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12 healthbriefs

14 globalbriefs

17 community spotlight

22 fitbody

24 consciouseating

26 healingways

28 healthykids

29 wisewords

30 inspiration

32 calendar

36 resourceguide

16 BIOMETRIC DENTISTRY OUTSHINES TRADITIONAL APPROACHES by Carol Vander Stoep

17 NATUROPATH HELPS PATIENTS MANAGE WELLNESS by Sheila Julson

18 IT’S ALL ABOUT METABOLISM Getting to the Root Cause of Disease by Linda Sechrist

22 INTERVAL TRAINING KNOCKS DOWN BLOOD SUGAR Exercise Bursts are Fast and Effective by Lisa Marlene

24 HORMONE-HAPPY FOODS The Right Choices Make Our Bodies Hum by Linda Sechrist

26 ENERGY BOOSTERS Four Ways to Recharge by Kathleen Barnes

28 AN APP A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY Keep Kids Engaged in Healthy Living by Julianne Hale

29 LOUISE HAY ON LOVING YOURSELF TO AGELESS HEALTH by S. Alison Chabonais

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Welcome, 2015! I love the annual op-portunity to reflect on the lessons of the past year and to mentally turn

the page and begin fresh with a clean slate. This month also brings our annual Health and Well-ness issue, packed with empowering information to help each of us claim optimal health so we can become better equipped to live our best life yet. Fascinating research in recent years reports

on the connection between telomere length and the aging process. Telomeres are the tips at the ends of chromosomes that protect our DNA strands. They are often compared to aglets, the little plastic caps at the end of shoelaces that keep everything intact. Over time, as cells reproduce, our telomeres become shorter and shorter, until they can no longer protect our DNA and our cells begin to age, and eventually cell reproduction stops. As this happens, we see signs of aging and possibly disease. A five-year University of California San Francisco study has demonstrated that simple lifestyle changes that include switching to a plant-based diet, exercising moderately (walking 30 minutes a day, six days a week) and reducing stress (using gentle yoga-based stretching, breathing and meditation) were associated with an increase in telomere length of about 10 percent. Compare that to the control group that made no positive lifestyle changes during the same period and showed a 3 percent reduction in telomere length. This means that we can up our anti-aging wellness quotient simply by making healthy lifestyle changes. Of course, everyone knows that stress is bad for us, but I’m particularly intrigued by the results of a study by the National Academy of Sciences showing that women with the highest levels of perceived stress average telomeres that are shorter by the equivalent of a decade or more of aging compared to women that feel less stressed. Mindfulness meditation and practices can help reduce the experience of stress and reverse the associated physical effects on the body, as shown by a groundbreaking study by scientists in Wisconsin, Spain, and France. Published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology, the findings revealed evidence of specific molecular changes following a period of mindful meditation that included im-proved capacity for gene regulation and reduced levels of pro-inflammatory genes, which in turn correlated with faster physical recovery from a stressful situation. Practicing mindfulness is simply about being aware of what we’re thinking and choosing where to focus attention. Now, scientific evidence tells us that besides just making us feel better, the acts of looking on the bright side; being kind to ourselves and others; and choosing compassion, loving-kindness and optimism are all steps toward optimizing health. As we welcome in a new year, let us commit to making mindfulness part of our daily health and wellness regime.

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newsbriefsOpen House to Feature New Chiropractic Technique

Chiropractic Doctor Rebecca Eberle, owner of Wider Horizons Chiropractic, in Wauwatosa, will host an

open house with refreshments from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., January 21. At 6, 7 and 8 p.m., Eberle will give three informational presentations about the innovative Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) approach. Throughout the evening, she will be available to discuss chiropractic care and answer questions. Eberle says she is the only full-time chiropractor in the

Milwaukee area to offer NSA, a new approach to chiropractic healing that involves a gentle touch to the spine to help the body realign.

Admission is free. Location: 3800 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa. For more informa-tion, call 414-852-1330, email [email protected] or visit WiderHorizonsChiropractic.com. See ad, page 16.

Envision Your Life Workshop Helps Establish Goals

Psychic and medium Stacy Krafczyk will lead a work-shop, Envision Your Life, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., January

17, to help participants identify their wants and desires for the new year and develop strategies to make those dreams become reality. “The workshop includes affirmations, mantras and vi-sion boards. A meditation to seal the day will be the cherry on top of all the hard work,” she remarks. “We’ll go into detail about the particular areas individuals need help in and use the good juju of the group to magnify it.” Krafczyk, who is also an animal communicator and Reiki master, is the founder of All Spirit Healing, offering classes in animal communications and heal-ing, chakra, Reiki and energy healing, meditation and more.

Cost: $75. Location: 2314 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha. For more information, call 414-460-4781, email [email protected] or visit AllSpiritHealing.com. See ad, page 16.

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Waldorf Education Open House at Tamarack Waldorf School

Families are invited to visit Tamarack Waldorf School

from 1 to 4 p.m., January 25, to learn more about the unique Waldorf method of education offered for children from pre-K to high school.

Visitors can tour the classrooms, meet the expert teachers and enjoy presentations by students. Waldorf schools offer a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to edu-cation to inspire lifelong learning and enable each student to fully develop their capacities. Special subjects include foreign language, handwork, music, drama and movement. Art is incorporated throughout the curriculum. Playgroups are available for young children. Established in 1996, Tamarack is one of more than 900 Wal-dorf schools worldwide and is a private school affiliated with the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.

Location: 1150 E. Brady St., Milwaukee. For more informa-tion, call 414-277-0009, email [email protected] or visit TamarackWaldorf.org. See ad, page 10.

Popular Healthy Cooking Show Returns

After a year hiatus, Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu, the televi-

sion cooking show produced by Mil-waukee Public Television and hosted by cookbook author and culinary expert Alamelu Vairavan, returns for a third season. The first episode, “Cook-ing with Passion,” will air at 12:30 p.m., January 3, on MPTV channel 10. New episodes air Saturdays at 12:30 p.m., with repeats 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday on the na-tional PBS network CREATE, channel 36.3 in Milwaukee. The informative show features fresh, healthful Indian recipes and cooking techniques. Through her culinary teach-ings, Vairavan, a Whitefish Bay resident, educates, inspires and motivates people to try new flavors and eat healthy. Reci-pes feature fresh vegetables, lean protein and rice. Vairavan enhances her dishes with spices that have intrinsic health benefits and legumes, which are high in protein and fiber. Her recent books include Healthy South Indian Cooking–Ex-panded Edition and Indian Inspired Gluten-Free Cooking.

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Rolfworks Structural Integration Studio Offers Holistic Approach to Pain

Certified Advanced Rolfer Lynn Cohen is offering special discounts for

new clients at her Rolfworks Structural Integration studio, in Shorewood. By releasing connective tissue restrictions over a series of sessions, Rolfing helps to resolve patterns of chronic pain and movement restriction without medica-tion or surgery. “Even a minor fall on a patch of ice can jar our body enough to set off a pattern of compensation,” explains

Cohen. “When we compensate for one area that isn’t adapt-ing, there is something else that is working overtime to keep us moving. Over time, we may begin to feel crooked. Rolfing is manual therapy that establishes balance and fluidity be-tween muscle groups, releases patterns of underuse/overuse and restores healthy functioning of joints, allowing us to enjoy movement with better coordination.”

Natural Awakenings readers receive $25 off. Location: 2017 E. Marion St. For more information, call 414-477-1033, email [email protected] or visit Rolfworks.net. See ad, page 19.

Cultured Foods Workshop Teaches Nutrition for Good Health and Healing

Holistic health coach Natalie Benoit will host two separate workshops

about cultured foods and beverages. The first will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., January 10, at The Atrium, at Rolling Spirit, in Greendale. The second is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m., January 18, at Treetop Yoga LLC, in Sussex. Participants will learn how to make raw, live and fermented foods, including probiotic sauerkraut and kombucha tea, which has gained popularity in recent years as a health elixir. Benoit, who is also a Reiki teacher, notes that fermented foods and beverages are full of beneficial bacteria, enzymes and vitamins that help to bolster the immune system, heal the gut, rev up the metabolism and more. Students will take home the kombucha starter and a jar of homemade raw, cultured sauerkraut.

Cost: $50 per workshop. Locations: The Atrium, 6169B Indus-trial Ct., Greendale; Treetop Yoga LLC, N93 W25173 Bittersweet Dr., Sussex. For more information, call 414-651-2243, email [email protected] or visit MilwaukeeReiki.Massage Planet.com. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 37.

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Eucalyptus Oil Inhibits Spread of TBMany of the natural compounds in the

essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora may prevent the airborne spread of the tuberculo-sis (TB) bacterium (Mycobacterium tubercu-losis), according to a study from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Several of the compounds in the eucalyptus oil inhibited the airborne spread of the infection by 90 percent, while the major component of the oil was only weakly active, at 18 percent. The scientists used an array of analytical laboratory tests to measure the airborne spread of TB from contagious patients. They also identified 32 active air-borne compounds within the essential oil of eucalyptus and studied the impact of the interaction of multiple components in artificial mixtures. The researchers undertook the study because “the rapid emergence of exten-sively and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has created a pressing public health problem… and represents a new constraint in the already challenging disease management of TB.”

SECONDHAND SMOKE DAMAGES CHILDREN’S HEARINGResearchers from São Paulo’s School

of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa have found that secondhand smoke negatively affects a child’s hearing. The researchers tested 145 students between ages 8 and 10 that showed normal hearing in standardized tests. Their secondhand smoke exposure was measured by the level of a nicotine metabolite in the children’s urine. The 60 youngsters that had been exposed to secondhand smoke showed signifi-cantly lower responses to certain fre-quencies in both ears when compared to the others that weren’t exposed to the smoke. Researchers suspect that the affecting mechanism may be the acrolein gas that forms from burning tobacco cigarettes. The chemical was found to damage ear cells in a study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. A 2012 study of diesel exhaust, which likewise produces acrolein gas, by the Republic of Korea’s Dongguk Univer-sity, also showed damage to middle ear cells. Supporting these results, a study published in the American Medical Association Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery journal found that smoking during preg-nancy almost triples the risk of low-

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PHOTOTHERAPY REDUCES KNEE PAINResearch from Brazil’s Universidade Nove de Julho has confirmed that pulsed lasers and LED therapy applied during treatment can significantly reduce knee pain. The 86 patients that participated in the study were divided into two groups; one received 12 treatments using super-pulsed red laser and in-frared LED phototherapy and the control (placebo) group received 12 treatments using non-therapeu-tic phototherapy instruments.

The patients given therapeutic phototherapy reported feeling significantly less pain, beginning with and continuing after the tenth treatment through a one-month follow-up visit, and showed improved quality of life compared with the study’s placebo group.

YOGA BREATHING HELPS ILL KIDS’ LUNGSResearchers from Brazil’s University of São Paulo have found

that hatha yoga breathing exercises can significantly improve lung function in children with Duchenne muscular dystro-phy, a disease that often ends in premature death from respiratory failure. The average age of the 26 children that completed the study was 9-and-a-half years old. Participants were taught how to perform hatha yoga breathing exercises and instructed to perform them three times a day for 10 months. The researchers performed spirometry [breathing] tests before, during and after the study period. At the end of the 10 months of practice, the scientists found the breathing exercises improved both the children’s forced vital capacity (the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out after full inspiration) and forced expiratory volume in one second (the volume of air that can forcibly be exhaled in one second after full inspiration).

Body Symmetry Correlates with Male StrengthResearch from Germany’s University of Göttingen has

determined that men with greater body symmetry also have greater strength. The scientists sampled 69 heterosexual, right-handed adult men, measuring handgrip strength as a scientifically recognized means for determining power and strength, as well as fluctuating asymmetry (FA), a measure of subtle, random deviations from perfect bilateral symmetry in traits that are typically symmetrical in the general population. FA was evaluated by measuring and comparing 12 body fea-ture traits on the right and left sides, including breadth of the hand, wrist and elbow; finger length; and facial features. After eliminating the effects of body mass index, the researchers determined that the men with the greatest physical symmetry were stronger. Facial symmetry in males was associated with greater intelligence and better information-processing efficiency at age 83.

Low Magnesium Levels Linked to Kidney DiseaseA study from

the Johns Hopkins Uni-versity School of Medicine found that people with low levels of magnesium in their blood have a significantly greater risk of chronic kidney disease. The researchers correlated the blood levels of magnesium in 13,226 people ages 45 to 65 with the incidence of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease among them. Subjects that had blood serum magnesium levels below what is generally considered the normal range (0.7–1 millimole per liter) were associated with a 58 percent increased risk of chronic kidney disease and a 139 percent increased risk of end-stage renal disease. Abnormally low levels of mag-nesium may result from a number of conditions, including inadequate intake of serum magnesium due to chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, alcoholism, chronic stress and the use of medica-tions such as diuretics. Foods rich in magnesium include leafy greens, nuts and seeds, beans, whole grains, avoca-dos, bananas and figs.

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Om-Based CareHolistic Healers Reach Out to the UnderservedAn annual report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that up to 33 percent of unin-sured people are avoiding needed treat-ment for economic reasons. Lifestyle changes and natural remedies like yoga and massage therapy can be highly effective when treating conditions such as high blood pressure, depression or aching joints, and groups nationwide are making these modalities more affordable for everyone. At California’s Healing Clinic Collective (HealingClinicCollective.Wordpress.com), in Oakland, women receive a day of free holistic health care—from acupuncture to massage therapy and nutritional counseling—and discounted rates for follow-up appointments. The Third Root Community Health Center (ThirdRoot.org), in Brooklyn, helps arrange for acupunc-turists, herbalists, Reiki practitioners and others to treat low-income people in New York City, especially community organizers and activists that are often overworked and lack the resources for these types of care. The Samarya Center (SamaryaCenter.org), in Seattle, Washington, uses revenue from its yoga studio to provide free yoga to critically ill pa-tients served by the city’s Bailey-Bou-shay House and the local VA hospital, and also to patients with chronic pain at the Pike Place Medical Clinic, which treats many homeless and low-income Seattle residents.

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Dignity FirstMost End-of-Life Care in U.S. Neglects Patient NeedsThe U.S. healthcare system is not properly designed to meet the needs of patients near-ing the end of life and those of their fami-lies, and major changes to the system are necessary, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine, Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life. A 21-member committee has called

for more advanced end-of-life care planning by individuals, improved training and credentialing for clinicians, and for governments and private sectors to provide incentives to patients and clinicians to discuss issues, values, preferences and appropriate services and care. Dr. Philip Pizzo, co-chair of the committee, states, “Patients can and should take control of the quality of their life through their entire lifetime, choosing how they live and how they die, and doctors should help initiate discussions with their patients about such decisions.” Susan Heckerman, former dean of medicine at Stanford University, says, “It’s important that healthcare options available to individuals facing the end of life help relieve pain and discomfort, maximize the individual’s ability to function, alleviate depression and anxiety, and ease the burdens of loved ones in a manner consistent with individual preferences and choices.”

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desired, but also led her to her husband, Chris Axtell, whom she married in 2009. She gave birth to two daughters while still enrolled in school. The family liked Portland, but Axtell found that the area was already saturated with naturopathic doctors. “Portland is the mecca of natural medicine. Everyone there has a naturo-pathic physician,” she notes. “So we de-

cided to move to my husband’s home-town, Milwaukee, where there was also a need for naturopathic medicine.” In 2011, Axtell established her private practice at her current location inside Shorewood Family Chiropractic. Unlike most conventional medicine practices, where the physician sees the patient for 10 minutes and often pre-scribes a symptom-suppressing drug, Ax-tell explains that naturopathic medicine philosophies are patient-focused. She spends an hour or more during an initial visit getting to know the patient’s lifestyle and history. Specialized lab tests, such as those for food sensitivities, hormones, adrenal function and more, are used to help identify the underlying cause of disease and develop treatment through dietary changes, herbs or supplements. “It’s about connecting the dots to identify and treat the cause,” she affirms. Axtell believes that good health requires that patients become edu-

cated so that they can take control of their wellness. “Some people simply aren’t aware of how much water they should really be drinking, or that they shouldn’t eat a certain food; for exam-ple, items containing gluten, which can trigger allergies leading to headaches or discomfort,” she observes. “Doctor is derived from the Latin word docere, meaning ‘to teach,’” she adds, noting that she is realistic and tries to meet patients where they are. She works to help them overcome obstacles prevent-ing them from making positive lifestyle changes that prove too difficult. Axtell shares nutritional tips, healthy eating advice and recipes through a blog on the Lakeside Natu-ral Medicine website. A believer in continuing education, she gives talks to help empower people to take charge of their own health and holds classes and workshops that focus on body cleans-ing, cooking and eating well. Axtell is licensed as a primary care physician in the state of Oregon. Wisconsin is one of 33 states that currently do not license naturopathic physicians, but she’s optimistic about future changes. “There’s definitely a need for naturopathic medicine. Taking a preventative approach to health care, rather than just focusing on disease management, can help reduce the astronomical costs of health care in the United States,” she asserts, adding that she is an active member of the Wiscon-sin Naturopathic Doctors Association, a nonprofit that comprises professionals dedicated to lobbying for state recog-nition and licensure for naturopathic doctors in Wisconsin. Axtell is pleased to see more people becoming aware of naturopathic principles, as evidenced by the increas-ing number of patients that come to her ready to make positive changes to improve their physical and mental well-being.

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Attempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific

cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, self-correcting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a whole-sys-tems frame of reference. Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, beginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety of tissues, including intercon-nected systems of organs. Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

The Reign of MetabolismMany perceive the role of metabolism as limited to determin-ing energy expenditure via the number of calories burned per day, but it does much more. Metabolism actually encompass-es thousands of physical and chemical processes that take place in the functioning of every cell, the building blocks of life; healthy cell function produces proper endocrine (hor-monal) functioning, influencing homeostasis.

This past August, 12 nationally recognized functional medicine experts participated in the country’s first online Metabolic Revolution Summit to discuss the importance of

recognizing the dots that connect the majority of today’s chronic diseases—high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain,

obesity, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and even infertility. All of the panelists pointed to the root cause that links them all—the craze for a high- carbohydrate, low-fat diet starting in the 1990s combined with a sedentary lifestyle. When several complex conditions exist simultaneously, medical science refers to them as a syndrome. Regardless of how such intricate interrelationships become manifest, all of these syndromes have early-stage signs that include inflam-mation, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which can affect metabolic health.

A Holistic ApproachDoctors that specialize in functional integrative medicine strive to improve the health and well-being of patients by

engaging them in their own healing process. One popular approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health. He starts by educating people about the basic func-tioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges. “To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabo-lism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo. For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to metabolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointesti-nal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that plays a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted. Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin. When four of the eight major organ systems—immune, endocrine, cardiovascular and digestive—are impacted by metabolic dysfunction, a more holistic and systemic approach to health can provide a broader understanding of how they interrelate, and why preventive measures can preclude having to later pursue ways to reverse serious chronic diseases.

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Lifestyle FactorsFunctional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise. “The inflammatory agents present in much of the food con-sumed at each meal in the standard American diet—high-glycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydro-genated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils. Factors over which we can exercise some control—physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms—all play roles in metabolic health. Unfortunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle. We’re overfed and undernourished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabetes Health Centers in Pennsyl-vania and Delaware. He characterizes metabolic dysfunction as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments. “A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity. Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

Metabolic Health EducationDr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis. Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and chil-dren showed evidence of insulin resistance. This often-over-looked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, mak-ing gaining weight easy and losing it difficult. Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medica-tion in advanced stages, Cederquist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible. She explains that long-term insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease, high blood sugar and eventually, diabe-tes. It also directly affects cholesterol levels and can induce triglycerides, high blood pressure, low HDL (high-density li-poprotein, or “good” cholesterol), increased waist circumfer-ence and heart disease. In Cederquist’s young adult patients, metabolic dysfunction was also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause of infertility. Germany’s Dr. Wolf Funfack, a specialist in internal and nutritional medicine and creator of a well-regarded

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Avoid Energy VampiresProblem: We all know someone that exhausts us, according to Dr. Judith Orloff, Venice Beach, California, author of the new book, The Ecstasy of Sur-render. Maybe he or she talks endlessly about personal matters, is incessantly negative, a gossip or a guilt-tripper.

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Solution: “Take control. Get in the driver’s seat,” advises Orloff. “Create a circle of positive people around you. Stay calm and centered. Distance your-self from energy vampires and if they’re family, limit time spent with them and establish boundaries.”

Recognize Time LeechesProblem: We fall into the black hole of Facebook or cute kitten videos. Hours pass and we fall behind in more pro-ductive activities and then feel drained and groggy.

Solution: Time management is essential to preserving energy, says Orloff. Limit time spent on social media. Check email once or twice a day instead of every 15 minutes. “The Internet is addictive, almost like a drug,” explains Orloff. “When you’re online, your energy is cut off and you become a zombie; you’re not in your body. Take a technology fast. Talk to your mate. Make love. Go for a walk in the woods. See your best friend.”

Get Rid of ClutterProblem: We all have way too much “stuff,” says Linda Rauch Carter, author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life. “If you don’t have room, you shut your-

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More Ways to RechargeTake a walk. A brisk 10-minute walk gets the cobwebs out and neutralizes the four o’clock energy slump, says Dr. Judith Orloff. Just spending time outside is a simple, time-tested way of boosting energy. Recent Scottish research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirms the energy-enhancing power of nature in general, noting that people that live near trees have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Just Say No. “’No,’ is a complete sentence,” says Orloff. “You don’t have to be mean or angry about it; just firmly say ‘No,’ when someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do or because you already feel over-committed or overwhelmed. You don’t have to explain or make excuses.” A commitment isn’t necessarily final either, remarks Orloff: “If you dread it and can’t delegate it, renegotiate the earlier agreement.”

self off from the flow of energy in your home and become exhausted,” says the Tustin, California, feng shui expert. “When I ask a client to take half of the stuff off a shelf and then ask how it feels, they almost always take a deep breath. The clutter literally chokes off breath and vitality.”

Solution: “Clear out what isn’t needed,” counsels Carter. “Keep a balance by making it a habit when bringing new things into a home or work environ-ments to let go of a comparable number of old things at the same time.” Beware of clutter creep, the slow accumulation of energy-sapping clutter, she says. “I believe the lack of energy so many of us experience is a nearly undetectable, chronic energy drain that seems slight, yet over time becomes a big problem.”

Stop Electromagnetic PollutionProblem: We are all surrounded by energy-draining electromagnetic fields (EMF) from myriad electronic devices and systems in homes and offices, plus cell phone towers and transmission lines. All of these operate on frequen-cies that can be major energy drains, says Carter. Japanese research physician Ryoichi Ogawa found that 80 percent of his chronic fatigue patients were frequent users of electromagnetic tech-nologies (Omega-News).

Solution: Minimize indoor exposure to EMFs by using land lines with corded phones, power strips and shutting off elec-tricity to nonessential appliances when not in use. “I’ve been preaching this for 20 years,” says Carter. Protecting sleep space is a primary consideration. “Make sure no beds are near electrical outlets and cell phones. Get rid of cordless phones, which are like mini cell towers, right there in the house,” she adds. The easiest solution, Carter says, is to put bare feet on bare earth for 15 to 20 minutes a day. “It will pull some of that excess EMF charge right off of you.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numer-ous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at [email protected].


In today’s technology-fueled society, kids spend many hours of their free time staring at smartphones or tablets

instead of exploring nature, riding bikes or playing outdoor games with their friends. Rather than just impos-ing radical reductions in screen time, parents and caregivers can meet young-sters halfway by adding apps to their handheld devices that provide tips on healthy eating, exercise and behavior. Here are five that are fun for kids and promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Super Stretch Yoga HD. Super Stretch is the primary character in this yoga ad-venture in which players are encouraged to, “Create a peaceful, balanced life by living a NAMASTE mission: Nothing is impossible; Always be honest; Make the world a better place; Act with kindness; Share with others; Trust and believe in yourself; and Enjoy and have fun.” Creator and founder Jessica Rosenberg, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, explains, “I translated a curriculum that I’ve been using for kids into an ‘edutainment’ app that combines gaming and real-life kids

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as characters that bring yoga to life.” Players are challenged to master the skills presented by each of the game’s 12 main characters, increasing awareness of breathing and other aspects of how the body works, plus promoting self-esteem. Free in the iTunes App Store.

If, the Emotional IQ Game. An adven-ture game inspired by If, a well-known poem by Rudyard Kipling, players go on a quest through Ziggurat, a fantasy world where they enlist energy crea-tures called Vims to rid their avatars of dark energy. Youngsters are challenged to complete missions using emotional language. The character traits required to complete the tasks include patience, teamwork and other skills that help kids build emotional intelligence. Free in the iTunes App Store.

Smash Your Food. Nutritionist Marta De Wulf, from Bellevue, Washington, felt compelled to develop her innovative app when she realized that while kids understand that certain foods contain too much sugar, fat or carbs, they have

no idea how the information pertains to them. The award-winning app “allows children to input their age, gender and level of physical activity to measure their individual caloric need,” says De Wulf. “When they choose a food to ‘smash’ and see that eight grams of sugar cubes are in a can of soda, they’re able to pro-cess healthy food information.” Smash Your Food features audio/video of actual food smashing. “Kids are sensorial and different kinds of learners. It’s more effective than using cartoon images,” she observes. It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

Oh, Ranger! Park Finder. Instead of vaguely suggesting that kids put down their electronic devices and head out-doors, why not ask them to choose an adventure for the whole family? Using the Oh, Ranger! Park Finder app, kids can search for nearby outdoor recreation areas from a comprehensive database of national parks, state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management sites and U.S. Army Corps recreation areas. Kids can further seek out specific activities from 20-plus categories that range from birdwatching and hiking to boating and camping. Free in the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

Kids Making Healthy Choices. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that rates of childhood obesity have doubled in the past 30 years. This kid- and parent-friendly app is designed to help. It springboards from San Diego, Califor-nia’s Merilee Kern’s children’s book of the same title. Embedded via an e-read-er, kids can play games, print coloring sheets and explore healthy recipes while parents check out the news section and resource page for links with information for keeping youngsters healthy. “Surveys show that parents often don’t realize that their child has a weight problem,” notes Kern. “It’s important to discuss this topic within the family, and the app helps facilitate this in a non-threatening, helpful way.” It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

Julianne Hale writes and edits for Natural Awakenings franchise maga-zines and blogs about motherhood at AnotherGrayHair.wordpress.com.


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Louise Hay on Loving Yourself

to Ageless Healthby S. Alison Chabonais

A renowned leader of the self-help movement from its early days, Louise Hay is celebrated world-

wide for teaching—by personal example and through her bestselling book, You Can Heal Your Life—how each of us can transform our mind, body and spirit by changing the way we think. Her positive philosophy has sparked an industry and her Hay House publishing group. Nourishing mind and body, loving life, learning and growing, giving back and moving ahead—these comprise Hay’s program for creating health, happiness and longevity. At 88, she continues to travel for business and pleasure, embracing vital, joy-filled days with a thankful smile. Her new book, Loving Yourself to Great Health, co-au-thored with Ahlea Khadro and Heather Dane, explains how she’s taking all she knows to the next level.

Why does first applying love and forgiveness to yourself make a happy, healthy and long life possible?Loving yourself is the foundation for living the life you want. A healthy and happy life is rooted in self-love, and forgiveness is an act of self-love. It all comes down to how you think and treat your-self. What we give out we get

back, so it all starts with us. Remember, no matter what the problem is, there is only one answer: loving yourself. Start with small steps and be gentle. If you start there, magical things will happen.

How do you manage to engage in a stream of loving affirma-tions 24/7?Practice, practice, practice! Slowly, bit-by-bit, start each day with a loving act towards yourself. Loving affirmations and worrying about things take up the same amount of time; you still get the same things done along the way, but worrying creates stress, while affirma-tions will brighten your life. It can be ex-hausting if you fight the shift and make it difficult. If you make kindness to yourself and others a simple part of everyday life,

it isn’t exhausting at all.

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ageless being? Choose thoughts that bring love

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it’s essential that we know the best way to do this. Start your day with water and an act of self-love. Eat real food; seasonal, organic, natural foods are a positive affirmation to your body. Poop every day, figuratively and literally. Learn to listen to your body and its wisdom. Choose exercise that you love and that makes you feel good. Also, go on a media diet. Filter out from your consciousness any messages that say you are not good enough or that separate you from the beautiful and lovable person you are. Surround your-self with like-minded people that share good news and love to laugh.

The core belief founding your lifework is that every thought we have is creating our future. Is scientific research now supporting that?When I began teaching people about affirmations, there wasn’t any science to support it, but we knew it worked, and now studies verify that. I particularly love Bruce Lipton’s scientific research showing that we are not controlled by our genes because the genetic blueprint can be altered through positive changes in our beliefs. I hear reports every day of how people are healing their lives by changing their thoughts through cultivating self-love and personal affirmations. They are seeing healing of autoimmune diseases, obesity, addictions, post-traumatic stress and many other so-called incurable ill-nesses. It’s amazing what happens when you are kind and loving to yourself.

What is your secret to aging gracefully through the years?It’s simple. It’s about getting your thoughts and food right and having fun along the way. If you are thinking positive thoughts but feeding yourself processed, unnatural or sugary foods, you are sending yourself mixed messages. Feed yourself nourish-ing foods and think loving thoughts. Any time you don’t know what else to do, focus on love. Loving yourself makes you feel good, and good health comes from feeling good.

S. Alison Chabonais is the national content editor for Natural Awakenings magazines.


Does it sometimes feel like if we can’t do something perfectly, why should we bother doing it at all?

Perfectionism feeds on such an all-or-nothing approach in following rigid self-imposed rules that can sabotage relationships, health and happiness. Instead, try adopting a “better than perfect” mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame. A clean enough house or a good enough job is in many ways better than perfect. Here are helpful approaches to reframe the internal discussion. Remember what matters. In plan-ning a big birthday party for her hus-band, one wife was so stressed trying to manage every detail that she had to stop and ask herself: What is most impor-tant—having everything look perfect, or having a fun party they would enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives? Thinking about our values keeps things in perspective and perfectionism in check. Perfection isn’t likable. We often try to be perfect to gain other people’s attention and approval, but no one wants to be around a person trying to be someone they aren’t. No one’s life is perfect. Social media often present idealized versions of peo-ple’s lives. Few post about fighting with their partner or coping with an unhappy infant; we most often hear about vacation

adventures and baby’s first word or step. We can avoid feelings of dissatisfaction by avoiding comparisons with others. It’s not failure, it’s data. Rather than personalize a perceived failure, take it on as an opportunity. If a New Year’s resolution to work out more isn’t kept, ask why: Is the exercise location too far away or is the class schedule inconve-nient? It feels better to adopt a more successful strategy than to beat ourself up about falling short. Perfectionism is a treadmill. People often think, “I’ll be happy when I weigh this or achieve that,” always seeking the next level of self-improvement. Appre-ciating who we are right now is a path to happiness. Perfectionism is a learned be-havior, and anything learned can be unlearned at any age. As we continue to strive for excellence, we can learn to embrace what’s good.

Take a perfectionist self-assessment quiz at Tinyurl.com/PerfectionismQuiz.

Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of Better than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love plus A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. Connect at ElizabethLombardo.com.

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Intro to Cleansing and Detoxification – 10-11:30am. Naturopathic doctor Joanne Aponte will talk about an optimal alkalinizing diet, maximizing the body’s detox processes and recommend key supplements. Handouts and resources included. $12.

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Sacred Space Spirit Circle – 11:30am-1:30pm. The Circle provides space to explore and develop your intuitive abilities. Space is limited to a maximum of 15. $20. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. RSVP: 920-737-9626. SoulExpressions.org.

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Envision Your Life Workshop – 11am-4pm. Live a fuller, positive life – learn to use affirmations, vi-sion boards and mirror work. A powerful meditation at the end embraces areas of your life that lead to success. $75. All Spirit Healing, 2314 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha. RSVP: 414-460-4781. Milwaukee Reiki.MassagePlanet.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18Activism and Contemplation: Action or Inner Peace – 1-3pm. Part of the Life’s Big Questions series, class begins with a meditation followed by a teaching related to the topic, integrating spirituality and religion. The installation of a positive quality follows group discussion. $35. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLight LLC.com.

Fermentation Workshop – 1-3pm. See Jan 19 listing. $50. Treetop Yoga, LLCN93 W25173, Bittersweet Dr, Sussex. RSVP Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19Red Hot and Holy – Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9. 1-2:30pm. Women’s spirituality series for grown, independent women of spirit. A powerful book backdrops spiri-tual scholarship and takes us deeper into stuff we didn’t talk about in religion class. A wise-woman de-lighting series. Register by Jan 10. $10/per session, $27/for series. Kindred Spirit Center, 2312 N Grand-view Blvd, #101, Waukesha. RSVP: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com/events.

Red Hot and Holy Tele-circle – Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9. 7-8:30pm. See in-person Kindred Spirit Center afternoon series above. Details: WonderSpirit.com/events.

Meet Your Guides & Angels – 6:30-8:30pm. Ever wondered if you have a guardian angel, or a deceased relative, watching over you? We all have them. Join this powerful, empowering class. $35. All Spirit Healing, 2314 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha. RSVP: 414-460-4781. [email protected].

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15Holistic Healing Retreat to India – Jan 15 to Feb 1, 2015. Fully catered trip includes room/board, treatments and herbal medicines, daily and weekly optional wellness activities, in-country transporta-tion, pre-trip and in-country logistics management. Optional third week of healing or cultural extension available. $1950-2825/depends on options. Details: AyurvedaWellness.org/Solutions/Wellness-Retreats.

Wellness Cooking Class: Tasty Tapas – 5:30-7:30pm. Learn to make traditional Spanish tapas, or small plates, with seasonal, healthy ingredients, while learning how certain foods can promote health and wellbeing. Sliding scale donations. Good Harvest Market, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. 800-969-3588. Nugenesisfarm.org.

The Reiki Experience: Enhanced Self-Healing – 6:30-7:30pm. The first class in a series that takes students from practicing Reiki to incorporating it at a deeper level of understanding, and provides students with advanced Reiki techniques. A one-hour practice session follows instruction. $20. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.


SUNDAY, JANUARY 25Zentangle – 12-2pm. Zentangle encourages slowing down, being present, and tapping into the creativ-ity within by drawing simple patterns according to directions. A lighthearted way to help shift perspec-tive. $40. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

Waldorf Open House – 1-4pm. Learn about Wal-dorf education for pre-K through high school by tak-ing a school tour, meeting teachers and enjoying pre-sentations by students. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 26 Dinner with the Doc – 6:30-7:45pm. Informational dinner about Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) chi-ropractic care, with Dr Rebecca Eberle from Wider Horizons Chiropractic. Free, limited seating. Sweet Tooth Café, 13320 Watertown Plank, Elm Grove. RSVP by Jan 24: 414-852-1330. WiderHorizons Chiropractic.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 Artistic Healing – 6-8pm. Tap into your natural creativity with Zentangle, a relaxing, easy-to-learn art class. Led by certified teacher Sally Stanton. $40, includes supplies; limited to 10. Wider Horizons Chi-ropractic, 3800 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414-852-1330. WiderHorizonsChiropractic.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30Reiki 1 Workshop & Attunement – 9am-3pm. Learn to use this healing tool for yourself and others for a lifetime. Become attuned to the first degree of Reiki. Materials, Reiki music cd and certificate included. $200, $50/deposit. The Atrium, 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale. RSVP Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31Women’s Health and Happiness Expo – 10am-3pm. Don’t miss this special one day event that will included exhibits, demonstrations, classes and free samples. It’s all geared to helping women be healthier and happier. $5. Radisson Hotel North

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Goodness of Organics Tour – 6-7:15pm. Jody Nolan, Good Harvest Market owner, leads a tour of the aisles teaching about good-for-you foods, foods to avoid and foods you’ve probably never heard of. Harvest Café samples complete the tour. Free. Good Harvest Market, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 Chiropractic Open House – 5:30-8:30pm. Learn about Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) chiropractic care and meet Dr. Rebecca Eberle. Free. Wider Horizons Chiropractic, 3800 N Mayfair Rd, Wau-watosa. RSVP: 414-852-1330. WiderHorizons Chiropractic.com.

Chakra Energy Therapy to Support Health and Wellness – 6:15-7:15pm. The synergy of the energy system is important in releasing trauma, anxiety, pain and depression. Explore how energy is smarter than we are. With Donna Abler, Pathways of Light, Delafield. Free. Good Harvest Market, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22The Study of Pyramids – Learn how specific pyramid shapes have the capability of collecting/focusing energy, with a profound effect on living or non-living objects. Experiment with relationships to your body, environment and energy needs. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23Vision Board Workshop – 7-10pm. This is the time to set intentions and dream. The casual workshop provides the materials and space to make a visual aide to help create the life you dream. $30. The Atrium, 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale. RSVP Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24It’s Your Brain. Where Do You Want to Live – 1-2:15pm. See Jan 5 listing. Free. AWAKEN Higher Brain Living, Third Ward, 231 E Buffalo Street, #304, Milwaukee. 414-793-4168. HigherBrain Living-ThirdWard.eventbrite.com.

Guided Meditation and Drum Circle – 6:30-7:30pm. Enhance spiritual awareness through guided medita-tion and healing vibrations from the drum circle. Bring a rhythm instrument or sit and let the vibration envelop you. Presented by Dic Paitrick of Love2healU and Kris Nelsen. $10, free/children. Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.

Shore, 7065 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee. 262-297-2445. WomensHealthandHappiness.org.

Reiki I Class – 10:30am-6:30pm. In one day, be able to perform Reiki healing for yourself and oth-ers. Receive an attunement so energy flows through you freely, and practice a treatment on yourself and a partner in class. $160. The Barefoot Haven, 5628 Parking St, Greendale. Details, Shelley Carpenter: 414-217-4185. PureEnergyYoga.com.

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Win a Community Orchard – Applications due Feb 9. Each year, five neighborhoods win up to 30 fruit- and nut-producing plants for their community. Apply to the Fruity Nutty Five Contest on behalf of your neighborhood. Info, application: 414-431-0888. VictoryGardenInitiative.org/fruitynutty.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4Medicine Cabinet Make-Over – 6-7:30pm. Learn to use dōTERRA essential oils in daily life to enhance health naturally; led by Laura Lee Tanner. Free. Wider Horizons Chiropractic, 3800 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414-852-1330. WiderHorizons Chiropractic.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7Hear Me Roar: Claiming Your Inner Strength – Feb 7-8. Sat, 9am; Sun, 2pm. Retreat will look at what it means to be ‘courageous.’ To be courageous enough to inspire and challenge yourself, to claim being authentic, to understand your shadow. $125/by Jan 24, $150/after. Cedar Valley Retreat Center, West Bend. RSVP: 262-367-0607. C4WB.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 285th Annual Fruity Nutty Affair – Victory Garden Initiative is giving away five community orchards through the Fruity Nutty 5 Contest. Come celebrate the winning neighborhoods and raise money to plant fruit and nut trees. $70. Villa Filomena, 1119 N Marshall St, Milwaukee. Tickets: 414-431-0888. VictoryGardenInitiative.org/fruitynutty.

Good Food Fest – 10am-3pm. Come and sample the best food in Wisconsin: homemade soups, or-ganic wine tasting, gluten-free bakery, grass-fed beef, healthy chocolates, fresh fruit smoothies and more. $8. Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Pleasant Valley Rd, West Bend. 262-297-2445. GoodFoodFest.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 22Celtic Mysteries Tour – May 22-31. Explore the mysteries of Ireland on this tour of the Emerald Island. Local, renowned guides will lead an explo-ration of ancient tombs and stone circles; take part in ceremonies in these ancient ruins. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center, Sobieski. 920-609-8277. Full itinerary: GoldenLightHealing.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17Peru Journey – Oct 17-31. A 2-week journey in the Andes Mountains. Explore Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Be a guest in a villager’s home on the island of Amantani in Lake Titicaca. Engage in ritual with powerful medicine people who carry on the ancient healing traditions. Info, Amy Wilinski: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.


Architecture of All Abundance Personal Renais-sance Circle – 8:10-9:10pm. Phone reading and conversation circle. Life wisdom, feminine-spirit-centered sessions led by Anne Wondra. $10, $27/monthly. Register, Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.

wednesdayJoy of Learning Playgroup – Jan 14 through Apr 2. 9-11am. See Tue listing. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 East Brady St, Milwaukee. 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org.

A New Earth – Through Mar 4. 7-9pm. Rev Sue Ellen Kelly’s class uses A New Earth, by spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle, advocating present moment awareness and dismantling the ego as the path to-wards awakened living. Love offering. Angel Light Center, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 414- 395-3831. TheUnityCenterOfLight.org.

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sundayOconomowoc Winter Farmers’ Market – Through Mar 29. 9:30am-1pm. Offered are vegetables and meats, brown eggs, grass-fed beef, artisanal cheeses, breads and sweets, seafood products, condiments and prepared foods. Oconomowoc Landscape Sup-ply and Garden Center greenhouses, N68 W37850 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc.

mondayIntro to Traditional T’ai Chi – Jan 12-Mar 2. 8:30-9:30am. This moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise fosters mind, body and spirit wellness, improves balance, reduces falls, lowers blood pres-sure, reduces stress and enhances immune function. $96/8 weeks. Good Harvest Market, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.

Continuing T’ai Chi – Jan 12-Mar 2. 9:30-10:45am. A class for those who participated in the Intro class. It further develops concepts of this mind body practice and helps participants with in-depth corrections. $96/8 weeks. Good Harvest Market, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.

Meditation Mondays – 1-2pm. Life can get chaotic and overwhelming. Meditation is a way to bring a period of calm and help you fi nd your center. Refreshments available. Donation. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. [email protected].

Essential Oils Community Classes – 6:30-8pm or by appointment. Every 3rd Mon. An informal, open Q&A resource session on essential oils. Free. WonderSpirit Resources, Kindred Spirit Center, Waukesha. RSVPs required by Friday before. RSVP: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com/EssentialOils.html.

tuesdayBeginner/Intermediate Yoga – 9-10am or 6-7pm. Relieve stress, gain fl exibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $44/4 weeks; $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Ct, #210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. [email protected]. PureEnergyYoga.com.

Joy of Learning Playgroup – Jan 13 through Apr 1. 9-11am. Experience the Waldorf environment during ten weeks of activities with the teacher. For children ages 2-4 years, accompanied by a parent. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 East Brady St, Milwaukee. 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org.

Meditation for World Peace & Enlightenment – 7:30-8:15pm. Self-Realization Church, 2418 Man-gold Ave, Milwaukee. More info: 414-444-2012.

thursdayThe Truth About Miracles – Through Jan.6:30-8pm. Discussion, exercises and meditation to create a deeper understanding and experience regarding miracles. Learn to expect miracles daily. $80, due at fi rst class. Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St., Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.Dancing for Birth – Starts Jan 15. 6-7:30pm. Class isn’t just for prenatal fi tness, it’s for birth readiness. Learn how dance makes birth easier and safer. Gentle exercise for new moms. Babies welcome. $15/per class for 4-class package. Well-Rounded Maternity Center, 2455 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee. Heather Burkart: 414-719-8923. AnnapurnaYogaAyurveda.com.

fridayJoy of Learning Playgroup – Jan 16 through Apr 4. 9-11am. See Tue listing. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 East Brady St, Milwaukee. 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org.

saturdayHealing Spirit Flute Circle – 1-3pm. 2nd Sat. Come to play or just enjoy the soothing sounds of the tradi-tional Native American fl ute. No musical experience or fl ute required. All ages welcome. Tippecanoe Church, 125 W Saveland Ave, Bay View. More info, Glen: 262-794-2315. [email protected].

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ACUPUNCTURE

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We specialize in treating pain, unresolved health issues and organ-related conditions. Call us to set up an initial evaluation and health history to find out if acupuncture can help you. See ad, page 10.

GAYATRI CENTER FOR HEALINGJacque Stock • 262-860-6020SpiritHealerAcupuncture.com

Diplomate of Acupuncture; Treatment of pain, hormone imbalances, infertility, headaches, and more. Call for free consultation. Wauwatosa and Brookfield locations. See ad, page 31.

KATHRYN KIYONO, MDLakeshore Medical Clinic, 4448 W Loomis Rd, Greenfield414-281-5150LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com

Dr. Kiyono is a Family Medicine practitioner currently accepting new acupuncture patients.

AIR PURIFICATION

MEQUON VACUUM CENTER6619 W Mequon Rd, Mequon262-242-4190 • MequonVacuum.com

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ANIMAL COMMUNICATION

ALL SPIRIT HEALING Stacy Krafczyk • 414-460-4781 AllSpiritHealing.com

Stacy Krafczyk specializes in Animal Communication, intuitive readings, after life communication, energy work and healing for both people and animals that helps promote physical and emotional well-being.

AYURVEDA

AYURVEDA WELLNESSJamie Durner, CAP240 Regency Ct, Ste 201, Brookfield262-389-5835

Natural health for chronic conditions including digestive disorders, women’s issues, aging with ease, and brain longevity. P e r s o n a l i z e d p r o g r a m s , detoxifi cation, hands-on therapies and corporate wellness. 20+ years holistic health experience.

CHIROPRACTIC

MARK GRAMBLICKA, DCLakeshore Medical Clinic, 2000 E Layton Ave, St. Francis414-766-9050LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com

Complete chiropractic care ages 5 through geriatrics. Treats neck & back pain, headaches, disc herniation & degeneration, f i b r o m y a l g i a , p e r i p h e r a l neuropathies, arthritic diseases, chronic pain and more.

WIDER HORIZONS CHIROPRACTIC3800 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa414-852-1330 WiderHorizonsChiropractic.com

Dr. Rebecca Eberle is a chiropractor specializing in Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) chiropractic care, a gentle technique safe for all ages, newborn to adult. See ad, page 16.

CRYSTALS

ANGEL LIGHT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS13000 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com

Our Crystal Emporium features unique and exquisite crystals, stones and natural stone jewelry at affordable prices. Crystal Workshops and therapeutic Crystal Healing sessions also

available. See ad, page 10.

FREE SPIRIT CRYSTALS4763 N 124 St, Butler • 262-790-0748FreeSpiritCrystals.com

Besides selling beautiful stones and crystals, we offer a variety of healing sessions, crystal healing classes, Reiki, astrology, tarot readings and spiritual counseling. See ad, page 12.

DENTISTRY

BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRYBryan Schwartz DDSSteve Carini DDS222 N Franklin St, Port Washington262-284-2662

We specialize in Biomimetic (tooth conservation) Dentistry and natural/holistic dental care. Committed to informing, educating, and supporting each client, empowering them to be their own healthcare advocate. See ad, page 9.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONSN35 W23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee262-691-4555 • MyNaturalDentist.com

“…Because a healthy Body, starts with a healthy Mouth.” Our offi ce specializes in treating the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms; we offer the latest advances in dentistry. See ad, page 5.

EDUCATION

NEW WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL1101 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee414-351-6000 • NWMS.info

New World offers an a u t h e n t i c , i n t e r -nationally accredited Montessori education

that nurtures the whole child in a happy, calm, and peaceful setting. Ages 18 months to 10 years. See ad, page 25.


HYPNOTHERAPY

HOLDING THE KEYSJoseph Siegworth MM, BFA,CMT414-839-6682

Allow Joseph to help you shift and transform your life using several modali t ies including Matrix Energetics, Yuen Method, Dolores Cannon’s Quantum Heal ing Hypnosis Therapy, sound.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

BROOKFIELD LONGEVITY AND HEALTHY LIVING CLINIC17585 W North Ave, #160262-784-5300 • LiveLongMD.com

Specializing in Anti-Aging Medicine. Board certifi ed, fellowship trained. Combining the best of traditional medicine with a holistic approach to weight loss using hormone balancing, detoxifi cation and control of inflammation. IV therapies

including Myer’s, glutathione, vitamins and minerals. See ads, pages 14 and 25.

CMB HEALTH SPECIALTIES147 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek414-764-0920CmbHealthSpecialties.com

Carol M. Brown, DO, PhD, FAARFM, is board certified in anti-aging and regenerative and f u n c t i o n a l m e d i c i n e . S h e specializes in health optimization for all ages and all stages of life. See ad, page 39.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE – FAMILY PRACTICE

CHARLES PLAYER, DOLakeshore Medical Clinic, 4448 W Loomis Rd, Greenfield414-766-9050LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com

Holistic primary care from newborn to geriatrics. Offering alternative treatments such as Osteopathic Manual Manipula-tions (OMT) as alternative treatments for musculoskeletal and chronic pain.

THUROW PRIMARY PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARESharon K Thurow, FNP, BC216 N Green Bay Rd, Thiensville262-242-3966

Our philosophy is to treat our patients as we would want ourselves and our families treated through holistic, evidence-based medicine.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE – PEDIATRIC

DAVID ROSENBERG, DO, FAAPLakeshore Medical Clinics3305 S 20th St, Milwaukee163 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee414-766-9050LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com

Holistic pediatric care including craniosacral therapy for infants and children.

INTUITIVE ARTS

ROBIN GUAYASAMIN-SALERNO262-501-4838 • InnerSongs.netMukwonago location

Provides you insight and comfort in personal communications with spirit and animal loved ones. Innovative workshops with horses at Innersongs assists in self-discovery and balance.

LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPESERVICES

ECO HARMONY LANDSCAPE414-810-5858info@EcoHarmonyLandscaping.comMike.EcoHarmony@gmail.comEcoHarmonyLandscaping.com

E c o l o g i c a l l y minded, full-ser-vice landscape

company servicing SE Wisconsin. Specializing in sustainable ideas and low-maintenance solutions. Professional Craftsmanship Inspired by Nature. See ad, page 22.

LACEWINGDiane Olson-Schmidt • [email protected]

Garden consultation, instruction, landscape design, wildfl owers and woodland gardens, prairies, small ponds, rain gardens, landscape maintenance, organic lawn care.

Organic landscape practices in all habitats. See ad, page 24.

HOLISTIC HEALING

CENTER FOR WELL-BEINGSandra Anderson, MIN301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland262-367-0607 • c4wb.com

Sandra Anderson is certifi ed in advanced energy medicine techniques and practices for supporting individuals who are looking for holistic approaches in attaining fulfillment and well-being. See ad, page 20.

GAYATRI CENTER FOR HEALINGLynne Austin • 675 Brookfield Rd, Brookfield • 262-860-6021

Twenty-one years in healing the body and soul. Massage, Reiki healer/teacher, Shamanic, Sound and Emotional Release. Classes and workshops. Author and speaker. See ad, page 31.

GOLDEN LIGHT HEALINGAmy Wilinski, Shamanic Energy Practitioner/ Reiki Master • 920-609-8277GoldenLightHealing.net

Discover your gifts with one of our many offerings! Offering healing sessions and training in Milwaukee and Green Bay area in Reiki, Shamanism, Intuition, Mediumship and much more.

NATALIE BENOITThe Atrium 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale414-651-2243MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com

Wellness coach, guide, consultant, educator, and Reiki practitioner since 2000. Specializing in disease reversal with natural evidence-based therapies. Emphasis on functional, alternative, com-plementary and energy medicines.

PURE ENERGY YOGAShelley Carpenter, PT, RYT, Reiki Master/TeacherPureEnergyYoga.com • 414-217-4185

Reiki healing sessions and instruction, yoga classes for all in Pewaukee, Muskego, Greendale. Restore balance, health and well-being in mind, body and spirit.


LIFE COACH

TRUE CREATIVE YOU262-955-0638 TrueCreativeYou.com [email protected]

Cecelia Blenker M.Ed, certified life coach and artist, offers pe rsona l g rowth , c rea t ive expression and wellness through life coaching and art classes for the soul. See ad, page 22.

WONDERSPIRIT COACHINGAnne Wondra • 262-544-4310 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha WonderSpirit.com

Spiritual life coach: sacred femi-nine, women’s spirit, personal renaissance, inspired creatives’ circles, sacred oils, personal well-ness growth consultant. See ad, page 27.

MASSAGE

ACTIVE BODY WELLNESSRob Reader, LMT: 414-721-6942 Wendy Halfpap, LMT: 414-839-7688 909 W Mequon Rd, Mequon

Let your body play to its full potential with the benefits of therapeutic massage. Relieve chronic and acute pa in , accelerate recovery time, and experience the benefits of

postural alignment. See ad, page 7.

CONSCIOUS MASSAGERebecca deVogel, LMT 414-839-0242 Sussex/Lisbon & Brookfield/Elm Grove RebeccaDeVogel.com

Energy-rich, intuitive bodywork embraces the more of you, bringing ease and vibrant health to every aspect of life. Specializing in relaxation, lomi lomi, deep tissue and therapeutic massage.

MATERNITY WELLNESS

ANNAPURNA AYURVEDA & YOGAHeather Burkart, CAP, RYT Well-Rounded Maternity Center, Bay View 414-719-8923

Holistic solutions for women’s w e l l n e s s i s s u e s i n c l u d i n g reproductive health, pregnancy, and postpartum. Healing diets, natural remedies, herbs. Prenatal yoga and dancing for birth classes.

NATURAL FOOD

GOOD HARVEST MARKETLocated 1 block south of I94 at Hwy T, Pewaukee • 262-544-9380 GoodHarvestMarket.com

Waukesha County’s largest natural food store offers a full selection of organic foods, holistic

health and beauty department, café, and classes in their community room. See ad, page 3.

OUTPOST NATURAL FOODSBay View, Brown Deer, Milwaukee, Mequon and Wauwatosa locations Outpost.coop

We know Jack! Unlike other area grocers, we know by name many of the farmers and producers who supply Outpost with quality goods. See ad, page 11.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE4433 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood LakesideNaturalMedicine.com 414-939-8748

Dr. Sarah Axtell is a board-certified naturopathic physician with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gas t ro in tes t ina l d isorders , endocrine conditions, cancer, anxiety and weight loss.

NUTRITION

BLOOMING BUDS MEDICINE333 Bishops Way, Ste 121, Brookfield BloomingBudsMedicine.com 414-350-8279

Nataliya Runtova, MSOM, BSN, Lc. acupuncturist, specializes in fatigue, stress, emotional well-being, chronic illness. Integrates ancient Oriental Medicine with con t empora ry Nu t r i t i ona l Balancing Science based on hair test analysis.

H20 ENERGY FLOW262-334-2068 • H2OEnergyFlow.com [email protected] Karen’s Energy, 1427 W Washington Ave, West Bend

At Karen’s Energy Superfood Store and Wellness Center, learn about the importance of water and how H2O Energy Flow combined flow is an essential energy source. See ad, page 40.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

INNER JOURNEYSNancy Hornby 414-332-8159 Susan Wasserman 414-961-0649 InrJourneys.com

Psycho the rapy se rv ices h o n o r i n g t h e e x q u i s i t e connection between mind/body/spirit. Offering holistic, traditional and cutting-edge approaches. 50+ years of combined experience helping a diverse clientele with a

wide variety of issues. See ad, page 22.

RECONNECTIVE HEALING

TRUE WHOLENESS HEALING121 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay 414-243-9851 • TrueWholenessHealing.com

Terri Humphrey, Reconnective Healing Practitioner, provides non-invasive, powerful healing for the mind, body, emotions, and spiri t . Works with infants, children, and adults. Helps with chronic i l lness, infert i l i ty, emotional issues, and more.

ROLFING

ROLFWORKSLynn Cohen 414-477-1033 • RolfWorks.net

Rolfing is a holistic system of neuromuscular manual therapy and re-education in service of pain relief, freedom of movement, and improved coordination. See ad, page 19.

SCHOOLS/TRAINING

ART OF HEALING SCHOOL OF ENERGY MEDICINE13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com

Wisconsin’s Premier School for Energy Medicine Training offering individual classes, certificate and diploma programs. Built on the belief that knowledge, competency and professionalism must

exist at the very foundation of Energy Work.

AVEDA INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY AND WELLNESS327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee 414-227-2889 • IBW.edu

Located in Mil-waukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Institute of Beau-

ty and Wellness is a leading Aveda school with multiple beauty and wellness programs.


SOUND HEALING

CELIA’S [email protected]

Cel ia Faye Meise l , mul t -dimensional sound healer, offers individual and group healing sessions for those seeking relief from emotional and physical pain a s s o c i a t e d w i t h c h r o n i c conditions.

SPIRITUAL

SPIRITUAL LIVING OF GREATER MILWAUKEE3211 S Lake Dr, St FrancisRsgm.net • 414-659-7849

We inspire a positive approach to a lifetime of spiritual growth. We celebrate our diversity and recognize our unity. Be the One who makes a

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UNITY CHURCHRev Tom Sherbrook1717 N 73 St, Wauwatosa • 414-475-0105UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org

Find peace and happiness in a stressful world. Rev. Tom, acting minister, was former pastor for 27 years at St. Ann’s Church in West Allis. See ad, page 20.

MIDWEST COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE6232 Bankers Rd, Racine • 800-593-2320Acupuncture.edu

The Midwest College, with campuses in Racine and Chicago, offers accredited programs in Acupuncture and Or ienta l Medicine that lead to licensed practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and many other states. See ad, page 8.

SKIN CARE

WHITE SAGE SPASusie Raymond, Esthetician, Life Coach, Reiki Master/TeacherWhiteSageSpa.com • 414-352-6550

Rest your concerns in Susie’s soothing hands. Experience transformation within your skin, energy, or life purpose when you connect and express your inner desires. See ad, page 23.

SOLAR ENERGY

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Designs and installs solar PV systems ut i l izing c u s t o m e r - e n d o r s e d materials and incentive

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VETERINARY SERVICES

ANIMAL DOCTOR HOLISTIC VETERINARY COMPLEXS73 W16790 Janesville Rd, Muskego414-422-1300 • AnimalDoctorHolistic.com

Complete, integrated pet health care, including natural nutrition, titres, herbal/glandular/nutraceutical supplements, and essential oils. Dr. Jodie is a certifi ed acupuncturist and food therapist.

YOGA

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We offer affordable, enjoyable yoga for everyone in an intimate, calming space that specializes in yoga, fi tness and mindfulness; also have a certifi ed Ayurvedic practitioner on staff. See ad, page 31.

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