater CincinnatiProvides a vast array of exercise classes,gym equipment and healthy living education.Multiple locations, 513-721-2195,www.cincinnatiymca.org.

YWCA of Greater CincinnatiLife resources for women, including fitness,community and empowerment. 513-241-7090.

YogaCincinnati Yoga School and BookstoreOffers flexible class times and various levelsof training, plus free meditation workshops.6125 Ridge Road, Pleasant Ridge, 513-247-YOGA, www.cincyoga.com.

Hands of Light StudioOffers yoga, tai chi and fit ball training. 5202Beechmont Road, Mount Washington, 513-474-8999.

It’s YogaOffers training in ashtanga yoga, good forbeginners or experienced practitioners. Theyalso blend other yoga methods and offerspecial classes for pre-natal exercise. 346Ludlow Ave., Clifton, 513-961-9642,www.yogagarage.com.

Shine Yoga CenterOffers training in anusara yoga, which focus-es on creativity and inner direction. 3330Erie Ave., Hyde Park, 513-533-9642,www.shineyoga.com.

Yoga Ah! StudioYoga for prenatal, kids and the entire family,with three-month unlimited classes. 4046Hamilton Ave., Northside, 513-542-YOGA,www.yogaahstudio.com.

Yogasana StudiosOffers training in astanga and vinyasa yoga.511 Tuculum Ave., Columbia-Tusculum, 513-698-8707, www.yogasanastudios.com.

MINDAlternative TransportationBike NewportAdvocating a bicycle-friendly urban experi-ence. www.go2newport.com/bicycle/index.php?title=Main_Page.

Bike/PACThe Cincinnati Bicycle/Pedestrian AdvisoryCommittee is dedicated to making our city afriendlier place to bike and walk. They focuson such topics as bike racks on buses, bikelanes and bike and hike trails. Meetings are

at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of eachmonth. Arnold’s Bar and Grill, 210 E. EighthSt. Over-the-Rhine. 513-352-5305.

Bikewise Oxford CenterA shop for cycling enthusiasts and activists.9 N. Beech St., Oxford, 513-523-4880.

Cincinnati Cycle ClubSince the 19th century, the CCC has promot-ed bicycle recreation, health and safety andhelped riders develop friendships. It’s a greatway to find out about local rides, races andtours or even find a used bike on the cheap.www.cincinnaticycleclub.org.

Fast WheelsCatering to urban families, Fast Wheels is afriendly sales and service cyclery center.4217 Smith Road, Norwood, 513-841-2453.

Gargoyle Board and BikeBikes, skateboards and almost any people-powered wheels are available at Gargoyle. 25Village Square, Glendale, 513-825-3333.

Metro BusCincinnati’s mass transit network offersroutes within a mile of most people’s homesand bike racks on all their buses to extendyour riding range. Free WiFi is an emergingfeature of Metro routes. 513-621-4455,www.sorta.com.

The Miami TrailAlso known as the Loveland Trail, it’s a 70-mile segment of the Ohio-to-Erie Trail, whichstretches from the Ohio River in Cincinnati allthe way to the shores of Lake Erie inCleveland. The Loveland segment is closed tomotorized traffic and composed of flat,paved-over train tracks. www.lovelandbike-trail.com.

MoBo Bicycle Co-opOffers low-cost mechanical training, partsand community for bicycle enthusiasts. OpenMondays and Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. andSundays 1-4 p.m. at 1415 Knowlton Ave.,Northside, 513-541-4025, www.mobobicy-clecoop.org.

Montgomery CyclerySells a huge selection of bikes, includingelectrics. Various locations, www.mont-gomerycyclery.com.

Queen City BikeNews and events for the two-wheeled com-munity. queencitybike.blogspot.com.

Queen City Bike + DineOrganizes bike trips to local restaurants.Yum! www.myspace.com/ queencitybikedine.

Reser BicycleOutfittersNorthern Kentucky’s shop for roadand mountain bikes. 735 Monmouth St.,Newport, 859-261-6187,www.reserbicycle.com.

TANK BusThe Transit Authority of Northern Kentuckyprovides transit South of the river includingto CVG airport. Bike racks on all busses.www.tankbus.org.

Team Cycling and FitnessBike sales and service. Focused on quickturnaround time for repairs and a largeselection of bikes. 7765 Colerain Ave.,Mount Healthy, 513-522-1551, www.teamcy-clingandfitness.com.

Creative and Meditative GuidanceJanet Berg C.C.Ht., EFT-ADVA natural approach to healing. Hypnotherapy,Reiki, Emotional Freedom Techniques, PastLife Regression, Guided Imagery, ThetaHealing. 6213 Snider Road, Mason, 513-680-1875, www.janetberg.com.

Creative CatalystsUnique courses and coaching in creativity,life enrichment and Reiki. 513-368-1994,www.creativecatalysts.net.

Tom ShoemakerInner child work. 513-396-3985, www.abal-ancedlife.info.

Enlightened Gifts, Books andLivingAquarius StarProvides Magical gifts, psychic and spiritualservices. 1218 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-381-3436,www.aquariusstar.com.

A Balanced LifeCertified feng shui and space clearing con-sultant Anita Owens offers a unique perspec-tive through years of extensive training,including study under recognized Chinesemasters. 513-396-3985.

Health Network CenterFrederick Eastman’s referral service for localalternative healers. 513-853-6180,www.healthnetworkcenter.com.

Whatever Works Wellness CenterOffers meditation, sound healing, homeopa-thy and more. 7433 Montgomery Road,Silverton, 513-791-9428, .

Environmental PreservationCincinnati Health DepartmentWorks toward a healthier Cincinnati andoffers assistance in identifying and remov-ing toxins from homes and neighborhoods.3101 Burnet Ave., Walnut Hills, 513-357-7300

Environmental Community OrganizationECO’s mission is to hold industry account-able for community concerns about corpo-rate pollution. 513-761-6140,www.envcomm.org.

Friends of the Great MiamiWorks to restore and enhance the GreatMiami River watershed. www.fogm.org.

Keep Cincinnati BeautifulDedicated to cleaning up Cincinnati andmaking the city a more livable place throughpublic-private partnerships. www.keepcincin-natibeautiful.org.

Ohio Citizen ActionA network of citizens and organizationsworking with industries to protect families,the environment and the quality of life.2330 Victory Pkwy., Walnut Hills, 513-221-2100.

The Sierra ClubA national conservation organization encour-aging protection of the environment. Weeklyactivities include hiking, backpacking, bikingand canoeing/ kayaking. Meets at 7:30p.m. the first Monday of each month.Raymond Walters College, 9555 PlainfieldRoad, Blue Ash, 513-841-0111,www.ohio.sierraclub.org/cincy.

Green Community and LifestyleAnimal Rights Community of Greater CincinnatiStrives to educate the public on the exploita-tion and abuse of animals in fur, food, enter-tainment and research. Meets at 7 p.m. thethird Wednesday of each month. CliftonRecreation Center, 320 McAlpin Dr., Clifton,513-542-3808.

Buy CincyPromotes shopping with local small busi-nesses. While not specifically green, the bloghelps consumers shorten the chain betweenthemselves and the goods they buy, whichallows them to hold vendors responsible fortheir environmental practices.www.buycincy.com.

Cincinnati Earth InstituteCEI is a program of Imago (see elsewhere inthis section) that offers education courseson simple and sustainable lifestyles. 700Enright Ave., Price Hill, 513-921-8455,www.cinciearth.org.

Dandelion Health CollectiveA cooperative group that helps memberslearn to care for their bodies and take con-trol of their own health. DIY workshops onanatomy, herbal healing and more. www.dan-delionhealthcollective.org

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Pound byPound:Simpleways totune upyour diet

It’s not all ricecakes and drycelery sticks.Here are someeasy ways tostart eatinghealthier withoutclearing out thepantry.

• Start eating breakfast again. Nothing huge — a banana or processed cheese stick willhelp jumpstart your brain for the day ahead. Try to pair something high in fiber andsomething high in protein, like a handful of nuts and an apple, to help kick your morningoff.

• Keep lots of frozen vegetables in the freezer. Most of us don’t eat enough veggiesanyway. Frozen vegetables are an easy lunch or dinner anytime at home or at work, cook-ing for just minutes in the microwave.

• Discover some magic beans. Be they black, pinto or navy, the musical fruit is great fordieters — high in protein, filling and easy to cook. Fill up on a light chili in the winter orsprinkle some on your summer salad.

• The good stuff isn’t gone forever. “You can clean up your diet and still eat your favoritefoods,” says Lisa C. Andrews, a nutrition consultant with Sound Bites (www.soundbites-nutrition.com). “Don’t eat the whole pizza. Just have a few slices and round it out withyogurt and a salad. You can still enjoy food.”

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Worship Serviceswith messages from spiritSundays at 6pm

Healing ServicesSundays at 5:30pm

Through the use of mediumship, we connectyou to your loved ones and guides in spirit

1401 East McMillan Street in East Walnut Hills • 513-582-8023

Tarot Without Tears • Level II on July 19 • 10am-4pm.Potluck Dinner & Raffle • July 12 6:30pm | BINGO Every Thursday 5pm Delhi Reception Center

Mediumship Development Program Level 1 Starting September 16Check our website for more details www.churchoflightandhope.com

Flying FoodThis bicycle delivery service connects folksin Northside and Camp Washington withfood from Northside restaurants. 513-591-FOOD.

Flying Pig CourierA bicycle delivery service serving CentralCincinnati and Northern Kentucky. 513-378-7557, www.flyingpigcourier.com.

Good Natured BabyThis door-to-door pickup and delivery clothdiaper service serves Cincinnati and Dayton.513-348-2727, www.goodnaturedbaby.net.

Imago for the EarthThis environmental organization works toeducate locals and reshape the urban com-munity of Upper Price Hill. The Enright Eco-Village (www.enrightridgeecovillage.org) ispart of Imago’s campus and offers afford-able, environmentally friendly housing, afood co-op, community meals and more.Their 16-acre nature preserve is open daily.Free. 700 Enright Ave., Price Hill, 513-921-5124.

Park + VineCincinnati’s green general store offers envi-ronmentally friendly clothes, paint, house-wares, furniture and more. 1109 Vine St.,Over-the-Rhine, 513-721-7275.

Trail Yeah!Works toward a walkable, bikeableCincinnati. Believes driving should be achoice, not a requirement.www.cinergize.org/trailyeah.html.

HypnotherapyHypnotic SolutionsHypnotherapy with a holistic approach. 110Boggs Lane, Suite 251, Blue Ash, 513-772-9400.

Jade Center for Healing ArtsHypnotherapy by Mary Kacaba. 9122Montgomery Road, Suite 11, Kenwood, 513-984-4400.

Life CoachingRon EspositoPsycho-spiritual advising, mysticism and 12-Step Coaching. 513-621-3600.

Jo Anna LynnPersonal spiritual and physical exercise train-ing. 513-315-5715 or joanna@metaphysi-calexercise.com.

C. Pic MichelMetaphysical artist and Toltec teacher. 513-861-1910, www.cpicmichel.com.

Mary Provosty MAThis creativity coach and visual artist assistscreative people in achieving dreams throughvarious artistic media, including dance, writ-ing and video. 513-541-1418,www.maryprovosty.com.

Mica M. RenesHealing, mentoring and coaching. 106Wellington Pl., Mount Auburn, 513-665-9015.

Peace and JusticeBoiling PointA radio program about labor, unions andworker rights. On the airwaves at WAIF (88.3FM) at 11 a.m. Saturdays.

Dorothy Day HouseLocated at Xavier University, where studentscan read about, study and act on social jus-tice issues. 513-745-3046 orurmston@admin.xu.edu.

Grace Place Catholic Worker CommunityServes women in transition from homeless-ness, some with children. Active in localsocial justice activism. 513-681-2365 orgraceplacecw@fuse.net.

Intercommunity Justice and Peace CenterHelps promote social, political, economicand environmental justice by working againstcapital punishment and globalization andthe war while collaborating with other social-ly conscious organizations. Peaslee

Neighborhood Center, 215 E. 14th St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-579-8547, www.ijpc-cincin-nati.org.

Stop AIDSFounded in 1983 to fight HIV/AIDS througheducation, services and compassionate careone person at a time. Formerly called AVOC,it provides support for people living withHIV/AIDS and their families and provides HIVtesting, prevention programs and communityeducation about HIV/AIDS. 220 Findlay St.,Over-the-Rhine, 513-421-AIDS, .

PetsKindred SpiritsGentle and holistic wellness for pets. 4147Madison Pike, Fort Mitchell, 859-356-2242.

My Pet PsychicVicki Veil speaks with pets, locates the miss-ing and communes with the dead. 513-521-7976.

Stress ReductionAttitudes for WellnessHelps with broken relationships, past liferegression and more. 9200 MontgomeryRoad, Montgomery, 513-793-5777.

Mantra WellnessOffers holistic healing and relaxation servic-es. 4677 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, 513-891-1324.

Support GroupsDepression Bipolar Support GroupCreated from the Depression and BipolarSupport Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, itmeets 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at College HillPresbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave.,College Hill, 513-541-7114, www.dbsac-incinnati.org.

Divorce Support GroupShare experiences and feelings with othersin a safe, friendly environment. Meets daily.Northminster Family Life Center, 703Compton Road, Finneytown, 513-931-5777.

Single Parent Support GroupExperienced single parents help others withissues they face in their families. Meets 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Northminster FamilyLife Center, 703 Compton Road, Finneytown,513-931-5777.

Sexaholics AnonymousCommunity and connection fore thosestruggling with sexual addiction. 513-522-1599.

Survivors of SuicideProvides a comfortable setting for sharingand support to anyone who has experiencedthe death of a loved one by suicide. 7 p.m.the first Tuesday of each month. UnitedChurch of Christ, 15 S. Fort Thomas Ave., FortThomas, 859-441-1958.

The Women’s ConnectionOffers a developmental playroom for chil-dren as well as various support groups anda parent to parent group, homework assis-tance, girl’s clubs, basic adult literacy class-es, tutoring and employment seminars.4042 Glenway Ave., Price Hill, 513-471-HOPE.

Therapists and PsychologistsCincinnati Gestalt InstituteDedicated to providing professional trainingand personal growth experiences in theGestalt methodology. 48 E. Hollister St.,Mount Auburn, 513-421-9739.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill ofHamilton CountyWelcomes family and friends of individualsof all ages who have mental illness. Meetsdaily. Summit Behavioral Health Care, 1101Summit Road, Roselawn, 513-458-6670,www.nami-hc.org.

New VisionHelps those with alcohol and drug problems.606 Wilson Creek Road, Lawrenceburg, 800-939-CARE.

Music Therapy ServicesOffers music therapy for healing and person-al growth. 8447 Beechmont Ave.,Beechmont, 513-474-6064.

SMART RecoveryHelps individuals achieve abstinence fromaddiction through free behavior awarenessand modification sessions. 513-521-2391,www.smartrecovery.org.

Teresa OlsonClinical psychologist offers Reiki and hyp-notherapy. 513-860-0220, ext. 3.

SpiritAlternative Religious TraditionsBeacon of Light Spiritual CenterAn inward-focused spiritual center wherepersons learn to change their lives throughtheir thinking. Services at 10:30 a.m.Sundays. 5701 Murray Ave., Fairfax, 513-218-2128.

Beth Adam CongregationJudaism with a humanistic perspective.Services at 8 a.m. every other Friday. 10001Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, 513-985-0400, www.bethadam.org.

Buddhist Dharma CenterOffers group meditation, discussion andpotluck meals for practicing Buddhists.Meditation at 10 a.m. Sundays. 15 MolineSt., Northside, 513-281-6453, www.cincin-natidharma.org.

Cincinnati Mennonite FellowshipChristian congregation focused on simple liv-ing and peace. Services at 10:30 a.m.Sundays. 4229 Brownway Ave., Oakley, 513-871-0035.

EckankarFocused on the value of personal experi-ences as the most natural way back to God.Services held at 11967 Chase Plaza Drive,Forest Park, 513-674-7001, www.eck-ohio.org/ Cincinnati.html.

Four Winds AcademyProvides education for healing arts and tra-ditions, including crystal surgery, medicalintuitive training and meditation. 513-542-4400, www.4windsacademy.org.

The GatheringInclusive and progressive congregation is ledby Pastor Stephen Van Kuiken and special-izes in GLBT inclusion. Meets at 10:30 a.m.Sundays in the second floor library. 1431Main St., Over-the-Rhine, www.thegathering-church.com.

Glendale New ChurchChristian church in the liberal,Swedenborgian tradition. Worship at 11 a.m.Sundays. 845 Congress Ave., Glendale, 513-772-1478.

Hamilton Zen CenterZen meditation and training. Weekly medita-tion practice is at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. 114Main St., Hamilton, .

Hindu Society of CincinnatiA traditional Hindu temple. Open 9 a.m. tonoon Monday-Friday and 5-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 4920 Klatte Road, Summerside,513-528 3714, www.cincinnatitemple.com.

Islamic Association of CincinnatiA traditional Muslim mosque. 3668 CliftonAve., Clifton, 513-221-4003.

New Thought UnityProgressive Christian services at 9 and 11a.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.1401 E. McMillan Ave., University Heights,513-961-2527, www.ntunity.org.

Quaker HouseQuaker retreat and meeting space on fivewooded acres. Meetings are at 10 a.m.Sundays. Community Friends Meeting House,3960 Winding Way, North Avondale, 513-861-4353.

W hen people think of raw food, they usually conjure up images of sushiand Japanese restaurants. Yet an entire cornucopia of raw food existsin the form of fruits, vegetables, nuts and even milk that escapes cook-

ing or the pasteurization process. Proponents of the raw food diet believe by eating living food that contains

enzymes and nutrients still intact the body functions more efficiently in anenriched, healthy state.

For Alok Narayana of Symmes Township, eating raw transcends simply mak-ing food choices and instead leads to a higher level of consciousness.

Narayana says he decided to go through a series of detoxification diets fouryears ago to correct a series of chronic illnesses including asthma, allergiesand frequent colds. After experiencing dramatic improvements as part of theintensive healing program, he says he saw no reason to stop his raw diet.

As for the dozen medications he used to take, Narayana says he no longersuffers from any illness. He says his body no longer labors to rid itself of tox-ins, as raw food is a clean-burning fuel and, when metabolized, produces lesswaste using less energy.

On a grander scale, Narayana says consumers are being socially consciouswhen they support local farmers and organic distributors through their purchas-es.

“Part of the shift that happens to you when you’re eating this way is you’reeating living food and you feel connected to a reverence to life,” he says. “Youwant to contribute something to life, and it all seems effortless.”

At Paradise Found in Kennedy Heights, owner Randall Ball supplies fresh pro-duce to customers on a weekly basis. Coming from both local and nationalsources, he guarantees the quality.

Ironically, Ball says his background in healthcare completely contradictseverything he now believes. He says through a series of incidents with his ownfamily he witnessed the benefits and healing processes of raw foods wheremedical technology failed. He says treating illness with medicine introduces tox-ins to our body.

“Everything that the medical system calls a disease is a really a healing func-tion — sneezing, coughing, diarrhea, fevers, runny noses, headaches, they’re allpart of it,” he says. “We want to encouragethese, we don’t want to suppress these. It’s thebody’s natural ways of healing itself.”

As for going raw, Ball says people will seechanges to their health and appearance almostimmediately. He suggests our government couldeliminate its health care crisis by replacing$50,000 in bypass surgery with $10 worth offood.

Raw milk: myths and truthsTo get started, Ball recommends any number

of books available about the raw food diet andlifestyle, particularly those by author David Wolfe.He says people need to understand when theycook food or when milk is pasteurized they stripit of most of its nutrients.

While dairy-free himself, Ball says pasteurizedmilk benefits no one.

“We know that when you pasteurize milk youchange that protein so much that if you feed thatmilk back to a baby cow that baby cow will die,”he says.

In the state of Ohio, the sale of raw milk is ille-gal. Department of Agriculture CommunicationsDirector Cindy Brown says that in 1994 theorganization took over regulation from theDepartment of Health and enacted the statute.

“First we give them a letter of warning telling them they had to cease anddesist selling the raw milk,” she says. “If they don’t comply with that, then wehave the authority to tell them we can take away their processor’s license.”

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prohibits the introduction into inter-state commerce of any unpasteurized milk product in final package form intend-ed for human consumption, says press officer Michael Herndon. He says whilesome states permit the interstate sale of raw milk, the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC) continually monitor illnesses related to humanconsumption.

“In promulgating this regulation in 1987, (the) FDA made a number of find-

ings relative to raw milk, including that ‘raw milk, no matter how carefully pro-duced, may be unsafe,’ ” Herndon says.

Raw milk advocates disagree, and natural food consultant Michael Taylor ofNew Richmond says that when raised in a healthy environment, grass-fed,chemical-free healthy cows produce healthy milk. According to Taylor, theprocess becomes suspect only when large industrial farms raise cows inunclean conditions or feed them an improper diet of corn and chemicals to fat-ten them up.

After completely giving up milk because of health issues, Taylor reintroducedthe substance into his then-vegan diet several years ago after reading a studyby the Weston A. Price Foundation regarding the health benefits of raw milk. He

now drinks a quart or two of milk a day that he allows to curdleby leaving it out a few days.

He says the process might sound odd to traditionalists, but itbreaks down harmful bacteria in the milk that cause lactoseintolerance and indigestion. Unlike pasteurized milk that spoilswhen left out, he says raw milk simply sours with a palatabletaste.

“Curds and whey: Americans don’t know what that is, butthat was a very common thing,” he says. “People didn’t eatsweet milk because after the age of 4 we cease the productionof two enzymes that are necessary for coagulating and digest-ing the milk.”

Raw milk consumers obtain their milk legally through a “herdshare” program, Taylor says, where a herd manager cares forthe cows in a natural and healthy environment. The state ofOhio allows citizens to consume their own raw milk from theirown cows.

The stigma surrounding raw milk stems from the dairy indus-try, which Taylor says feeds grain and hormones to cows insteadof their natural diet of grass to increase production. Combinedwith poor conditions on industrial farms and mass production,this process leads to disease and unhealthy cows.

Any nutrients that do survive, Taylor says, are simply killed bythe pasteurization process that heats the milk to destroy bacte-ria. In the end, Taylor would like to see Americans have morechoices in their own nutrition.

“I’d like to see the government get smaller and the libertyreturned to populace, the eaters and the farmers,” he says.“We can then eat the food we see is best for us and we canmake our choices of what to feed ourselves and our children

and not fight with the government over making those choices.”Americans in general are becoming more aware of healthy and organic food,

says Cheri Schuh, manager of Cincinnati Natural Foods in Madeira. For proof,just look local grocery stores such as bigg’s or Kroger, which used to offer onlya tiny section of expensive certified organic food but now have aisles of freshand affordable choices.

“It’s somewhat a no-brainer that raw foods have their own enzymes and anytime you cook or heat a food you destroy those enzymes,” Schuh says. “So thewhole basis between raw food eating is getting full enzyme power on top ofnutrients.” ©

The Naked Truth About Raw FoodUsing natural enzymes to provide full nutrition

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Indin Paul (left) and Randall Ball, owners of Paradise Found.

Spiritualist Church of Light and HopeOffers services with spiritual healings, clair-voyant studies and more. 1401 E. McMillanAve., University Heights, 513-582-8023,www.churchoflightandhope.com.

Vineyard Central ChurchAn emerging communal Christian churchwith a tradition focused on artistry andcreativity. Services at 10 a.m. Sundays.1757 Mills Ave., Norwood, 513-396-7202,www.vineyardcentral.com.

RetreatsThe Abbey of GethsemaniA Trappist monastery offering retreats.3642 Monks Road, Trappist, Ky., 502-549-3117, .

Grailville RetreatsIndividual retreatants may stay at theHouse of Joy, the Victorian house at thecenter of the Grailville’s ecumenical spiri-tual center. 932 O’Bannonville Road,Loveland, 513-683-2340,www.grailville.org.

Our Lady of the Holy Spirit CenterA former seminary, this Catholic centeroffers retreat opportunities, 24-hour medi-tative and prayer space and a religiouslibrary. 5440 Moeller Ave., Norwood, 513-351-9800, www.olhsc.org.

Milford Spiritual Retreat CenterA Roman Catholic retreat center. 5361 S.Milford Road, Milford, 513-248-3500.

Spiritual Healing7 Arts StudioNoreen Wessling offers guidance throughdrums, dream groups and touch drawing.513-831-7045,www.creativespirit.net/noreens7artsstudio.

Academy for Adult Interfaith StudiesHebrew Union College offers ongoing,non-credit classes on interfaith culture,values and even culinary arts. 3101Clifton Ave., Clifton, 513-221-1875,www.huc.edu.

Ascension HealingOffers vibrational healing, reiki, theta heal-ing, spiritual counseling and more. 513-310-2924.

Patricia GarryOffers spiritual coaching, dream interpreta-tion, Reiki and more. Garry blogs regularlyabout local wellness related issues. 513-281-6864, www.patriciagarry.com.

Heart StudioOffers personal life coaching for spirit, artand life. 513-702-4766.

InnerChange4youSherry McHenry offers energetic healing,hypnotherapy, guided imagery and medita-tion. 5400 Kennedy Ave., Columbia Twp.,513-708-9621.

Medicine Wheel RejuvenationsThe Rev. Francine Haydon presents classeson how to use Native American medicinewheels and works through an interdiscipli-nary approach. 513-248-8772.

Shamanic CounselingGary Matthews performs body work,shamanism and massage for healingsouls. 513-722-1917.

Well RhythmNia Gadson-Clay offers a variety of healingservices, including journey practitioning,feng shui and Reiki mastery. 114 E. 13thSt., Over-the-Rhine, 513-929-0102.

Waves of the New AgeJudy Peace and Ron Esposito host thisradio program dealing with soul-filledsounds and conscious conversation. Airson WAIF (88.3 FM) at 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays.Streaming audio at www.waifstream.com.

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