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16 LEARNING THAT TRANSFORMS HEARTS AND MINDS Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything by Linda Sechrist

19 SCHOOLS THAT ROCK Innovators Blaze Creative Paths by Sandra Murphy

23 BE HAPPY NOW Simple Ways to Quickly Lift Your Spirits by April Thompson

24 SUPER-IMMUNITY FOR KIDS Simple Ways to Boost a Child’s Long-Term Health by Lisa Turner

26 CURES IN THE KITCHEN Dr. Mark Hyman is Fed Up with Our National Health Crisis by Judith Fertig

28 SUMMER MINI- GETAWAYS Green Travelers Recharge at Spas, Parks and Vineyards by April Thompson

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Recently a buddy from school called to invite me to our 50th grade school reunion. Although I’d

never heard of such a thing, I was “In!” I immediately visited the event website to contribute a share the story of what I have been doing for the past five decades. A few days later one of the organizers emailed me asking me to submit some favorite memories of my years at St. Cecelia’s Parish School in St. Louis. He said his was being a patrol boy. I realized that mine were also times spent outside the classroom—singing in the choir, walking home with friends, community service projects and recess. From such a list of enthusiasms, you wouldn’t know that I’ve always loved to learn, but then learning takes place in myriad settings in infinite ways. At the same time I was revisiting my school years, I was pulling together this Transformative Education issue on creative approaches to learning, which naturally triggered some reflection on my own fairly traditional education. I realized that while I loved reading, learning and experiencing new things growing up… school not so much. Not until I went off to college where some special teachers encouraged independent thinking and, in fact, expected it. A favorite professor, Eleanore Williams, taught us how to evaluate information, including that in scientific studies. Rather than taking the researchers’ summary results and conclusions at face value, we were to read the original data analysis and determine for ourselves what the experiment could tell us. We often dissected studies as a group, where we learned from each other, as well. I have always been grateful for such mentoring. As we come to better understand how people of all ages learn best, it’s become clear that we’re hard-wired to drive for discovery. We can learn amazing things independently, yet learning becomes transformational when a collection of individuals collaborate in a freely open process. One of the most compelling stories in Linda Sechrist’s feature article “Learning that Transforms Hearts and Minds,” on page 16, is that of illiterate children in Delhi, India, that were given a computer to play with but no help in figuring out how to use it. Without any prior knowledge of technology or English, the Internet’s default language, they still figured out how to play programmed games and music and draw through interacting with each other and the computer. The lesson we can take away from this is that we all have the innate ability to figure out a lot of things once we leave our preconceptions and limiting beliefs at the door. The lens through which we see and interact with our world defines our world. Why not feel free enough, childlike enough, to allow creative thought and discovery in? Imagine the societal and planetary solutions to major challenges that might appear when we all allow ourselves to accept fresh possibilities and vital opportunities. It happens through whole-heartedly engaging in new learning at every age.

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Shine Spa + Specialities has reopened in the new Mid-City Market, located at

421 North Carrollton, where customers’ favorites such as the custom blending perfume bar and many top quality brand natural products for beauty and wellness will still be found along with some new features. The spa menu is extensive and includes, waxing, make-up, manicures, pedicures, facials and body skin care as well as massage. There are specialties for men and women. To celebrate its reopening Shine Spa will host a fundraiser on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday August 24, to support the Tipitina’s Foundation ‘ Instruments A Comin’ program, where 10% of proceeds on those days will be donated to the IAC program. A $250 gift basket of luxury spa items will be raffled off as part of the fundraiser. Anyone making a donation to the IAC as part of this event may participate in the raffle. The Tipitina’s Foundation program has provided more than $2.2 milion worth of new high quality musical instrument to more than 75 Louisiana public, charter and parochial schools.

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Osteoarthritis Sufferers Sought for Trials Using Non-surgical Cell TherapyKevin Darr, M.D., a board certified orthopedic surgeon in Covington, is participating in an Institutional Review B o a r d ( I R B ) a p p r o v e d study on “The S a f e t y a n d E f fec t iveness of Cell Therapy on Pa in and Inflammation Associated with Osteoarthritis.” Pa t i e n t s a r e currently being accepted into a study, which is open to adults aged 18 to 90 with osteoarthritis resulting from either chronic injury or degeneration and whose condition has been unresponsive to treatment. Darr has been dedicated to using state of the art technologies, both surgical and non-surgical. One technology that he has been most excited about is Combined Cellular Therapy, a treatment using the patient’s own cells to stimulate healing in a variety of damaged joints. A concentration of cells is injected into the damaged tissue, acting as a potent anti-inflammatory. Being certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound, Darr is able to deliver the injections precisely to the damaged tissue. With Cell Therapy and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), he finds many patients will experience results in a matter of days and will continue to improve over months. This month, Darr will begin another study using combined cellular therapy aimed at treating injury or diseases of tendons and ligaments. This orthobiologic approach, he adds, has the potential to improve the lives of so many people.

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Getting organized can feel overwhelming. Even with a desire to take action, it isn’t always clear where

to begin. To help the clutter-overwhelmed to see how possible it is to get control of one’s space, Clear the Clutter CEO Stasia Cymes, a local clutter expert, will offer some free advice on getting started at an event on August 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Pearl Wine Co., located at 3700 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, 70119. Cymes invites those who are ready to let go of what no longer serves a purpose in their life to join her for an inspirational talk on how to improve the quality of life through de-cluttering and better organization. Attendees will gain new insights and create an action plan that will provide immediate relief and a greater sense of control. The first ten guests arriving will receive a glass of wine courtesy of Pearl Wine Co. Healthy snacks will also be provided.

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The New Orleans Chapter of Hadassah will sponsor A Taste of Health on August 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

as part of their Every Beat Counts campaign to promote heart health. The event will take place at the home of Rachel Blackman Frank, 901 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, New Orleans, 70124. The cost is $18 per person. Chef Kristen Essig from Meaux Bar will be preparing simple, tasty and heart-healthy dishes for sampling. Also on hand will be Master of Public Health candidate Jordan Berner, who will present natural ways to manage cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure. Every Beat Counts is a Hadassah U.S. initiative. Hadassah is a volunteer organization with approximately 900 members in the Greater New Orleans area.

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Cindy B. Daigle will offer Light Language 1 and 2 workshops in August at the Journey Into Wellness

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healing techniques of the Curanderos or master healers of Mexico. Daigle describes Light Language as the use of colored light and sacred geometry to create clear messages. Each thought carries its own message and thoughts with clear intentions produce messages that emanate from the brain into the surrounding environment as Light Language. This is how an aura is formed, she explains. The two ways to use colored geometries in Light Language is to emanate them or to put them in a grid. A light language grid can be written for anything for which one needs help – manifesting goals, a rocky relationship, healing on the physical, emotional, mental or spiritual bodies, increasing self-esteem, for example, Daigle says. Light Language 1 will be presented on August 22 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and cost $65. In this workshop, participants will learn to work with seven shape sequences called grids that correlate to the human chakra system, teaching them to reshape their aura and learn to set grids for their own personal growth, business, home and for

others. Light Language 2, a two-day workshop, on August 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is a continuation with more complex grids and teachings. Daigle has studied under many masters of spiritual and healing techniques for over 35 years. She brings many systems together in her practice.

Learn more about her practice at CindyDaigle.org. To register for the Light Language workshops, call 504-931-6494. See ad on page 8.

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Alliance Pears Up for Cleaner Energy

On July 3, 2014, the Alliance for Affordable Energy announced it was partnering with a small company

named Pear Energy in order to give area ratepayers an option to buy electricity produced with 100% renewable energy. Homeowners, renters and businesses may participate. According to the Alliance’s announcement, Pear buys renewable energy in an amount equal to the ratepayer’s electricity demand and trades it for the dirty energy that the utility would have been using. The utility still owns the lines and delivers the electricity to the customer. This does not require the customer to install any equipment such as solar panels or wind turbines. Pear sends one statement monthly to the customer with a clear breakdown of the utility’s and Pear Energy’s charges. There are no hidden fees, but there is a 2 cent per kilowatt/hour charge, which the Alliance explains is about the cost of a couple cups of coffee. This small amount helps to secure 100% clean energy for participants. Pear Energy’s intention is to reduce our reliance on dirty fossil fuels, such as coal and fracked natural gas. The company donates half of its profits to organizations who advocate for clean energy. For every customer who signs up with Pear and uses the code “Alliance,” the company will donate $50 to the Alliance to help continue its advocacy for fair, affordable and environmentally responsible energy locally. For more details on the Alliance/Pear Energy partnership, log on this blog: http://all4energy.org/2014/07/pear-partnership-explained/.

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Solar Alternatives is a local solar design and installation firm that was founded in 2008 by Jeff Cantin. The company’s

goal is “to provide affordable renewable energy systems solutions for Southeast Louisiana.” Cantin and his company has taken leadership in environmental stewardship seriously through community service such as sponsorship of college solar teams, vo-tech solar programs and neighborhood solar projects, even building New Orleans’ first solar powered greenhouse for New Orleans HBI-Job Corps. Keeping abreast of the industry’s new technologies, Solar Alternatives offers an array of products and services including semi-transparent solar canopies, backup solar generators, in-deck solar pool heaters, solar hot water heaters, integrated electric vehicle chargers and residential solar powered ventilation. Estimates for installations are free. To help homeowners and businesses understand what they need to know before buying solar products, the Solar Alternative’s website has a free Guide to Going Solar. This resource covers various solar technologies, the economic benefits of solar, current tax credits and how they work as well as a number of ways to finance the upfront costs of solar installation. There is a section also on what one needs to know and be aware of before hiring a solar contractor. For example, only installations by licensed contractors are eligible for the tax credits. Solar Alternatives installations are performed only by the company’s own experienced technicians who are trained specifically for each technology with engineering supervision. The company is licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors for Solar Energy Equipment, Electrical Work and Building Construction, as well as Residential Construction. In-house engineering resources are also maintained.

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Tough Family Life Linked to Chromosome AgingWhen Princeton University researchers analyzed

data from a representative sample of 40 African-American boys enrolled in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study that followed children born in major U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000, they determined that those that lived through 9 years of age with less-stable families, such as parents with multiple partners and harsh or hostile parenting styles, had a higher probability of having shorter telomeres compared with other children. Telomeres were, on average, 40 percent longer among children from stable families. Telomeres are the segments of DNA at either end of a chromosome that protect the ends from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes. Shorter telomeres can decrease life expectancy by reducing the number of times our cells can divide, and scientists are discovering that a person’s living environment may lead to the condition. Using large cohort (age group) study data from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety, another group of researchers from Amsterdam’s Vrije University found significantly shorter telomere length among those with higher stress markers; the shorter length was also associated with aging approximately 10 years faster. In addition, the scientists observed significantly shorter telomere length among people with depressive symptoms lasting longer than four years; the shorter length correlated with both longer and more severe depression.

PARENTS’ SMOKING LINKED TO ARTERY DAMAGE IN CHILDRENResearchers f rom Aust ra l ia ’s

University of Tasmania have found that children exposed to the secondhand smoke of their parents will likely face abnormally thickened carotid arteries later in life. The finding, published in the European Heart Journal, followed 3,776 children that participated in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study and the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health Study. The children were divided into groups according to whether neither parent smoked, one parent smoked or both parents smoked. Questionnaire results were combined with ultrasound testing to correlate exposure during childhood with the health of carotid arteries, and researchers concluded that the effects are pervasive even 25 years later. Those exposed to two parental smokers as children had significantly greater thickness of inner carotid artery walls than did children with non-smoking parents. Their arteries also showed signs of premature aging of more than three years compared to children of nonsmokers. The researchers wrote, “There must be continued efforts to reduce smoking among adults to protect young people and to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease across the population.”

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Listen Up: Natural Ways to Treat Summer EarachesWater-based fun for children this time of year can

sometimes lead to infections in young ears, which have smaller Eustachian tubes for draining moisture from the ear canal. Combined with summer’s heat and humidity, plus frequent immersions in aquatic settings, a child’s moist, warm inner ear environment is ideal for symbiotic growth of fungus and bacteria, according to Dr. Neil K. Kaneshiro, a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, in Seattle. Together, these factors can result in blockages and earaches. Gently cleaning the ears during the summer with a wax-dissolving solution, followed by a careful rinsing, is excellent preventative action. If an oral antibiotic is taken for an existing infection, note that it will only kill the bacteria, possibly leaving fungus to foster a recurrence. Dr. K.O. Paulose, a world-class expert in ear, nose and throat procedures at the Jubilee Memorial Hospital, in India,

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Cycling RxDoctors Order Up a Bike for PatientsThe Prescribe-a-Bike program (Tinyurl.c o m / Pr e s c r i p t i o n B i ke s ) a l l ow s doctors at Boston Medical Center, in Massachusetts, to write low-income patients prescriptions for a one-year membership to Hubway, the city’s bike-sharing system, for $5, which is $80 less than the regular charge. A free helmet is part of the deal. According to The Boston Globe, one in four Boston residents is obese, and Kate Walsh, chief executive of Boston Medical Center, believes the program can help. “Regular exercise is key to combating this [obesity] trend, and Prescribe-a-Bike,” she says, “is one important way our caregivers can help patients get the exercise they need to be healthy.”

Source: The Atlantic Monthly

Flight ZoneAirports Establish Bee-Friendly AcresThe Common Acre is a nonprofit partnering with the airport serving Seattle, Washington, and the Urban Bee Company (UrbanBee.com) to reclaim 50 acres of vacant land to plant native wildflowers as pollinator habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies and disease-resistant bee colonies. A GMO-free (no genetic modification) wildflower seed farm is also in the works. Bee s present no threat to air traffic and the hives discourage birds that do pose a danger to planes. Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enterprise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolutionary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them.

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Harvesting FogSimple Device Provides Safe Water in AfricaThe WarkaWater tower is providing an innovative new way to harvest safe drinking water, normally an onerous task in Ethiopia and many other parts of Africa. Obtaining water via repeated trips to the nearest source is extremely time-consuming and what’s collected is often highly contaminated and harmful to drink. Also, this task is commonly carried out by females, putting them in danger of sexual harassment or worse enroute. The towers, inspired by the native warka tree, are a vertical bamboo system that harvests potable, clean water from the air through condensation, using a fog-harvesting fabric that can collect up to 25 gallons of safe drinking water per day. Each tower costs about $550, and can be built in a few days by village residents using locally available materials.

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True GritWhy Persistence CountsSome educators believe that improvements in instruction, curriculum and school environments are not enough to raise the achievement levels of all students, especially disadvantaged children. Also necessary is a quality called “grit”, loosely defined as persistence over time to overcome challenges and accomplish big goals. Grit comprises a suite of traits and behaviors that include goal-directedness (knowing where to go and how to get there); motivation (having a strong will to achieve identified goals); self-control (avoiding distractions and focusing on the task at hand); and a positive mindset (embracing challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity). A meta-study of 25 years of research by John Hattie and Helen Timperley, professors at the University of Aukland, New Zealand, has shown that giving students challenging goals encourages greater effort and persistence than providing vague or no direction. Students aren’t hardwired for these qualities, but grit can be developed through an emerging battery of evidence-based techniques that give educators a powerful new set of tools to support student success. A famous example of the power of self-regulation was observed when preschoolers that were able to withstand the temptation of eating a marshmallow for 15 minutes to receive a second one were more successful in high school and scored about 210 points higher on their SATs later in life than those with less willpower (Tinyurl.com/Stanford MarshallowStudy).

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In t h e 3 0 y e a r s since Harrison Owen introduced Open Space Technology

(OST), it has been used hundreds of thousands of times by three-quarters of the world’s countries. Whether a few people gather in a circle to share ideas and brainstorm personal issues or thousands discuss a bulletin board of topics around tables, OST is a safe, informal venue for transformative learning. Guided by purpose-based, shared leadership, it allows individuals focused on a specific task to freely speak their

thoughts and be heard. It also encourages breakout

groups to mine for more information—learning individually, as well as collectively, and self-organizing in order to concentrate on more complex topics. “Boeing engineers used OST to learn how to redesign airplane doors and young Egyptians used it to strategize for their Arab Spring,” as examples, comments Owen.

Circle PrincipleFor Owen, like Jack Mezirow, author

of the paper, “Core Principles of Transformative Learning Theory,” 20th-century Brazilian educator Paulo Freire and Juanita Brown, co-founder of The World Café, learning is transformation, the keystone of life, and the essence of meaningful education. “The circle principle contains the predictability of fresh, emerging thoughts and learning that never occurred previously,” explains Owen. He points to an experiment regarding children’s capacity for self-learning initiated by Sugata Mitra, Ph.D., the former science director of an educational technology firm in India. On the outside wall of the building where he worked, Mitra installed a computer facing a New Delhi slum where most children were unschooled and illiterate and had never seen a computer. He turned it on and told children they could play with it. Via a noninvasive video camera, he watched 7-to-13-year-olds discover how to use the computer and teach each other how to play music and games and draw using Microsoft’s Paint program. Repetition of the experiment in other impoverished sections of India yielded similar results. Wherever he established an Internet connection, children that could not read English, the Internet’s default language, taught themselves how to use the Web to obtain information through their interactions with each other and the computer. “I agree with what Mitra surmised from his experiment—learning is emergent, which is another word for self-organizing,” remarks Owen. Like Freire, Owen likens traditional education to the “banking” method of learning, whereby the teacher passes information to students that become dependent on someone else rather than learning how to think on their own. Suzanne Daigle, a Sarasota, Florida-based consultant with a Canadian multidisciplinary consulting firm, explains how the OST learning environment changed her life: “My personal transformation began in 2009, when I volunteered to assist another OST facilitator. I was a perfectionist who judged myself harshly and struggled with the question, ‘Who am I to think I can help hold space for leaders to transform themselves through their learning when

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Co-LearningIn a compulsory two-year Theory of Learning class for an International Baccalaureate degree at California’s Granadas Hill Charter High School, math and science educator Anais Arteaga helps students apply two major elements of transformative learning: self-reflection to critique one’s own assumptions and discourse through which they question or validate their judgments. She focuses on the roles that perception, language, reason and emotion play in a student’s learning and decision-making abilities. “Questions and lively discussions are the basis of the class,” Arteaga says. “We begin with a question and explore what we know, how we know it and any conclusions drawn from the process.” Using a democratic model in which the teacher welcomes critical discussion, Arteaga and her students have mutually discovered that knowledge is not static, but has a history and changes over time. “When we first started the class, it was challenging to accept that in many situations there is no right or wrong, just relativity and a matter of perception. We don’t really know anything for certain,” she remarks.

Worldview ExplorationsKatia Petersen, Ph.D., is the executive director of education at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), headquartered in Petaluma, California. She co-developed the tools, practices and 22 lessons in the pioneering organization’s Worldview

Explorations (WE) project. Founded on

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age-appropriate ways in reflecting upon long-held assumptions and how beliefs create the lens they see through, ultimately improving how they understand and respond to the world. “When individuals understand the power of offering their story and are open to the worldview stories of others, they no longer focus attention on differences and limitations,” says Petersen. “They realize that everyone has their own truth.”

“There is no such thing as a neutral education process. Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate the integration of generations into the logic of the present system and bring about conformity to it, or it becomes the practice of freedom, the means by which men and women deal critically with reality and discover how to participate in the transformation of

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Th rough sma l l g roups and conversations, participants unpack how the program has influenced them by answering questions that explore what inspired, surprised and changed the way they perceive the world. “WE’s transformative learning experiences draw from the heart and soul of individuals, rather than stuffing heads with ideas and perspectives, which serves them well as they embody and apply these tools and practices in their daily lives,” notes Petersen. She cites a particularly powerful moment for a group of young people she worked with. “A student was killed in a drive-by shooting two weeks before their certification. The transformative moment came when they said that their new awareness and capacity for compassion and understanding would not allow them to seek revenge. Instead, they chose to save lives in their communities using their new skills.”

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World Café Like OST, the World Café, co-created by Brown and David Isaacs, of Burnsville, North Carolina, creates a transformative learning environment for individuals of all ages. Its primary principles are: set the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contributions, connect diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights and share collective discoveries. Webs of conversation created around actual or occasionally virtual tables resemble those found in coffeehouses. “Conversation is a core meaning-making process, and people get to experience how the collective intelligence of a small or large group can become apparent,” says Brown. After several rounds of conversation on one or more topics, participants offer their harvest of key insights, learning and opportunities for action with the full group gathered to reflect together on their discoveries.

“World Café provides an environment in which you are comfortably drawn

forward by the questions you are asking together. When enough diversity is

present, varied perspectives are offered and people feel

listened to and free to make their contribution,” observes Brown.

What participants learn in this setting creates the climate of conditions that support the kinds of transformations that can changes lives. Brown remarks, “When it happens to me, I feel like my brain cells have been rearranged. I know something in the collective, as well as the individual, has been evoked, so that something never before imagined becomes present and available.” Transformative learning has been compared to a sea journey without landmarks. Adventurous individuals that are open to traversing its highly engaging processes can emerge as autonomous thinkers, capable of contributing fresh, new ideas that just might transform the world we live in.

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Schools that RockInnovators Blaze Creative Paths

by Sandra Murphy

desert—fresh, unprocessed food isn’t readily available—so the kids plant seeds to grow in pots until it’s time to transplant them to the garden. “Before the seed-to-table program, the kids didn’t know what fresh tasted like. Now they go home and ask for vegetables for dinner,” says Smolen. The school also has six chickens that supply fresh eggs, and two beehives produced 100 pounds of honey last year that was sold to raise funds. The school is free of charge to Baltimore city students chosen by lottery. Currently, 330 students from diverse backgrounds ages 3 through 13 attend, with 1,000 names on the waiting list. WaldorfWaldorf School a lumna Jocelyn Miller, an account manager at Matter Communications, drives 45 minutes from Newburyport, Massachusetts, to take her three children to The Waldorf School at Moraine Farms, in Beverly. “On bad weather days, I wonder why I make the drive, but the smiles when we arrive are worth it,” she says. There, her children spend time outdoors regardless of the weather. Indoors, they draw illustrations to bolster lessons on history and geography. Second-graders work in three-hour blocks of time, rather than the traditional 45 minutes. Fifth-grade students recently spent three weeks studying Greek mythology. Older students play in an orchestra and learn German and Spanish. They also knit; the craft builds manual dexterity and helps children learn to plan, correct mistakes, be creative, visualize the finished product and mindfully create something useful or decorative. Middle school and high school

Creative educational initiatives offer more flexible programs of study than traditional institutions. First introduced into the United States in the latter part of the 20th century, today there are thousands of such facilities operating according to their own lights. Yet many share certain distinguishing characteristics including emphasis on close student-teacher relationships, diverse experiential learning and development of student decision-making skills aided by peer and parental support. All aim to prepare and equip students for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

Montessori At age 3, kids at the Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, in Maryland, are gaining early math and motor skills, plus an appreciation for healthy foods, in unique and innovative ways. “The children roll out a long mat containing 1,000 beads that

they use to learn to count by twos, fours and 10s,” says Jenny Smolen, development coordinator and grant writer for the school. “When it’s time for multiplication and division, they’re prepared.” The school is located in a food

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students at the Waldorf School of Garden City, in New York, universally participate in seasonal sports—baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. The emphasis on the values of teamwork and sportsmanship complement development of skills. The school’s policy is, “You don’t have to be a superstar to get playing time,” noting that the quality of athletic teams is consistently strong. The school also brings some green into the city with a horticultural program that fully cultivates a quarter-acre field. Its steady harvest of fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains includes lettuce, beans, spinach, broccoli, kale, corn, oregano, thyme, rosemary, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. A new greenhouse keeps produce growing through winter months. Students at Conservatory Prep High School, in Davie, Florida, were tasked with finding a way to walk on water in order to explore principles of flotation and buoyancy. After researching and experimenting with each of a series of materials, they analyzed what went wrong, worked to fix it and then tried again. “We did the testing at our onsite pool,” says Wendy Weiner, Ed.D., the school’s founder and principal and a Waldorf alumna. “We saw some pretty funny results, but they eventually invented a pair of shoes that worked. Of course, they were pretty big shoes.”

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Un-SchoolingUn-schooling, another pioneering approach, is a method of homeschooling in which children pursue areas that interest them, eat foods they enjoy, rest when needed, choose friends of all ages or none at all and engage their world in unique, powerful and self-directed ways. Suzanne Strisower, a life and career coach in Oroville, California, has written a common-core, standards-based curriculum for un-schoolers. “It’s a yearlong program for ages 15 and up designed to enable a student to realize his career path and life’s purpose,” she says.

Online Tutorials“There’s an explosion in online learning, too,” observes Bob Bowdon, executive director of nonprofit Choice Media, an education news service at ChoiceMedia.tv, produced in New York City. School kids in some states are able to opt out of a class at school if they feel the teaching style is holding them back, instead tapping online teachers available in a virtual school setting. L o u i s i a n a ’s D e p a r t m e n t o f Education’s Jump Start program partners high schools and local companies to offer students one-day-a-week internships apprenticing in trades. “It’s real-world, on-the-job training,” says Bowdon. Thanks to such innovative approaches to school curricula and technology, parents and children have more options than ever before for learning. Instead of memorizing information until the next test and then forgetting it, more learning is customized and hands-on, because children that learn by doing, remember.

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Few things provide more of a sense of peace and serenity to the human spirit than the sound of water. Adding

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outdoor space as well.Including fish in the water feature

adds dimension and surrounding the water with grounded plants gives the water feature a sense of “place”.

For the do-it-yourselfer, the first time water feature should start simple – try limiting the feature to a pretty pot or tub

and a pump. Adding slate and tubing to create a cascading sound adds a pleasant effect. Throwing in some water plants and a few goldfish or minnows to de-chlorinated water creates a complete ecosystem.

Many first time builders of water features start with an in-ground pond using a liner. This is a great deal of work and has its potential hazards, including ground leveling, the creatures attracted to the pond, liner leakage, pump power needed and sediment build-up. Starting small will allow the do-it yourselfer to expand in later efforts, already recognizing potential issues.

Surrounding the water feature with flowering tropical plants can provide shade for the fish, as well as a full oasis effect. The best ground cover is longleaf pine straw, but many water features include pea gravel at their base.

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Singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, whose infectious hit song, “Happy,” has spread joy worldwide, seems to know the secret to happiness. More than 1,500 people from 140-

plus countries have posted their own happy video spinoffs at WeAreHappyFrom.com, inspired by his daylong music video featuring Los Angeles residents from all walks of life dancing and lip-syncing to the tune. Can happiness really be just a finger snap away? It depends on our unit of measurement—a moment versus a lifetime. Research by such authorities as Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., director of the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center, suggests that several basic ingredients are keys to long-term happiness, including a sense of purpose, engaging activities, quality relationships and achievable goals. Ultimately, happiness is a subjective state, gauged only by personal perception. Still, there are quick, simple things we can do to shift our mood into a higher gear, according to Jonathan Robinson, author of Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life. “Broadly, happiness shortcuts fall into two categories—those that help in letting go of negative emotions and those that help in tuning into or expanding positive feelings,” says Robinson. “The end result is the same.” Practice gratitude. When the day’s affronts seem excessive, we can reframe them by counting our blessings mentally or in a journal. Review the day with an eye to everything that went right. “Soon, you’ll start to see everything as a gift,” observes Robinson. Pencil it in. Take a few moments at the start of each week to block out a little time every day for happy activities. Pay it forward. It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day, advises Robinson. Give someone a compliment or a piece of chocolate and watch their attitude instantly change, which in turn lifts you into their happy cloud. Sing and dance. Williams applies this secret: Moving our bodies and vibrating our vocal chords helps shake us out of our mental cages. “It’s hard to feel bad when you sing. It’s a choice: You can stay angry for four hours or sing for 15 seconds,” Robinson notes. Don’t underestimate the power of a simple jumpstart to happiness. Research from the University of Arizona shows that as little as a forced smile not only releases stress-fighting neuropeptides and mood-lifting serotonin in the brain, it activates a chain reaction of happiness around us.

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Epidemiology & Community Health, kids that ate the most fruit had a 38 percent lower risk of cancer later in life. Berries, cherries, plums and pomegranates are among the most powerful immune-boosting fruits. For veggies, eat more dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower. Also emphasize whole grains and healthy fats such as those found in nuts, seeds and avocado, advises Fuhrman. Sugar-laden calories depress the infection-fighting activity of white blood cells, says Dr. Alan R. Gaby, of Concord, New Hampshire, author of the textbook, Nutritional Medicine. Even natural sweeteners such as honey and juice have similar effects when consumed in excess, he says. Try healthy options like pomegranate and kiwi fruit salad; trail mix with raw almonds; dried cranberries and air-popped popcorn; and hummus with red pepper strips

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Pinpoint AllergiesFood allergies and sensitivities can suppress the immune system by increasing inflammation in the body and call for consultation with a health specialist. “Whenever there is extra inflammation, the body has less available energy to keep the immune system functioning as well as it should,” says Dr. Fred Pescatore, a New York author of The Allergy & Asthma Cure. “It’s like putting the wrong type of gasoline in the car; it hinders your performance.”

Shore Up with SupplementsProbiotics can enhance immune function in children by stimulating white blood cells and reducing inflammation, says Gary B. Huffnagle, Ph.D., a University of Michigan Medical School immunology research professor and author of The Probiotics Revolution. They are especially protective against allergies, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. Start with yogurt: Serve with cereal; mix with mashed bananas and freeze in ice cube trays for a cool treat; or make smoothies with unsweetened, non-dairy yogurt and frozen berries. Or consider a Lactobacillus acidophilus supplement; aim for 5 billion CFUs per day of Lactobacillus or bifidobacterium. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an ayurvedic herb, boosts immunity by supporting and balancing adrenal function, says Dr. John Douillard, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado, chiropractor, ayurvedic physician and author of Perfect

Tell kids they’ll get sick, and chances are it’ll happen. Instead, nurture an attitude of wellness and help them learn they have control over their own health.

Health for Kids. The adrenal glands produce cortisol, and overproduction of this “fight-or-flight” hormone can dampen immunity. Ashwagandha is particularly helpful for preventing colds and can also be used when kids are stressed or tired. For children ages 6 to 12, give 500 milligrams per day with breakfast; children over 12 can take 1,000 mg a day.

Stabilize Hormonal Changes“Puberty and adolescence are marked by dramatic shifts in and surges of hormones,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of Sebastopol, California, co-author of Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? “This is monumental, as far as the developing immune system is concerned. As the immune system is directly linked to hormonal influences, any hormonal imbalance will affect overall immunity.” Shames recommends selenium—a potent antioxidant and general immune booster—to help balance hormones. For children ages 8 to 18, aim for 100 mg per day.

Let ’em Get Dirty“Once a child has been exposed to dirt and germs, the immune system responds by trying to expel those bacteria from the body, which strengthens immunity,” counsels Jane Sheppard, owner of HealthyChild.com and founding executive director of the Holistic Pediatric Association. Avoid antibacterial soaps, cleansers and gels; most contain the chemical

triclosan, which some researchers suspect of contributing to development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Instead, use a natural antibacterial gel or make one, by combining witch hazel or alcohol, tea tree oil and lavender essential oil.

Stay in the Sun“The sun is our primary source of vitamin D, which has broad effects on the immune system,” Fuhrman says. “Depending on your skin tone and the local climate, about 15 minutes of full sun exposure a day will lead to natural production of sufficient amounts of vitamin D.” If kids have dark skin or live in a cloudy region, they may need vitamin D supplements—at least 200 IU per day.

Laugh Out Loud“You can give your kids the best food and nutrition, but if they have underlying sadness, their immune system will suffer,” remarks Sheppard. “When you’re happy and when you laugh, your brain releases chemicals that increase immunity.”

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What are the consequences if we don’t attack the problem of poor diet now?The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security. In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents. Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

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Travel on tracks to trails. Leave behind stressful traffic and uninspiring highway views by hopping a train to a nearby

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6Wednesday Night Class w/ Cindy Daigle – 6:30-8:30pm. (Also 8/20) Learn exercises based on ancient Egyptian initiations, opening the heart, throat and third eye chakras. $10 suggested donation. Journey into Wellness Center, 3939 Houma Blvd, bld 3, Ste 15, Metairie. Info: Cindy Daigle 504-931-6494.

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Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15 & 7:45pm. (also 8/14)). Help students with their education at the student mas-sage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

Baby Food Making Class at Touro Infirmary – 6pm. Nutritionist Julie Fortenberry and guest speaker Erin Reho Pelias, owner of ZukaBaby, present baby food making and basics of introducing solids. Tastings and drawing for a Beaba Pro Baby Food Maker. Limited space. Validated parking. Info & to register: 504-897-8500.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45 & 2:155pm. (also 8/15 & 29)). Help students with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

Spirit Gallery – 7-10pm. AnnMarie Touchette offers spirit gallery to individuals wishing to receive messages from loved ones who have crossed over. Table tipping and séances used as tools. $20/person or $30 for 2. Open to the public. Location: Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. For info: 504-708-8353

person has handled. Other fun options are teaching a pet to tow a raft in the pool or to team swim with his owner. In a more complex aqua-agility exercise, the dog swims a circle around his owner as a prelude to both of them swimming a synchronized, zigzag course between floating markers before returning to their starting positions. Ernie , a 95-pound Labrador retriever that lives with Sierra Prause, a marketing assistant, and Jaron Clinton, a search engine content marketer, in Phoenix, Arizona, rides in the storage area of Clinton’s kayak. Ernie came to them at age 4 and has always loved to jump in and swim alongside his owners. “Ernie’s claim to fame is fetching two tennis balls at once,” says Prause. “He wasn’t allowed in the pool at his former home, and now revels in taking a cooling dip after his twice-a-day walks.” Maria Schultz, author of How to SUP with Your Pup, enjoys stand up paddleboarding with her Australian shepherds, Riley and Kona, on rivers near her home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She and Riley learned together in the living room. “I brought the board home and taught Riley how to hop on and off, where to sit or lie on the board, and to relax,” she relates. “I forgot the living room floor stood still. Riley was surprised when he got on the board on the river to find that it moved.” Riley was a good sport about it; within a week, he knew how to ride along. Kona took several months to get the hang of it. “Have patience, make it fun and all positive,” Schultz advises. “Know what motivates your dog. Riley works for food, Kona for praise.” For the more adventurous, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, in San Diego, offers one-hour surfing lessons for canine guests. Taught by Coronado Surfing Academy instructors, the only requirement is that a dog enjoys water. Of course, board shorts and a bandana are also provided so that Fido gets the full surfer dude experience. Enjoying warm weather and cool water with man’s best friend provides perfect fun for these dog days of summer.

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Sandra Murphy writes from Missouri. Connect at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13La Leche League/Jefferson – 11am-noon. Meets 2nd Wed each month. Open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Learn more, ask questions and benefit from a community of breastfeeding mothers. Free. Healthy snacks to share welcome. Destination Mater-nity meeting room, Causeway & 17th St, Metairie. Info: 504-952-3951 or Chaplain.K@hotmail.com.

Visit AHA! – 6-8pm. Affordable Healing Arts hosts the Faubourg Marigny Associations’s Meet The Neighbors night. An opportunity to meet AHA healing practitioners, who will offer demos of their techniques. Nosh and beverages will be served. AHA at the New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, NOLA. affordablehealingarts@gmail.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15Second Degree Reiki Class – Inquire for further dates/time with Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Oku Den (The Deeper Knowledge) is available for Reiki Students with 6 months experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho. For private classes and residential retreat information call 504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356 text.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16Cloth Diapers 101 – 9am. (also 8/28 at 6pm) Learn about modern cloth diapers, pros/cons, how to care for them, hands on demonstrations, handouts. Cost: $20. Receive a $20 coupon off a purchase of $100. Zuka-Baby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. Reg: 504-596-6540 or erin@ZukaBaby.com

Paint Drop-Off – 10am-2pm. Drop off old latex paint to The Green Project at Hollygrove Market and Farm, 8301 Olive St, NOLA.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day –8/16 & 17) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registra-tion: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

Metaphysical Fair and Healing Fair – noon-6pm. Fea-turing mediums, psychics, healers, astrology readings, aura photography and rune readings, crystals, Biomat, essential oils, jewelry and more. Parking in front. Free admission. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. Parking in rear. Info 504-708-8353.

Free the Hips Workshop – 1-4. Warm up with hip-opening flows from the Kali Ray Tri-Yoga system followed by sustained postures to increase flexibility and release tension in the hips. Open to all levels. $35 or $30 by 8/12. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, NOLA. Info: 504-899-0047.

Sunset at the Landing – 6-9pm. Free concert series from March through October on the 3rd Saturday. Bring chairs and refreshments. Located at the foot of Columbia St, downtown Covington.

Maori Healers Workshop – Community Church Unitarian Universalist, 6690 Fleur de Lis Dr., New Orleans. For details and registration call Cindy Daigle 504-931-6494.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17Jewels, Baby! – 2-4pm. Angela Davis, international professional storyteller and world minister, will guide participants on a soul journey in an interactive playshop, where they receive jewels of ancient wisdom to accomplish their most cherished desires. By dona-tion. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation. Info@WomensCenterForHealing.org or 985-892-8111.

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St Tammany Humane Society – Help foster pets, many tasks for fundraising, help with animal socializing, many more. Call for wish list. Contact 985-892-7387, X 106.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 9.Heat Loving Plants – 9am-noon. 2nd Saturday program with speaker at 10am – Steve Murphy of Sunrise Trading Co. discusses plants that thrive in hot climates. For sale at greenhouse: succulents, cacti, tropicals and semi-tropicals. Parkway Prtners, 1137 Baronne St, NOLA.

Earth, Wind & Wave NIA Dance Jam – 9:30-11am. A celebration in creative movement, imagery & whole-body vibrancy. A high-energy, low-impact workout using positive body awareness, movement & music. No comparisons or competition. Teachers: Carolyn burns, Jeanne Andrus & others. Womens Center for Healing, Abita Springs. info@WomensCenterForHealing.org or 985-892-8111.

Adult Brain Injury Survivors Support Group – 1-4pm. Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in the Piccadilly Cafeteria’s private meeting room, 2609 Jefferson Hwy, Old Jefferson.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10Designing A Home Yoga Practice That Sticks – 3-5:30pm. How to start a home practice, carving out time in a busy life, and which poses to do. All levels welcome. Bring notebook & pen. $30 or $25 by 8/6. Wild Lotus Downtown in NOHC, 2372, St Claude Ave. Info: 504-899-0047.

MONDAY, AUGUST 112020 Moms Project - 6pm. A monthly meeting spon-sored by Nola Nesting Doulas and Fussy Baby Network for new moms to discuss challenges and feelings about caring for an infant. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. Info: Kimberly@zukababy.com

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12“Mommy, I’m Home” Parenting Course – 9am. (birth - 6 months 8/12; 7-12 months 8/26) These interactive parent/child classes are designed to give insight to developmental expectations for the first year of life and to provide activities to stimulate learning. $20/class or $30/two classes. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. To register call: 504-596-6540.

Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

Clear the Clutter-Get Organized – 5:30-7pm. Over-whelmed with clutter? Clutter expert Stasia Cyme’s presentation will help to gain new insights and create an action plan that will provide immediate relief & a sense of control. Free event at Pearl Wine Co, 3700 Orleans Ave. RSVP 504-920-1800.

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic –6:15 & 7:45pm. (also 8/19 & 26). Help students with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Metairie − 6:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health & Healing, Inc. Speaker: Gail Gillespie, Emotional Free-dom Technique – tapping out emotional and physical pain. Free/open to public. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd, Metairie. Info: 504-812-1332.

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Get Back in Shape w/ Dr. iina ester – 4:30-5:30. A small group class for those seeking to get back into shape. A gentle and fun approach that mixes stretching, light calisthenics, yoga, balance and functional training. Laugh and play outside! Location near City Park. Sug-gested donation $10. Info: 504-758-9192.

Yoga at Unity – 5:30pm. (Also Wed. & Thurs 5:30pm) Strengthen the mind, body, and spirit through the sacred practice of yoga. Taught by Richie Santucci. $15/class. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, behind Parran’s PoBoys. 504-885-7575.

Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Prac-tice a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggest-ed. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

Yoga Diva Harahan – 6:30-7:30pm. (Also Wed 6-7pm) Relax the body, focus the mind, deepen self-aware-ness. Navigate through postures and flow by gauging flexibility, strength, concentration, breath and range of motion. All levels. Props/mats provided. Certified instructor. July special: $60/8 classes; $15 drop-in. 5700 Citrus Blvd, Upstairs in Curves. Call before coming: 504-220-5325.

Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism – 7-8:15pm. Learn how to activate your greatest potential, increase your compassion and achieve absolute happiness. Free. SGI-USA Buddhist Center, 1331 Prytania St, NOLA. Info: 504-310-2011.

Do You Have Too Much Stuff? Free 20 min. phone consultations with holistic professional organizer Stasia Cymes. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by clutter and want advice on how to get started call 504-920-1800.

sundayNew Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 11am. Meetings held on Sundays and Wednesday evenings. Kenner location: 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. Call 504-472-5635 for specific dates and times and more information.

Sunday Celebration Service – 11am. Unity of Metairie has an inspiring, energetic, contemporary service. Great music and powerful, heartfelt talks as we celebrate the Divine Presence in all of life. Honoring all religions, paths and lifestyles. Love offering. Jack Fowler, Spir-itual Director. 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys). 504-885-7575.

Community Yoga Class – 6pm. Taught by graduates of Transform NOLA’s 200 hr yoga teacher training. Vinyasa flow appropriate for all levels. Suggested donation of $5-$15. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA. Info: 985-640-2648.

mondayMindfulness Meditation – noon-1pm. A guided med-itation in the style of Thich Nhat Hanh led by Patricia Stout, a student the peaceful Zen master and his monas-tics. Donations appreciated. Women’s Healing Center, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. Info: 985-892-8111.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.Basic Meditation Techniques – 7pm. An instructional evening with experienced facilitators Paul Martinez, M.Ed and Brenda Aranda, LCSW, on everything one ever wanted to about meditation, including purpose, benefits and techniques. Suggested donation $20. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd (behind Parran’s PoBoys). Info: 504-885-7575.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22. Friday Night Yoga Jam – 6-7:15pm. Inspiring vinyasa flow practice guided by Vera and accompanied by the live grooves of DJ Tom Harvey spinning a mix of electronic fusion, kirtan, dub & downtempo. Reg class price plus tips for DJ. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown, 4842 Perrier St, NOLA. Info: 504-899-0047.Light Language 1 and 2 Workshops – Light Language 1 on 8/22 – 6:30-9:30pm. Light Language 2 is a 2-day workshop on 8/23 & 24. Learn to use colored light and Sacred Geometry to create clear messages. Journey into Wellness, 3939 Houma Blvd, Bld 3, Ste 15. Reg & info: Cindy Daigle 504-931-6494.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23Get Your Tune Up! Fundraiser – 10am-7pm on 8/23 and 11am-5pm on 8/24. Shine Spa + Specialities and the Tipitina’s foundation partner for a 2-day event. 10% of proceeds from services booked and gift cards sold donated to provide instruments to area school bands . $250 gift basket drawing. 421 N. Carrollton Ave, NOLA. Book at 504-486-0999.First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day –8/23 & 24) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registra-tion: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 282014 Science & Technology Event – A day of panel discussions at Xavier University presented by LEDA Educational Foundation, examining trends, break-throughs and future impact of science and technology, including economic impacts. $100 for day panels only, $150 includes a networking dinner at Bourbon Orleans Hotel. Info: Rene Rosenthal 504-339-0520.Healing Drumming Circle – 6:45-8pm. Led by Terry Rappold, Jamie Balser & Rick Poche. Drumming is effective in raising one’s vibrational level – connecting us to rhythms all around us and within. Bring a drum, if have one. Some extra drums available. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. $10. Info: 504-812-1332.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm. (2-day –8/30 & 31) w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registra-tion: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

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Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Prac-tice a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggest-ed. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

Embrace the Emptiness: Community Meditation – 6:30pm. An experience of stillness, silence, and deep connection. Ride the wavelengths of music, beautiful images and affirmative prayer into the Sacred Inner Self for healing and transformation. Led by Spiritual Director Jack Fowler. Love Offering. Unity of Me-tairie, 3939 Veterans, Blvd. Metairie (behind Parran’s PoBoys) Contact: 504-885-7575

Learn Emotional Freedom Technique – 7:30-8:30pm. In a small supportive group learn EFT, often called ‘tap-ping,’ a technique for diminishing or clearing physical and emotional pain. $20/session. Affordable Healing Arts, New Orleans Healing Center, 2nd fl/upper, 2372 St. Claude Avenue. Call Dr. Gail Gillespie 504-442-8762 to reserve spot.

thursdayCrescent City Farmers Market/Mid-City – 3-7pm. Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine.

Yoga at Unity – 5:30pm. (Also Wed & Thurs 5:30pm) Strengthen the mind, body, and spirit through the sacred practice of yoga. Taught by Richie Santucci. $15/class. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, behind Parran’s PoBoys. 504-885-7575.

Guided Meditation – 6-7:30pm. Participants will learn to relax their whole being, calm the mind and feel their spirit becoming free within. Led by Dr. Jess Tregle. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary St, New Orleans. Info: 504-352-6418.

Northshore Hatha Yoga – 6:15-7:45pm. Explore the benefits of yoga and unwind with a blend of yoga pos-tures, breath and relaxation.All levels welcome. Peace-ful environment with mats/props provided. $10/90 minute class or $48/6 classes. RYT200 teacher. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington.Contact Shirley: 985-264-9252 or yogashirl@yahoo.com

fridayGet Back in Shape w/ Dr. iina ester – 4:30-5:30. A small group class for those seeking to get back into shape. A gentle and fun approach that mixes stretching, light calisthenics, yoga, balance and functional training. Laugh and play outside! Location near City Park. Sug-gested donation $10. Info: 504-758-9192.

Qigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard – 5:30-6:15. Qigong translates as Qi cultivation through skillful practice; Dao-In is self-care. Experience myriad ways to balance one’s Qi and life. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 4th Fl. Contact: 985-467-0900 or dc@affordablehealingarts.com.

Gentle Yoga with Meditation – 7pm. Appropriate for all levels. Unwind from the week with a short meditation followed by a restorative and gentle yoga practice. Focus on de-stressing, relaxing, and connect-ing mind, body and soul to start the weekend with a smile. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., NOLA 70118. 985-640-2648.

tuesdayTherapeutic Exrcise – 8:30-9:45am. Gentle breath-ing and stretching exercises for all ages to lubricate joints and build stamina. Includes basic Qigong theo-ry – Chinese yoga and self-care exercises. Taught by Virginia Davis, RN, LMT, $40/month, $12 drop-in. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation. Info@WomenscenterForHealing.org or 985-892-8111.

Crescent City Farmers Market/Uptown – 9am-1pm. Open air market with fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers. Located in the parking lot of Uptown Square.

Adaptive Yoga – 10am-11am. Designed for those with limited mobility. Gentle joint mobilization with poses adapted using props. Peaceful environment with mats/chairs/props provided. $5/60 min class. Yoga School, 603 Tyler St, Covington. For more info contact Shirley: 985-264-9252 or yogashirl@yahoo.com

Northshore Hatha Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Combine breath with movement in a balancing combination of gentle and challenging yoga postures designed to rejuvenate and relax the body. All levels. Peaceful environment with mats/props provided. $10/90 min class or $48/6 classes. Yoga School, 603 Tyler St. Covington. Info: Shirley 985-264-9252 or yogashirl@yahoo.com

Qigong/Dao-In with Debra Howard – noon-12:45pm. Qigong translates as Qi cultivation through skillful practice; Dao-In is self-care. Experience myriad ways to balance one’s Qi and life. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 4th Fl. Contact: 985-467-0900 or dc@affordablehealingarts.com.

Learn About BrainCore Therapy – 6:30-7:30pm. An informational session presented by Dr. Nancy Gravel on treating many brain based conditions with a form of EEG biofeedback. Discussion of such conditions as ADD/ADHD, migraines, insomnia, memory loss, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, autism, fibromyalgia. Care Chiropractic, 2201 Eleventh St, Mandeville. Call to RSVP: 985-626-4422.

Vinyasa Flow – 7:15pm. Build strength, balance and flexibility in body and mind. This yoga flow class is designed to open all the lines of the body, progressing from simple to complex movements.Leave feeling refreshed and renewed. All levels. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA. 985-640-2648.

wednesdayGerman Coast Farmers Market/West Bank – 2:30-6pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie & fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 4th Wed. Located at 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shopping Center, Site of the old K-mart building, Luling, LA

Get Back in Shape w/ Dr. iina ester – 4-5pm. A small group class for those seeking to get back into shape. A gentle and fun approach that mixes stretching, light cal-isthenics, yoga, balance and functional training. Laugh and play outside! Location near City Park. Suggested donation $10. Info: 504-758-9192.

Yoga at Unity – 5:30pm. (Also Mon. & Thurs 5:30pm) Strengthen the mind, body, and spirit through the sacred practice of yoga. Taught by Richie Santucci. $15/class. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, behind Parran’s PoBoys. 504-885-7575.

saturdayVietnamese Farmers Market – 6-9am. Over 20 vendors set up shop on blankets spread with produce, beyond the courtyards are shops selling Vietnamese baked goods and imported groceries. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd, New Orleans East.

Crescent City Farmers Market/Downtown – 8-11am. Open-air market with great selection of fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, fresh flowers. Cooking demos by some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs. Located at 700 Magazine, corner of Girod, New Orleans.

German Coast Farmers Market/East Bank – 8am-noon. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie meats, fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausages, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 2nd Sat. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Rd., Destrehan. For info call 985-359-0190.

Covington Farmers Market – 8am-noon. (also 10am-2pm Wed) Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St, Covington.

Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am-noon. Featuring baked goods, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, poultry, crafts, flowers, eggs, plants, soap, trees. 155 Robert St. (City Parking Lot), Olde Towne, Slidell. Info: 985-640-8291.

Gretna Farmers Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, dairy, native fruit wines and garden plants. Located in the old train depot, 300 Huey P. Long Ave, between 3rd and 4th streets, Gretna. Info: 504-362-8661.

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Open year round, rain or shine. Free parking. Featuring fresh produce, seafood, bakery items, dairy, plants, prepared foods & handcrafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-341-3424, x 209.

Yoga at Unity – 5:30pm. (Also Mon, Wed & Thurs 5:30pm) Strengthen the mind, body, and spirit through the sacred practice of yoga. Taught by Richie Santucci. $15/class. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Me-tairie, behind Parran’s PoBoys. 504-885-7575.

Mandeville Trailhead Community Market – 9am-1pm. Fifty-plus vendors weekly: Gourmet foods, art, produce and plants. Tai Chi at 9:30am. Parking lot of the Mandeville Trailhead on the St. Tammany Trace off LA59. Info: 985-845-4515.

Hatha Yoga –Level 2 Plus – 9:30-10:45am. Intermedi-ate yoga class, emphasizing proper alignment in poses. students $10; drop-in $16; 5-class pass $70; 10-class pass $130; monthly unlimited pass $140. Freret Street Yoga, 4608 Freret St, NOLA. Contact/info: Keith 504-330-0336 or kwerhan@gmail.com.

Sitting Meditation Group – 10-11am. Come prac-tice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also available. 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: contact Brian by email at xernaut2@gmail.com or call 504-644-7351. .

Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-7pm Mon-Fri & 10-5pm Sat/Sun. CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables. $25 boxes of selected seasonal produce available. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).

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BODYWORK

AVIVA MASSAGE & WELL-BEINGLinda L. Strickland, BA, CHt, RM, LMT601 Lafitte St., Mandeville985-727-9665

Discover the difference & feel the peace through massage/bodywork, select spa services & energy work. Integrative, intuitive, customized approach. Aromatherapy at all sessions. LA 1479/E2445. See ad on page 12.

ELLEN LA ROCCA, LMT#0107 200 Mariner’s Plaza, Suite 209Mandeville, Louisiana, 70448985-373-6089

We offer therapeutic massage (integrating many modalities of massage), aromatherapy, meditation classes, wellness lectures, and a resource for Macrobiotics and Ayurvedics. You’ll receive the highest quality care and service –

soothing your mind, body and soul. See ad on page 9.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

NEW ORLEANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1515 Poydras St, Ste 1010, NOLA 70112(504) 799-4260info@neworleanschamber.orgwww.NewOrleansChamber.org

The New Orleans Chamber supports local business development and growth through educational seminars and networking opportunities

and more. In 2011 a Green Committee was formed to foster sustainable business development in the Greater New Orleans area. Check the website for the Chamber’s next networking event.

CHIROPRACTIC/WELLNESSCARE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC2201 11th Street, Mandeville985-626-4422CareChiropractic.us

Dr. Nancy Gravel offers pain relief and total health care to her patients. Offering BrainCore Therapy, a drugless, non-invasive approach for ADD/ADHD, Migraines, Insomnia, Memory Loss, Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Autism. Accept most insurance & affordable payment plans. See ad on page 23.

CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTER & HOLISTIC WELLNESS SERVICESDr. Debbi Hannan101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline, Metairie504-454-2000HannanWellness.com

Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, detoxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 non-surgical spinal decompression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna and the Ideal Protein Diet plan. See ad page 13.

UPPER CERVICAL FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC128 W. Harrison Ave., New Orleans 504-488-1800UCFamilyChiropractic.com

Rebuild, repair and renew your body today! Family wellness consultant, Dr. Joshua Rilette, helps alleviate aches and pains through specific chiropractic care and offers weight loss plans, cold laser therapy, nutrition, body cleansing, detoxification and orthopedics. See ad on page 20.

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ANDREA SCHEELE, LCSW, LMFTAttachment Psychotherapy1303 Amelia St., New Orleans504-899-2686

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Relational Well-Being: in individuals and couples. Trauma Resolution (EMDR): loss, childhood neglect and abuse & other traumatic events. Alleviate Anxiety and Depression. Emotional Support for a Healthy Lifestyle: weight loss. See ad on page 17.

DENTIST

CYPRESS DENTAL, INC.3138 McIlhenny Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70809225-248-8400

Offering services including cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, minimally invasive dentistry, mercury safe environment, non-titanium implants, laser dentistry and treatment for complex conditions; obstructive sleep apnea, snoring,

head, neck and facial pain and TMJ dysfunction. See ad on page 22.

MIKE ROBICHAUX, DDS1101 Robert Blvd., Ste. A, Slidell985-641-8058MikeRobichauxDDS.com

Offering a holistic and patient-centered approach to dentistry, because we believe the health of the mouth and overall health cannot be separated. We help those we serve make decisions that are in their best interests, based on their values and

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FITNESS

DR. IINA ESTERHealth and Fitness Coach504-758-9192LiveFreeLaughHardFitness.com

Exercise scientist specializing in fitness and nutrition interventions. I specialize in private outdoor and in-home training, designing a program based on your interests, goals, and barriers to being active. For group programs, see calendar section. See ad page 6.

FLOWER ESSENCES

ELIZABETH OHMER PELLEGRIN, R.M.T.Australian Bush Practitioner & Teacher504-388-2356nolareiki@gmail.com NolaReiki.comPractitioner and teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essences. Many custom blended essences available, including: Detox, Calm & Clear, Stress Relief, Confidence, Cognis, Woman, Travel Ease, Adolescence, Yoga. National LMT/CEU classes available. See ad on page 23.

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AFFORDABLE HEALING ARTS 2372 St. Claude Ave. 2nd Floor Upper, Ste. 220985-467-0900AffordableHealingArts.com

AHA! is a Community of Healing Arts Practitioners in a Healing Arts Center for the Professional Practice of Alternative, Complementary, Integrative, and Indigenous healing arts by independent practitioners in a shared space environment. See

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WOMEN’S CENTER FOR HEALING & TRANSFORMATION71667 Leveson St,. Abita Springs985-892-8111WomensCenterForHealing.org

Beautiful non-profit center for women’s spirituality, eco-psychology and community building. Workshops, speakers, events, healing circles, support groups, and on-site professional

mind/body/spirit services, for women, by women. Rent space for your workshop or office. See ad on page 15.

HOLISTIC/ENERGY HEALING

CENTER FOR ENLIGHTENED TRANSFORMATION Cindy B. Daigle504-931-6494North shore and New Orleans areacindy@outlookdesign.comCindyDaigle.org

Cindy utilizes powerful energetic healing methods to shift and balance the auric field, chakras and the cells of our body. Health, Joy, and Balance within, attracts the same externally. See ad on page 8..

DR. JESS TREGLENatural Healing Specialist504-352-6418ReconnectingLife.com

Dr. Jess specializes in a type of natural healing that makes you feel more relaxed, very peaceful, and much lighter! Release anxiety, sadness, anger, guilt, pain, and all other negative feelings! Gain your inner-freedom back!

INNER DESIGNDonna Accardo504-234-1388dmaccardo@gmail.com

Donna Accardo is a facilitator using energetic field tools and self-awareness practices to clear obstacles to your heart’s intention. Live your life with more authenticity, peace, and joy. Build the life you have been wanting. See ad page 28.

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Connecting People With People and Information Around The World. I enjoy helping people to reach their goals, from around the country to around the world via the Telephone & the Internet.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

IRENE SEBASTIAN, M.D., PH.D401 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 203, Metairie504-838-9804IreneSebastianMD.com

Experience the difference that Homeopathic Medicine and Functional Medicine can bring to your health. The safe alternative—Less need for prescription drugs—Stimulation of your innate healing force. See ad on page 26.

INTEGRETATED PAIN AND NEUROSCIENCE504-300-9020PainIsAPuzzle.com

Eric Royster, MD and Aaron Friedman, MD offer the most

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KEVIN F. DARR, M.D.Covington Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute985-892-5117CovingtonOrtho.com

Comprehensive orthopedic care, including today’s most innovative and best practices to achieve optimal orthopedic function and performance. Traditional orthopedic treatments and surgery, plus minimally invasive alternatives

using state of art technology and integrative orthobiologic therapies.Currently taking patients for Cell Therapy study. See ad on page 10.

PMA MEDICAL TREATMENT AND WELLNESS CENTER OF LOUISIANA613 Williams Blvd., Kenner504-441-5555PMAWellness.US

Multidisciplinary, Integrative approach to healthcare, including primary care, weight loss management, food intolerance testing, allergy testing, hormone balancing (in-house laboratory) and

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SHAILAJA G. RAJ, M.D.Southern Fertility CenterMetairie, Chalmette & Luling504-322-7393/985-785-5610

Dr Shailaja Raj is an American Boards Certified Clinician, offering General Gynecology, Robotic Surgery, Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility Services. She is also the co-

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MARTIAL ARTS

TAI CHI-QI GONGShifu King Lam8132 Willow St., Uptown504-866-2241KingLam1199@gmail.com

Asian Arts to improve health, fitness, personal safety, rejuvenate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving New Orleans community for 43 years. KingLamtaichi-karate.com. See ad on page 9 and calendar for classes.

MASSAGE SCHOOLS

BLUE CLIFF COLLEGEClearview Mall, Metairie504-293-0972

Train for an exciting, new career as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Earn an Associates degree upon completion of advanced massage training. Inquire about financial aid. See calendar for information

about our $30-student massage clinic. Visit our retail shop for massage supplies: Biotone & Therapro Cremes & Oils, aromatherapy products, books & more. Monthly specials! See ad on page 14.

NATURAL BABY & CHILD

ZUKABABY2122 Magazine St., NOLA504-596-6540ZukaBaby.com

ZukaBaby specializes in cloth diapers, breastfeeding supplies, baby carriers, natural toys and locally made baby items. Hosting monthly community events: La Leche League, Babywearers Meetup, nutrition classes and Wee Hands baby sign language. See ad on page 11.

NATURAL FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS

THE NUTRITION COMPANY4350 Hwy 22, Ste H, Mandeville985-727-3482TheNutritionCompany.com

“Where Healthy Tastes Good.” Featuring organic juices, wheatgrass, all natural, sugar free smoothies, full service organic

coffee bar. Also freshly prepared organic salads, soups, chilis, free range burgers and grilled sandwiches, wraps, paninis, vegetarian & vegan specialities. Delicious Sugar-free baked goods! Dine-in/take-out. Catering available. Open Mon- Fri 7-6, Sat 9-5, closed Sun.

NUTRIVERUS POWDER Jeanie Leclere504-888-4464

Boost your immune system and increase energy levels with a whole-food supplement that combines a matrix of glyconutrients with organic plant

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NATURAL PHARMACY

CASSO’S WELLNESS STORE & GYM3308 Cleary Ave., Metairie504-888-3077TheWellnessStore.com

Pharmaceutical quality nutritional products, vitamins, minerals, herbs and natural hormones. Natural hormone balancing consultations. Counseling on pharmaceuticals and

nutraceuticals by a registered pharmacist and clinical nutritionist. Alkaline water available as well as sessions with Photon Genius. See ad on page 39.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

DR. CATHERINE WILBERT, NDPhone: 985-727-3482CatherineWilbert.com

Nationally recognized weight loss & wellness expert, author of the book, Mending Your Metabolism. Stop treating symptoms and start getting well! Diabetes, blood sugar control, weight management, women’s health, detox, performance nutrition

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UNITY TEMPLE OF NEW ORLEANS3722 St. Charles Avenue, New OrleansUnityOfNewOrleans.com

The New Orleans home of practical Christianity. We honor all paths to God and welcome all who seek love, peace,

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THERMOGRAPHY

THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR Dr. Karin nielsen, nD, CCT1528 Delplaza Dr., Ste BBaton Rouge, LA 70815225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Offering full body Thermography, detects abnormalities in the earliest stages, to find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s BEHAVIOR after being stressed. Consultations/ follow up care are offered as well. See ad on page 20.

YOGA

WILD LOTUS YOGA4842 Perrier St, Uptown2372 St Claude Ave, Downtown504-899-0047WildLotusYoga.com

Voted Best Yoga Studio 11 years. Intro Offer: 30 Days Of Yoga For $33 (first time local residents), Intro To Yoga Courses + Over 60 classes a week including Prenatal, Kids, Tweens & Teen classes. See ad page 12.

YOGA TEACHER TRAININGTRANSFORM NOLAMia Oramous, RYT 500/ACE PT8422 Oak St, New Orleans985-640-2648TransformNOLA.com

Yoga, Nia and TRX workout classes offered all week; private sessions also available. 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training starts

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YOGA SCHOOL, L.L.C.603 S. Tyler St., Covington985-893-8834YogaSchoolCovingtonLA

Offering Yoga Alliance registered teacher training with certification at the 200 hour and 500 hour levels. Also a state licensed Yoga Therapy training program. Visit website for more information. See ad on page 21.

TIANNE D. LASTRAUsui, Karuna & Rainbow Reiki Master3939 Houma Blvd., Bld. 3, Ste. 15 Metairie504-909-3723AmazingReiki.com

Certified & experienced Master Teacher offering sessions & classes to the Greater N.O. Area. Healing Touch, Pranic Healing, Crystal Healing, Reiki Drumming and

Animal Reiki practitioner. Visit our website for full information. See ad on page 6.

RETREAT CENTER

DOLORES WATSON621 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans504-905-4090 evolved812@aol.comFloweringLotusMeditation.org

Elegant, donation based center in quaint, quiet Magnolia, MS just 1 1/2 hours from New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Jackson. Ongoing retreats in meditation and yoga. Ongoing meditation group in New Orleans. Vegetarian. Available for rental.

Capacity for 40 people. See ad on page 16 and ongoing calendar.

SOLAR

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Keeping the soul in solar with a holistic approach to home and business

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SOUTH COAST SOLAR 2605 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie504-529-SUN9SouthCoastSolar.com

Since 2007, South Coast Solar has helped more than 500 clients start saving

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SPIRITUAL CENTERSUNITY OF METAIRIEJack Fowler, Spiritual Director3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie504-885-7575 (behind Parran’s)UnityOfMetairie.com

Loving, energetic spiritual family honoring all religions, paths and lifestyles! Do you like what Marianne

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTORKARIN NIELSEN, ND225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

Offering non-invasive health assessments, Total Thermography, Lymphatic Therapy and many detox therapies. We have a high success rate using Homeopathic and Functional Medicine for men, women and children. Specializing in

Lyme Disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue. See ad on page 20.

NUTRITIONIST

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REIKI

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