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December 2011Southeast WisconsinYour path to healthy living

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How to maintain healthy skin in winter

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ContentssoutHeast WIsConsIn December 2011

Healthy winter skin12

20 Kids and gifts

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8 Avoid succumbing to cold and flu season

13 Teach your cat to walk on a leash

18 Commercial uses grow for low-speed electric vehicles

19 Protecting the priceless

27 How live music can make yoga even better

28 Most people have weak feet and why less shoe is more

30 Don’t skip your retirement contribution this year

35 Renew, recycle and re-use your shoes

38 Stay sane, slim and sexy

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This time of year, along with the shopping and hectic pace that are hallmarks of the holiday season, more than a handful of well-meaning folks implore us to “remem-ber the reason for the season,” or “take a step back and trea-sure what truly matters.” (As an editor and avid reader myself, I’ve seen a hundred articles with this theme come across my desk and grace the pages of many publications.)

Don’t get me wrong: I’m not saying these little nuggets of wisdom are necessarily “bad” or something we shouldn’t pay attention to. But what is sad is how we have to constantly be reminded to consider the wellbeing of others, or to not take good health for granted, or to be grateful for what we have instead of wanting things we don’t.

Unfortunately, we are fallible human beings who will always make mistakes. The “trick” to this life is learning from those mistakes and then doing better as we move forward. For many, a serious illness or loss — whether in the form of a job, a relationship or a hope dashed — serves as a powerful wakeup call to realize what’s truly important in life. In those instances, a loss is actually a gift.

“Regardless of what you’re facing, pay attention to the clues being presented and see the bigger picture. Life is seeking to assist us in our soul’s growth, and many times a loss is just what is needed to get us on the path toward our highest good.”

This is one of the many valuable things I’ve learned over the years from contributing writer Nancy Freier. We’ve been running her pieces in the Northeast Wisconsin edition of Nature’s Pathways for years and we’re excited to introduce her to our Southeast Wisconsin readers.

2012 will be here before you know it. If I were inclined to make a resolution, I’d take a cue from Nancy. I’d resolve

to see each day as an opportunity; to acknowledge that I am far from perfect but will strive to be better; to appreciate what I have, but learn from what I have lost. I can already feel myself moving toward my greater good…

Have a happy, and healthy, New Year,

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Winter’s arrival coincides with the arrival of other things as well. The holiday season. Snow days from school. Weekends spent skiing and snowboarding with family

and friends.While each of those things is something to look forward to, one

thing that’s synonymous with winter is never welcomed with open arms. Cold and flu season impacts nearly every household each winter, forcing kids and adults alike to put life on hold as they rest and recover. To many people, flu shots are enough to keep them going strong through cold and flu season, but not everyone has access to flu shots. Even those who do might still get colds if they don’t take steps to stay healthy when the mercury drops. This winter, people wanting to avoid the worst of cold and flu season can take several precautions to reduce their risks of getting a cold or the flu.

Around the housePeople can take several steps to make their homes safer and warmer, which should help them reduce their risk of cold and flu. Winterizing a home is perhaps the best thing a homeowner can do to make a home safer and warmer. Install storm windows and caulk around doors and windows to keep warm air in the home and prevent cold air from coming in.

If winter has yet to arrive, inspect the heating system. If winter has already arrived, schedule an inspection as soon as possible. Make sure the system is working properly and is clean and ready for the winter that lies ahead. Ideally, the heating system should be serviced by a professional to ensure the ventilation is working properly.

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Addressing attireWinter weather should never catch adults or children off guard with regard to their wardrobe. Once cold weather arrives, dress appropriately whenever leaving the home to reduce the risk of cold and flu. Appropriate attire includes wearing outdoor cloth-ing, such as winter coats, scarves, gloves or mittens and wool ski hats. Those who live in areas with heavy snowfall should also wear waterproof boots whenever going outside. It’s also impor-tant to dress in layers throughout the winter. Doing so provides extra insulation, and layers trap air effectively, ensuring that all that warm air produced by your body won’t escape but will stick around and keep you warm.

Prepare for emergenciesIf a winter weather emergency arrives, cold and flu won’t shut down and stop working just because schools close or power outages occur. In fact, during an emergency the chances are strong that families will be stuck inside for extended periods of time. When locked indoors for long periods of time, cold and flu viruses can spread easily. Men and women should prepare for such a scenario by having an air filter on hand to ensure air quality remains clean and healthy. In addition, stock up on items such as soup or cold and cough medicine to ensure that anyone who succumbs to cold and flu during a weather emergency will have remedies at their disposal should they be confined to the home.

Parents of infant children should keep extra formula and diapers on hand and be sure there are extra batteries around the house should the power go out. For infants on medication, consult the child’s physician before cold and flu season and devise a plan of caring for a sick child should a weather emergency occur.

Get outside and exerciseStaying indoors all winter might seem like a great way to avoid cold and flu, but it might actually make adults and children more susceptible. Staying indoors could be trapping you indoors with stagnant air where cold and flu germs are floating around. Stay inside during weather emergencies, but be sure to get outside in the fresh air and exercise when the weather allows. Regularly working out boosts the body’s immune system and helps prevent colds and flu.

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What kind of aerobic exercise, or type of fitness equipment should I use to reach my health and weight loss goals when indoors versus outdoors?As we all know, there are a variety of ways to incorporate exer-cise into your daily life to improve your cardiovascular health and endurance. Along with that comes a variety of fitness equipment one can use to achieve their personal goals. Either way, it can get very confusing as to what to do for aerobic activity, given all the information and equipment available to us. So where does one start? How do you know if what you’re using/doing is going to work for you?

First, you should assess what’s worked for you in the past, and what personal goals have you set for yourself this time around? You should consider any ailments or restrictions you have with certain exercises, and what types of equipment that you need to avoid for certain limitations that you might have (e.g., balance issues, handicap, post-surgery, etc.).

For active adults (not including children or seniors), the National Guidelines encourage us to exercise at least 30 minutes 5 times per week aerobically. It’s also very important for you to incorpo-rate variety into your workouts if you want to see changes such as weight loss. Variety can mean changing your frequency, intensity or the amount of time you exercise. Variety can also mean using alternate exercises, or equipment, to improve your cardiovascular health, strength or to improve flexibility.

I’d like to highlight a few of my personal favorites to help you achieve your personal aerobic and weight loss goals for optimal health. Plyometrics is probably my first choice for effective exer-cise. It allows for stimulation of a variety of muscles and no need for fitness equipment, thus no excuses not to exercise when travel-ing or bad weather, cost and so forth. A great example is lunges and alternating between forward, side and rear lunging, with or without weights. Of course it’s crucial you have the correct form when doing these so please make sure to evaluate with a fitness professional. The benefits of plyometrics also range from injury prevention, power development and sprint performance, agility and quickness.

A few of my favorite cardiovascular pieces of equipment are treadmills, ellipticals and row machine. Swimming is also a great form of cardiovascular exercise. Of course, anytime you can get outside to go hiking, mountain climbing and or biking for aerobic activity, that’s great. Treadmills that allow you to elevate your incline to 30 to 50 percent are exceptional for high intensity and interval training, particularly those treadmills that also have a 5 percent decline. Some with a wider track allow for retro and side walking and running, which is truly a lot of fun! This provides a more intense work-out that’s always changing. If done consistently, weight and strength goals will be achieved more quickly.

I have to say another one of my personal favorites is the new piece of equipment sold by ElliptiGO (www.elliptigo.com). It’s designed by runners as the ideal cross-training device. The Ellip-tiGO combines the best of running, cycling and the elliptical trainer to deliver a low-impact, high-performance workout — outdoors. The ElliptiGO is easy to ride, comfortable and just plain fun! Elliptical biking is a great alternative for people who can no longer run because of degenerative conditions and a great thera-peutic exercise for building cardiovascular endurance without aggravating injuries. You can get your cardio workout outdoors without the jarring impact of running or the discomfort of tradi-tional cycling.

Either way, it’s very important to do your homework when choosing what exercises and fitness equipment are best for you. This will help you avoid injury and reach your personal goals. Of course, if you enjoy it, you’ll be more likely to continue doing it and you’ll maintain good health that much longer.

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Just because we live in Wisconsin, we don’t have to suffer with dry, itchy, chapped winter skin. Start your skin

care regime with a gentle soap that contains olive oil. And take other easy steps to protect your skin from the ravages of winter.

An olive oil soap that contains natural, gentle ingredients can help protect your skin from those cold winter winds. Olive oil has features and benefits that other fats and oils just don’t have. It is not a thick oil that can clog your pores. In fact, olive oil is very close to the sebum that our body already produces. Olive oil is rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals that cause skin to age. These antioxidants also have anti-inflam-matory properties and help the skin to heal rashes, abrasions and even sunburn. People who have allergies, eczema and psoriasis can benefit from the moisturizing quali-ties of olive oil. It is loaded with Vitamin E that can help slow down the aging process, and vitamin A that gives your skin a healthy glow. All these benefits can be obtained by using a soap that is rich in olive oil.

Hot water will strip away your skin’s natural oils much faster than warm water. So, limit yourself to one shower per day with warm water instead of hot. When you are done, pat your skin dry instead of rubbing it. You don’t have to use soap on every inch of your body every time you bathe, either. Feel free to get any places that are really dirty. Other than that, limit your daily soap use to the places where there are body odor glands, lots of oil glands and

wherever skin touches skin.Keep your hands out of hot water, too.

The skin on your hands is thinner than on most parts of the body and has fewer oil glands. This means it’s harder to keep your hands moisturized, especially in cold, dry weather. Wear rubber gloves while you clean, whenever possible. Slather your hands with a rich moisturizer and wear thin cotton gloves before putting on rubber gloves to give your hands a special treat-ment. Remember to rinse your hands thor-oughly after using cleaning products.

Your face may suffer the most from dryness and chapping in cold weather. Use a moisturizer in the morning and again before you go to bed. A product containing olive oil will keep your pores from getting clogged. Limit your use of exfoliates and products that contain alcohols or clays. They can remove moisture from your skin. And remember to use a sunscreen every day.

Pay extra attention to your feet. Give them a relaxing soak a couple of nights each week. Exfoliate occasionally to remove any dead skin. Then use a deep moisturizer on them. It will penetrate your skin faster and deeper. Wearing socks to bed gives your feet an extra layer of protection after mois-turizing, and keeps them nice and warm!

Shaving can leave your skin irritated, especially when the snow flies. Use a lubri-cant when you shave, such as shaving cream or soap containing olive oil. Change your blades often for a clean, comfortable shave. Rinse off shaving cream completely.

Limit your use of aftershave and cologne that contain skin-drying alcohol.

Even if you don’t regularly use a lip balm, consider using one this season. Lips don’t have oil glands, so they can dry out very easily. You want your lips to be luscious under the mistletoe!

These are some other easy steps to healthy winter skin.

Use a humidifier. Dry air creates dry •skin. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking •lots water and eating lots of fruits and vegetables that are high in water content.Dress in layers. You can remove layers •to keep from over-heating and sweat-ing. Wet socks and gloves can be very irritating, so remove them as soon as possible.

Winterizing your skin is kind of like winter-izing your vehicle. Protect and soothe your skin with a good olive oil soap, and take a few easy steps to get “over the river and through the woods.” Even when the wind “stings the nose and bites the toes,” you and your skin can both enjoy a happy healthy holiday season.

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I’m taking the cat for a walk!” may not be part of our daily routine, but why not? Leash training can add a new dimension to both of your lives.

Cats look forward to their outings just as much and frequent walking is great for their health. Many cat guardians long to give their cats the excitement that being outside brings. Sight, movements, sounds and smells are enticing to cats. On the other hand, cat guardians know that letting their cats outside without supervision is NOT a good idea, as the outdoors poses many dangerous risks to your cat’s well-being. If your cat enjoys the outdoors and you want to find a compromise, try training your cat to accept a harness and a lead.

Training Steps:First, get your cat used to wearing a harness indoors. A •harness is safer than a collar because it is more difficult for a cat to get out of one. You can give her smelly cat treats while she is wearing it or put it on right before her mealtime to help her get used to the new sensation. You can also have a playtime with her favorite toy while she wears it for the first time to distract her if she seems at all bothered. Once she is used to wearing the harness, attach a cord •to the harness, and let her drag it around so that she gets used to the feel of tension on the harness. If your cat is comfortable with it so far, pick up the •lead in the house and see if you can get her to follow you. You may use cat treats or something that she really likes to help coax her to follow along. Once she is comfortable with all of the above steps, •you can now go outside. Make sure the first few times you lead your cat outside that it is a quiet time of day and start in the backyard or a place where there will be less activity. We do not want your cat to have a nega-tive reaction or be frightened by this new experience. Coax your cat to walk along with you, offer •her special treats. You may also just sit some-place quiet in your yard, and let her explore while you hold on firmly to the end of the leash.

Keep the first several sessions short so she does not become overwhelmed. If she seems scared or does not explore, pick her up and take her back inside and try again later. Some cats will love to actually go for a walk, others will prefer to just stay in one area and sniff. Never leave your cat outside unattended for his or her safety. Remember that grass and woods are •much more interesting to your cat than a concrete sidewalk! Using a leash with a harness makes it safer to take your cat outside to give mental stimulation and possibly physical exercise as well.

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What do itchy, dry skin, sore, inflamed joints and hairballs on your carpet all have in common?

Quite possibly, there is a pet in your home that is deficient in omega-3 fats.

Scratching, redness and a burning sensa-tion on the skin or in the joints are evidence of inflammation. Many sources attest that omega-3 fatty acids are critical to the body’s anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

Not all omega-3 fats are the same. Some come from plants such as flax. These are primarily ALA, which must be converted to EPA and DHA by an enzyme to be useful. Cats do not have this converting enzyme and for dogs this conversion is inefficient. Thus, a better source of omega-3 fats for carnivores would be an animal tissue. Think about what would occur in nature. Would a cat catch a fish or gather flax?

According to the “Journal of the Ameri-can College of Nutrition,” “EPA and DHA are more biologically potent than ALA.” Fish (salmon, anchovy, sardine, cod liver) and krill oil are the most commonly used sources of these naturally anti-inflamma-tory nutrients.

Consider adding one of these sources to your pet’s food every day to prevent or decrease inflammation. A proper oil balance contributes to healthy skin and coat and decreases shedding. If your cat ingests

less hair when grooming he is less likely to vomit hairballs. Also, a combination of healthy oil and pumpkin helps hair to pass. This is much preferable to hairball remedies which coat the intestines with petroleum jelly and prevent absorption of nutrients.

Do all pet diets require the addition of omega-3 fatty acids?

Unfortunately, most American dogs and cats consume primarily processed food devoid of healthy EPA and DHA. Even those lucky pets who consume a balanced, prey-concept raw diet eat primarily common meats such as chicken or beef and not fish.

Dry kibble and canned fish diets and those which add omega-3 are heat processed and sit on warehouse shelves for lengthy periods which is damaging to fatty acids.

It is possible to cause more harm than good if you choose and utilize these oils improperly. Fish oil can become rancid easily and become a source of trans fats, which have been linked to the development of cancer. Healthy fish oil should not smell fishy.

Some manufacturers do not distill their oil properly and it is rancid when you first open it. An open bottle of fish oil should be refrigerated and tossed if not used within three months.

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contamination with mercury, PCBs or toxic metals such as lead or arsenic. Check to see that your choice has been tested by an inde-pendent laboratory. Anchovies and sardines are “bottom-feeders.” There is less accumu-lation of toxins in these smaller fish.

The oil from the body of the fish is higher in omega-3 than the oil from the liver of the cod. However, cod liver oil can be a good source of Vitamins A and D, if the natural vitamins have been preserved during the distillation process. Some manufacturers actually replace the lost vitamins with synthetic versions. Excessive synthetic Vitamin A can be toxic. This is why cod liver oil users are often cautioned to not use it daily.

So, know your cod liver oil. You could choose cod liver oil in the winter in Wiscon-sin to bump up your reserves of Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin). This oil may be a good choice for cancer patients due to the Vitamin A and D content.

Perhaps the best choice for your dog or cat is the same omega-3 source that nourishes our great whales. Krill are a type of plank-ton, billions of which fill our oceans. They are considered a more sustainable source of omega-3 than fish. The phospholipids in krill oil improve the absorption of EPA and DHA making it more potent than fish oil. It contains Vitamins A, D and E. An added bonus is that krill oil is high in astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant that prevents oxidation of

the oil and is healthy for those consuming it.Proper use of omega-3 fats may prevent

or decrease the need for steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which are heavily used to treat allergies, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and other chronic disorders in our pets. It’s an easy choice to combat inflammation with a healthy, natural food rather than a drug which has potential serious side effects.

Use these suggestions to obtain a healthy omega-3 supplement to mix into your pet’s food bowl every day!

For more information on this topic, see: mercola.com; nordicnaturals.com; Home Prepared Dog and Cat Diets by Schenck and Canine and Feline Nutrition by Case, et. al.

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Question: I hear so many conflicting reports when it comes to high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Is it really as bad as some people say it is?Answer: Let’s be clear — HFCS is not good for you. It certainly doesn’t offer any health benefits. But if you’ve been convinced that it poses additional health risks compared to sugar, or is simply worse for you from a health perspective, then you may need to rethink things. The preponderance of the scientific evidence indicates that high-fructose corn syrup and sugar, or sucrose, affects the body in very similar ways. Unfortunately, some health professionals have ignored this research when discussing HFCS with the general public and/or the media. I think some of this misinformation stems from the name of the ingredient itself. Fructose is known to have several adverse metabolic effects on the body, so based on the name, one might assume that high-fructose corn syrup does indeed pose additional health risks above and beyond that of traditional sugar. However, HFCS is not really high in fructose. In fact, it has about the same amount of fructose as regular table sugar, which is comprised of equal parts fructose and glucose. Bottom line: avoid

HFCS as much as possible because it’s considered a source of empty calories and it’s devoid of nutritional value.

Question: My personal trainer has been trying to get me to do Olympic lifts, but I’m a little apprehensive. What do you think?Answer: If you have a good trainer and he/she thinks you’re ready for some Olympic lifts, I say go for it. Olympic lifts are great because most of them are multi-joint, full-body exercises. The movements used by most recreational weight lifters are isola-tion exercises, so you should relish the opportunity to utilize the muscles of the entire body in a coordinated fashion. Olympic lifts are designed to help increase strength and power (think strength at high speed), and amazingly enough, they positively affect your cardiovascular system too. Another benefit is the fact that signifi-

cant volume (sets x reps) is not needed, meaning you can do an effective workout in less time compared to more traditional forms of strength training. It is important to be properly trained on form, however, since these lifts typically involve heavier weights and overhead training. That said, I assume your trainer is well prepared to teach you these lifts (at least I hope so). Like I said, give them a shot. I think you’ll find that they’re quite fun to do!

Question: Are there any serious health implications when it comes to caffeine?Answer: Interesting question given the fact that caffeine has been vilified in the past. However, that’s not the case anymore. Caffeine is actually studied more for its health benefits nowadays as opposed to any significant health detriments. It does increase heart rate, blood pressure,

Expert answers to your health and wellness questionsHFCS, Olympic lifts and how caffeine affects your health

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and respiratory rate, but only to a small degree. If you have pre-existing medical conditions that could be affected by these “side effects,” then you may want to moderate or avoid caffeine entirely. And some people are considered caffeine-sensitive, so in addition to the above, they may experience tremors, anxiety, or insomnia. Again, these folks might want to limit or avoid caffeine as well. Thankfully, those adversely affected are in the minority. For most of us, caffeine is pretty benign. In fact, some studies indi-cate that up to 90 percent of Americans take in some form of caffeine each and every day. That’s pretty amazing! As with most dietary constit-uents, it’s a good idea to moderate your overall intake, so keep track of foods and beverages you consume and the

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Low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs) are a fast growing segment of the transportation market in the United States. Low initial purchase prices, lower operating costs, variety of uses

and the long-term benefits of sustainability all have contributed to their current rise in popularity with commercial customers.

While the personal use of LSVs continues its steady growth, the commercial sector has traditionally accounted for the largest share of electric LSV sales. According to industry statistics in 2008, it was estimated that between 60 to 65 percent of LSV sales were for commercial applications and the remaining 35 to 40 percent for personal transportation. Since 2009, these percentages have likely reversed and even slanted slightly more towards consumers in certain markets due to the federal tax liability credit. However, this reversal is likely to be only temporary as the federal tax credit is set to expire at the end of this year. With that the commercial sector should once again lead electric LSV sales in the coming years.

Granted, state and federal tax credits have helped to drive the electric LSV market in recent years, but these vehicles have a lot of other attraction for commercial users. With our current economy forcing companies to reduce their costs to compete in a global market, the lower initial purchase costs of an electric LSV compared to a full speed gas or electric vehicle makes them a very viable option for many commercial users. In addition, the low operating cost of less than 4 cents/mile make the electric LSV a long-term cost saving solution for these users as well.

Electric LSVs are currently used for numerous commercial applica-tions from general maintenance and hauling duties, to people moving and even marketing. Some specific applications include campus maintenance, refuse pickup, grounds keeping, mail delivery, meter reading, passenger shuttles, personnel transport, parking enforcement and security just to name a few. Since 2009, commercial purchasers of electric LSV units have included the U.S. Military, national, state and local parks, police departments, colleges, businesses and resorts.

According to these purchasers the primary benefits in buying an electric LSV have been the lower purchase costs, which have allowed them to buy 2 or more vehicles compared to the price of a full speed vehicle as well as the flexibility to purchase a vehicle equipped for a single task. Whether it’s refuse pickup in a gated community, people hauling at a resort or theme park, or maintenance work at a camp-ground or golf course, companies like Columbia ParCar and Star EV have units designed for the job. Another benefit that companies have seen is the increase in productivity of their workforce by allowing people to work on their duties rather than spending time walking between buildings or office areas.

Electric LSVs have other benefits, too. The quiet operation is perfect for campgrounds, night time use, or any other situation where nature or people want to be left undisturbed. Zero emis-sions operation allows for indoor use in a factory or warehouse without the negative health effects of exhaust gases. The smaller size of most LSVs offers better maneuverability in smaller spaces, so you can take an LSV into places that a Chevy Silverado just can’t go. There are 4-wheel drive models available for off-road use or plowing. Many, but not all, LSV models are also street legal. This lets you use your LSV for more than just cruising the campus or driving around your warehouse.

There are LSVs available for just about any commercial use you may have. Visit the Web sites below to find the right one for you!

Commercial uses grow for low-speed electric vehiclesBy Bob Mair

To learn more about the low-speed vehicles featured in this article, visit www.meelift.com and click on the Columbia ParCar or Star EV links. For more infor-mation about purchasing your own LSV, e-mail Bob Mair, Major Account/Fleet Manager at [email protected].

Bob Mair has been employed with MEE Material Handling since 2006. He moved into the sale of LSVs in 2008, and has sold LSVs to residential and commercial customers throughout Wisconsin. He has participated in advanced product training programs with Columbia ParCar and Star EV. Bob has partici-pated in many events throughout Wisconsin to teach the public the benefits of LSVs and electric powered vehicles.


Whether it is the custom made engagement ring you have just received, or Grandma’s wedding

set you have inherited, it is always a good idea to protect your fine jewelry with an appraisal.

Many people have the impression that their jewelry is fully covered by their home-owners or renters insurance policies. What they don’t realize is that unless their loss is from fire, theft or other reasons specifically mentioned in their policy, it may not be covered.

Coverage for theft of your jewelry gener-ally is limited to $2,000, depending on your insurance company. If the loss of jewelry occurs due to a theft, this limit will not provide nearly enough coverage if a $4,000

diamond ring is stolen, along with the rest of your jewelry.

Theft and fire aren’t the only reasons to carry a jewelry rider on your fine jewelry. More than half of all reported jewelry claims are due to the loss of a single diamond or gemstone, or a damaged mounting.

Most companies’ jewelry insurance policy protection includes coverage for damage, loss, theft and even mysterious disappearance.

One benefit of having a separate jewelry rider along with a blanket policy on your homeowners or renters insurance is you avoid the deductible, which applies if the items are not individually scheduled. This way, each item has an explicit description of the piece, the size and quality of the

gemstones, the carat weight, the color and clarity of the diamonds, and the karat and weight of the mounting.

Appraising your items also ensures that if anything happens to them, you will receive the same weight, color and quality of the item that has been damaged or is missing.

When jewelry is appraised, it is evaluated by a Graduate Gemologist, educated by the Gemological Institute of America. The value listed on the appraisal is the maximum the insurance company will pay to replace the item, and represents the general replace-ment value. The premium for a Separate Jewelry Rider is typically around $1 per $100 per year. So for example, a $1,000 ring would be $10 a year to insure.

It is very affordable to have peace of mind!

Protecting the pricelessBy Beth McInerny

Beth McInerny is store manager at Donn Powers Jeweler, a full-service jewelry store located in the heart of downtown South Milwaukee at 2110 10th Ave. Donn Powers Jeweler has

a Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Gradu-ate Gemologist on site who conducts in-house jewelry appraisals. For more information, visit www.donnpowersjeweler.com.

“Appraising your items also ensures that if anything happens to

them, you will receive the same weight, color and

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Despite the many messages from all corners promoting a “more is better” philosophy when it comes to holiday gifts, the truth is far more complex — especially for chil-

dren. While most parents work hard to give their kids everything they need and much of what they want, it is often hard to draw the line, prompting many Moms and Dads to ask, “How much is too much?”

In general, the answer lies within each family. Parents should purchase what makes sense to them and what they believe their

children will use and appreciate. However, in recent years, child psychologists

and experts in child development have returned to these questions as economic conditions have forced many families to scale back, both

throughout the year and during the holiday season.

Books such as “The Pampered Child Syndrome” (Jessica King-

sley, 2006) by Maggie Mamen and “Give Me, Get Me, Buy Me” (HCI, 2010) by Donna Corwin

and several others on the same topic offer similar conclu-

sions: When children are given too much over the course of their child-

hoods, they can develop a serious case of entitle-ment, become unappre-ciative of what they have and begin to equate love with “stuff.” And for younger children, receiv-

ing a huge pile of gifts in one sitting can be both overwhelm-ing and overstimulating.

If you have been wondering

about these issues, here are some general guidelines for having a fun-filled holiday with just enough stuff.

Make a gift planBefore setting out on your first shopping expedition, devise a plan that makes sense for your family. If you have younger children, decide on the number of gifts for each. With older children, you might want to establish a dollar amount rather than a gift amount. Once you’ve made the plan, stick to it no matter what.

Draw namesParticularly in bigger families, gift-giving can become a financial and emotional burden if everyone buys for everyone. Drawing names not only reduces those burdens, but often results in more meaningful gifts all around.

Opt for a shared experienceConsider pooling the money you would have spent on individual gifts and putting it toward a special outing, vacation or shared item for your home. Long after the toys have broken and the electronics have stopped working, your children will cherish their memories of a holiday that focused on sharing time together.

CommunicateIf Grandpa Mike or Aunt Emily has a reputation for heaping on the presents at Christmas or Chanukah, let them know ahead of time that one will do, then offer a suggestion that is sure to please your son or daughter. If they insist that they want to do more, consider asking them to make a donation in your child’s name to a chari-table organization or to purchase a gift for a local child in need.

CollaborateSometimes one big gift makes a lot more sense. If your child would love a new bike or a trampoline or horseback riding lessons, consider asking extended family members to contribute to that item or to items that go with it, such as a helmet or other gear.

Kids and gifts: how many is too much?

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This time of year, a lot of families are looking for simple, inexpensive, but meaningful and natural gifts to give

to family and friends.These three ideas are completely natural,

work well for men and women of all ages, and show a little love. They are also fun to make!

Minty Lip BalmThe recipe smells just like Christmastime. It always feels wintery to have some pepper-mint lip balm in your coat pocket.

Makes 12 one-half ounce containers, but can be halved or even quartered.

Ingredients:8 T. sweet almond oil4 T. grated beeswax4 T. shea butter2 tsp. Vitamin E (acts as a natural

preservative)24 drops of peppermint essential oilMelt the ingredients (except the pepper-

mint oil) on the stove over medium heat. When the solid oils have melted and every-thing looks liquid, remove the mixture from the stove and add the peppermint oil. Quickly pour the mix into small containers.

This makes a great-smelling lip balm that isn’t greasy or sticky. It would be great in tubes too!

Aromatherapy Pillow SprayThis spray is especially nice if you know an insomnia-sufferer. But even easy sleepers will enjoy the gentle, soothing scents.

Making this spray is so simple, and you can adapt it for other uses as well, like a regular old (chemical-free) air or fabric freshening.

Ingredients:About 4 oz. distilled water15 -20 drops essential oilsMix in a 4-oz. spray bottleOur Sweet Dreams version includes •lavender, chamomile and hops essen-tial oils.For someone who is struggling with •sinus issues in the winter, a lavender and eucalyptus mix is nice. (Use just a few drops of eucalyptus oil as it is very strong).A very kid-friendly blend is lavender •with a few drops of orange and ylang ylang (about 10-15 drops of essential oil total is good for kids; no more than one or two drops of ylang ylang as it is very potent). This blend is proven to scare away anything hiding under a bed (except cats).

Remember to always dilute essential oils well, and to include directions on the bottle to shake well before spraying.

Vanilla SugarIt is the easiest stocking stuffer project of all, but also the sweetest.

By combining a large crystal natural sugar like demerera (which is sort of big and chunky and nice for sprinkling and topping) with split vanilla beans and letting the mixture sit for a few days, you can create the perfect tasty decorating sugar for toast, muffins and pies.

To make eight 4-oz. tins for giving, combine 32 oz. of sugar and two split and scraped vanilla beans. Allow to sit on the counter for at least 3 days so the vanilla beans can impart their flavor. Gently stir the mixture once a day.

This vanilla sugar makes a perfect gift for coffee and tea drinkers, and is a nice way to say, “Thanks you for being so sweet all year.”

Happy making!

Natural, homemade stocking stuffers for the holiday seasonBy Kara S. Anderson

Kara S. Anderson has given up stockings in favor of stuffing reusable canvas bags. She also writes I’m Organic’s blog, The Very Next Thing. Read more at www.imorganic.com.

While he’s rubbed elbows with the likes of First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Bill Clinton, Will Allen feels more comfortable when he’s up to his

elbows in dirt. As the founder and CEO of Growing Power, Inc., a national

nonprofit organization and land trust based in Milwaukee, Allen is leading a crusade to provide people from diverse backgrounds equal access to healthy, high-quality, safe and affordable food. Each day, he juggles the responsibilities of preaching the sustainability message (and helping to drum up financial support for such initia-tives) with the practical hands-on work required to grow food.

“I am a farmer. While I find that this has come to mean many other things to other people — that I have become also a trainer and teacher, and to some, a sort of food philosopher — I do like nothing better than to get my hands into good, rich soil and sow the seeds of hope,” Allen says in his Good Food Manifesto.

Founded in 1993, Growing Power is the last working farm inside the Milwaukee city limits, with six historic greenhouses, year-round hoop-houses, and farm animal pen supporting

several agricultural functions, all organized within 3 acres. Employing a staff of over 100, as well as 15 interns and appren-tices at any given time, Growing Power is involved in more than 70 projects and outreach programs in Milwaukee, across the United States and throughout the world. Allen has trained and taught in the Ukraine, Macedonia and Kenya, and has plans to create community food centers in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Haiti. Growing Power has set up 15 Regional Outreach Training Centers throughout America.

What fuels Allen is a belief that this country’s food system has been broken, and he has tried to teach what he believes must be done to fix it.

“This year, and last, we have begun seeing the unfortunate results of systemic breakdown,” he says. “We have seen it in higher prices for those who can less afford to pay, in lines at local food pantries, churches and missions, and in the anxious eyes of people who have suddenly become unemployed. We have seen it, too, in nationwide outbreaks of food-borne illness in products as unlikely as spinach and peanuts.

Will Allen and Growing Power: nourishing through sustainability By Jennifer Walla

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“Many vulnerable people, especially in the large cities where most of us live, in vast urban tracts where there are in fact no supermarkets, are being forced to buy cheaper and lower-quality foods, to forgo fresh fruits and vegetables, or are relying on food programs — including our children’s school food programs — that by necessity are obliged to distribute any kind of food they can afford, good for you or not. And this is coming to haunt us in health care and social costs.”

Allen’s holistic farming model incorporates both cultivating foodstuffs and designing food distribution networks in an urban setting. Through a novel synthesis of a variety of low-cost farming technologies, including use of raised beds, aquaculture, vermicul-ture, and heating greenhouses through composting, Growing Power produces vast amounts of food year-round at its main farming site, on a mere 3 acres of land at 5500 W. Silver Spring Drive.

The organization then demonstrates these easy-to-replicate growing methods through on-site workshops and hands-on demonstrations. Recently, cultivation of produce and livestock began at other urban and rural sites in and around Milwaukee and Chicago. Over the last decade, Allen has expanded Growing Power’s initiatives through partnerships with local organizations and activities such as the Farm-to-City Market Basket Program, which provides a weekly basket of fresh produce grown by members of the Rainbow Farm-er’s Cooperative to low income urban residents at a reduced cost.

As Growing Power has grown, so has the need for additional space to support production, classes, meetings, meal preparation, offices and on-site warehousing. The construction of a new training center and warehouse facility represents a unique opportunity to meet growing program needs while serving as a model of ecological

sustainability. Recently, Growing Power worked with The Kubala Washatko Archi-tects, Inc. (TKWA) to come up with a conceptual design of a vertical farm that would be spread over the organiza-tion’s current 3-acre site.

Five stories of south-facing greenhouse areas would allow for the production of plants, vegetables and herbs year round. Expanded educa-tional classrooms, confer-ence spaces, demonstration kitchen, food processing and storage, freezers and loading docks would further support the organization’s mission as a local and national resource for learning about sustain-

able urban food produc-tion. Administrative offices, volunteer spaces and staff support areas will be closely connected to greenhouse and educa-tional areas to allow for active observation and participation.

“The decline in arable land, ongoing global climate change, water

shortages and continued population growth could change our view of traditional farming from soil-based operations to highly efficient greenhouses or urban farms,” says Allen Washatko of TKWA. Growing Power’s operations are the leading example of this transformation led by a true visionary, committed staff and strong community support.

No doubt Will Allen is passionate about what he believes in. “I believe it is our privilege and duty to create an urban agri-

cultural training and demonstration site that directly reflects our commitment to sustainability and that will serve as a model for other programs throughout the country,” he says.

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The power of prayerBy Nancy Freier

Back in 1986 my fiancé died suddenly and my life was turned upside down. I made a promise that if I survived that experience I would help others in whatever way I

was asked. That promise was the beginning of an opening to hear the inner voice of love and guidance from the angels, and later these messages led me to publish a regional magazine called “The Inner Voice” (c.1990s) in the Milwaukee area. I also hosted a popular Web site with the same name.

People would ask me their questions and I would write down the answers I heard from the angelic realm, this higher plane of light that I found always overcomes the lower darkness. The results were simply amazing and we saw miracles happen!

Years later, my Web designer created a ‘prayer room’ where visitors would address their heartfelt prayers to my e-mail box. In the beginning I shuddered at the thought that they were sending prayers to me and expecting me to answer them. Some people were disturbed that I would assume an intermediary position to God Himself. But, it wasn’t ‘me’ answering them, and after praying about this, I felt the prayer room was doing more good than not, so I kept it going.

In over-seeing this room, I learned to let my ego-self step aside and allow my higher-self, that part of us that resides on the plane where we’re all connected, simply become a messenger


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without judgment. I allowed whatever heavenly-guided message to come through me to answer these requests.

After some time of receiving this higher wisdom, I noticed the messages contained themes of peace, love and healing, regardless of what was asked. The angels repeated the same messages as if to make sure we would really get it, and become more loving to ourselves and others – the key to healing our bodies and our lives.

Someone once said that prayer is asking for something while meditating is listening for the answer. From my experience I can tell you that a person’s prayer is usually a plea to bargain with God for a favor, and when that particular favor doesn’t happen, they are sad and disappointed that God perhaps doesn’t love them enough to grant their wish. When I was young I thought God hated me because my prayers were never answered, at least not in the way I wanted them to be answered. I didn’t know what to look for. Perhaps none of us do.

Today, to me, prayer means having a dialogue with God, knowing there is an open avenue of expression between us, regardless of what is or isn’t happening, or if I’m angry or disappointed. I’ve learned I can tell it all to God, and that, to me, is prayer. I assure you I’m not always on bended knee with my hands folded sweetly, reciting a prayer I learned somewhere in childhood. Sometimes I’m shouting at the sky, or pounding my pillow in anger. God doesn’t care how we come to Him. It is all prayer!

Then, at precisely the moment when it seems I’ve reached the end of my rope, there’s the answer. It comes as a fresh breath, an ‘out-of-the-blue’ thought, perhaps as a whisper inside my heart from the angels. It’s that ah-ha moment we long for. This teaches me that when I am absolutely ready for it, and according to divine intelligence and timing, the thing I’ve prayed about happens.

I have also learned that worry gets us nowhere. Worry begets worry. Wishy-washy begets wishy-washy. Being angry at God begets more anger at God. We can carry on with this behavior for as long as we choose to, but prayer – that is, diligent conversation from your heart-of-hearts to God, is what really rocks the world and creates change.

Perhaps a better prayer for us to say could be to ask how to pray effectively, and also how to listen for the answers that always speak of peace, love and healing. It makes life wondrous and fills our hearts with gratitude. And gratitude begets gratitude. What more could we ask for?

“ Sometimes I’m shouting at the sky, or pounding my pillow in anger. God doesn’t care how we come to Him. It is all prayer!”

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Mistletoe has been used for centuries in traditional medi-cine to treat seizures, headaches and other conditions. Mistletoe is used mainly in Europe as a treatment for

cancer. European mistletoe is different from American mistletoe, which is used as a holiday decoration.

How mistletoe is usedThe leafy shoots and berries of mistletoe are used to make extracts that can be taken by mouth.

In Europe, mistletoe extracts are prescription drugs that are given by injection. In the United States, mistletoe by injection is available only in clinical trials.

What the science saysLaboratory studies have found that mistletoe kills cancer cells and stimulates the immune system.

The use of mistletoe to treat cancer has been studied in Europe in more than 30 clinical trials. Although improvements in survival or quality of life have been reported, almost all of the trials had major weaknesses in their design that raise doubts about the find-ings. For example, many of the studies had a small number of participants or did not have a control group.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medi-cine (NCCAM) cosponsored a clinical trial of mistletoe, given in

combination with the drug gemcitabine, for cancer. The study looked at toxicity, safety, and immune system effects of mistletoe extract when combined with this chemotherapy drug.

Side effects and cautionsRaw, unprocessed mistletoe is poisonous. Eating raw, unprocessed European mistletoe or American mistletoe can cause vomiting, seizures, a slowing of the heart rate and even death. American mistletoe is unsafe for medicinal use.

In countries where commercial mistletoe is available by injec-tion, such as Germany, those extracts are considered to be gener-ally safe when used according to product directions and under the supervision of a health care provider.

Injected mistletoe extract may cause itching or redness in the area of the injection. Less commonly, side effects may include more extensive skin reactions, low-grade fevers, or flu-like symp-toms. There have been very rare reports of more serious allergic reactions, such as difficulty breathing.

Because mistletoe has not yet been proven to be a safe and effective cancer treatment, it should not be used outside of clinical trials.

SOURCES: American mistletoe. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturaldatabase.com on July 7, 2009.

European mistletoe. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturaldatabase.com on July 7, 2009.

Horneber M, Bueschel G, Huber R, et al. Mistletoe therapy in oncology. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2008;(2):CD003297.

Mistletoe (Viscum album L.). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at www.naturalstandard.com on July 8, 2009.

National Cancer Institute. Mistletoe Extracts (PDQ). National Cancer Insti-tute Web site. Accessed at www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/cam/mistletoe on June 3, 2010.

The NCCAM Clearinghouse provides information on CAM and NCCAM, including publications and searches of Federal databases of scientific and medical literature. The Clearinghouse does not provide medical advice, treatment recom-mendations, or referrals to practitioners.

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Out of curiosity and an invitation from a friend, Kenny hunted for a parking place near Lake Michi-

gan in Milwaukee very early one Satur-day morning in September. The event was advertised as the Milwaukee Global Mala, held at the open air tent at Discov-ery World to celebrate the changing of the seasons (in this case autumn). The event began at 6 a.m. with a meditation, contin-ued with a slow yoga, and culminated with 108 sun salutations, (108 being a sacred yogic number).

Knowing that no one in Wisconsin gets up that early for an event (unless it’s deer hunting), Kenny didn’t expect the event to be that well attended. But when he entered the tent there were more than 200 yogis and a 7-piece band gathered.

The number of yoga practitioners in the U.S. is on the rise and that growth is well documented. According to a 2011 Yoga Business Academy survey, there has been an 87 percent growth in yoga-related prod-ucts over the past 5 years to a whopping $6 billion. The survey also notes that 1 in every 10 Americans practice yoga on a regular basis: 72.2 percent women and 27.8 percent men. Yoga studios are popping up faster than convenience stores and gas stations.

With the growth in yoga has also come the Americanization of yoga. Americans have pushed the scope of traditional yoga, making

it as American as blues and jazz. Variations include Ashtanga, power, Iyengar, Kund-alini, Bikram, Viniyoga, Forrest, Anusara, Moksha, Kripala, restorative, yoga dance… and on the list goes. Some are transplants to the U.S. from other lands, but clearly are given an American flavor.

With the Americanization of yoga has come the music of yoga. When yoga began more than 6,000 years ago as an ascetic practice in Himalayan caves, there was no music. But we Americans love our iPods and our music. So yoga teachers are constantly making new playlists for yoga practices. Some crank the tunes, like Meg Galarza at Yoga One in Cedarberg and Fox Point, who also uses a headset to call out the poses as the music supports the movement. Others play soft, ethereal music to support a slower, more healing practice of yoga like Jen Martin at The Soul Source, West Bend. Both are aware of the way that music can be supportive to the practice of yoga.

When Kenny walked into the big tent, 250 yogis were doing sun salutations as the big red ball rose over Lake Michigan. The nine teachers, led by Sarah Filzen from

Kanyakumari Ayurveda and Yoga Wellness Center, Milwaukee, traded Meg’s headset throughout the day, while the 7-piece band (organized by yours truly) lent its support to the yoga. Amazingly, the band featured three percussionists including Jahmes Tony Finlayson, Joe Trettow and Rosie Rain Sheinbein. John Michael Hutchinson added lead guitar licks while Penny Wilson added harmony with her flute and clarinet. On this particular day, I alternated between keyboards, guitar and Native American flutes, while Marty Tribble droned away on an East Indian instrument called a Harmonium.

And what did Kenny think of this spec-tacle? “I came to do yoga, and I will, but I’m not quite ready for all of this!” he said, smiling from ear to ear.

Welcome to yoga, Kenny!

How live music can make yoga even betterBy Dennis Hawk

“With the Americanization of yoga has come the music of yoga.”

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These days, most people wear shoes with pretty thick outsoles. Whether to cushion their foot from the

ground, for arch support or other reasons, it seems to make sense that this would be a good idea. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth.

Scientific studies have shown that thicker-soled shoes actually weaken the muscles of the foot, which can set us up for

injuries. Try this quick test: walk around for a day or two completely barefoot, or in as thin a shoe as you can find. If your feet and lower legs are not sore the next day then you pass the test. If you do experience soreness the next day, then your foot muscles are weaker than

they should be! If you don’t walk barefoot very often, then they will be weaker; it makes sense.

Most people don’t like to walk barefoot, for various reasons: they think it’s not sani-tary or safe, maybe a doctor told them they should never go barefoot, or it just hurts. But, in many ways, feet are like our hearts. Our hearts work best when they are used more, not when they are used less. They need a certain amount of cardiovascular activity every day, to keep them efficient and working well, to pump blood to all parts of our bodies. When they are not worked, such as when a person is seden-tary, they will not be as efficient at doing their job, and problems like poor circula-tion can occur.

The feet are much the same. If they are not worked, they will not perform as well. All parts of our bodies work better when they are worked harder. But even expe-rienced runners who run 40 or 50 miles per week can have weak feet, especially if they’ve been wearing thicker-soled shoes.

Thicker shoes (½ to 1 inch and thicker) do not allow our feet and lower legs to

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work the way nature intended. Certain muscles are not being used as much, which is why our feet may not be as strong as they could be. If you did not pass the test at the beginning of the article, then you need to strengthen your feet.

How can you do this? For one, walk barefoot, or in thin socks, as much as you can. But, be careful and start out slowly. If you haven’t walked barefoot for a while, it will take time for your muscles to wake up. But they will. And if you listen to your body, and rest when it tells you to rest, go ahead and do more when it feels right.

Some people will say, “I can’t walk bare-foot. I need arch support.” My reply is,

why do you need arch support? The arch of our foot is built to support itself. Even those with flat feet probably do not need arch support. What they need is stronger feet. If everyone had super strong muscles throughout their foot, then they would need nothing in the way of arch support in their shoes, and they would do just fine.

The other thing to do is focus on your footwear. If most of your shoes are ½ to 1 inch or thicker, then find some shoes that are thinner and start wearing them. Try to find shoes that are flat, where the rear of the shoe is the same thickness as the front. Most shoes do not fit these parameters. Most shoes are significantly thicker in the heel.

When a shoe is thicker in the heel, it will force your body to compensate. This means your back will need to arch to keep your body in balance, which can cause low back pain. In fact, I’ve talked to many doctors who explicitly tell their patients with low back pain to get into completely flat shoes, and doing so helped resolve their back pain.

Thinner shoes are more flexible. They will force the foot muscles to work harder, in a more appropriate manner, thus strengthening them.

There is no downside to having strong feet. They are the base of our bodies, and are quite amazing pieces of equipment. If we treat them right, and give them the work they need, they will give us the ability to move and walk, pain-free. And isn’t that all we can ask of them?

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Kyle Roberts is a certified pedorthist specializing in lower extremity biomechanics and footwear coun-seling. He owns Revolution Natural Running and Walking Center in Wauwatosa, and his mission is to help his clients find the right solution for their footwear needs and to help keep them injury-free. To learn more about Revolution Natural Running and Walking Center and the minimalist movement, visit www.revolutionnaturalrunning.com.

“ Thinner shoes are more flexible. They will force the foot muscles to work harder, in a more appropriate manner, thus strengthening them.”


Many individuals and households have been trimming the family budget for leaner times. Go

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Making your annual contribution to a tax-advantaged retirement plan, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans, can reduce your current income tax as well as allow your

account to grow tax-deferred.² As much as the tax savings makes sense, when the budget is pinched, you may be tempted to skip a year.

There are three commonly offered excuses for not contributing to your retirement plan this year — and an equal number of counterpoints to suggest why you should.

Excuse #1: My company won’t match this year. Counterpoint: Companies that normally match their employees’ contributions to retirement plans may suspend their match in a year when company profitability is under pressure. The fact is, you compound the gap in retirement growth if you follow suit and fail to make a current-year contribution.

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percent tax bracket, it would take $1,428 of pre-tax dollars to equal a contribution of $1,000 in a tax-deferred retirement account. What’s more, that doesn’t account for the taxes you’d pay on interest earned in your taxable account.

Excuse #3: I’ll catch up on retirement savings next year when the economy

improves.Counterpoint: If you normally

contribute the maximum contri-bution limits, you will not catch up. The 2011 contribution limits remain at $5,000. The maximum annual contribution an employee can make through salary reduc-tion to a 401(k) plan will remain at $16,500, while catch-up contribu-tions for employees older than 50 will stay at a maximum of $6,000. Once you miss making a maximum

annual contribution, you cannot make it up due to contribution limits. While you may not miss funding your

retirement account this year, chances are

you will in the future. In the 2010 Wells Fargo Retirement Study, 50 percent of respondents expect to derive a portion of retirement income from IRA savings. In addition, only 33 percent of those surveyed have a detailed written retirement plan, and 65 percent believe they should be

saving more and could be if they had more guidance or advice.

Think about making the contribution now and err on the side of retirement preparedness. If you get it wrong once you retire, it can be difficult or not feasible to go back to work and make up the shortfall.

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Human-caused climate change is the challenge of the century. If you already recognize this reality, please read on and think about how you can help to meet the chal-

lenge. If you are not yet aware of the problem or its factual basis, please read on with an open mind.

Of course, significant changes in global climate are natural. They result from the operation of Nature’s laws and processes, and evidence of them is abundantly archived by Mother Earth. I as a geologist and we as residents of the upper Midwest are familiar with the Ice Age (numerous glaciations during the Pleistocene Epoch of the past 2 million years). Compared to the short span of human life, these changes were slow and gradual. But now there is a new variable in the climate mix — human activities!

For thousands of years, we have impacted climate through agri-cultural practices, including fire and deforestation. In the past two centuries, the scale and pace of our influence has increased dramatically as the industrial revolution has led to the combus-tion of vast amounts of fossil fuel. This process extracts carbon (coal) and hydrocarbons (petroleum and natural gas) that have been stored within the Earth for tens to hundreds of millions of years and — by burning them for energy — adds carbon dioxide (CO2) to our atmosphere at an incredible rate (some 200 times faster than natural variations!). Carbon dioxide (plus other “green-house gases”) absorb heat radiation (infrared) and are causing

temperatures at Earth’s surface to rise. The amount of CO2 in the air has jumped 40 percent in just two centuries. By accomplish-ing this massive time travel of carbon and energy, we have signifi-cantly changed the chemical composition of Earth’s atmosphere! And this unintended planetary consequence is already wreaking serious environmental havoc. Earth’s ice (cryosphere) is melting at an accelerating rate, causing sea levels to rise and threatening the world’s coastlines and island nations.

Rapid changes in atmospheric chemistry are elevating ecosystem stress around the globe, including ocean acidification that endan-gers the marine food web, and climate perturbations threaten vital water and agricultural resources for human populations, which now exceed 7 billion. Extreme climate and weather events have increased significantly in frequency and intensity during the past four decades. In 2010 and 2011 alone, record-breaking rainfall and unprecedented snow accumulation caused catastrophic flooding and widespread disruption. Prolonged droughts and historic heat waves have also exacted an enormous toll in human suffering and economic hardship. As these effects exacerbate the problems of poverty and population growth, they in turn undermine political stability and constitute a global security threat as recognized by the Pentagon in its quadrennial review presented to Congress last year, “While climate change alone does not cause conflict, it may act as an accelerant of instability or conflict, placing a burden on civilian institutions and militaries around the world.”

The problem is planetary. Preventing the impacts from becom-ing catastrophic for much of the world’s population requires urgent and immediate action at every level — from individual to international. The longer we wait, the more it will cost everyone! Deferred maintenance of our home planet is gambling with the future of civilization and life as we know it. Climate change mitiga-tion is indeed the challenge of the century!

George Stone earned a Ph.D. in geology at the University of Colorado (Boulder). He teaches geology, earth science, weather, climate and energy at Milwaukee Area Technical College and is Chair of the Green Energy Summit (http://greenenergy-summit.us/).

Climate change — the challenge of the centuryBy George T. Stone

“ While climate change alone does not cause conflict, it may act as an accelerant of instability or conflict, placing a burden on civilian institutions and militaries around the world.”


In 2003, a young snowmobile racer named Adam was badly burned while building a practice track. Recovering after a flight-for-

life ride to Milwaukee’s St. Mary’s burn unit, his therapist warned against store-bought lip balm, feeling it was a gimmick. Adam’s girl-friend, Caitlin Brotz, produced a natural recipe suggested by the therapist, and yielded a lifetime supply of lip balm. Caitlin packaged it, shared it with friends, and continued her search about the healing powers of all-natural ingre-dients. She concocted an all-natural, alcohol-free body lotion that also contributed to Adam’s miraculous recovery, and in 2005, a fully

recovered Adam was set to race at the Colorado X Games. Sadly, he died in an auto accident that year, and Caitlin’s grief fueled her determination to keep his memory alive.

Olivü 426 was borne from tragedy and nature. A tribute to Adam, 426 was his racing number. Cait-

lin’s experience with him led her to a lifetime of research and development with natural ingredients. She now creates

fresh, holistic options for eczema, psoriasis and dry, cracked skin sensitivities. She even blends her own all-natural anti-aging serums and anti-balding soaps. One of the most popular products she’s devel-oped is hard-to-find, Super Rich Emu Lotion blended with Sesame Seed Oil and Olive Oil, injected with hydrating properties that deliver fatty acids, lipids, humectants, vitamins and much more to the skin’s outer layers. It’s a Wisconsin wintertime favorite among her custom-ers. “People drive to Sheboygan from the Fox Valley, Milwaukee and even distant rural areas to stock up on our Emu Lotion for the winter. It’s a great product at a reasonable price that delivers natural healing, preventing skin from cracking and flaking — even under the harshest conditions,” explains Caitlin.

Nestled in Sheboygan’s bustling downtown shopping district, Olivü 426 is a quaint, cozy experience from the start. Birch trees and sweet cherry blossoms loom in the window displays and pleas-ing aromas of lavender, pine and grapefruit swirl through the air as you enter. A laboratory, disguised as an adorable country kitchen, is where Caitlin and her staff blend lotions, body sprays, soaps, lip balms, anti-aging serums, sugar scrubs, shaving oils, massage oils and more — all from the world’s finest natural ingredients. The best part of this trip is that not only will Caitlin and her staff teach you to blend your own customized beauty and care regime, but you can choose your own scent for any product from an array of essential oils and fragrances. And you can personalize compli-mentary labels and gift wrap!

Olivü 426 is a “must-do” during this winter’s holiday road trips. Caitlin has been featured on PBS and Fox 11’s Living with Amy, and she’ll be featured on Discover Wisconsin this spring. Stop by Olivü 426 at 511 N. 8th Street in Sheboygan, or visit www.olivu426.com for more information. Simply type PATHWAYS into the online checkout for 10 percent off your order placed before the end of December.

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For some people, recycling means sorting plastic, paper and glass into a city-owned bin and taking it out to the curb on garbage day. For others, it may mean finding other uses for

everyday items such as a shoe box and turning it into a shelf or drawer organizer so as not to throw it out. The same can be done with our favorite pairs of shoes.

Shoe recycling can be done in a couple ways. Finding a local cobbler who will take your shoes to be re-soled is the most common way. Re-soling shoes has many benefits. Obviously, you liked the look and fit of the shoe when you bought it so it saves time by not having to shop for a replacement pair that you may never like as much. There is also the money factor. It is less expensive to repair

or re-sole shoes than buy brand

new. It also

means not having to break in another pair of shoes because that has already been done by you. Re-soling shoes keeps them out of the landfill while also supporting a local, small business. This is a winning solution for everyone.

Another way to save your shoes is to take them to a shoe repair business or cleaners and have them renewed by removing the

winter salt build up that often ruins shoes. You should call ahead and make sure that service is offered. The shoe or boot may still be in great shape from the time you bought it, but the Wisconsin winters take their toll on footwear. After sloshing through salted roads, your shoes may just need a good cleaning.

Scott Campbell is owner of Boot Connection and Shoe and Boot Repair, 4275 West Layton Ave., Milwaukee. Scott has been repairing shoes and boots for over 31 years. He received his degree from MATC and was also educated by two German craftsmen. For all your shoe and boot repair needs, call Scott at 414.325.7208. Our retail shop offers one of the area’s widest selections of footwear at discount prices. We offer value-added services such as boot repair and mobile service. For more information, visit www.bootconnection.com.

Renew, recycle and re-use your shoesBy Scott Campbell

“Re-soling shoes keeps them out of the landfill while also supporting a

local, small business.”


Just as we say goodbye to Halloween and Thanksgiving, more holiday temptations come knocking at our door in the form of Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year. The good news

is, we can make it through these holidays and still be friends with the scale come Jan. 2. What it comes down to is a little planning while staying focused despite the many distractions this time of year offers. Just follow a few simple guidelines and save yourself from making the same New Year’s resolution as thousands of unhappy, overweight folks do each year.

Be conscious about what you eatAt parties, it is easy to mindlessly graze without being aware of how many calories you are consuming. Hundreds, if not thou-sands, of calories can be consumed between the beverages, dips, salty snacks and desserts. Try only filling your plate once and go through the line again only if you truly are hungry.

Fill your plate with healthy options Eat with a 70/30 visual mindset attached to your plate. Fill your plate with 70 percent vegetables, protein, nuts and fruit. It is okay to allow yourself a little leeway, such as 30 percent snacks, dessert or other goodies. Just be sure that it isn’t the majority of what you eat. Moderation is always key.

Drink with cautionAlcohol accomplishes two negatives: extra empty (not nutritionally sound) calories and a relaxing inhibitor, which makes it easier to make bad decisions. So go ahead and enjoy a beer, glass of wine, or even a cocktail, but then spend the rest of the party walking around with a full glass of club soda with lime. Keeping your hands occupied accomplishes two things. First, the hosts will not ask if you need a drink if you already have one, and second, it’s harder to eat with one hand wrapped around a glass.

Tips from TonyControlling your weight through the holiday season

By Tony Bednarowski


Don’t go to parties hungryYou will be more likely to eat whatever you see first that looks good like chips and dip, cookies, candy or snack foods. Eat a small snack before going to a holiday party, which will allow you to look more objectively at the foods and make healthy decisions.

Stay activeJust because it’s cold outside is no excuse to not work out during the holiday season. Bundle up and go on a brisk walk or head

to the gym without an excuse. This will help burn calories and raise your metabolism. It helps

to even out the ratio of calories consumed versus calories

used. Staying active during the holiday season is one of the best ways to avoid weight gain.

Drink lots of waterFilling your stomach with water gives the illusion of being full and will prevent over-

eating during the holiday season at parties. Having a glass of water also might prevent you from getting an alcoholic beverage, which leads to unnecessary calories and weight gain.

Have a very happy and healthy holiday season!

Don’t push eating healthy off till Jan. 1The time to eat right is now. The time to work out and care about having a healthy body is now. It’s okay if you can’t work out five days a week because it’s the busy season; just try to do some sort of physical activity every day, whether it’s walking, doing housework or actually going to the gym. If you plan ahead and tell yourself that you are going to be healthy this holiday season, you won’t be as tempted to eat all the goodies in sight and be regretful come Jan. 2.

Tony Bednarowski is co-owner/publisher of Nature’s Pathways Magazine, ‘Your Path To Healthy Living.’ He writes about weight loss, nutrition, disease prevention awareness and personal devel-opment. For more information, visit www.naturespathwaysonline.com. Tony is also founder, developer and nutrition specialist for

BeWellCooking.com, ‘Be Well, Live Well.’ He is a board-certified nutrition special-ist focusing on weight loss, chronic disease prevention and sport performance enhancement with more than 30 years of experience in the health and fitness industry as a trainer, nutrition specialist and competitive athlete. For more infor-mation, visit www.BeWellCooking.com.

Keep healthy snacks within easy reachKeeping your blood sugar level steady will prevent you from caving in to eating the cookies in the office when the afternoon hunger strikes. Nuts, sliced apples, carrots, cheese sticks or yogurt are all great alterna-tives to eat as snacks and will prevent binge eating during the holidays.


Did you know that your hormones may be causing you to feel out of balance? If you need help but want to avoid the dangers and health risks of traditional synthetic estrogen

and progestin hormone therapy then customized, bio-identical hormone therapy may be your answer!

Whether you are experiencing hot flashes, feeling tired, PMS, post menopausal symptoms, sleepless nights, foggy thinking or forgetfulness you will find answers in having your hormone levels checked. It is simple to take a hormone saliva test to see what hormones are low or out of balance. It truly is possible to have sustained energy, sexual vitality and maintain a healthy weight through properly balanced hormones!

Signs of hormone havoc The ways that women experience hormone imbalances are as varied as women themselves.

Some symptoms may be emotional, physical, mental or more likely a combination of them all. Here are some of the common signs:

Your emotions are fragile and unpredictable – you may be •irritated by small details one minute and on the verge of tears the next. Anxiety and emotional episodes may come out of the blue. You feel tired all the time and are gaining weight despite •eating the same diet. Brain fog and problems remembering things along with self •doubt have started to become more common. You find you are waking up repeatedly feeling very hot or •cold and clammy. You are hanging on by your fingernails hoping that your •family and friends won’t think you are suddenly incompetent or crazy.

Take the Hormone quiz to identify if you are having hormone related symptoms. Too often women are offered prescription drugs to treat their symptoms, and nothing to help treat the causes of their discomfort – hormone imbalance!

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If you have “yes” for two or more symptoms it is likely you have a hormone imbalance that bioidentical hormones can help to correct.

You can do something about itIf you suspect hormone fluctuations are causing you hormone havoc, then please do something about it. The best way is to measure your hormone levels in your saliva. Hormones can be measured in blood and urine but neither of these mediums is accurate for testing the free, active hormone levels as in saliva. It is easy to do at home, affordable and precise.

Learn more about hormone testing, hormone imbalances and available treatment options by getting educated. Your hormones play such a major part in how well you feel. There is no need to suffer! You can stay Sane, Slim and Sexy.

Stay sane, slim and sexy! Don’t let hormone havoc upset you

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Randi Mann, WHNP-BC, CNMP, is the owner of Wise Woman Wellness LLC, an innovative wellness and menopause center located at 1480 Swan Road, De Pere. Mann is a board certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and certified NAMS Menopause Prac-titioner, one of 16 in Wisconsin and 540 worldwide to achieve

this distinction. She combines the best of conventional and integrative/comple-mentary medicine to help women. A popular educational seminar called “End Hormone Havoc – Stay Sane, Slim and Sexy” is offered monthly. Attend by calling 920.339.5252 to register. For details, visit www.wisewomanwellnessllc.com.


Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011Visit with Santa Claus at Donn Powers Jeweler 2110 10th Ave., South Milwaukee, 414.762.2106, donnpowersjeweler.com

1st & 3rd Thursday of each month (typically)Natural Running Form ClinicsJoin us for a natural running form and perfor-mance clinic. Learn about topics such as:

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Thursday, Dec. 29 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Bow Wow Blizzard Camp: 2011Come in from the cold and warm up with some fuzzy friends at the Wisconsin Humane Soci-ety’s Bow Wow Blizzard Camp, a new 1-day winter camp at WHS for kids ages 8 to 11 years old. It’s a wonderful way for kids to learn all about the Wisconsin Humane Society and how they can help critters of all different shapes and sizes. There will be a variety of humane activi-ties offered throughout the day including crafts, games a behind-the-scenes tour and even a chance to meet some of the animal guests at the Wisconsin Humane Society.

The fee for this camp is $45. A T-shirt, snacks and all materials will be provided.

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March 7-9, 20129th Annual Green Energy Summit & ExpositionDon’t miss this acclaimed business/academic conference! With outstanding local, regional, national and international speakers, the Green Energy Sum-mit and Exposition attracts more than 3,000 at-tendees eager to explore timely topics in energy, water and sustainability. We invite you to join the 2012 Summit, held at the Frontier Airlines Center, as a volunteer, spon-sor, exhibitor, presenter or attendee. Register by Dec. 31 for early bird rates. For more information visit www. greenenergy-summit.us.

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We believe small choices make a big difference. So I’m Organic offers fam-ily- and environmentally-friendly products for the whole family that are

safe for everyone, as well as the earth. We make going organic fun and easy with upbeat sustain-able t-shirts for adults and kids, infant onesies, tote bags, lunch bags, mugs and more. Visit www.imorganic.com today!

ElECtRiC VEhiClESmEE material handling, llC4 locations in Wisconsin Toll Free: 1.800.242.5452www.meelift.com

MEE Material Handling is your source for lifting, shifting or maneuvering

anything. MEE is a major supplier of electric ve-hicles for commercial and residential purposes, including Columbia ParCar and Star EV brands. MEE recently participated in the inaugural Rock the Green Music Festival, a Milwaukee festival that set a new benchmark for near-zero waste for a festival. For information about electric vehicles e-mail [email protected].

FiNANCiAl SERViCESRozman Wealth management675 N. Barker Road, Suite 220, Brookfield262.798.7979www.rozmanwealth.com

At Rozman Wealth Management we are here to help you de-

fine your financial goals, monitor your progress and minimize your risk. Our investment plans are custom tailored to each client relationship, artfully blending client goals and expectations, as well as seeking to manage risk. When you are looking for a long-term relationship with a team of financial professionals who care about your family’s financial goals, give us a call at 262.798.7979 or visit us at: www.rozman-wealth.com.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), member SIPC. Rozman Wealth Management is a separate entity from WFAFN.

FootWEAR/NAtuRAlRevolution Natural Running and Walking Center11702 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa414.988.5370www.revolutionnaturalrunning.com

When it comes to shoes, less is more. Whether you’re a hiker, yoga buff, runner or lead an ac-tive lifestyle you can benefit from

wearing less shoe. Wearing minimalist shoes im-proves balance, reduces shock to the joints, and strengthens and realigns the body. Revolution is the Midwest’s first shoe store dedicated to mini-malist footwear. Let our experts help you select a shoe that’s right for you. We carry top name brands attractive enough to wear casually, yet du-rable enough for your favorite athletic activities.

hEAlth & WEllNESSNatural healthy ConceptsTheresa Groskopp, CN1620 Appleton Road, Shopko Plaza, Menashawww.naturalhealthyconcepts.com920.886.7500

Located in the Shopko Plaza, Me-nasha, right off Hwy. 441, Natural Healthy Concepts offers Nutrition Counseling by Theresa Groskopp, Certified Nutritionist, and a variety

of natural health products. We also offer Ionic Detox Footbaths, Ear Candling, along with a large variety of vitamins and nutrition supple-ments, and homeopathic remedies. Our natural skin and hair care, cosmetics and personal hy-giene products are free of parabens and SLS.

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Wellness onlineKathy Larson, CWC, CPT Health Coach & ConsultantOconomowoc,WI•262.443.4271www.WellnessOnline.com

Whether you are an em-ployer or individual looking to learn more

about how wellness coaching works, Wellness Online offers different modalities that will work for you, face-to-face, telephonic and/or internet. Our coaches are hired by individuals, as well as employers and health insurers. We can reduce your company’s overall health costs and improve employee absenteeism and productivity, as well as help individuals improve their overall health & fitness levels and reduce health risk factors hin-dering your daily life. Offering wellness coach-ing through seminars, individualized & group education, corporate programs and more!

NAtuRAl BEAutyolivü 426511 N. 8th St., Sheboygan920.783.0809•www.olivu426.com

Beauty from earth to body. Olivü 426 features the freshest ingredi-ents from around the world. Ol-ivü’s all natural beauty line offers

personalized customization to achieve desired results. Featuring anti-aging serums, lotions, mas-sage oils, body mists, salt and sugar scrubs, lip balms, eye shadows, an all natural baby care line and much more. Olivü’s products offer world class personal care. Visit Olivü and get creative designing your own personalized products or shop online at www.olivu426.com.

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NAtuRAl SoAPBig Bubble SoapMary Wishmann414.762.6946www.bigbubblesoap.com

Enjoy natural, gentle personal care and groom-ing products for all members of your family, including the 4-legged kind. Offering a vari-ety of artisanal hand-crafted items including aromatherapy olive oil glycerine bar soaps, that will keep you coming back again and again for smooth soft skin. 20% Grade A Extra Virgin Ol-ive Oil. NO Animal Fats, Petro-Chemicals, So-dium Laurel Sulfate, Parabens or Preservatives. GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS: Bar Soaps, Liq-uid Soaps, Sea Salts, Lotion Sticks, Incense, Pet shampoos, Catnip Spritz, Kids Soaps and more.

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Victoria’s Pet Nutrition Center and Boutique14 N. Main St., Fond du Lac920.923.1991www.allnaturalpethealth.com

We carry all-natural pet health products for your dogs and cats including

natural treats, herbs and supplements used for health problems such as canine and feline liver and kidney disease, pet allergies, cancer in dogs and cats, arthritis, dental, ear problems and dia-betes. We also carry pet gifts including dog and cat socks, breed-specific pillows, videos and Dog- and Cat-opoly.

REStAuRANtCarini’s la Conca D’oro3468 N. Oakland Ave., Milwaukee414.963.9623 www.atouchofsicily.com

Enjoy wonderfully au-thentic food at Milwau-kee’s only Sicilian res-

taurant. Many vegetarian dishes to choose from. Customize your dish to your liking. We invite you to bring in your own gluten-free pasta to mix with your entree. We are also known for our Rack of Lamb and vegetarian dishes as well as our fresh seafood, pastas, steaks, veal and chick-en. Top off your meal with one of our house made desserts.

ShoE & Boot REPAiRLocated inside the Boot Connection4275 W. Layton AveGreenfield, WI 53221www.bootconnection.com

We repair all walks of life footwear.

Specializing in Allen Edmonds shoes, Western Boots, Birkenstock, Redwing shoes and boots just to name a few. We have been successfully repairing and resoling boots and shoes for 31 years. “Don’t throw your old shoes away - Re-pair them like NEW today.

SuStAiNABilitythe Green Energy Summit & ExpositionMarch 7-9, 2012Frontier Airlines Center, Milwaukee www.greenenergysummit.us

The Green Energy Summit & Exposition is a highly acclaimed conference that

exposes all stakeholders in the region to exciting possibilities for sustainable economic revitaliza-tion and growth. Our principle goal is to edu-cate the investment, business and workforce communities to historic changes and unprece-dented opportunities in clean energy, sustain-able practices, and food- and water-related en-terprise. Our 2012 theme is: The New Economic Wave – Clean, Green, and Blue!

uRBAN AGRiCultuREGrowing Power, inc.5500 W. Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee414.527.1546www.growingpower.org

Growing Power transforms com-munities by supporting people from diverse backgrounds and the environments in which they live

through the development of Community Food Systems. These systems provide high-quality, safe, healthy, affordable food for all residents in the community. Growing Power develops Com-munity Food Centers, as a key component of Community Food Systems, through training, ac-tive demonstration, outreach, and technical as-sistance. Our goal is simple: to grow food, to grow minds, and to grow community.

VEtERiNARy SERViCESAnimal Doctor, inc.S73 W.16790 Janesville Rd., Muskego414-422-1300www.AnimalDoctorMuskego.com

Animal Doctor Holistic Veteri-nary Complex is staffed by pet lovers who are highly skilled in

delivering unique health care to patients whose guardians appreciate the importance of address-ing the mind, body and spirit in the quest for quality and longevity of life. Our mission pro-motes the prevention and treatment of disease through integrated conventional and natural means for pets and their people, influencing a pet’s entire being in a complete and positive manner. Experienced doctors utilize natural nu-trition, titre testing, western and Chinese herb-als, essential oils, acupuncture or veterinary spinal manipulative therapy(chiro) to address in-dividual patient needs.

yoGA muSiCDennis hawk musicwww.dennishawk.comListen and purchase at Amazon.com and cd-baby: http://cdbaby.com/dennishawkFor booking, e-mail Gigi deYoung: [email protected]

Dennis Hawk (Animikii Gekek or Thunder Hawk) is a Native Ameri-can songwriter, guitarist, singer and flute player as well as a certified yoga teacher and practicing yogi

who composes and performs music to accom-pany yoga and meditation. A mixed blood Na-tive American (Cherokee and Mesquaki) Dennis is also a teacher of Native American spirituality, a sweat lodge leader and a pipe carrier.

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