Letter from Publisher

Dear NA Indy Readers, The kids are heading back to school and it’s an ideal time for parents to hit the reset button, taking stock of myriad challenges today’s children face.

Local Plant-Based Celebrity

Chef Wendell Fowler

What some would describe as an epiphany, or even a miracle, set Fowler on a journey of holistic health fueled by a compassionate drive to help others reach their optimal health through plant food by reconnecting with nature, and disconnecting from man’s food-like substances.

Gut Health

Get Back to Basics at Farmers’ Markets

Eating fresh, non-processed foods help to clear out the ickiness of toxins that tend to build up in the digestive system and, locally, there are many opportunities to shop for locally grown produce and raised meats as Indy’s farmers’ market season is in full swing.

Brain Balance Centers

Offer Unique Approach to Brain Health

Brain Balance Centers specialize in working with children ages 4 to 17 that exhibit academic, social and behavioral issues and whose parents have exhausted all options for treatment.

Yoga for Everyone

Monumental Yoga Returns for 7th Year

During this year’s summer solstice, thousands of yogis and healthy lifestyle enthusiasts will gather on Monument Circle for the largest annual yoga event in Indianapolis.

Indy’s Greenscape Geeks

Launch New Urban Farming Projects

Indianapolis’ Greenscape Geeks, LLC, is helping area residents and businesses establish the groundwork for food independence by offering urban agriculture consultations and installation in addition to their existing services.

DIGITAL KIDS: How to Click With Young Techies

Many Silicon Valley executives that design devices and apps have put their own children in tech-free Waldorf schools, reports The New York Times; even Bill Gates and Steve Jobs strictly limited their kids’ screen time.

PET PEEVE

Natural Remedies for Allergies to Furry Friends

Jessica Martinez, a medical assistant and part-time dog groomer in Rockford, Illinois, was growing her family—a husband, two daughters and a young beloved husky.

FAIRY MAGIC

Feeling Their Touch in Nature

The Power of Yoga

Tapping Into the Life Force

Longevity is something most of us strive for, and increasingly, research shows that implementing a consistent yoga practice can be a fruitful investment toward that goal.

Join in a Climate Strike Event

Sustainable Scrubbing

Tips for Toxin-Free House Cleaning

Cetacean Liberation

Canada Bans Captive Sea Mammals

Growing Pains

Climate Changes Upend Farming

Cola Quandary

Companies Urge Vietnam Recycling Plans

Whale Wipe-Out

Record Numbers Starving to Death

Ezra’s Enlightened Café Launches New Membership Program

Ezra’s Enlightened Café, Indy’s 100% gluten-free and plant-based non-GMO café, has a new membership program “for those who want to elevate their quality of life by using food to heal.”

Annual TURN Festival: Transforming Urban Neighborhoods

The TURN Festival, presented by the Paramount School of Excellence and Community Health Network, will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on September 28 at the Paramount School Farm on the Near East Side.

Red Tent Gathering for Teens and Tweens

Red Tent Indy will host Honoring the Maiden: A Welcoming Ceremony, a women’s circle specifically for teens and tweens, from 1 to 3 p.m. on September 30 at the White Pine Wilderness Academy, in Indianapolis.

Annual Spirit Fest Returns to Camp Chesterfield

The 17th annual Spirit Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 21 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 22 at the Historic Camp Chesterfield, in Chesterfield, Indiana.

Cumberland Arts Festival Returns

The 11th annual Cumberland Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 17, in the historic town of Cumberland.

MBSR Classes Return This Fall

An eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class designed to help decrease stress and improve health and well-being will once again be taught by Scott Sweet, LCSW, LCAC, this fall.

Cereset Offers Hope for Brain Balance and Overall Well-being

Founded by Lee Gerdes and also based there, Cereset uses 55,000 engineered musical tones to help the brain reset itself to its natural balance.

Morter HealthCenter Offers Free Wellness Classes

Throughout the year, Morter Health Center, in Carmel, offers a series of classes on how to take a different approach to one’s overall health and well-being.

Savor Cherries to Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk

Reduces Health Threats

Take It Easy on the Eggs

High Intake Increases Mortality

Eat Plants to Live Longer

Diets High in Vegetables Increase Longevity

Quit Smoking to Avoid Rheumatoid Arthritis

Another Reason to Stop

Walk or Run to Keep Blood Vessels and Brains Young

Benefits of Cardio Activity

Snack on Walnuts to Slow Growth of Breast Tumors

Nut Helps Cancer Patients