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I am especially pleased to share this month’s issue focused on a Healthy Mind because the need is so great. First, the

not-so-good news: One in five people older than 65 already suffer from some form of mild cognitive impairment, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, which further notes that if we live to age 90, up to half of us could ultimately be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Now the good news: It’s in our power to prevent, slow down and sometimes even reverse such mental decline. To start, it helps to know that what we eat can help or hurt our mental health. It’s vital that we nourish our brain as well as our body with healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables while cutting out refined carbohydrates. I still remember Grandmother telling me that fish was brain food; it turns out that she was right. Certain fish, among other targeted foods, are a prime source of omega-3 fatty acids, a major component of brain tissue.

Of course, exercise is another crucial contributor to brain power, but that’s not all. Read Lisa Marshall’s feature article, “A Brain-Building Blueprint,” on page 14 to learn about more ways experts say we can keep our brains young and our memory intact.

In a companion piece, local Physician Paul G. Harch, describes his work using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to reverse cognitive decline in individuals suffering from a wide range of neurological conditions, including returning Iraq war veterans with brain injuries. He describes how the treatment works at the cellular level and suggests the implications for the use of HBOT as an anti-aging therapy for everyone (page 27).

Play is another key to mental well-being. Again, wise applications are called for. During this month’s Mardi Gras celebrations, for example, a little less king cake and alcohol in favor of more veggies and dip would preserve a few more brain cells and grant enough clarity to hone in on catching those freely tossed goodies.

I’m excited to see a growing movement to effect a paradigm shift in how New Orleanians put on this big annual show. All of those plastic beads and other throws have a large carbon footprint. Community activists and even krewes are looking at ways to recycle these items and arrive at more sustainable alternatives. As Staci Rosenberg, Captain of the Krewe of Muses points out, it’s a balancing act because parade goers like the traditional beads, and a lot of them. Read more in “Mardi Gras Takes On a Deeper Shade of Green,” on page 12.

What ideas do you have for making Mardi Gras a more Earth-friendly event? We would love to hear from you. Please send your thoughts to Editor@nolaHealthyLiving.com.

Sweet Valentine’s Day and Happy Mardi Gras,

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12 MARDI GRAS Taking On a Deeper Shade of Green by Colleen Morgan

14 A BRAIN-BUILDING BLUEPRINT How to Keep the Mind Young and Memory Sharp by Lisa Marshall

17 HOW A BRAIN GROWS Five Ways to Aid Development by Lisa Marshall

19 THEY’RE ONLY BABY TEETH... WHY BOTHER? A Holistic Approach to Children’s Dental Health by Mike Robichaux, D.D.S.

24 EAT PLASTIC-FREE Healthy, Practical Tips for People and the Planet by Brita Belli

27 HYPERBARIC OXYGEN Treatment Offers Anti-aging Possibilities for Everyone by Paul G. Harch, M.D.

30 EXERCISE TO BEAT THE BLUES Staying Active Lifts Our Spirits by Priscilla Goudreau-Santos

32 PINT-SIZED PETS Smaller Pets Have Big Potential by Randy Kambic

36 WABI SABI LOVE Embracing Imperfections in Relationships by Arielle Ford

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newsbriefsChef Nino is Really CookingChef Neil “Nino” Thibodaux spent 13 years in Italy,

where he developed a passion for the food, that eventually grew into an obsession and ultimately a new vocation. He has been cooking professionally for eight years.

Now living in Houma, Thibodaux offers a unique concept in catering through his company, Friends of Italy. Friends of Italy caters cooking parties for the host or hostess who want to give their guests a unique and highly entertaining experience along with some great food.

A typical party would begin with drinks served to guests, who then gather around Chef Nino as he prepares preselected dishes on site while entertaining them with his lighthearted jokes and stories drawn from his experiences of living and learning to cook great food in Italy. In addition to the entertainment, the chef provides the recipes of dishes being prepared, served up with some inspiration and motivation.

The event is easy on the host or hostess who turns over all shopping, preparation, serving and clean-up to the Friends of Italy team.

Pricing is affordable, but varies with the selection of dishes. The selection of dishes are varied and not limited to Italian style. Thibodaux finds many hostesses want a themed selection and there are offerings on the website, but he is happy to craft a custom theme for a party. The cooking parties are popular as gifts and a fun way to celebrate any occasion.

Cooking parties are available for a minimum of 10 guests. Thibodaux says there is no upper limit. He has prepared food for the Crescent City Classic and the New Orleans Food and Wine Experience.

Friends of Italy cooking parties are available in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas. Call Chef Nino at 985-226-0092 for more information or visit FriendsOfItaly.com. See ad on page 10.

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Couples/Partners Massage WorkshopLicensed massage therapists Ken Leavitt

and Kelly McGee will offer a couples/partners massage workshop in March at the Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary St., New Orleans. Earlybird registrants will receive discounts and perhaps have a unique gift for a special Valentine.

The class will be offered as a two-day, Saturday/Sunday event on the first and third weekends of March.

This workshop is designed for people to gain confidence in giving massage to friends and family, according to Leavitt. Participants will learn basic techniques and will have a lot of hands on opportunity to give and receive massage over the two days. Caregivers are also welcome and will benefit from the fun and learning.

Ken Leavitt is the founder of Uptown Holistic Center and has over 20 years of experience in massage and bodywork. McGee is a Swedish massage instructor at Delgado Community College in New Orleans and a Reiki practitioner.

The cost of the workshop is $150/couple if registered in February or $175/couple thereafter. To register or for details contact kmleavitt@aol.com or call 504-275-5923. See ad on page 11.

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The idyllic yoga studio is nestled on ten acres of piney woods and wetlands featuring a 2,500 square foot center with an executive retreat and a ropes course. The property was formerly Four Winds Foundation.

The yoga studio space has a hardwood floor, cathedral ceiling and a wood-burning stove. Floor to ceiling windows look out upon the peaceful piney woods.

“Our intention is to provide an urban oasis for yoga on the Northshore,” says Cherie, “where people can reap the benefits of this incredible discipline: a healthier body, a calmer mind, and greater self-awareness.”

Bayou de Zaire offers various types of yoga—from power hour, to beginner basics, to slow flow restorative--with an emphasis on yoga for people over forty.

“Because we have such a beautiful and peaceful space, we hope students won’t always rush off after class,” says Cherie. “We invite them to leave their cell phones and to-do lists in their car, and linger over a cup of complimentary Starbucks coffee or tea in our yoga library or on our outdoor deck.

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Whole Foods Uptown is Plugged InThe Whole Foods Market Arabella

Station store is the first New Orleans retailer to offer two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS). The store partnered with local renewable energy company Solar Alternatives and installed two EVCS in the parking garage. The EVCS are identified with green painted parking spaces and located near the store entrance. Recharging a vehicle will be complimentary for Arabella Station store shoppers. The charging stations were officially activated on January 18.

“Whole Foods Market is delighted to offer an easy way for electric vehicles to refuel while the owner shops,” said Kristina Bradford, Louisiana community and media relations coordinator. “One of the company’s core values is caring about our communities and our environment, and this project is a natural fit.”

While internal combustion engines only convert 20 percent of energy stored in gasoline, electric vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions and convert 75 percent of the chemical energy from the batteries to power the wheels. The EVCS provide a new infrastructure of fueling stations to support green vehicles and a few EVCS are also available on the Loyola University campus.

Solar Alternatives Founder Jeffrey Cantin emphasized, “Whole Foods Market is showing remarkable leadership in supporting the next generation of vehicles, which will have zero emissions and a much lower fuel cost. Like other progressive companies, Whole Foods Market understands how infrastructure is crucial to electric vehicles, and they want their customers to have the best experience possible.”

Community Acupuncture

Acupuncture In NOLA Community Clinic is now open and located at 3624 Magazine St.

in New Orleans. Founder Tonya Tigart, a licensed acupuncturist, has also moved her private practice to the same location.

The concept of community acupuncture is that it is affordable to anyone, with treatments based on a sliding scale, from $20 to $40. No income verification is required. In addition there is a first time intake fee of $10. Private sessions with Tigart are also available from $50 to $80.

Tigart states, “We offer highly skilled full body acupuncture that is affordable and accessible to pretty much everyone. It is important for people to understand that there is affordable holistic options to treat their pain, stress, allergies etc.”

Tigart founded the community clinic because she believes in making acupuncture affordable, “so that people can come often enough to see the results they need. Acupuncture does not need to be expensive to be effective, “ she says, noting that acupuncture is recognized by national and international health organizations as safe and effective treatment for over 50 diseases.

Acupuncture In NOLA Community Clinic is located at 3624 Magazine St., New Orleans, 70115. Call 504-309-1404 to schedule an appointment or visit AcupunctureInNola.com for details. See ad on page 8.

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r e c o v e r i n g f r o m addict ion, who seek to find ways to bring balance and peace to their recovery, the weekly Mindfulness Recovery Group at the Addiction Recovery Resources, inc. offers a combined Eastern/Western approach to help in their recovery.

The group is led by Cynthia Cashman, a nationally certified and licensed addiction counselor, who has masters degrees in education and counseling and is currently completing her Ph.D. at the University of New Orleans. She has a private practice at River Oaks Hospital, in Harahan and is Application Director for Addiction Recovery Resources, Inc.

The Mindful Recovery Group combines Western evidence-based practices along with the Eastern practice of mindfulness training. Cashman describes the group as a useful and practical addition to traditional recovery formats.

Group members work on “a quality of calm awareness” as well as work on relapse prevention through the use of meditative techniques combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy. These strategies help those in recovery learn to tolerate moods and triggers without the compulsion to make frantic efforts either to enhance a good mood or feel the need to change a negative mood. Mindfulness helps addicts learn to stay grounded in the present moment and accept “life on life’s terms.”

The group meets weekly at Addiction Recovery Resources, Inc., 4836 Wabash St. in Metairie. The cost is $30 per session per week (15% off a package of 6 sessions) and is open to individuals who have completed the required course of treatment with a certified addiction treatment facility who have a minimum of three months sobriety. This is a useful addition to Continuing Care, but not a substitute.

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Conference topics will include New Orleans waste & recycling landscape, innovative solutions for recycling glass, food waste and food service packaging, green job creation through enhancing recycling and composting infrastructure and business and tourism benefits of restaurant participation in recycling programs.

A reception sponsored by The Louisiana Restaurant Association will be held March 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The conference will take place at The Bioinnovation Center, 1441 Canal St., New Orleans. The cost is $450 per person for businesses and institutions who are not members of Global Green USA Coalition for Resource Recovery. The cost is $50 per person for members.

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healthbriefsMeditation Boosts Brain PowerUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

researchers first discovered that specific regions in the brains of long-term meditators were larger and contained more gray matter than those of a non-meditating control group; that was in 2009. Now, a follow-up study by the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging suggests people that meditate regularly also display stronger neuronal connections between brain regions and less age-related atrophy (shrinkage) in all areas of the brain. The study comprised 27 active meditation practitioners (average age 52) and 27 control subjects, matched by age and sex. The number of years of meditation ranged from five to 46 and included various styles. Using a type of brain imaging known as diffusion tensor imaging, or DTI—a new imaging mode that provides insights into the structural connectivity of the brain—the researchers found that long-term meditators have white matter fibers that are either more numerous, more dense or more insulated, throughout the brain. Although such tissue tends to decline with age, the study suggests that it can be preserved through active meditation practices. Researcher Eileen Luders remarks, “If practiced regularly and over years, meditation may slow down aging-related brain atrophy, perhaps by positively affecting the immune system. Meditation appears to be a powerful mental exercise with the potential to change the physical structure of the brain.”

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Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University recently

identified yet another benefit provided by vitamin C. In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, co-author and senior scientist Henrique von Gersdorff, Ph.D., says nerve cells in the eye require C to stay healthy—the vitamin bathes the cells of the retina and contributes to their proper functioning.

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Low TechSilicon Valley School Eschews ComputersThe Waldorf School of the Peninsula, in Los Altos, California, is one of 160 Waldorf schools in the country that subscribe to a teaching philosophy focused on physical activity and learning through creative, hands-on tasks. The New York Times reports that the chief technology officer of eBay sends his children to this nine-classroom institution, as do employees of Silicon Valley giants like Google, Apple, Yahoo and Hewlett-Packard. Yet, the school’s main teaching tools are anything but high-tech, comprising pen and paper, knitting needles and occasionally, mud. No computers or screens of any kind are allowed in the classroom, and the school frowns on their use at home. Educators that endorse this approach say computers inhibit creative thinking, movement, human interaction and attention spans. Alan Eagle, a communications executive at Google, whose daughter attends the school, says, “The idea that an app on an iPad can better teach my kids to read or do arithmetic, that’s ridiculous.”

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A movement is afoot to transform Mardi Gras into a more sustainable Carnival, and those leading the

charge are reveling in the effort. The new krewe Verdi Gras held a costume ball Jan. 21 to celebrate and raise money for the cause, and as of press time many environmental heavy hitters in the city planned to attend.

Public awareness of the environmental impact of Mardi Gras, particularly the 25 million pounds of plastic beads created and often discarded, is Verdi Gras’ focus. The krewe is promoting the bead recycling efforts of St. Michael’s Special School and the Arc of Greater New Orleans.

Verdi Gras members have proposed to the city a recycling pilot project for six blocks of St. Charles Avenue – from Amelia to Toledano – where volunteers would man large purple bins for parade-goers to throw their unwanted beads. The Arc is also working with The Krewe of Little Rascals to institute a “Catch and Release” truck that trails the parade and offers participants an opportunity to throw beads back.

Verdi Gras: Result of the SpillHolly Groh, one of the Verdi Gras

founders, said the organization’s mission is to preserve the region’s cultural heritage as well as nature’s resources. When she and her husband, Kirk, saw that nothing about Mardi Gras had changed after the BP oil spill, they rallied their friends and family

around the issue, founding Verdi Gras as a means to start a dialogue.

“It really disturbed us,” Groh said. “We were surrounded by petroleum products… . It hurt us that the community wasn’t changing, and we didn’t want to role model that to our children. We decided that a change was needed and we could be part of the change.”

Verdi Gras has a motto: “It’s the show, not the throw.” The founders are asking krewe members to “throw responsibly,” use recycled beads and otherwise get creative.

Mardi Gras Made in ChinaGroh explained that most plastic

beads are made from oil from the Middle East, constructed by women in China, wrapped in plastic, packed in cardboard and shipped to New Orleans, , a pathway Sociology student David Redmon explored in his 80-minute documentary “Mardi Gras Made in China.”

The film contrasts the cultural rituals of Carnival with the place where the primary products are made and how they get here, just a fraction of the ethnographic research that made up his Master’s thesis. Everything he left out of the 2007 documentary is in his new book, currently in its first draft.

“Plastic throws haven’t always existed,” he said. “In the 1800s, throws were completely different. People would throw food, apples, medicine – it was based on their profession. It was based more on

function, and it was in direct relation to the economy in which people lived.”

The current throws reflect today’s “disposable economy,” Redmon said, and its impact on the environment. “Who’s responsible for these emissions? The companies that create them, or the consumers who demand those items?”

Krewes Lining Up to Go GreenStaci Rosenberg, Captain of Muses,

the popular women-only parade, said her group supports Verdi Gras and is discussing how to go green, but admits “it is a balancing act.” The members try to throw utilitarian items such as compacts , soaps, and emery boards, as well as the famous

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shoes, but the crowd demands beads. “We look forward to the pilot and we will talk to [Verdi Gras] during the year and think hard about what we could do” to green the krewe, Rosenberg said. “It is exciting to see how it’s developing.”

Krewe du Vieux, the 25-year-old Marigny to French Quarter parade running on Feb. 4, has always been anti-petroleum. “We are green in the sense that we make most of our own throws and throw very little plastic of any kind,” said Krewe du Vieux Captain Lee Mullikin. “This perplexes tourists who don’t understand that our main purpose is satire, revelry, dancing in the streets, etc.” This krewe’s hallmark is applying stickers to parade-goers in funny places.

Little Rascals is working with the Arc to have a truck follow the children-only parade, which rolls Feb. 5 along Veterans Blvd. in Metairie. This krewe has included special needs children throughout its 29-year history, so working with the Arc, which serves intellectually disabled individuals, is a natural fit.

“Our motto is that today’s Little Rascals are tomorrow’s leaders and our hope for the future,” said Little Rascals publicity director Rachel Kay. “That goes along with [protecting] the future of the planet and taking care of things.”

The Arc - Recycling Mardi Gras Vance Levesque, the Arc’s controller, spearheads the 20-year-

old bead recycling program, which employs Arc clients and volunteers to sort beads that are later sold back to krewes. The launching of Verdi Gras, he said, “has definitely made people aware of the potential – [recycling beads] is a largely untapped resource.”

The Arc’s program has diverted approximately 150,000 pounds of beads from the landfill, 50 percent more than last year, according to program coordinator Margie Perez. Levesque said krewe members save between 25 to 50 percent when they purchase Arc beads, and the proceeds help pay for the nonprofit’s programs.

“For the people we serve, it is a very meaningful job to them – it’s fun, they get paid, and it is a job they can do,” Levesque said. “And volunteers get to interact with the people at the Arc and expand their knowledge and tolerance for the people we serve.”

Perez said if people know there is a recycling bin nearby, they won’t throw unwanted beads on the ground. “I hope people will try to catch more so they can recycle them.”

Phoenix Recycling Makes It HappenVerdi Gras may be supplying the volunteers Feb. 11, but

Phoenix Recycling will be doing the heavy lifting. The company’s trucks will pick up aluminum, plastic and paper along the route and cardboard at the head of the parades, according to owner David McDonough, who is offering the service at cost as a service to the community. The proceeds of the sale of the materials will go back to Verdi Gras.

“I’m thrilled to be involved,” he said. “This will be a great opportunity to test it out. There is such a high concentration of material - you just need to make it easy for people to recycle.” He hopes this pilot will develop the methods that can later be turned over to the city’s sanitation department.

Col leen Mor gan i s a f r ee - lance wr i te r, founder of Bayou Rebirth, and environmental editor of Natural Awakenings – Southeast Louisiana. She may be reached at colleen.nolahealthyliving@gmail.com.

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wither and the branches between them thin. Add hormonal changes, which can starve gray matter of nourishing estrogen and progesterone; less-than-stellar cardiovascular health, which tends to limit blood flow to the brain; and a gummy protein called amyloid plaque, which can hamper neuronal function; and cognitive decline may be exacerbated. Already, one in five people older than 65 suffer from “mild cognitive impairment” (persistent memory problems

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like white flour, pasta and potatoes carries a similar result.

“Elevated blood sugar can destroy the brain,”

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measurable impact on our ability to recall words and follow through on tasks, says Hawaii naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health. One 2009 University of California study of 2,362 women between the ages of 42 and 52 found that 60 percent suffered memory and mental-processing problems. “I hear about it almost every day from women in my practice,” comments Steelsmith. “They’re trying to find the word for, say, ‘garlic’ or ‘pen,’ and it just won’t come to them. It can be very frustrating.” Steelsmith notes that estrogen plays a critical role in influencing verbal and spatial memory and fine motor skills and bolstering the blood-brain barrier to keep toxins out. Meanwhile, progesterone acts on the same brain receptors that Valium does, promoting calm and aiding sleep. In the days immediately prior to menstruation, when estrogen and progesterone levels are low, or once women begin to approach menopause and they stay low, the brain feels it. In an ideal world, the adrenal glands kick in to pick up where the ovaries leave off—producing sex hormones. “But women that are stressed out or not nourishing themselves tend to experience adrenal fatigue, so their adrenals are not able to act as a secondary source of hormones,” says Steelsmith. Fo r ov u l a t i n g wo m e n , s h e recommends taking 100 to 175 milligrams (mg) daily of the herb Rhodiola rosea during the second half of the menstrual cycle to support fatigued adrenal glands and ward off hormone-related brain fog. If the condition occurs only for a few days before a menstrual period, and is accompanied by tender breasts, lack of sleep and heavy monthly bleeding, the

problem may be low progesterone. For that, try the herb chaste tree berry during the second half of the menstrual cycle, or consider a low dose, over-the-counter progesterone cream, says Northrup. For post-menopausal women, she recommends taking up to 50 mg per day of pregnenolone, an adrenal hormone that the body naturally converts into estrogen and progesterone. (While pregnenolone is available over the counter, Steelsmith suggests that women have a naturopath first test their hormone levels in order to determine an appropriate dose.) Or, o lde r men and women experiencing age-related memory loss can try a soy-based nutritional supplement called phosphatidylserine (PS), which is believed to bolster cell-to-cell communication and levels of the memory-boosting neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Exercise mind and body. Aamodt notes that a common cause of cognitive decline is the accumulation of clogged blood vessels in the brain that choke off blood and oxygen. Thus, “Regular exercise is the single most useful thing you can do to maintain your cognitive abilities later in life,” she says. Recent studies by researchers at the University of Illinois and elsewhere have shown that as little as 45 minutes of aerobic exercise, three times per week, may not only stall age-related brain atrophy in the elderly, but even help regenerate parts of the brain that have withered. “There is no medication on the planet that can do that,” says Perlmutter. Brain exercise is helpful, as well. Exposure to new experiences prompts the brain to literally lay down new neuronal networks, becoming stronger. A 2009 Mayo Clinic study found that of 1,300 people ages 70 to 89, those that had regularly engaged in mentally challenging activities in their 50s and 60s (such as playing games, quilting, building model airplanes, or learning a new language or instrument) were 40 percent less likely to suffer memory problems. The key, advise the experts, is not to stick with the same crossword puzzle for years. Instead, try something new. As Steelsmith puts it: “Use it or lose it.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer headquartered near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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“People are anxious to do everything they can to improve their child’s intelligence, yet

many are focusing their energy in places where they are not getting the best payoff for it,” says neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt, Ph.D., co-author of Welcome to Your Child’s Brain: How the Mind Grows from Conception to College. In their new book, Aamodt and Princeton University Neuroscience Professor Sam Wang try to dispel what they believe are many myths that have led parents to worry too much about the influence they can have on a child’s cognitive development and in some cases, have led to doing more harm than good. Aamodt says that genetics and thousands of years of human evolution have already exerted a heavy influence on a child’s developmental future before he or she is born. In the absence of abuse and neglect, and with good nutrition and a stimulating environment, a child’s brain “raises itself” in many ways, the authors maintain. Meanwhile, they argue that there is little scientific evidence showing that factors like birth order and exposure to classical music and educational videos have an impact on cognitive development.

“Children come ‘out of the box’ with individual temperaments that strongly influence the possible paths they can take through life,” Aamodt observes. “Most parents believe that they can have a bigger influence on their child’s personalities than they actually do. They should relax and enjoy their kids more.” The authors offer these scientifically backed tips for parents and caregivers to influence a child’s developing brain: Don’t stress during pregnancy. “The hormones produced in the mother’s body during stressful times can cross over into the placenta, exposing the child. If it’s a chronic condition, it can lead to problems with brain development,” counsels Aamodt. One 2008 review paper from Harvard Medical School led researchers to conclude that babies born to stressed mothers are more likely to suffer from autism spectrum disorders. Others, from researchers in Canada and the UK, found that women that endure natural disasters while pregnant are more likely to have babies that suffer from schizophrenia, decreased IQ and depression. Animal research has repeatedly demonstrated that babies o f s t ressed mothers often grow up with touchy stress-

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first act of speech for a bilingual person is picking which language to use, and you do that based on your understanding of the other person’s perspective.” Aamodt recommends exposing youngsters to a second language in infancy—if possible, just by speaking to them in a different language—and exploring more formal instruction before the age of 8. Foster self-control. “Ultimately, parents can make the biggest difference in their child’s adult quality of life by promoting self-control,” Aamodt says. Recent research published in the journal Science and elsewhere suggests that children with greater self-control (meaning they can resist temptation, stay on task and control their own behavior) achieve greater success in school, the workplace and their personal lives. “Preschool children’s ability to resist temptation is a much better predictor of academic success than their IQ scores,” Aamodt notes. She recommends engaging and progressively more challenging tasks. “You want to stretch the child just a little; get them to do something a little bit hard, but that they can succeed at if they concentrate.” Encourage study breaks. “Some very old science tells us that to learn effectively, you need to take breaks and allow your brain to consolidate what you have already learned before you go back and try to learn some more,” says Aamodt. “If you study a total of an hour, you will learn twice as much if you break it up into two 30-minute spans.”

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The 20 primary (baby) teeth are critical to the growth and development of the child. Their mere presence guides the development of the jaws and ultimately the face. They determine how far the chin will be from the nose. Together with the jaw joints, the muscles, nerves, and ligaments, they form the chewing system. They support the lips and allow a child to learn to speak. They allow the child to eat fresh, wholesome foods that will promote their overall development.

One of the most critical functions of baby teeth is to “hold” the space for the permanent teeth and to act as a guide for the latter’s eruption. Many adults suffer a life of misery relative to their teeth, because of the loss of key baby teeth.

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Jerome and Yolanda Holmes, former police officers turned tea connoisseurs and reiki practitioners, opened Bodhisattva Tea Spa in Metairie in 2011. Their cozy, holistic spa offers a variety of healing modalities such as massage, yoga, ayurvedic medicine, reiki, and chakra clearing. Lining the shelves of the shop is a varied selection of teas including black, white, green and red teas, wine-inspired and ayurvedic teas, house-blended chai, herbs and tisanes.

Tisanes are herbs or plant infusions prepared by combining hot water with fruits, leaves, roots or grains. Toasted almond tisane, a fragrant combination of dried apples, cinnamon, almonds and beetroot is popular with their children who eat the fruit and nuts after drinking the tea.

Bodhisattva’s wine-inspired teas are a blend of white, black or rooibos tea combined with herbs, flowers and a wine flavoring that mimic the aroma and taste of wine. Ayurvedic teas help balance the five elements: air, fire, earth, water and space. House-blended chai masala, a black tea combined with warming herbs such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg and ginger is a digestive to help relieve inflammation. Yolanda Holmes recommends many culinary herbs for medicinal use. Star anise is used to help clear congested lungs. Fennel, often served after meals in Indian restaurants, is used for gastritis. Curry powder is for heart health, ginger to increase libido, and oat straw and lemon balm to soothe the nerves and relieve depression. Essiac herbal tea blend, well known in the health industry for its immunity boosting and anti-cancer properties, is a popular herbal tea blend. According to Jerome Holmes, Euphoria, their best selling herbal tea, is a combination of calming herbs that, “just makes you feel good.”

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Whether one wants to wake up, relax, fall asleep or simply satisfy a craving, reaching for a cup of tea is a healthy habit to get into.

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Hoffman started Green Light New Orleans in 2006 as a response to Hurricane Katrina. “I had to do something to help New Orleans get back on its feet again,” he said, “And I knew it had to be beneficial to the City of New Orleans as well as to our planet.”

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“There’s not another Turkish or Mediterranean restaurant that cooks with natural beef and lamb – it is all commercially done,” Aydin said. “We make our own – we do our own everything from scratch. We bake our bread fresh every day, we [process] the animals, we make our own juice in morning. We help people eat fresh, natural and organic.”

Aydin has been a restauranteur for 25 years, and Fatoush, which opened four and a half months ago, is her ninth.

“We have to wake up and do something good for people,” she said, “I am also offering all of this at reasonable prices - I might not make a lot of money, but it’s good food.”

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Plastic food storage containers. With plastic storage containers (particularly polycarbonate plastic, with a 7 recycling number or resin identification code), the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is of primary concern. BPA molecules are linked to form the plastic, but some molecules can escape and leach into food contents. BPA is a known hormone disruptor that has been tied to miscarriage, prostate and breast cancer, obesity and in children, behavioral and cognitive problems. If the plastic is worn, scratched, repeatedly washed or heated, leaching is more likely. Alternative: Use stainless steel or glass containers that can be frozen and heated without worry.

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Styrofoam takeout containers. Polystyrene foam is technically a number 6 plastic. It’s common in to-go containers and egg cartons, and the styrene that can leach out is tied to many health impacts, including neurological damage and harm to the liver and kidneys. Further, styrene is known to build up in body fat, increasing its toxic potential over time. Alternatives: Shop at natural grocery stores and places where customers can bring their own containers. With egg cartons, opt for cardboard, preferably made from recycled material.

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The beneficial effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) have been known for decades. Most people

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This begs the question, “what is normal aging?” Normal aging is the progressive degenerative process of the human body that eventually results in death of cells and tissue. It is a gradual thinning out of the density of our tissue. Think of hair loss, thinning of skin, wrinkling of skin, loss of brain cells, etc. The process of aging affects all tissues in the body. In the brain aging manifests as a progressive decline in memory, thinking, and judgment, generally termed cognition, but commonly known in its episodic form as “senior moments.” Normal aging is thought to be due to a structural problem with our chromosomes. Every time our tissues renew themselves by producing new cells or respond to injury by repairing the injury the chromosomes divide. The pivot point on the chromosomes is a section called the telomere that shortens each time the chromosomes reproduce themselves.

Eventually, the telomeres become so short that the cell can no longer divide and thus the cell ages and dies.

HBOT has long been touted as a potential anti-aging therapy. Remember Michael Jackson supposedly sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber? This may not have been so crazy after all. In 2004 I was invited to give a lecture on the potential anti-aging effects of HBOT at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine in Las Vegas. For years I had been successfully using HBOT to treat patients with profound cognitive decline (dementia), but had never had the opportunity to lecture on the subject. Based on the known effects of HBOT on healing acute and chronic wounds and its effects on our genes I argued at the meeting that HBOT likely had anti-aging effects by influencing our DNA. In early 2010 Dr. Oz hosted a special section of Oprah on anti-aging and at the end of the piece

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basic science evidence that reinforces what clinicians have known for decades, that HBOT, used judiciously, can retard aging and improve patients with cognitive decline.

Normal aging can be accelerated by any insult to the brain such that aging becomes not only the natural degenerative process, but also a summation of the normal aging process and all accumulated insults as we proceed through life. The most common insults are excessive alcohol use, drugs, tobacco, and traumatic brain injury, but they also include the effects of general anesthesia, exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment, and subtle insults such as surreptitious exposure to carbon monoxide from a car running in an enclosed space or a poorly functioning hot water heater. All of these insults cause microscopic wounds in the brain that persist until death. When layered on top of one another they accelerate aging and cognitive decline. Since HBOT is a treatment for wounds in the body of any location and any duration it only makes sense that HBOT can treat the accumulated brain insults that are responsible for aging. In fact, this is the case. In our research, published in the Journal of Neurotrauma (see on-line at digitaljournal.com), Iraq war veterans who had marked reduction in cognitive function (premature aging and declining brain function) from IED blasts achieved a nearly 15 point improvement in IQ after one month of HBOT at our clinic. They also showed improvements in memory, symptoms, depression, quality

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of life, and brain blood flow. The basis for these improvements was the treatment of the microscopic brain wounds of trauma.

The most important point about the veterans study was that the wounds in their brains were an average 2.8 years old. In the many demented patients treated with HBOT at the Harch clinic over the years, the wounds in their brains were decades old. Given what we know about the ability to heal both new and old wounds with HBOT and HBOT effects on the chromosomal causes of natural aging it appears that periodic HBOT throughout our lifetime can promote good brain health by retarding natural aging and repairing not only the old wounds, but the newer wounds that we accumulate as we age

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Getting off the couch often begins by identifying what you enjoy and will be most likely to continue doing. Setting reasonable goals is important. If you haven’t exercised in awhile or feel guilty for taking time out of an already busy day, try starting with a five-minute workout, and then increase the duration as you get stronger and feel better. Dean suggests that one good way to start is by walking and using a pedometer, or climbing stairs with a step-counter (10,000 steps a day is a reachable goal). You can make a game of competing against yourself. Invite friends to walk with you or create your own walking club to help stay on track with a cardio-exercise routine. Walking your dog or borrowing a neighbor’s pooch for a stroll around the neighborhood is fun. Inject additional movement into daily routines via gardening, washing the car or playing with children.

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Daily Do“Daily exercise should be as much a part of your routine as meals,” counsels Dr. Gabriela Cora, vice-chair of the Council on Communications for the American Psychiatric Association, author, wellness and well-being coach and former researcher in mood and anxiety disorders at the National Institutes of Health. “This is even truer for busy people, because so many these days are sedentary; everyone needs to find a balance for any lack of energy flow.” She points out that while many tend to think of exercise as a hobby, it is really one of the four pillars of biological health—sleep, relaxation, nutrition and exercise.

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While 85 percent of U.S. households with pets feature a dog or a cat, giving a home to smaller friendly

creatures can mean less maintenance and less cost—including only tiny stomachs to fill and no vaccinations. Downsizing to well-considered domesticated companions also provides uncommon windows to animal behavior for adults and youngsters alike. Apparently, many appreciate these benefits. The same 2011 American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey that reported on dogs and cats also showed that 12.6 million residences have fish; 5.7 million, birds; 5 million, small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, mice and rats); and 4.6 million, reptiles. “These animals pose a world of possibilities,” says Veterinary Doctor Kimberly Weiss, owner of Heartland Healing Hands, in Oklahoma City. “They al l have individual needs. Having them around starts as something cool, a special cachet for a youngster, and then, if fostered by parents, into a special sense of responsibility.”

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Small AnimalsWhile many rabbits do not like to be held and cuddled and hamsters can sometimes nip if awakened or startled, guinea pigs are typically friendly and often enjoy interaction with people. They can emit a charming chirp or “oink” sound when petted or touched. Smaller rodents like gerbils, mice and rats love scurrying around their cages and “jogging” in wheels. Hamsters and rats are sometimes active at night, so their cages might not be suitable in bedrooms. Guinea pigs are more docile and sleep much more. “These ‘pocket pets’ like fresh veggies to supplement their nutrition—green beans, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peas, spinach, arugula and green peppers,” advises Seattle-based Veterinarian Darla Rewers, owner of Ancient Arts Holistic Services. “Rabbits should get more of the lettuce-type greens, but limit the spinach, because it is high in calcium.”

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3Lunchtime Beginner Yoga Class – Noon-1pm. Build strength, increase flexibility & enhance balance. Learn proper alignment & breathing techniques to improve relaxation. No experience needed, no sweat-ing, back to work on time! $65 for 6-class session w/ Kerrie DeVay, RYT 200. Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St, Metairie. Info/Register: 504-484-9579.

Yoga and the Art of Love and Forgiveness – 6:30-8:30pm. Monthly Yoga Social. Open your heart chakra to love, while experiencing radical forgive-ness with Sunni Shafer followed by fellowship with your favorite yogis. Free, donations accepted. Heal-ing Within at Heart Pines Studio, 2800 East Gause Blvd. Slidell. Info: 985-326-0965.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4Saturday Morning Massage Clinics – 9:15am & 10:45am (also 2/11, 2/25). Help students with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish on 2/4; Deep Tissue on 2/11; Neuromuscular therapy on 2/25. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from the food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

21 Days of Negativity Fasting – 10-11:30am. Learn to let go of negativity with the power of positive af-firmations. Free, donations accepted. Healing Within at Heart Pines Studio, 2800 East Gause Blvd. Slidell. Info: 985-326-0965.

Paint & E-Waste Drop-Off/Uptown – 10am-2pm. Drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to Arabella Station Whole Foods Market. The Green Project’s tent is at the corner of Magazine & Joseph St. in good weather, and inside near the massage table in bad weather.

Relax and Revive your Sankalpa Workshop w/Brooke – 11am-1pm. Sankalpa means intention or resolution. Strengthen resolve and address uncon-scious blocks to achieving goals for 2012 or from 2011. Meet instructors, enjoy food, drink & prizes. $30 Early bird, $35 at door. Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St, Metairie. Pre-registration required: 504-484-9579.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (2/4 & 2/5). w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing and balance of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for the self and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-388-2356.

Freret Market – Noon-5pm. 90 vendors with food, art, music, flea market, children’s play area and pet adoption. 4400 block of Freret St., NOLA. Info: 504-638-2589.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s –12:30pm. Officers Meeting, 1:30pm.Pythagorean Rehearsal, 2:00pm. Pythagorean Ritual 3:00pm. meditation/Open Forum Located at 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner La 70062. For additional information call 504-472-5635.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7Restorative Yoga Session – 11:30am-12:15pm (Every Tuesday). For those going through cancer treatment and/or their caregivers. Classes are sooth-ing, compassionate & focus on gentle movement and relaxation during this time of healing. Free. Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St, Metairie. Info: 504-484-9579.

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.

Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 2/28). Help a student with their education at the stu-dent massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall re-laxation & increasing flexibility. $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 and Healing, Inc. Tanya Simmons will speak about Brain Gym. Free, open to the public. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd. Info: holistic.education.meeting@gmail.com.

C. G. Jung Society – 7:30pm. Artist Karen Oser Edmunds discusses the work of French-American artist Louise Bourgeois and the role of art in healing trauma. Bourgeois’ large-scale spider piece stands in the Sculpture Garden at NOMA. $10 (free for members). 2 CEUs. Parker Methodist, 1130 Nash-ville Avenue, NOLA.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8Valentine High Teas – 9am-6pm (2/8-2/14). Classic British Style with all the Romance! Fresh Baked English Scones with House Made Lemon Curd, Dev-onshire Cream and Strawberry Jam - includes Pot of Tea. Other food available. Special Valentine Blend: Chocolate and Roses. The English Tea Room, 734 East Rutland Street, Covington. Info: 985-898-3988.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9Free Chi Kung, Meditation and Breathing Work-shop – 9:30am-10:30am. Develop new internal energy (Chi) to improve your health and well-being. Create calm, centered and focused mental attitude that will enlighten your quality of life. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Free. Reserve your space by Feb 7. Info: 504-866-2241.

Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 2/14 & 2/23). Help a student with their educa-tion at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clear-view Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm (also 2/24). Help a student 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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11Cloth 101 – 9-10am. Learn about modern cloth diapers, how to care for them, the pros and cons, hands on demonstrations and handouts to take home. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. $20/2 fam-ily members. Registration required: 504-596-6540.

Spring Vegetable Gardening – 9am-Noon. Plan for a bountiful garden through late winter and early spring, guided by Horticulturist and Community Gardener Philip Soulet. Seeds appropriate for the season and 3 gallon trees will be given away (while they last). Parkway Partners, 1137 Baronne St. NOLA. Info: 504-620-2224.

Gretna Art Walk – 9am-3pm. Art walk returns for fall season with more than 80 artists and craft ven-dors. 2nd Sat each month. 6th St. at Huey P. Long Ave., Downtown Gretna.

Note: All calendar events must be received via email by February 10 for the March issue. $10/Event Calendar or Ongoing Calendar listing. $25/Upcoming Event listing. $59/MarkYourCalendar ad. Free community-wide events are listed for free as space is available. Email calendar@nolahealthyliving.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls please.

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OCH Art Market – 10am-3pm. Local arts & crafts, food, fresh juices and raw foods from Surrey’s; even a bike repair workshop! 2nd Sat each month. 1618 Oretha C. Haley Blvd, Central City, NOLA.

The Madisonville Art Market – 10am-4pm. Art mar-ket featuring painting, photography, wood working, pottery, and jewelry along the Tchefuncta River on Water St. in Old Madisonville, near LA Hwy 22. Free. Info: 985-624-7216.

Free Ashtanga Yoga Demonstration and Informa-tion Session – 10:30am-Noon. Observe 3 series of Ashtanga yoga practice demonstrated by students of various ages and levels. Adjustments by Melanie Fawer, NOLA’s only certified Ashtanga instructor. Discussion to follow. Everyone welcome, kids too. The Yoga Room, 4905 Freret St, 2nd floor, NOLA. Info: 504-813-3738.

Free Movie Matinee – 2pm. “Shrek II” movie being shown at Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, Metairie (2 blocks west of Cleary, large parking lot, entrance at rear of building). Info: 504-885-7575.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 2pm. Open House 3pm. Harmonization Ritual Lo-cated at 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner La 70062. For additional information call 504-472-5635.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14Free Chi Kung, Meditation and Breathing Work-shop – 7pm-7:50pm. Develop new internal energy (Chi) to improve your health and well-being. Cre-ate calm, centered and focused mental attitude that will enlighten your quality of life. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Free. Reserve your space by Feb 13. Call: 504-866-2241.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15Second Degree Reiki Class – Time TBA. w/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 504-388-2356.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24Tea Tasting/Bodhisattva Tea Spa – 7-11pm. Taste the teas at this new tea boutique and spa. Offering whole leaf teas, herbs and tea accessories as well as massage therapy, infrared sauna, esthetics, ayurveda treatments, yoga, reiki, tai chi and qi gong. Tea Tasting Free. 3515 Melvil Dewey, Metairie. Info: 504-309-4424.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25Cloth 101 – 9-10am. Learn about modern cloth diapers, how to care for them, the pros and cons, hands on demonstrations and handouts to take home. Zuka Baby, 2124 Magazine St, NOLA. $20/2 fam-ily members. Registration required: 504-596-6540.

Detox Your Kid’s Body and Mind – 10-11:30am. Learn the concepts of detoxing toxic substances and thoughts with Sunni Shafer and Brandy Decker. $10. Healing Within at Heart Pines Studio, 2800 East Gause Blvd. Slidell. Info: 985-326-0965.

The Loop of Confidence Workshop – 10-11:30am. 5-week course at the New Orleans Healing Center lead by confidence builder, Ann Bernard. The Loop of Confidence is a proven process for developing true and impeccable self-confidence through self-discovery, mastering your thoughts, and overcoming your fears. Call to sign up: 504-383-4293. Limited to only10 participants.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (2/25 & 2/26). w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing and balance of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for the self and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-388-2356.

Kirtan Concert with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band – 8pm. Mantras merge with rock, world, funk, & trance grooves. Wild Lotus Yoga – Downtown, 2372 Saint Claude Ave, NOLA. Info: 504-899-0047.

Aromatherapy Workshop – (2/25 in Metairie & 2/26 in New Orleans). The Art & Science of Aromathera-py. Learn the benefits of Essential Oils for: physical/emotional well-being, memory, etc. Discover why they’re truly man’s first medicine. $30 first 20 paid registrants ($50 Value). Info: 504-931-9895.

8 Day BHAKTImmersion – (2/25-3/3). Bhakti yoga, kirtan training and soul celebration in the heart of New Orleans with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band. Info: 504-899-0047.

Post-Mardi Gras Fine Tune w/ Aaron – Time TBA. Our debut 2-hour opportunity for regular practi-tioners to go deeper. Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St, Metairie. Pre-registration required/Info: 504-484-9579.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 2pm. Open House 3pm. Harmonization Ritual Located at our 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner La 70062 Location. For additional information call 504-472-5635 or go to our Louisiana web site at

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27House of Broel Foundation Holistic Wellness Meet-ing – 6:30-9pm. Potluck and network time 6:30-7pm. Speaker at 7pm. House of Broel, 2220 St. Charles Ave, NOLA. Free and open to public. Info: Bonnie Broel, 504-494-2220.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28Ideal 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.

Eat Your Way to Better Health – (2/28-4/3). 6 weeks/2 hours a week. Post-Holiday(s) Weight Loss Challenge & Food (Re)Education Program. Yes, there will be chocolate and weight loss. Info: Jodi Brown, 504-616-7171.

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HAPPY MARDI GRAS!

Adult and Children Karate Classes – Register now, new classes starts Feb 27. Keep fit, gain confidence and learn self defense. 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Covington – 7-8pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc., Sharon Murphy will speak on medicinal herbs, discussion follows. Covington Council Chambers, 222 Kirkland St, Covington. Free/open to public. Info: 985-898-0016.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18Embracing Your Inner Being using Concepts from the Power of NOW – 10-11:30am. Learn to apply concepts from the Power of Now using positive affirmations to change your life. Free, donations accepted. Healing Within at Heart Pines Studio, 2800 East Gause Blvd. Slidell. Info: 985-326-0965.

Paint & E-waste Drop-Off – 10am-2pm. Drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to the Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St, NOLA and pick up a $25 box filled with locally-grown, fresh produce while there.

Theosophical Society Covington Lodge Meeting – 2-4pm. Topic: The Divine Plan. 222 N. Vermont St, Covington. More Info: tsincov@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm (also 2/29). Help a student 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.

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Start After Mardi Gras (2/28)Finish before Easter (4/3)

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Call Jodi Brown at 504-616-7171UltimateKitchenCommando.com

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sundayDaily Kundalini Yoga by Donation – 9am. Free 5am practice and 5pm meditation. Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness. Clear the obstacles that limit life and awaken to fullest potential. Beautiful commu-nity Space. Divine Yoga, 1223 Baronne St and 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact: info@yoganola.com.

Beginners Yoga Class – 9:30-10:45am. Focus is on key themes of the practice and introductory poses. Assumes little or no yoga experience. Great for beginners and those needing to refresh basics. $15 drop in/$10 students. Freret Street Yoga, 4608 Freret St, NOLA. Info: 504-899-1142 or gr@freretstreetyoga.com

Spiritual, but not religious? – 11am. If you like what Wayne Dyer and Maryann Williamson have to say, you will love Unity Church of Practical Christianity in Metairie. We encourage the transformation of your life through practical spiritual principles. 3939–2A, Veterans Blvd, Metairie (2 blocks west of Cleary, rear of building). For more info call 504-885-7575.

Transmission Meditation – 6:30pm. Want to help the world and build a stronger connection with your own spiritual nature? Transmission Meditation is the simplest way to do both at the same time says Benjamin Creme. Free. Jefferson Hwy at Clearview. For info: call Alan 504-606-8512.

New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – Meetings held every Sunday at our 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner La 70062 Location. Call 504-472-5635

mondayYoga Diva/Harahan – 9:30 am, & 6:30 pm. Relax, renew and release in these beginners’ class at Yoga Diva, a beautiful new studio in Harahan. (Beginners’ classes also on TU, W, TH.) Yoga Diva, 5700 Citrus Blvd., Harahan 70123. For details / to register: 504-220-5325 or karenscottnola@gmail.com

Guided Meditation – 5-6:30pm. Strengthen your overall health as you are guided through meditation. Great for beginners and those experienced. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Dr. Jess Tregle 504-352-6418.

Northshore Yoga – 6 pm. Blending two practices promoting muscle-health, balance/movement, ne eded relaxation w/stress-free environment. Fun w/respect to levels. 1.5 hour @ $10 -mats & props provided. Yoga School, 603 South Tyler Street, Cov-ington. Info: brandyyoga@att.net or 985-502-7576

Butoh Dance: Ancestral Whispers – 6-8pm. Do you hear the call to explore your deepest dance, to walk between the worlds, to go beyond human binds? ($13 drop in, $70 for 7 classes.) Divine Yoga Center, 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact Odile, 512-921-0464, odilenicole@gmail.com

Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 7:30-8:30 pm. Practice a martial art of peace whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class free, thereafter monthly member-ship $85 ($70 full-time students, seniors, military/law enforcement). NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

tuesdayCrescent City Farmers Market – 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.

Order Vintage Garden Soups – Order by noon Tues-day for delivery on wedneday. Fresh delicious savory soups developed by our chef. Options for special diets. Visit website on ad for soups of the week and delivery/pick-up options. Call 504-620-2495.

Sivananda Yoga w/ Becca Hebert – 11am-12:30pm. Tuesday and Thursday. By donation. Enjoy the beautiful new space, Divine Yoga Center , 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Check website in ad for more donation classes. info@yoganola.com

Hollygrove Market & Farm – noon-6pm. NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).

Northshore Yoga – 5:30-7pm. Beginners to interme-diate hatha yoga, gentle tai chi warm up, meditation, breath work. Beginners welcome. $10.00 a class or $48.00 for 6. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler, Covington. Info Pat Wren 985-276-8599.

Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:45pm. Practice a martial art of peace whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class free, thereafter monthly member-ship $85 ($70 full-time students, seniors, military/law enforcement). NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

Awaken with TriYoga flows – 7pm. (also Sat 7am) Enjoy the deep meditative practice of relaxation-in-action with Laura Ates. Open to all. 4436 Toulouse, corner of N. Murat, Mid-City. For cost and other details contact: kds03@aol.com

Empowerment Hour – 7pm. Swan river Com-munity Center in Arabi. $5 suggested donation. Call 504-264-3292.

Insight Meditation Group – 7:30-9pm. Meditaton practice and discussion. 2134 Magazine St., 3rd fl., New Orleans. Info: noimg@me.com or call Larry at 504-343-8378.

HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education Classes – Registration for group or private couple classes for a calm, confident and more comfortable birthing experience. 5 classes - info and registration: Bonnie Miller @Methodist Hypnotherapy Services, Slidell, 985-726-9333/118, bmiller@mhsfi.org

wednesdayBetter Bottoms Merchandise Sales – 9am-3pm. Open to the public every Wed. Cloth Diapering Moms on site for questions and advice. Call to ar-range for other dates or times. 1500 Edwards Ave, Ste F, Harahan, 70123. 504-731-7500.

Covington Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at The Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire, Covington.

Guided Meditation – 10:30am-noon. Meditation is an excellent way to directly connect with your true inner self and with all divine energy to receive self-healing! Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Call Dr. Jess Tregle: 504-352-6418.

German Coast Farmers Market – West Bank – 3-6:30pm. 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

All Levels Hatha Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Beginners welcome and appropriate for intermediate and ex-perienced practitioners. Asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra, maybe some Sanskrit and more. $10/class or $48/6. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington. Info: 985-892-4170 or jgbjoseph@bellsouth.net.

Middle-Eastern/American Cabaret Belly Dance – 6-7:15pm. Patient teacher for all ages, talent, or fitness level. Private & group classes available. Comfortable (not loose) clothing. At The Movement Room, 2nd fl, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, NOLA. 8 classes/$70, 5/$50, drop-ins/$12. Contact marlane@cox.net; 504-669-3369

Meditation & Discussion Group – 7-8:30pm. A Vi-passana (Insight) meditation group. All interested in learning to meditate are welcome. Donation based. Sponsored by Flowering Lotus Meditation and Re-treat Center. Offered at The N.O. Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave (corner St. Roch), 4th fl, Info: 504-905-4090 or evolved812@aol.com.

Kundalini Yoga w/ Steph – 7:30-9pm. By donation! Come relax into the yoga of pure awareness. Expand into yourself. Heal from within. Divine Yoga Center: 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd, www.yoganola.com. Check website for more donation classes: yoga, dance, capoeira, meditation and more...

Self Esteem Workshop – Fine tune your attitudes and beliefs and discover the real you while letting go of the past baggage. Info and registration: Bonnie Miller @ Methodist Hypnotherapy Services, Slidell, 985-726-9333/118, bmiller@mhsfi.org

Note: All Calendar events must be received via email by February 10 for the March issue. $10/Event Calendar or Ongoing Calendar listing. $25/Upcoming Events, $59 MarkYourCalendar. Free community wide events are listed for free as space is available. Email calendar@nolahealthyliving.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls please.

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thursdayOpening Your Heart to Love – 11am-Noon. Choose to unblock the flow of love and life. For those griev-ing from a loss or blocked from love. 1st class free, $10 drop-in or $40 punch card for 5 classes. Healing Within at Heart Pines Studio, 2800 East Gause Blvd. Slidell, LA 985-326-0965

Empowerment Hour –Noon. 2nd floor, New Or-leans Healing center. $5 suggested donation. Call 504-264-3292.

Harpist at The English Tea Room – 12:30-2:30pm. Every Thurs. in Feb. a free live harpist concert while you enjoy the full menu at breakfast, lunch or High Tea served all day. The English Tea Room, 734 rutland St, Covington, 70433. 985-898-3988.

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

Self Hypnosis Classes – All ages. For your health and happiness rediscover your most powerful re-source – your mind! Take control, manage stress and make your goals a reality. 3 classes $105. Info and Registration: Bonnie Miller @ Methodist Hypnotherapy Services, Slidell, 985-726-9333/118, bmiller@mhsfi.org.

Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:45pm. Practice a martial art of peace whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community, and fun! First class free, thereafter monthly member-ship $85 ($70 full-time students, seniors, military/law enforcement). NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

A Course in Miracles – 6:30-8pm. Offered by Dr. Gary Arnold continuously in New Orleans since 1988. Free and open to the public. Location: Unity Church of Metairie, 3303 Richland, Ste. 2A, Metairie, LA 70002.

fridayAll Levels Yoga – noon-1pm. Modifications and variations on sun salutations and standing poses are taught so that everyone can practice in a way that feels challenging but not overwhelming. Teacher: Tamar. $15/ drop in; $10 students. Freret Street Yoga, 4608 Freret St., New Orleans. Contact: gr@freretstreetyoga.com or 504-899-1142.

Jam Session – 7:30pm. Musicians welcome to a jam session every Friday night. Free. Public welcome. Unity Church of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Blvd, 2 blocks West of Cleary. Parking in back. Information: 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 – 8am-noon. 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.Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am.-1pm. Featur-ing yard eggs, Mediterranean foods, herbs, produce, baked goods, coffee and iced tea, local musicians, tastings and cooking demos. Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger and Second St, 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 & hand-crafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-341-3424, x 209. Covington Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at Covington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St., Covington.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. For vendor/entertainment info: Donna Beakley 985-845-4515.Beginners Yoga Class – 9:30-10:45am. Focus is on key themes of the practice and introductory poses. Assumes little or no yoga experience. Great for beginners and those needing to refresh basics. $15 drop in/$10 students. Freret Street Yoga, 4608 Freret St, NOLA. Info: 504-899-1142 or gr@freretstreetyoga.comHollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-2pm. NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters). Sankofa Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Weekly market in the Ninth Ward offering fresh produce, seafood, baked goods, and plants from local farm-ers and fishermen. 3500 St.Claude Avenue, corner of Gallier St.Friends of the New Orleans Public Library Book Sale – 10am-2pm. Lots of fiction, non-fiction, local & rare books, CDs, DVDs, videos & records plus children’s books. Help rebuild the New Orleans Public Libraries. Book donations appreciated! At the Carriage House behind the Latter Branch Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave, New OrleansCrossroads Arts Bazaar – 11am.-5pm. Indoor Art Market at the New Orleans Healing Center. Free. 2372 St. Claude Ave, NOLA. 504-940-1130.

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vOlUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

FLOWERING LOTUS MEDITATION AND RETREAT CENTER. Be a part of the development/expansion of the only Buddhist oriented retreat center in the deep south. Only 1 1/2 hours from New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Jackson. All welcomed to our donation based retreat center. 504-905-4090 FloweringLotusMeditation.org.

The Humane Society of Louisiana needs volunteers. To find out how you can help contact Jeff Dorson at 901-268-4432 or StopCruelty11@gmail.com.

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.

The LatinoFarmersCoop.org An urban agriculture nonprofit committed to promote responses to food, farm and nutrition needs gardening and food pantry volunteers. Call 504-333-3611 or Info@LatinoFarmersCoop.org.

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AcUPUNcTURE

aCupunCture in noLa CoMMunity CLiniC3624 Magazine St., New Orleans504-224-1069AcupunctureInNOLA.com

See ad on page 8.

KeLLy KiViKo, aCaLouisiana Lic.# ACA.200012530 E. Rutland St., Covington985-869-3299

Acupuncture Works! It is a safe, drug-free approach to manag-ing many common health con-cerns. Specializing in herbal medicine, pain, stress, women’s health, and more.

tonya tiGart, aCaLouisiana Lic.# ACA.2000323624 Magazine St., New Orleans504-224-1069AcupunctureInNOLA.com

Acupuncture is gentle and effec-tive. Tonya offers Acupuncture and Oriental medicine in a re-laxing environment. She is ex-perienced in the treatment of pain, stress and allergies, plus many more conditions. Call to

schedule an appointment.

ANIMAl HOlISTIc MEDIcINE

JaniCe e. posey, DVM985-898-3623/504-466-9129 315 Lee Lane, #104Covington, LA 70433

Offering a holistic, integrative approach to healing your be-loved pet through acupuncture, herbal medicine/nutritional supplements, and food therapy. We treat the patient, not the

symptoms. See ad page 32.

BODYWORk

aViVa MassaGe & boDyWorK spaLinda L. Strickland, BA, CHt, RM, LMT601 Lafitte St., Mandeville985-727-9665

Discover the difference & feel the peace through mas-sage/bodywork, select spa services & energy work. Integrative, intuitive, cus-

tomized approach. Aromatherapy at all ses-sions. LA 1479;E2445. See ad page 34.

boDy suGarinG usa Day spaDora Ochoa, L.M.T. 1800 W. Causeway Approach., Ste. 122Mandeville, 985-626-5538BodySugaringUSA.com

Unique, painless & permanent hair removal, specializing in Bra-zilian bikini lines. Home of the “Slimmer You” body wrap and cellulite massage. Instant gift certificates on our website.

Joy oF LiFe! naturaL HeaLtHDr. kevin Le Blanc, ND, MMP, LMT # LA2487504-535-9771Greater New Orleans + Pacific NWWe are a result-oriented practice incorpo-rating different modalities specific to each Client and Session. Find your Joy in Living with relief from pain and stress. Discover your Source of energy, clarity, flexibility, and vibrant health. See ad page 36.

uptoWn tHerapeutiC MassaGeUptown Holistic CenterLa. lic. # 389201723 Hillary St, New Orleans504-275-5923

Ken Leavitt, founder of the Uptown Holistic Center, has been studying Massage/Body-work for over twenty years. Combining Asian,Eastern and Western modalities to provide lasting beneficial results. 90

minutes- $110.00. See ad page 11.

BREATHWORk

JaCK antHony Fontana Breathing Coach 3200 Lake Villa Dr.,Metairie 504-453-9161JackFontana.com

Let me guide you through a breathing experience that can release stress, fear, suppres-sion, anxiety and create aspace of healing,acceptance and physical and emotional well

being. Come Breathe, Relax and Let Go! Unique session for caregivers.

cHIROPRAcTIc/WEllNESS

CHiropraCtiC HeaLtH Center Dr. Debbi Hannan101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline, Metairie504-454-2000HannanWellness.com

Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiro-practic, detoxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 non-surgical spinal decompression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleans-er, Far Infra Red Sauna and the

Ideal Protein Diet plan. See ad page 27.

upper CerViCaL FaMiLy CHi-ropraCtiC128 West 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, nutri-

tion, body cleansing, detoxification and orthopedics. See ad page 9.

cOlON HYDROTHERAPY

aLoraCLeanse1131 S. Tyler St, Covington 985-809-3133AloraCleanse.com

Colon Hydrotherapy re-moves stagnant fecal mat-ter and toxic bacteria along with cellular debris. Get relief of unhealthy digestive symptoms and

achieve greater immunity, enhanced energy, clearer skin, improved mental clarity, and a general elevation in mood.

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cOOkING INSTRUcTION

tHe uLtiMate KitCHen CoMManDoJodi Brown 504-616-7171UltimatekitchenCommando.com

Tired of your doctor and nutri-tionist TELLING you what to do and wish someone would just come to your house and SHOW you how to make it all work? Here I am. I offer full-day food

makeovers & healthy cooking classes. Take back your life! Feel ALIVE again.

cOUNSElING ANDPSYcHOTHERAPY

anDrea sCHeeLe, LCsW, LMFtAttachment Psychotherapy1303 Amelia St., New Orleans504-899-2686

Attachment Psychotherapy / EMDR

“You too can move away from the past and towards a life of vitality, wholeness and fulfilling relationships.”

Individual, Couples& Family Therapy

Andrea Scheele, LCSW, LMFT1303 Amelia Street

New Orleans, LA 70115(504) 899-2686

When you experience loss, ill-ness, depression, stress or are going through major life transi-tions Attachment Psychotherapy will benefit you. Individual, cou-ples, family, parent/child and

small group therapy. See ad on page 35.

Gina L. oriHueLa, LCsW-baCs, nD, CtnHolistic Psychotherapy & Counseling3213 Florida Ave, Ste D, kenner 504-466-2266

Psychotherapist and Naturopath. A unique holistic approach to assist you in coping with loss, illness, stress, depression, or other life transitions. Individual, family and/or group therapy

clients. Children, adolescents, and adults. See ad page 35.

WiLLiaM arenDeLL, LCsW Licensed Clinical Social Worker 504-358-568-0377 WilliamArendell.com

In working with clients I tailor traditional therapies with the latest research and techniques to deliver individualized and effective results for individuals and families. With a holistic approach I can help if you have

trouble sleeping, feel overwhelmed, have trouble concentrating, or procrastinate. See ad on page 25.

DENTIST

MiKe robiCHauX, DDs1101 Robert Blvd, Ste A, Slidell, LA 70458985-641-8058MikeRobichauxDDS.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 goals, by providing state of the art information within a trusting relation-ship. See ad page 35.

DYNAMIc MEDITATION

Justine a.MisCertified Silva Method Instructor & Life CoachSilvaMethodSeminars.com340-690-6900

World’s premiere mind develop-ment and self-improvement pro-gram. Practical techniques for managing stress, health, creative problem solving. Learn Dynam-ic Meditation and Cognitive

Control to create remarkable changes in your life. Classes and personal life coach services.

ENERGY PSYcHOlOGY

MaryLou sMitHAdvanced PSYCH-k Facilitator504-723-2899MarylouSmith.com

Set Yourself Freewith the transformational power of PSYCH-KTM

Experience your unlimited power through the gentle processof PSYCH-KTM. Free yourself from traumatic memories,limiting thoughts and addictive behavior. Support what ismost meaningful in the journey of living your life’s purpose.

Marylou SmithAdvanced PSYCH-KTM Facilitator

Private Sessions

Uptown Holistic Center • 723 Hillary St, NOLA • 504.723.2899marylousmith.com • info@marylousmith.com • psych-k.com

Engage the power of mind to create rapid change and experi-ence the life you choose. The process of PSYCH-K® is a sim-ple & effective way to release

the past and consciously design your present and future. See ad on page 36.

FENG SHUI

Joan MarsHaLL, M.eD.504-812-8676joan@fengshuinola.comFengShuiNoLa.com

Eco-therapy for you and your environ-ment. Holistic health

counseling and feng shui consultations for individuals and businesses throughout GNO. Specialities include design consult-ing, career counseling, and stress manage-ment. Design your space - Design your life.

LiVe, LoVe anD FenG sHuiEveline Hoffmann Feng Shui practitioner504-861-3370boehlen747@gmail.comOffering Feng shui consultations for homes and businesses Find balance and serenity within your home .Make intentional changes in your dwellings and you will alter your life in positive wide ranging ways. Your en-vironment will begin to assist you and you will uncover solutions to your day to day issues and life will improve. See ad page 18.

HOlISTIc HEAlING cENTER

uptoWn HoListiC Center723 Hillary St., New Orleans 70118504-865-0966UptownHolisticCenter.com

A group of independent Holistic Practitioners committed to the highest level of Holistic Health Care. Emphasis on the whole person – body, mind & spirit – allows for a more complete pro-cess of healing and well-being.

See ad on page 11.

HOlISTIc/ENERGY HEAlING

Center For enLiGHteneD transForMation Cindy B. Daigle504-931-6494North shore and New Orleans areacindy@outlookdesign.com

Cindy utilizes powerful ener-getic healing methods to shift and balance the auric field, chakras and the cells of our body. Health, Joy, and Balance within, attracts the same exter-

nally. See ad on page 28.

HarMonious you, LLCHolistic Therapy/PSYCH-k504-669-1020HarmoniousYou.org

PSYCH-K is a fast, safe, non-invasive, extremely effective technique that combines psy-chology and kinesiology that works with the subconscious mind to change negative beliefs

that hold us back from having the life we want. See ad on page 18.

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Heart pine HeaLinG Center2800 E. Gause Blvd, Slidell, 70461985-326-0965HeartPineStudio.com

Heartpine Healing Center offers an array of holistic practices to meet the needs of your mind, body, and spirit. Services In-clude Dental Care,

Massage, Reiki, Yoga, Zumba, Life Coach-ing, Workshops & more. See ad page 5.

poWer patH MetHoD Mike Wittenbrink, MBA, C.Ht.504-339-0594 Help44@mail.comPowerPath.org

Problems? This is the most pow-erful process for Transformation. Release your pain and psycho-logical blocks. Find the path to your power – for peak perfor-mance. Learn to heal yourself

and create the life you were meant to live. Improvement guaranteed. See our web page. 25 years of experience. Free Classes.

step’s HoListiC inForMa-tion & reFerraL serViCesL.E. “Step” Stepteaux, Jr., C.Ht.504-236-4687Stepinfo@mailaka.net

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.

WHoListiC WeLLness kathleen A. BurkeMetairie and New Orleans504-931-9895Lighthousekebr@yahoo.com

Empower your own Well-Being. Advanced Energy Work can lo-cate imbalances, clear restric-tions and restore Energy where it’s most needed by your body. Aromatherapy offered to revital-

ize or to ease stress. Gift Certificates and Package Discounts available.

HYPERBARIc OxYGENTHERAPY

HarCH HyperbariCs/ FaMiLy pHysCians Center 5216 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072504-309-4948juliette@hbot.comHBOT.com

HBOT(R), oxygen under pres-sure acts as a drug. Oxygen is the cleanest medicine in the world. Noninvasive & painless treatment for wounds, TBI, au-tism, stroke, ADHD, dementia,

multiple sclerosis and many other neuro-logical disorders. See ad page 5.

HYPNOTHERAPY

Deep peaCe Hypnosis LLCRev. David G. Harrison, CCHt.504-228-9004DeepPeaceHypnosis.net

Deep Peace Hypnosis of-fers hypnotherapy servic-es to help people Improve Test Scores, Quit Smok-ing, Lose Weight and much more. We conduct

individual and group therapy sessions and we also have Custom-Made Hypnosis CD’s for sale.

HypnoHeaLsMariah Sinclair, CCHt504-302-0131HypnoHeals.comNolaBlissBorn.com

Using compassion, intuition and the tool of hypnosis, Mariah changes clients’ lives. Special-izing in: Post divorce/break-up healing, changing habits, allevi-ating physical ailments, birth

hypnosis, reducing stress, increasing spiri-tual connection. Individual and group ses-sions available.

MetHoDist HypnotHerapy serViCesBonnie Miller, Clinical Director985-726-9333 ext 118bmiller@mhsfi.org MHSFI.org

Hypnosis is not magic…it is a powerful tool to transform your life, heal your body, empower your mind, and revive your spirit. Stress, Pain, Anxiety, Fear, Birthing, Forensic, PLR, IBS, FMS, Habits, Disorders,

Motivation, etc. You must take the first step towards your good health and happiness. Individual, Group and Corporate Wellness Programs. Hypnosis Works!

INSURANcE

CoMbineD insuranCeMark Correa, Agent504-908-3200Supplemental Insurance: Accident, Disability, Life, Health.

INTEGRATIvE MEDIcINE

irene sebastian, M.D., pH.D401 Veterans Blvd, Suite 203Metairie, LA 70005504-838-9804IreneSebastianMD.com

Offering a holistic approach to healthcare: Integrative Medi-cine, Homeopathy, Functional Medicine, Herbal Therapy, and Nutrition. See ad page 8.

DR. kATHlEEN POSEY, M.D.377 Hwy 21, Ste 101, Madisonville985-845-4111kathleenPoseyMD.com

Our mission is to improve health and reverse chronic disease through hormonal and energetic balancing and nutrition. A prac-tice of preventive medicine and wellness with a holistic ap-

proach to women’s gynecological and over-all health. We offer a healthy medically su-pervised weight loss program. See ad on page 34.

INTEGRATIvE PSYcHIATRY

JosÉ CaLDerÓn-abbo, M.D.3439 Magazine StreetNew Orleans, LA 70115504-891-8808MindfulPsychiatry.com

Integrating biomedicine, psy-chotherapy, and mind-body medicine including mindfulness stress reduction to treat psychi-atric conditions, addictions, and to promote wellness. Mindful

Psychiatry offers: Individual and group psychotherapy; medication management, including Subuxone; Wellness and Stress Reduction groups through the Mindful Liv-ing Program©, corporate wellness consulta-tions, and educational and professional training workshops. English and Spanish. See ad page 6.

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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, rejuve-nate energy. Achieve a better mind, body and spirit. Serving New Orleans community for 35 years. KingLamtaichi-kara-

te.com. See ad page 21 and calendar for classes.

MASSAGE ScHOOlS

bLue CLiFF CoLLeGeClearview MallMetairie, LA. 70006504-293-0972

Train for an exciting, new ca-reer 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 sup-plies: Biotone & Therapro Cremes & Oils, aromatherapy products, books & more. Monthly specials!

MINISTRY/SPIRITUAlITY

unity CHurCH oF Metairie 3939-2A Veterans Blvd, Metairie504-885-7575Daily Prayer Line 504-885-7056

Breaking boundaries through transformative thought. A Chris-tian church celebrating the Love of Spirit while honoring all

paths. (2 blocks off Cleary, entrance/parking in rear of bldg). Sunday service 11am.

NATURAl BABY & cHIlD

better bottoMsDiaper Delivery 504-731-7500BetterBottomsBaby.com

Better Bottoms is an affordable cloth dia-per service that has serviced hundreds of New Orleans Metro area babies! Keep

baby happy and healthy while keeping dia-pers out of landfills! Check our website for diaper options and accessories. See ad page 30.

ZuKababy2124 Magazine St., NOLA 504-596-6540ZukaBaby.com

ZukaBaby specializes in cloth dia-pers, nursing bras, baby carriers, natural toys and locally made baby items. Milk Parties twice monthly and ongoing natural parenting

classes. See ad page 17.

NATURAl FOODS & SUPPlEMENTS

nature LoVers HeaLtH FooD3014 Cleary Ave., Metairie 70002Phone 504-887-4929CherylBreaud@gmail.com

Since 1985. We are your independent health food store. Our goal is to pro-vide the knowledge you need to take responsibility for your health. Our

knowledgeable staff will help you find an-swers. Vitamins, herbs, gluten-free products.See ad on page 7.

VeMMaNutrition for a LifetimePaul Hood504-250-0838PaulMHood.com

Convenient, Simple and Complete. Vemma is the most complete liquid nutritional supplement formula available for you and your family. One formula in a deliv-ery system for your life-style! Need extra in-

come? Business opportunities available. See ad on page 6.

NATURAl PHARMAcY

cASSO’S WEllNESS STORE & GYM3308 Cleary Ave, Metairie 70002504-888-3077TheWellnessStore.com

Pharmaceutical quality nutri-tional products, vitamins, minerals, herbs and natural hormones. Natural hormone balancing consultations. Counseling on pharmaceuti-

cals and nutraceuticals by a registered phar-macist and clinical nutritionist. Alkaline water available as well as sessions with Photon Genius. See ad on page 15.

NATUROPATHIc DOcTOR

Dr. Lisa Marie CHaMbers, nDNorthshore Office1305 West Causeway ApproachMandeville, 70471985-624-2295Accurate Clinic2401 Vets Blvd, Ste 16, kenner504-472-6130DrLisaMarieChambers.com

Dr. Chambers works in partner-ship with her patients to dis-cover, understand and address the root cause of their illness. By treating the whole person, she also offers preventive care before serious illness occurs.

NEUROFEEDBAck

brain WorKs aCaDeMyCheryl Schoenberger, RRT985-809-7077BrainWorks.us

Neurofeedback is a safe, non-drug therapy that gently bal-ances the brainwaves by exer-cising the neural pathways. If you’ve been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, autism, depres-

sion, or other disorders, please contact us for a free consultation. See ad on page 8.

NUTRITIONIST

DanieLLe paCiera, LDn, rD, CCn5002 Prytania St., New Orleans 70115504-889-8771Danielle@365Vitality.com

Cutting edge holistic nutrition services. Specializing in com-plementary and alternative med-icine, therapeutic uses of foods, supplementation, vegetarian nutrition, women’s health, sports performance, eating disorders,

depression, addiction, and more. See ad page 20.

OxYGEN THERAPY

CHi MaCHineJoffrion Mitts, M. ED.Alternative Health Consultant504-897-9670ChiMachineForYourHealth.com

Stress, poor circulation, head-aches, back pain, insomnia, depression, stroke, asthma, weight loss? You name it! Oxy-gen heals! Free one week in- home trial!

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REAlTOR

DarLene WapeGanCaLDWeLL banKer teC 3938 Magazine St., NOLA 70115504-899-4040 (o) 504-258-0294 (c)

I especially love my career as a realtor and thoroughly enjoy helping clients buy or sell a piece of America. My specialty is residential real estate, and in particular, working with buyers purchasing residential property.

REcONNEcTIvE HEAlING®

Dr. Jess treGLeReconnective Healing® & The Reconnection™504-352-6418ReconnectingLife.com

Healing takes place physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiri-tually! Become reconnected with your true inner self and with your true purpose in life! Strengthen your sense of unity

with yourself, others, the earth, and the universe!

REIkI

eLiZabetH oHMer peLLeGrin, r.M.t.Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner504-388-2356NOLAReiki@gmail.comNOLAReiki.comOffering 21 years experience in Usui Shiki Ryoho, upholding the highest standards in Reiki classes and Reiki sessions. Practitio-ner and Teacher of Australian Bush Flower Essence. Also providing Astra-Lite massage & Reiki tables – lightweight and easy to transport. See ad page 21 and calendar for classes.

tianne D. LastraUsui, karuna & Rainbow Reiki Master504-909-3723AmazingReiki.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 page 24.

RETREAT cENTER

DoLores Watson621 Opelousas Avenue NOLA 70114504-905-4090 evolved812@aol.comFloweringLotusMeditation.org

Elegant, donation based retreat center in quaint, quiet Magno-lia, MS just 1 1/2 hours from New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Jackson. Ongoing retreats in meditation and yoga. Ongoing meditation group in New Or-

leans. Vegetarian. Available for rental. Capacity for 40 people. See ad page 34 and ongoing calendar.

SOlAR

soutH Coast soLar, LLC 2605 Ridgelake Dr.Metairie, LA 70002504-529-SUN9SouthCoastSolar.com

100% locally owned and oper-ated, South Coast Solar is Loui-siana’s largest solar energy company. Call or visit our web-site to set up a free estimate. See

ad page 30.

YOGA

DiVine yoGa1223 Baronne St.kundalini@YogaNOLA.com YogaNOLA.com

Kundalini Yoga is considered to be the most comprehensive of yogas, combining meditation, physical practice and breathing exercises. All levels of experi-

ence are welcome to all classes. See ad page 23 and calendar for events/classes.

naMaste oF Metairie4413 Chastant St., MetairiePhone: 504-484-9579NamasteMatairie.com

Metairie’s premiere yoga studio is a cozy neighborhood commu-nity creating a safe and open en-vironment to bring balance to life and body. Yoga and Pilates

Classes to suit the needs of the beginner and the long-time practitioner alike. See ad on page 9.

WiLD Lotus yoGa4842 Perrier St.New Orleans, LA 70115504-899-0047WildLotusYoga.com

Gambit’s ”Best Place to Take a Yoga Class” eight years in a row. Over 40 ongoing classes per week for beginners and experi-

enced taught by skilled teachers in a peace-ful, positive atmosphere. Offering courses, workshops, retreats and concerts. See ad page 23 and calendar for events/classes.

YOGA TEAcHER TRAINING

yoGa sCHooL, L.L.C.603 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433985-893-8834YogaSchoolCovingtonLA.com

Offering Yoga Alliance regis-tered teacher training with cer-tification at the 200 hour and 500 hour levels. Also a state li-censed Yoga Therapy training program. Visit website for more

information. See Ad page 23.

YOGA THERAPY

aMy arCHinaL, ryt, prytPhoenix Rising Yoga Therapy504-899-6167NewOrleansYogaTherapy.com

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy combines meditation, assisted yoga postures, breathwork and client-centered dialogue to promote self-awareness. Dis-cover the wisdom of your body. See ad page 23.

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If your business's focus is on:• green products • sustainable living • complementary & integrative healthcare • mental health • fitness • weight management • natural health products/services • natu-ral pet • natural body care • reused/recycled/repaired • healthy foods • local foods • fair trade • energy efficiency • clean home • conscious dining • locally produced and sold products • eco-friendly transportation •a holistic and eco-friendly business philosophy

COMING IN MARCH!Natural Awakenings Annual Healthy Living Guide 2012

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Natural LivingDirectory 2012

If your business's focus is on:• green products • sustainable living • complementary & integrative healthcare • mental health • fitness • weight management • natural health products/services • natu-ral pet • natural body care • reused/recycled/repaired • healthy foods • local foods • fair trade • energy efficiency • clean home • conscious dining • locally produced and sold products • eco-friendly transportation •a holistic and eco-friendly business philosophy

COMING IN MARCH!Natural Awakenings Annual Healthy Living Guide 2012

THEN YOU WILL WANT TO BE IN THIS ISSUE!Premium Listing $79NATURAL AWAKENINGSLolita Werhan, PublisherSoutheast LA, 504-330-2157Nolanaturalawakeningsmag.com

Natural Awakenings is your resource for leading a healthier, Earth-friendly life-style. Each month we bring you news, articles, advertising and our community

calendar of events.

$79 First Listing$49 Additional Listings$59 Special First Listing Price for Contract Advertisers

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DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15Contact us at 504-330-2157 or advertising@nolahealthyliving.com

Natural Awakenings Southeast Louisiana

Basic Listing $69NATURAL AWAKENINGSLolita Werhan, PublisherSoutheast LA, 504-330-2157Nolanaturalawakeningsmag.com

Natural Awakenings is yourresource for leading a healthier,Earth-friendly lifestyle. Eachmonth we bring you news, articles,advertising and our communitycalendar of events.

$69 First Listing$39 Additional Listings$49 Special First Listing Price for Contract Advertisers

Economy Listing $49NATURAL AWAKENINGSLolita Werhan, PublisherSoutheast LA, 504-330-2157Nolanaturalawakeningsmag.com

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Natural LivingDirectory 2012

If your business's focus is on:• green products • sustainable living • complementary & integrative healthcare • mental health • fitness • weight management • natural health products/services • natu-ral pet • natural body care • reused/recycled/repaired • healthy foods • local foods • fair trade • energy efficiency • clean home • conscious dining • locally produced and sold products • eco-friendly transportation •a holistic and eco-friendly business philosophy

COMING IN MARCH!Natural Awakenings Annual Healthy Living Guide 2012

THEN YOU WILL WANT TO BE IN THIS ISSUE!Premium Listing $79NATURAL AWAKENINGSLolita Werhan, PublisherSoutheast LA, 504-330-2157Nolanaturalawakeningsmag.com

Natural Awakenings is your resource for leading a healthier, Earth-friendly life-style. Each month we bring you news, articles, advertising and our community

calendar of events.

$79 First Listing$49 Additional Listings$59 Special First Listing Price for Contract Advertisers

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DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15Contact us at 504-330-2157 or advertising@nolahealthyliving.com

Natural Awakenings Southeast Louisiana

Basic Listing $69NATURAL AWAKENINGSLolita Werhan, PublisherSoutheast LA, 504-330-2157Nolanaturalawakeningsmag.com

Natural Awakenings is yourresource for leading a healthier,Earth-friendly lifestyle. Eachmonth we bring you news, articles,advertising and our communitycalendar of events.

$69 First Listing$39 Additional Listings$49 Special First Listing Price for Contract Advertisers

Economy Listing $49NATURAL AWAKENINGSLolita Werhan, PublisherSoutheast LA, 504-330-2157Nolanaturalawakeningsmag.com

$49 First Listing$29 Additional Listings$39 Special First Listing Price for Contract Advertisers

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Natural LivingDirectory 2012

If your business's focus is on:• green products • sustainable living • complementary & integrative healthcare • mental health • fitness • weight management • natural health products/services • natu-ral pet • natural body care • reused/recycled/repaired • healthy foods • local foods • fair trade • energy efficiency • clean home • conscious dining • locally produced and sold products • eco-friendly transportation •a holistic and eco-friendly business philosophy

COMING IN MARCH!Natural Awakenings Annual Healthy Living Guide 2012

THEN YOU WILL WANT TO BE IN THIS ISSUE!Premium Listing $79NATURAL AWAKENINGSLolita Werhan, PublisherSoutheast LA, 504-330-2157Nolanaturalawakeningsmag.com

Natural Awakenings is your resource for leading a healthier, Earth-friendly life-style. Each month we bring you news, articles, advertising and our community

calendar of events.

$79 First Listing$49 Additional Listings$59 Special First Listing Price for Contract Advertisers

Ask Us About

Display Ad DiscountsFocus PagesProfile Pages

DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15Contact us at 504-330-2157 or advertising@nolahealthyliving.com

Natural Awakenings Southeast Louisiana

Basic Listing $69NATURAL AWAKENINGSLolita Werhan, PublisherSoutheast LA, 504-330-2157Nolanaturalawakeningsmag.com

Natural Awakenings is yourresource for leading a healthier,Earth-friendly lifestyle. Eachmonth we bring you news, articles,advertising and our communitycalendar of events.

$69 First Listing$39 Additional Listings$49 Special First Listing Price for Contract Advertisers

Economy Listing $49NATURAL AWAKENINGSLolita Werhan, PublisherSoutheast LA, 504-330-2157Nolanaturalawakeningsmag.com

$49 First Listing$29 Additional Listings$39 Special First Listing Price for Contract Advertisers