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Take Your Health to the Next Level by Kathleen Barnes
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Feeling Our Way to Happiness
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newsbriefs Writing Workshops with Tom Bird in Marietta
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onje Acupuncture has opened a new office at 1455 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 201, in in Lawrenceville. The clinic offers acupuncture and herbs to treat muscle and joint pain, diabetes, high blood pressure, digestive disorders, infertility, anxiety, stress, allergies and more. They also provide detox treatments, massage and nutritional counseling. For more information, call 770-717-9899 or visit WonjeAcupunctureClinic.com.
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he 2014 Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise will set sail from Miami, Florida, from March 1 to 8 on one of the world’s premier Italian luxury liners, the MSC Divina. Ports of call include St. Maarten, San Juan and Great Stirrup Cay. Guests will enjoy discussions on the benefits of a plant-based diet with a community of 1,500 like-minded people. Passengers can choose from more than 130 classes, lectures and workshops taught by 35 teachers. Renowned ultra-endurance athlete Rich Roll will present the keynote address about the life-transforming benefits of plant-based nutrition. Additional presenters include Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Neal Barnard, as well as Chef AJ, one of several vegan chefs that will demonstrate how to make a plant-based diet taste delicious. For nighttime fun and relaxations, passengers can enjoy music and spirits at the Golden Jazz Bar aboard the MSC Divina or visit the 18,000-square-foot Aurea Spa for some luxurious pampering. For more information, call 828-749-9537, email Info@HolisticHolidayAtSea.com or visit HolisticHolidayAtSea.com.
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alanced Moments founder Michal Spiegelman will host a New Year Celebration for Reiki Practitioners January 6 at the Heal Center, in Sandy Springs. The event will begin with a potluck dinner, followed by an inspired activity where guests create their vision for 2014 using guided visualization and Reiki techniques. The evening will close with a full hour of Reiki exchange, allowing guests to give and receive Reiki healing.
Location: Heal Center, 180 Allen Rd. N. Bldg., Ste. 101, Sandy Springs. Register at BalancedMoments.com/reiki-clinic. For more information, call Michal Spiegelman at 770-605-8313. See ad, page 23.
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Locations: One World Spiritual Center, 3535 Shallowford Rd., Marietta, 678-214-6938; North Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta, 678-819-9100. For more information, call 928-203-0265, email Info@TomBird.com or visit TomBird.com. See ad, page 9.
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etro Atlanta Beekeepers will offer a short course on beekeeping at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., January 18, in the Day Hall, with follow-up courses offering hands-on hive visits during the spring and summer months. The short course introduces newcomers to beekeeping and teaches everything they need to know to get started in urban beekeeping. Classes are led by UGA experts, professional and hobbyist beekeepers. The course includes morning coffee, a catered lunch and an afternoon snack. Also included is a copy of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Beekeeping and admission to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, with free parking.
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Diversity in Environmentalism Roundtable
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he Environmental Professionals of Color-Atlanta Chapter will hold the inaugural Environmental Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable from 8:30 a.m. to noon, January 20, at Southface, to champion an inclusive environmental movement. Keynote speaker Daniel Blackman, a managing partner at Social Karma, will be joined by Madeline Reamy, executive director of EarthShare of Georgia, Garry A. Harris, president of HTS Enterprises, Angelou Ezelio, executive director of the Greening Youth Foundation, and Charles Orgbon III, CEO of Greening Forward. The topic of discussion is that despite making up 36 percent of the population, people of color are minimally represented in the staff of environmental organizations and are also disproportionately affected by environmental issues. Cost is free if preregistered, $10 at the door. Location: 241 Pine St. NE, Atlanta, with free parking. Register online at epocatlanta.webs.com/mlk-day-roundtable.
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.T.A.R. Circles (surrender, trust, allow, receive), offers free online discussion groups to help people crystallize the foundation of their dreams and access insights from those already on the path to accepting themselves as divine. Awardwinning author Nina Brown, author of the books Return of Love to Planet Earth: Memoir of a Reluctant Visionary and S.T.A.R.: A Now State of Being, launched STAR in December 2012 as a sacred virtual space to explore a simple, yet profound philosophy that can enhance one’s life experience. Each session presents 10 video participants, including Brown as a guide, that share how S.T.A.R. philosophy can be expanded and applied to daily life. The Internet provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for new, like-minded friendships and communities to form. Users can register to be either a video participant or listener/observer. Users can also view past recorded video gatherings, participate in book discussion groups and receive newsletters.
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he 2014 incredible, edible, grow-it-yourself fruit tree, vine and berry bush sale will occur from noon to 3 p.m., January 25, at the North DeKalb Mall, sponsored by the Atlanta Local Food Initiative (ALFI). Check out the wide selection of trees, vines and bushes that have been carefully selected to thrive in metro Atlanta. ALFI is a network that joins individuals, corporations, nonprofits, universities and governmental agencies to build a local food system that enhances human health, promotes environmental renewal, fosters local economies and links rural and urban communities. For more information, visit AtlantaLocalFood.org/fruit-tree-sale.
Qi Revolution Intensive Workshop
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killed qigong teachers Jeff Primack and Kai Van Bodhi will facilitate qigong moving forms and breathing techniques, strength training, tui na qigong massage, foot reflexology, food-healing and cooking for wellness at a four-day intensive workshop to be held March 22 through 25 at the Asheville Crowne Plaza Resort and April 5 through 8 at the Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center. Qigong breathing can help naturally resolve health issues. Transcending the physical and experiencing ourselves as pure energy is possible within a few minutes of the nine-breath method, a signature technique taught to more than 50,000 people at Qi Revolution workshops around the country. Oxygen retention and pulsation of breath is the secret of the masters, and few courses offer this level of comprehensive instruction. Cost is $149. For more information, call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. See ad, back cover.
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free community paper shredding event from 9:30 a.m. to noon, January 25, and 1:30 to 4 p.m., January 26, at the Marshall Berch & Associates Real Estate office of Drake Realty in the Toco Hills Shopping Center (on the Kroger side). Accepted items include old documents to be shredded onsite while you watch by the Eco Shredding truck. There is a maximum of five boxes per vehicle. Professional organizers Linda Lanier and Michelle Cooper, of Put-it-There Professional Organizers, helped to host this annual community event for the fourth year in a row. Location: 2899-A North Druid Hills, Atlanta. For more information, call Joan Kaplan, of Drake Realty, at 404-281-4106 or email Joan@joankaplan.com.
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So You Wanna Have a (New Year’s) Resolution? by David Ault
Did I seek wellness this year, real wellness? The kind of wellness that
requires me to practice what I preach when it comes to self-love, while understanding that the power to dissolve poor habits starts by simply choosing to change? Wellness that says, “This is the only body you’ve got. Treat me with respect, praise me daily and honor me as the holy temple that I am.”
Did I play this year, really play?
The kind of play that gives value to the heavenly activity of fun—knowing that fun is sacred, that play is the equivalent of work and that play, renewal and relaxation usher in the newest ideas and the clearest choices for better manifestations?
Did I open myself up to learn this year, really learn? The kind of learn-
ing that entices me to enroll in being a student of life with thirst and enthusiasm? Did I set an intention for uncovering more of my potential, letting divine intellect eat from my plate and stepping deeper into the waters of wisdom? Did I open a book, take a class, study a language, learn an instrument, write a poem, visit another culture? Did I do all these things because deep down inside I fully understand how precious I am and that these activities will help me to see that I am held in the light as a perfect idea? Did I remember that I have been perfectly conceived and am always held in the perfect mind of God as perfect being? David Ault will be at the I Am Healthy Holistic Expo, on Mar. 1, at the Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta. Visit DavidAult.com.
There Has Never Been a Better Time to Write and Publish Your Book by Tom Bird
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ill 2014 be the year you write or publish your book? That is a very common question this time of year. In fact, “getting my book written” is commonly seen as the third most popular New Year’s Resolution. According to The New York Times, 81% of Americans feel as if they have a book stuck inside of them that they just have to get out. You’re not alone. That’s not the only good news through. There has never been a better time for you to write and publish your book. Historically, conventional book publishers maintained tight monopolies, kept editorial control, and inadequately published submissions. In exchange, they paid authors next to nothing. With today’s e-publishing, authors now have the potential ability to freely publish their own book and have it launch to the top of best seller lists… A process that used to take years, now takes a matter of a few weeks. By taking unethical businesses out of the equation, and then, with the advances in technology and social media, there are opportunities like never before for both the seasoned and the brandnew author. Imagine this: No matter what your background or stage in life, even if you have no idea what you want to write about, you can complete a full-length book in a weekend. How do I know? Because I have led hundreds through the writing of their books in as little as two days. Over the last two years, 98% of those who attended our Write Your Best Seller in a Weekend Retreats completed their books. “But are they getting published?” you ask. Absolutely. In fact, they are not only getting published, but they are becoming best-selling authors.
During what I refer to as the “Golden Age for Authors,” one can complete a book in a weekend and go on to see it become a bestseller in weeks. Yes, our unique inside/out approach to book writing and publishing not only creates books and fame, but offers life changing transformational results as well. When one connects with a book via the divine manner we pose, that author connects directly with the Ultimate Source and big changes transpire. Big! Want to know more? Take time right now to sign up for one of the following classes or visit our website or call for more information. Act now! Unless, of course, you want to put off becoming the author you were meant to be for yet another year. ATLANTA LECTURES: How to Write your BestSeller in a Weekend February 5, 2014 at 6pm to 9pm EST Venue: One World Spiritual Center at 3535 Shallowford Rd., Marietta, GA February 6, 2014 at 6pm to 9pm EST Venue: TBD ATLANTA 3 DAY RETREAT: Write your BestSeller in a Weekend, May 15 - 18, Venue: The Westin Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Parkway, Atlanta, GA ** Sign up for Tom’s Lectures or the Retreat in Atlanta by calling 928-203-0265. or emailing info@tombird.com. Best Seller Tom Bird is the author of 26 books. His unique approach to writing/publishing has led thousands to achieve their goals as authors. http://writeapublishablebookinaweekend.com/. 928-203-0265
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onventional doctors too often dispense vague, boilerplate health advice, urging their patients to eat a healthy diet, exercise and take helpful supplements. Some are lucky enough to also be directed to detoxify their body and manage stress. That’s typically the best most people can expect in terms of practical advice. It is rare to receive specific, individualized answers to such burning questions as: What is the best diet for this specific problem or my body type? Which exercise will work best for me—yoga, running, tennis or something else? Why do I feel stressed so much of the time, and what can I do about it? What supplements are best for me, and which high-quality products can I trust? Complementary natural healing modalities can address all of these
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queries and more. Finding the right mix of treatment and preventive measures requires some creativity and self-knowledge. The experts Natural Awakenings consulted maintain that it is both desirable and possible to assemble an affordable and effective personal health care team that focuses on optimum wellness.
Integrative Approach
“We need to understand the value of an integrative approach because no single modality treats everything,” says Dr. Michael Jingduan Yang, the Philadelphia-based founder and medical director of the Tao Institute of Mind & Body Medicine. By way of example, he maintains credentials as a physician, a board-certified psychiatrist and an internationally recognized expert on classic forms of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Integrative practitioners see the human body on three levels, Yang explains: structural; biochemical; and bioenergetic,
a form of psychotherapy. Ideally, he says, conventional and integrative medicine, plus complementary practitioners, work together to provide the total care an individual patient needs. “Any problem on one level affects all levels, so we assess patients on all three with whatever tools we have,” he says. While conventional medicine may be able to treat structural problems well and biochemical problems to a certain extent, it falls short on the energetic level. That’s when it’s time to expand the team, counsels Yang. “‘Know yourself’ is the watchword. Get to know what to use and when to use it. It’s the practitioner’s job to educate patients in this way.” Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned as the father of the integrative medicine movement in the U.S., has remarked, “If I’m in a car accident, don’t take me to an herbalist. If I have bacterial pneumonia, give me antibiotics. But when it comes to maximizing the body’s natural healing potential, a mix of conventional and alternative procedures seems like the only answer.” Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, founding director and president of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, turns to the integrative realm of ayurvedic medicine for healing and wellness. The 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition incorporates lifestyle changes, yoga and meditation, detoxification, herbs, massage and various other individually targeted healing modalities, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.
Customized Team
“Wellness is a team effort,” advises integrative medicine specialist Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director at Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing, in Salt Springs, Florida. It’s not only a matter of knowing what needs the practitioners will address at specific times, it’s also knowing who can help when the going gets tough. “Modern medicine has the edge for early detection of disease,” Jain notes. “However, Ayurveda is excellent in determining the earliest imbalances in the mind and body that eventually lead to disease.” Most experts consulted agree that a personal wellness program should
Health insurance may not cover the services we want, and high deductibles may pose a financial challenge in maintaining comprehensive health care, so we need a personal wellness plan. include a practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs. Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doctor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital services. In some states, a naturopathic physician (ND) can perform the functions of a primary care doctor in ordering and reading laboratory tests. As part of a personal wellness team, consider a functional medicine or integrative physician, chiropractor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/ acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practitioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy). It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Sometimes, one practitioner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other complementary practitioners may form a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the
challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.
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An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful lifestyle changes, depending on one’s dosha, or energetic temperament. Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommendation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go handin hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic flow. Diagnostic techniques employ intuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation. Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other factors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered craniosacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of the Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy Association of North America. She relied on a whole team to realize a natural way back to health after
being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a foundational plan toward obtaining and maintaining optimal health. In fact, many of our experts recommend both a monthly chiropractic adjustment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being. Naturopathic practitioners operating in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition counsel and often recommend herbal remedies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physician like a naturopath on your team. Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctorates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly advocates that people start by working with a good integrative or functional medicine medical doctor. “In some states, like Pennsylvania, chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in
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Intuitive listening and observant selfknowledge are crucial parts of any wellness plan. Most people are aware when something doesn’t feel right in their body. “Libido is a great barometer of health,” suggests Dr. Diana Hoppe, an obstetrician, gynecologist and hormone specialist in San Diego, California. “If you’re not interested in sex, it’s probably a sign that you need to do some investigating.” Reasons for such a decline of interest are wide-ranging says Hoppe. “For men and women, it might be due to hormonal changes, lack of self-esteem, medications, stress, relationship issues, job, family life or lack of sleep. It means that somewhere, things are out of balance,” she says.
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A personal multifaceted wellness program can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially one knowledgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto
advises. Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door. A current trend has medical doctors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practitioners collaborate in one facility. They find that sometimes insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition education, when doctors or chiropractors prescribe them. Maintaining wellness in an environment filled with chemical, biological and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks affordable: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typically costs about $80 an hour. While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiropractic, “The cost of these preventive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.” Kathleen Barnes is author of more than a dozen natural health books. Her latest is The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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any of us have our relationship to success inside-out. We busy ourselves so much with do-or-die goals we “should” achieve that we drown out the crucial signals life is sending our way—both from our own instincts and from others that can objectively see what we truly need. According to Danielle LaPorte, author of The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul, knowing how we want to feel inside yields the most potent clarity in identifying what’s critical to us. “We need to have soulcentered goals, and if we get clear on defining our core desired feelings—the way we most want to feel—then all of our goals are a means to create those feelings,” she says. “It’s that simple.” The external things we want to have and experience are secondary goals, provided they contribute to the first. LaPorte’s Desire Map process is a holistic life planning tool that helps spur our thinking about our core desired feelings and how to use them to start creating some goals with soul. At heart, it involves the following four highly personalized steps. How do you want to feel? Engage in a stream of consciousness, allowing each query to lead to the next and letting your desired feelings flow. Do you want to, for example, feel continuously energized, connected or prosperous? Consider areas such as livelihood and lifestyle (career, money, home, travel), health and wellness (healing, fitness, leisure, mental health) and relationships and community (romance, friendship, family).
Recognize patterns. Look for patterns in the desired feelings in order to distill your list to determine key, repeating words. Individuals tend to reach for the same feeling states across all areas of their lives. If you want to feel “vitality” within livelihood, then you likely wish to feel the same way in the context of wellness and relationships. Declare your core desired feelings. Now zero in on three to five core feelings that resonate most strongly inside. Ask yourself what’s beneath each feeling. For you, perhaps “success” is really about freedom, creativity or excellence. Look up the definitions of words—every word is its own world. Which feelings do you find to be the most uplifting, positive, satisfying and compelling? Ask yourself: “What do I want to do, have or experience to create my core desired feelings?” Thus, you begin setting goals with soul. You see and make connections between how you want to feel and what will actually help you feel that way. This is where you turn your ambitions truly inside-out and right-side-up to hitch your intentions to deeper and more nurturing meaning. This is the revolutionary beginning of realizing the ongoing success of a lifetime. Source: Danielle LaPorte is an entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, social media presence and bestselling author of The Fire Starter Sessions; her latest release is The Desire Map. She is a former news commentator for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and director of a Washington, D.C., think tank. Visit DanielleLaPorte.com.
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things in order to make the changes,” recalls Cutbill, which is why she turned to a health coach at Duke Integrative Medicine. Margaret Moore, founder and CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, in Belmont, Massachusetts, identifies two primary forces that enable behavioral change: autonomous motivation (people want to do something for their own reasons, not because someone tells them to) and confidence (they believe they can do it). “The most powerful motivating forces of all are what you treasure most in life, your life purpose and contribution,” she remarks. Both Smith and Moore emphasize that the priorities in any health coaching relationship are client driven, based on the client’s chosen goals and personal intrinsic motivators. Confidence in attaining ultimate success is built through positively framed experiments and experiences. “A health coach is trained to help clients break up their goals into manageable steps, focus on strengths, track progress and identify and overcome personal roadblocks,” explains Dr. Karen Lawson, an integrative physician and director of integrative health coaching at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, in Minneapolis. A helpful approach sets goals that can be met and exceeded, not insurmountable ones. “The key is always keeping a positive lens, helping clients see the progress they achieve,” continues Lawson. This involves speaking in terms of growth through trial and error, in which outcomes are explored without judgment and clients feel empowered to modify. This is vital, explains Moore, because experiencing at least a three-to-one ratio of positive to negative emotions creates the conditions for the brain to learn, change and thrive, making people feel more capable of taking care of their health. Mindful awareness is another essential tool; being self-aware and reflecting on what we are doing while it is happening. Unlike thinking, analyzing and planning, mindfulness involves observing while experiencing. During sessions, coaches use it to give their full attention in a non-judgmental way, modeling how clients can bring such compassion to themselves. A mindful state calms mental noise and puts reflective distance between individuals and their beliefs, emotions and behaviors. It improves their ability to handle negative emotions and to make a conscious choice to respond with a different attitude or new behavior, according to Moore. For Cutbill, maintaining a personal relationship with her coach over time has been the most significant factor in the improvement of her health. “The relationship was healing, because my coach regularly pointed out my progress with profound encouragement and validation. I wish all primary care doctors had health coaches on staff to help them and their patients attain the success they both are aiming for.” Lauressa Nelson is an editor and contributing writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LauressaNelson@gmail.com.
Hallmarks of a Good Health Coach by Margaret Moore In the past 10 years, approximately 10,000 health professionals have become coaches through dedicated training schools and university programs focused on life, corporate or health and wellness coaching. The selection of the right partner to help in the quest for lifelong wellness entails assessing the following qualifications. Credentials and training: A reputable health and wellness coach training program typically requires six months to two years of education, skills training and practice with clients, followed by a certification process that tests for knowledge and core competencies. Employment background: Additional desirable credentials in the medical, physical or mental health fields will likely include exercise physiology, physical therapy, psychotherapy, nutrition counseling, nursing or medicine. Structured relationship: A coach should be able to explain how coaching works and why successful results are more likely with a coach. Coaching sessions are typically conducted by phone and last between 30 and 60 minutes. Coaching services are generally not covered by insurance. Personal character: Effective health coaches are good listeners, interested in clients’ unique stories. They foster self-acceptance and self-respect, pointing out personal strengths, values and desires. Coaches engage, energize and challenge clients through a positive, non-judgmental focus, while at the same time asking courageous questions. As skilled partners, they help clients become clear about personal motivations and an overall vision for life, so that they can help design a detailed, attainable plan that successfully moves them toward fulfilling their goals. Margaret Moore is CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation and holds a master’s degree in business administration. Email her at Margaret@Wellcoaches.com or visit CoachMeg.com or Wellcoaches.com.
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January white sales present a prime opportunity to change to organic cotton sheets and dry-fast towels to reduce energy usage. Local animal shelters welcome old towels and blankets. Homeless shelters also accept gently used clean linens, and outgrown cold-weather gear. Replace family toothbrushes with eco-friendly models made from renewable castor oil plants instead of petroleum. The Naturally Clean Toothbrush is BPA-free and recyclable (TomsOfMaine.com). Each day, Americans use 500 million disposable straws, reports Milo Cress, founder of the Be Straw Free Campaign (Ecocycle.org). Discarded plastic straws and stirrers are on the Ocean Conservancy’s top 10 list of debris littering beaches. Cindy Schiff Slansky, CEO of GreenPaxx, in New York City, suggests using a reusable silicone straw. “The bright colors help keep track of each person’s drink. They’re in my purse for when I eat out with my kids,” she says. “We always say no to disposable straws.” Also consider paper straws that compost within 45 to 60 days. Plug electronics into power-saving energy strips that can be turned off when machines aren’t in use. Completely shutting down computers saves more energy than using sleep mode. When it’s time for a more energy-efficient fridge or freezer, call the electric company. The Appliance Recycling Centers of America work with utilities to pick up and recycle working appliances. Air conditioners and dehumidifiers are accepted with a qualifying fridge or freezer. Alternatively, call a local recycling company for a curb pickup of broken appliances; even easier, confirm that the company
Switch to public transportation or telecommuting at least twice a week to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. delivering a new appliance will take away and recycle the old one. Upgrade to a greener model when the need arises to change cars. California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont have pledged to speed the construction of charging stations in their states and project collectively having 3.3 million battery-powered cars, plug-in hybrids and other clean-burning vehicles on their roads by 2025. To make clean and renewable home energy affordable and increase property values, Sunrun installs and maintains home solar power panels in 1,000 cities in 11 states for low and predictable monthly rates (Sunrun.com). Choose green products carrying the 1% for the Planet logo. Identify participating companies at Tinyurl.com/ OnePercentPlanet.
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Dave Feller, CEO of Yummly.com, in Redwood City, California, adds, “Slow cooking tenderizes meats and brings out flavor, even in less expensive cuts. It’s also a timesaver.” Yummly recipes detail ingredients, cooking times and nutritional values. For family snacks, Terry Walters, the Avon, Connecticut, author of Clean Food and Clean Start, advocates going untraditional. “Get closer to the green plant than the processing plant,” she advises. At least once a week, she likes to try a new food. “Roasted chick peas, kale chips or a ‘pizza’ made from a rice tortilla, pasta sauce or pesto, and veggies all make ‘clean-food’ snacks.” (Recipes at TerryWalters.net.) Keeping produce fresh can be a challenge, especially when the average fridge can harbor millions of bacteria, according to testing by Microban Europe, UK. The BerryBreeze in-fridge automated device periodically circulates activated oxygen to prevent mold, keeping produce fresh longer and reducing spoiling to save grocery dollars (BerryBreeze.com). Hannah Helsabeck, president of eco-friendly WildMint Shop.com, shares can-free meal tips online. “It takes a little planning, but we can now avoid all the toxic chemicals used in processing foods and making cans. Let’s kick the can!” Also, check out local food Meetup groups. Penny Miller, of Wichita Falls, Texas, says, “At our first meeting, we saw examples of raised-bed gardens, rainwater harvesting, composting, native landscaping and container plants.” Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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fitness professionals anticipate the continued rise of boutiques specializing in niche activities. Those with momentum range from ballet-inspired barre workouts to Pound and Drums Alive sessions, in which people “rock out” while they work out. Grace DeSimone, an ACSM spokesperson, equates specialized offerings to an à la carte menu, with individuals choosing tasty workout modes. “It’s like a buffet,” she says. While a single class can cost up to $25, there seldom are membership fees. Muscles are treated to varied workouts, even if only once a week in a “boutique” treatment. “It’s good for your body to crosstrain; if you do the same thing over and over again, your body adapts,” DeSimone advises. Unless a competitive athlete is looking to improve performances in a given sport, repeating the same exercise daily can lead to injury and
lessen the desired positive impact, she says. “Your body likes change.” Spinning spin-offs like Soulcycle, Flywheel and Kinetic Cycling represent an evolution of indoor classes and oldschool outdoor cycling. Meanwhile, fitness instructors and wellness consultants note that Zumba has set the stage for dance-oriented workouts, diverging from Latin rhythms into hip-hop and other music genres. If workouts are increasingly encroaching on “social” activities like dancing, it’s because the nation—or at least the expanding population trying to live healthier lifestyles—is undergoing a broader lifestyle transformation, says Jim White, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The registered dietitian, award-winning fitness pro and national spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics observes, “There’s a shift in culture.” He says, “People are sick of ‘yo-yoing’ with fad diets and exercise routines, and they are looking for effective new approaches, whether for dieting, social life, accountability or competition.” He sees this new mindset fueling the proliferation of websites and phone
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Interval Training: Both high- and low-intensity variations can resemble a fountain of youth for older adults, says DeSimone. These can range from integrating a few five-minute sprints to enhance a half-hour walk to engaging in formalized Asian-influenced Tabata classes and boot camps. High-intensity workouts aren’t for everyone. “HIIT is best delivered when it does not use the one-size-fits-all approach,” says Tony Ordas, a kinesiology lecturer at California State University, San Marcos. “Participants need to have an established level of cardiovascular endurance before increasing intensity.” Body Weight Training: The natural, timeless exercise approach of using our own body weight instead of equipment can, if done right, hone muscles and build core strength, often in creative ways. Personal Training, Small-Group Training and Wellness Coaching: Rising demand by individuals for support
in achieving their desired results is propelling growing numbers of trainers and coaches to obtain health and fitness college degrees and postgraduate certifications. Specialized Fitness Programs: Programs geared to the needs of particular groups such as pregnant women, older adults, dog owners and those interested in losing weight remain popular. Activities vary in approach and intensity, but often emphasize “functional fitness”, focusing on building strength and balance useful in everyday life, rather than more athletic or competitive training. Yoga: This ancient mind-body workout continues to extend from East to West, building on a host of classical forms such as hatha, ashtanga, kripalu, kundalini and Vinyasa. Relatively new forms also are extensive, from power yoga, Bikram and Yogalates to emerging hybrids like the yoga/surfing combination of Yoga Board. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.
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part of the entire animal. She includes small fish if we eat the head and bones, and small birds like quail. Whole milk is included, but not low-fat dairy. Colbin maintains that our bodies know the difference between a whole food and an aggregation of isolated nutrients. We have evolved over thousands of years to eat the food that nature presents to us, and if that food has been fragmented, the body realizes it and seeks what’s missing. For example, if we eat fragmented wheat like white bread, in which the bran and germ of the whole grain have been removed, the body will still be hungry and seek the missing part of the food, something with fiber or crunch. Likewise, health enthusiasts that devour wheat germ or wheat bran in isolation will also feel something is missing and may find themselves craving refined flour in the form of cake or other baked goods. Table sugar is another example, a fragment of sugar cane. Colbin calculates that it takes 17 feet of sugar cane to make one cup of sugar. What’s miss-
ing is mostly the cane’s water content and the result, she says, is that sugar makes you thirsty. It’s a big reason why when we drink a soda, ingesting an average equivalent of 12 teaspoons of sugar, we’re thirsty afterward and drink even more, creating a vicious cycle. Fruit juices are, by definition, a fragmented food. When we drink orange or grapefruit juice, all or most of the fiber from the raw fruit is obviously missing. Craving something to chew, we may reach for chips or something crunchy. Vegetable juices may yield the same result. Colbin cautions that while vitamin and mineral supplements can be helpful in treating specific conditions or deficiencies, they nevertheless comprise fragments of food at best. She notes that the body may have difficulty processing these isolated nutrients outside of the whole food. Supportive studies include Kentucky’s University of Louisville School of Medicine comparison of the effects of the spice turmeric with those of its active ingredient, curcumin. Adding the whole food turmeric to the diet of rats reduced inflammation significantly, while curcumin alone was ineffective. Results suggested the difference may be explained by turmeric’s higher bioavailability. A Pennsylvania State University research review determined that although
population studies consistently report that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables protects against cardiovascular and other chronic diseases, studies of antioxidant supplements did not show the same benefits. The difference may be that a whole foods diet naturally contains not only antioxidants, but a wide range of nutrients and compounds that may act synergistically to protect against diseases. Colbin goes further, suggesting that supplements may even make us less likely to want to eat vegetables and set us up for junk food cravings to balance out too many vitamins or minerals. Her advice is to use vitamins and supplements if medically required, but not every day and not for a lifetime. Her views are all about maintaining the natural balance in the foods that nature provides without worrying about striving for perfection or radical changes in diet. Colbin recommends aiming for 70 percent whole foods overall to keep everything in balance. Start by taking a few small changes, listen to the body to see if there’s a noticeable difference and adjust accordingly. Margie King is a former corporate attorney now working as a holistic health and nutrition coach and natural health copywriter from Philadelphia, PA. Connect via NourishingMenopause.com.
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Money Myths
Filmmaker Katie Teague Uncovers Our Misperceptions by Linda Sechrist
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atie Teague’s inspiring documentary, Money and Life (MoneyAndLifeMovie. com), provocatively asks: Rather than disastrous, can we view economic crises as brimming with opportunities to shift our thoughts about money and thereby improve models of economic exchange?
Why did you produce a documentary on the subject of money? As an in-depth psychotherapist familiar with observing humanity, I felt that I could use the simple lens of storytelling to chronicle the complexity of money and economics. Because I had no experience in economics or filmmaking, I was often brought to my knees in the crucible of all I was learning, a virtual crash Ph.D. course. In interviewing David Korten, economist, author and former professor at the Harvard Business School, he soothed my worries by pointing out that because I hadn’t been indoctrinated into the world of economics and its jargon, my language of metaphors and analogies would help lay people better recognize and understand convoluted economic concepts. As a therapist, I repeatedly see how disconnections due to eroding relationships with ourselves, our natural world and each other are wreaking havoc on people and the planet. I routinely see that money isn’t a root cause of a person’s issues, just the container for them. Most frequently the issues I hear about result from setting dreams aside “for later” and squelching the sparks of individual genius, usually because 24
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of a perceived scarcity of money. I became curious about what role our relationship to money plays in such disconnections.
What are the effects of awaking to what money is and isn’t in our lives? In considering this from the perspective of healing and tending the soul, asking, “Where are we most wounded in our modern world?” I had my own quantum awakening to the fact that I’m not separate from the subject matter I’m exploring: What is my own story with money? Have I given up healthy selfgovernment to the money god? What are my opportunities to reclaim my own power? I discovered that the core principle of the economy, money and currency is relationship itself, and that we’ve unwittingly disempowered ourselves by entrusting too much power to middlemen like central banks and financial consultants, but are now realizing that we don’t need them. One clear example is that more individuals are having a direct experience of the divine. Also, entire communities are investing their time, energy and money in their local economies, where they have established relationships and can see the results. I believe that the technologies supporting our emerging new economy reflect our own consciousness coming online.
Were you surprised at what you learned? I did not know that the U.S. and global economies are based on debt and scar-
city nor understand beforehand that our perceptions of scarcity and separation from one another are only illusions. While the majority of economists say that money is an exchange, Bernard Lietaer, author of The Future of Money, states, that is what money does but not what it is. Fundamentally, money is a human agreement—a form of currency via an artifact designed, engineered and built by humans. This is something we have forgotten and it’s hurting us.
How did you approach the universally sensitive subject of money? The film is purely a starting place and a tool that individuals can use to educate themselves and spark conversations. I kept the tone of the film as non-polarizing as possible so that conservative family members could cull compelling concepts that inspire further exploration, rather than walk away feeling a need to defend their beliefs. Awareness and knowledge breeds empowerment and innovative perspectives so that we all can better participate in whatever is emerging.
Will a new economy replace or parallel the existing one? A new economy is emerging and operating in parallel. Beyond being based on gifting, alternative money, barter or other buzzwords, it’s coming online from a previously unknown place. This is one of the reasons I term the film emergent-oriented, rather than solution-oriented. A quote by Richard Buckminster Fuller, systems theorist, architect and inventor, eloquently applies: “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” The fact is that the old economy, based on debt and scarcity, is designed to collapse. The more innovative we can be in participating in the emerging economy, the more conscious awareness we can bring to bear, improving the chances for increasingly positive impacts. Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for recorded interviews.
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Reiki Level 1 Class – 11am-5pm. With Michal Spiegelman, nationally recognized Reiki Master and teacher. Includes: Reiki ideals and history, hand positions for self treatment and treating others, Reiki attunement. 6 CEUs. $150 including manual and certification; payment plans available. The Atlanta School of Massage, 2 Dunwoody Park South, Atlanta. Info@BalancedMoments.com. Info & register: BalancedMoments.com.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7
Green Smoothies – 7-9pm. The New Year is a perfect time to learn the art of making green smoothies. $30/member, $35/nonmember. Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur. Registration required: 404-377-0494. WyldeCenter.org.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8
Energy Therapy Training with Mastermind Live Call – 4-5:15pm. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Dr. Anne Merkel leads physicians, wellness practitioners, therapists and coaches by phone. Monthly series with two live calls, notes and recordings. $76. Register: 1-877-262-2276 or is.gd/PractitionerMastermind. What Should I Eat? Lecture and Book Signing – 7-8:30pm. With author, Dr. Rudy Scarfalloto, who will speak about his new book and answer questions about health, food and nutrition. Free. Clear Path Wellness Center, 275 Carpenter Dr. NE, #202, Sandy Springs. More info: 404-497-9268.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9
Living Foods Institute Healthy Lifestyle Programs – Jan 9-23. 8am-6pm. 5-, 10-, 15- & 30-day program options available. Hands-on training in the raw and living foods recipe preparation, emotional/mental healing, cleansing and detoxification and more. Fee according to package selected. Living Foods Institute, 1700 Commerce Dr, Atlanta. 404-524-4488. LivingFoodsInstitute.com.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10
Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable – 7:30-9am (networking at 7am). Next meeting 2/7. Discuss the region’s current environmental issues. Network and learn about Atlanta’s current and future opportunities for sustainable development. All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Ellis Hall, 634 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta. Southface.org/SART.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11
Nature’s Healers: Medicinal Plants and Aromatherapy for Women – 10am-1pm. With CNC Horticulturalist Lisa Cole. Beginners’ class focuses on herbs and oils, with an emphasis on treating women’s needs and chasing the winter blues away. $25/general public, $20/CNC Members. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. Registration required by Jan 8: 770-992-2055. ChattNatureCenter.org. S.T.A.R. Circles Global Book Discussion Groups – 12pm, Eastern Time. At NinaBrown33.com/ Community-Star.
specialseries Foundation Series I:
Introduction to Buddhism, 10am-4pm Learn the basic principles & practices of Tibetan Buddhism for inner transformation. Taught by Geshe Dadul Namgyal, Senior Resident Teacher of Drepung Loseling Monastery. 1781 Dresden Dr, Atlanta. 404-982-0051. For fee & info, visit Drepung.org.
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Holistic Health Fair – 11:30-4:30pm. Come experiance relaxation, guidance and fun! Reflexology, health coaches, massage, reiki, intuitive readers, and much more!! Most services $1/minute. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs. 404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14
S.T.A.R. Circles Global Book Discussion Groups – 4pm, Eastern Time. With Nina Brown, Ja-lene Clark and Kristy Sweetland. “S.T.A.R. Circle: The End of Drama” broadcast. Open to the public and recorded. Register: NinaBrown33.com/Community-Star. Sierra Club Meeting – 7pm, refreshments; 7:30pm, program. Larry Winslett presents about the Wilderness Act now after 50 years. Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta. More info: Georgia.SierraClub.org/Atlanta.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
Autoimmune Coaching & Energy Therapy Support Call – 4-5:15pm. 2nd Wednesdays. Dr. Anne Merkel leads this monthly phone workshop using energy therapy and natural healing approaches to support the clearing of symptoms and causes of autoimmune conditions. Free. Notes and past recordings provided if you register: 1-877-262-2276 or is.gd/autoimmunegroup.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
Reptile Day – Includes a variety of activates and shows. Southeastern Snake Encounter Show: 1pm & 3pm, with Jason Clark, star of the Animal Planet series SnakesKin. The Reptile Wagon: 12-4pm. Artsy Alligators and Slinky Snakes: 2-4pm. Sidewalk Reptile Sketch Contest & Photos: 1-4pm. All included with General Admission. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. 770-992-2055. More info: ChattNatureCenter.org.
Saturday, January 18
Revitalize Your Life, Holistic Health Retreat in Sedona, Arizona – January 18-23, 2014. Lodging, meals, classes, workshops, excursions and personalized health assessments included. For info, LimeAndLotus.com.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
S.T.A.R. Circles Global Book Discussion Groups – 12pm, Eastern Time at NinaBrown33.com/ Community-Star. Fruit Trees, Orchards and Edible Landscaping – 2-4pm. Learn the basics on starting or expanding your orchard and perennial food forest. $20/member, $25/nonmember. Wylde Center, 435 Oakview Rd, Decatur. Registration required: 404-371-1920. Andrea.Zoppo@yahoo.com. WyldeCenter.org. Raw & Living Foods Banquet Feast & Graduation Party – 3:30pm. Delicious organic raw and living foods buffet and testimonies from students who have completed the Healthy Lifestyle Course. Open to the public. $5-$10 donation appreciated. Living Foods Institute, 1700 Commerce Dr, Atlanta. For reservations: 404-524-4488. LivingFoodsInstitute.com.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20
Environmental Diversity & Inclusion Roundtable – 8:30am-12pm. For MLK Day, The Environmental Professionals of Color, Atlanta Chapter, host a local dialogue on increasing diversity in the environmental movement. Free with pre-registration; $10/door. Southface, 241 Pine St NE, Atlanta. Info/register: EpocAtlanta.webs.com/MLK-Day-Roundtable. CNC Service Day – 1:30-4pm. Ages 5-adult. Help CNC clear trails, pull privet, mulch trails, and other
necessary projects. Free. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. Registration Required by Jan 13: 770-9922055 x 236 or R.Gilbert@ChattNatureCenter.org. Raw & Living Foods Educational Seminar & Recipe Demonstration – 7pm. Learn how to reverse and slow aging, heal disease, increase energy, reach ideal weight and more. Enjoy recipe demo and taste delicious recipes. Open to the public. $5-$10 donation appreciated. Living Foods Institute, 1700 Commerce Dr, Atlanta. Call & leave name & number for reservations: 404-524-4488. LivingFoodsInstitute.com.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
Energy Therapy for Health & Wellness Practitioners: Live Training & Discussion Call – 4-5:15pm. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Dr. Anne Merkel leads physicians, coaches, therapists, other practitioners by phone. Monthly series with two live calls, notes and recordings. $76. Register: 1-877-262-2276 or arielagroup.com/tapshops.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
The Nature Club: Conserving Threatened and Endangered Species in the Southeast – 7-9pm. Join U.S. Fish and Wildlife Scientist Rob Tawes as he discusses current information on the state of threatened and endangered species in the southeast. $10/general public, $5/CNC Members. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. 770-992-2055. More info: ChattNatureCenter.org.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
Touch for Health Kinesiology Class – Jan 25-26. 9am-5pm. Learn muscle testing for the 14 primary meridians. Use touch and reflex techniques to balance the body’s energies for optimal health. 15 CEs. $295 prepay. Heal Center Atlanta, 180 Allen Rd, Ste 101N, Sandy Springs. 770-992-3914. eTouchForHealth.com.
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I ntro to Mahayana Buddhism, 10am-4pm 1st of a 5-part series. Learn the theory and practice of Mahayana (Greater Vehicle) Buddhism founded on the generation of universal compassion. Taught by Geshe Ngawang Phende, Resident Teacher of Drepung Loseling Monastery. 1781 Dresden Drive, Atlanta. 404-982-0051. For fee & info, visit Drepung.org. Callanwolde Arts Festival – Jan 25 & 26. 10am6pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. Will feature approximately 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more. Enjoy artist demos, live acoustic music, plus gourmet food trucks with healthy alternatives. $5/day. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. CallanwoldeArtsFestival.com. 2nd Annual Seed & Scion Swap – 10:30am1:30pm. Swap seeds and cuttings for fruit trees (scions). Get yor questions answered about saving seeds and how to graft cuttings. Speaker Grant Olson will present Planning Your Garden for Seed Saving. Free. Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur. More info: WyldeCenter.org. S.T.A.R. Circles Global Book Discussion Groups – 12pm, Eastern Time at NinaBrown33.com/ Community-Star.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 Do You Believe in Angels? – 7pm. A seminar with Maudy Fowler and Gail Hunt, award-winning authors with their new book: Angel Whispers. Come and make 2014 a time to listen to your own angels. Hotel 400, 1500 Market Blvd, Roswell. Registration info, 470-767-1139 or VizMMarketing@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
Amp Up Your Life for 2014!: Free Personal Growth Live Call – 4-5:15pm. With Dr. Anne Merkel. Use meridian-based energy therapies including EFT tapping plus more to clear the way to an empowered New Year full of peace, love, joy and fun. For new and experienced practitioners. Notes and past recordings provided if you register: is.gd/BonusTAP.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
S.T.A.R. Circles Global Book Discussion Groups – 12pm, Eastern Time at NinaBrown33.com/ Community-Star.
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Stress Release Yoga – 6pm. By donation,$5 minimum. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs. 404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com. Meditation Service – 10am. See website for complete list of services and events. Atlanta Meditation Center of Self-Realization Fellowship, 4000 King Springs Rd SE, Smyrna. 770-434-7200. SRFAtlanta.org. Reading Service – 11am. See website for a complete list of services and events. Atlanta Meditation Center of Self-Realization Fellowship, 4000 King Springs Rd SE, Smyrna. 770-434-7200. SRFAtlanta.org. Prayers for World Peace – 11am-12:30pm. To achieve world peace, we must first create peace within our own minds. Includes teaching, meditation, and prayers. Everyone welcome. Free. Kadampa Meditation Center GA, 6860 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd, Sandy Springs. 770-913-0260. MeditationForEveryone.org.
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Earth Retreat – Feb 1-2. Divine Time Retreats presents 2014 Elemental Retreats. We celebrate the first signs of a reawakening Earth. Learn about sustainability, plant identification, herbal wisdom and some DIY pampering with a gentle footprint. To register: DivineTimeRetreats.com.
Yin Yoga – Begins Jan 7. 7:30pm. With Elizabeth Henderson. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Reiki Clinic for Usui Reiki Practitioners of All Levels – 6-9pm. Next clinic meets 1/6. Join with others for an evening of meditation, education, connection and fun. Learn how to include Reiki in all areas of life. Give and receive Reiki. 1st Mon each month. $20; $25 at door. Heal Center Atlanta, 180 Allen Rd, Ste 101, Atlanta. Info@BalancedMoments.com. BalancedMoments.com/Reiki-Clinic.
Reiki Master Certification Training – With Michal Spiegelman, nationally recognized Reiki Master and teacher. Open to Level 2 graduates. Gain the knowledge, skills and an increased level of vibration to deepen your connection and understanding of Reiki. CE credits approved. $650 including manual and certification; payment plans available. The Atlanta School of Massage, 2 Dunwoody Park South, Atlanta. Info@BalancedMoments.com. Info & register: BalancedMoments.com.
ongoingevents daily 30-Day Yoga Challenge – Thru Jan. Take the yoga challenge, do yoga for 30 days, and watch your body, mind and spirit transform. Why the challenge? They say it takes 21 days to create a new habit and 30 days to enforce it. $55 for the entire month. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs. 404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com. Painting for Relationships -- Tu-We 6:30-8pm, Th-Sa 7-9pm, Su 3-5pm. Different classes daily. Foster your inner artist, create masterpieces together, build and deepen relationships! Good for singles, couples, families, first dates, marriages and ministries. BYOW optional. No experience necessary! Painting parties 7 days/week. Info & class schedule, 404-919-9778. PaintingForSinglesandCouples.com.
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savethedate Weekly Meditations Sundays 11am. Free.
1st Sun–Basics of Meditation by Geshe Lobsang Tenzin. Other Sun– Meditation with Tibetan monk. Free. Drepung Loseling Monastery, Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies, Practice and Culture. 1781 Dresden Drive, Atlanta. 404-982-0051. For complete calendar & info, visit Drepung.org.
Grounded Yoga For Kids – 4:45pm. Ages 5-10. Cafe of Life Grant Park, 1030 Grant St, Atlanta. 404-917-4992. ComeThriveWithMe.com.
tuesday Core Restore – 6:15pm. Opening muscles of the hips and legs while strengthening core muscles! Café of Life Grant Park, 1030 Grant St, Atlanta. ComeThriveWithMe.com.
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member, Tassili Ma’at of Tassili’s Raw Reality will demo her yummy food. 5-8pm, Chef Laura of Living Foods Institute offers delicious raw food samples. Sevananda Natural Foods Market, 467 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta. 404-681-2831. Sevananda.coop. Meditation and Gentle Yoga Stretch – 10am. For anyone new to yoga and meditation, or for those who wish to refine their skills. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com.
thursday Stress Release Yoga – 6pm. By donation,$5 minimum. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs. 404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com. Noetic Sciences Meeting – 7:30pm. 3rd Thurs each month. Topic changes monthly. Free. Millen nium Healthcare, 4370 Georgetown Sq, Atlanta. 770-390-0012. MH@Millennium-Healthcare.com. Millennium-Healthcare.com.
friday Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting – 8-10am. Decatur City Hall, Conference Rm, 509 N McDonough St, Decatur. Lena Stevens: 404-3704102 or Lena.Stevens@DecaturGA.com. Monthly Gathering for Inspiration and Networking – 11am-12:30pm. 2nd Fri. World Peace Café, 220 Hammond Dr NE, Atlanta. Meetup.com/ SpiritualEntrepreneursAtlanta.
saturday Yoga for Stiff Guys – 12-1:30pm. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com.
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Join us for weekly meditation and public talks. Medicine Buddha meditation practice prior to talks. Free. Drepung Loseling Monastery, Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies, Practice and Culture. 1781 Dresden Drive, Atlanta. 404-982-0051. For topics, calendar & info, visit Drepung.org. Basic/Intermediate Mat Class – 6pm. Escape for an hour with Instructor Peggy Brown for a high energy Pilates Mat Workout. $15/class; $13.50/10-class package. Body Awareness Studio, 5549 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta. 404-252-7550. Info@BodyAwarenessStudio.com. BodyAwarenessStudio.com. Introductory Presentation on Meditation and Positive Living – 7-9pm. Come and enjoy this most inspiring of topics to reach your highest potential as soul. Free. Life Enrichment Center, 1340 McConnell Dr, Decatur. To register, Dhana: 404-273-5704. Santmat.net. Millennium Healthcare Wellness Events – 7:30pm. 2nd Tues each month. Hosted by Dr. Gould. New topic each month. Free. Millennium Healthcare, 4370 Georgetown Sq, Atlanta. 770390-0012. MH@Millennium-Healthcare.com. Millennium-Healthcare.com.
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HEALTHCARE - HOLISTIC Millennium Healthcare
acupuncture Larissa Stewart, L.Ac.
455 E. Paces Ferry Rd. Ste. 201 Buckhead/Decatur • 404-803-3573 PainFreeAndHappy.com
Offering Traditional Five-Element Acupuncture, Dr. Tan’s Balance Method for pain relief, and NADA auricular detox, along with a variety of nonneedle techniques including Ohashi-style shiatsu, guasha, moxibustion and hands-on energy healing. Nationally board certified Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM). Certified Matrix Energetics Practitioner. See ad, page 7.
WHOLECARE MEDICAL GROUP
COLON HYDROTHERAPY CLEAR PATH WELLNESS CENTER 275 Carpenter Dr, Ste 202, Sandy Springs 404-497-9268 • ClearPathWellness.com
Providing colon hydrotherapy, nutritional consulting, ion cleanse foot bath, far infrared sauna, reflexology, massage and raindrop therapy, bio-energetic evaluation and life-enhancement processing services for the greater Atlanta metro area. See ad, page 21.
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Brandon Lee, L.Ac. 5390 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Norcross • 770-686-3100 WholecareMedical.org
Anne Merkel Ph.D.
WONJE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
Offering individual life and meridian energy asessments; health and nutritional coaching; energy therapy support; and energy therapy practitioner certification and mastermind programs. A seasoned Energy Therapist and doctoral student of Naturopathy, she utilizes numerous modalities depending on your needs. She can guide in your conscious transformation, wellness, and release of trauma. With specialties in clearing autoimmune disorders and recurring negative cycles, Anne regularly trains and supports other health and wellness practitioners, coaches, therapists to integrate energy therapy into their practices. See ad, page 19.
Dr. Won W. Suh, L.Ac. 1455 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lawrenceville • 770-717-9899 WonjeAcupunctureClinic.org
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AROMATIC REFLEXOLOGY The Heal Center
Roz Zollinger Sandy Springs • 404-303-0007 HealCenterAtlanta.com
Aromatherapy, reflexology and therapeutic products and gift packages. Certification courses and classes. Private sessions. See ad, page 13.
Energy Psychologist • Trainer 706-374-6460 • 877-262-2276 (toll free) ArielaGroup.com • MyEFTCoach.com Phone & In-person sessions
HEALTH FOOD SEVANANDA NATURAL FOODS 467 Moreland Avenue, Atlanta 404-681-2831 • Sevananda.coop See ad, page 22.
CHIROPRACTIC CAFÉ OF LIFE HEALING CENTER GRANT PARK
Life Grocery and Cafe
1453 Roswell Road, Marietta 1/2 mile east of the Big Chicken 770-977-9583 • LifeGrocery.com
1030 Grant Street, Atlanta 404-917-4992 • ComeThriveWithMe.com
A natural foods market featuring organic produce. Extensive selection of nutritional supplements. Vegetarian cafe, organic foods including salad bar, hot bar, fresh juices, smoothies. See ad, page 23.
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Health, business and money. Raw vegan certifications, private sessions, blood typing, ear candling and more.
Al Norton, D.D.S. 6600 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Ste 600-700, Duluth 770-513-1312 • DentistryAtSugarloaf.com
Formerly Atlanta Laser Dentistry. Only the name has changed. The same great dentist and staff remain. See ad, page 4.
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Roberta D. Cann, D.M.D. Piedmont Center, 3525 Piedmont Road Building Five, Ste 408, Atlanta 404-233-1102 • CannDentistry.com See ad, page 3.
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A cutting edge facility for alternative and holistic healthcare based on traditional medicine and alternative medicine working hand-in-hand to provide patients with an integrative model of care combining the best of Western, Eastern and emergine medical treatments from science. Visit our website for a complete listing of services. See ad, page 11.
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LIVING/RAW FOODS Living Foods Institute
1700 Commerce Drive, NE, Atlanta 800-844-9876 • 404-524-4488 LivingFoodsInstitute.com See ad on page 2.
INTEGRATIVE PEDIATRICS ALL WORLDS PEDIATRICS
900 Old Roswell Lakes Pkwy, Ste 220 Roswell • 678-629-3988 AllWorldsPediatrics.com See ad, page 20.
MASSAGE THERAPY MICHAEL ZOLLINGER
The Heal Center Wellness Collective 180 Allen Rd, Ste. 101 N., Sandy Springs 404-303-0007 • HCWellnessAtlanta.com See ad, page 13.
BODY & SOUL WELLNESS
Meredith Grech, LMT, Reiki Master Mobile Licensed Massage Therapy BodyAndSoulAtlanta.com • 404-832-5245
Offering treatments in your own Sanctuary. Therapeutic Massage, AMMA Therapy®, Reiki, Pregnancy, Deep Tissue and Medical Massage, Reflexology. ABMP Member, Insured. GA License # MT007169.
MEDICAL Qigong The RISING LOTUS QIGONG
5390 Peachtree Ind’l Blvd, Ste 200, Norcross TheRisingLotus.com • 404-721-2326
Offering Medical Qigong Therapy. Specializing in chronic conditions and difficult cases. Weekly Qigong & Tai Chi classes. Certification courses. See ad, page 14.
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Reasons Behind Iodine Deficiency Radiation: Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation emitted by cell phones, Wi-Fi, microwave ovens and other electronic devices. Iodized table salt: The human body cannot utilize the iodine added to this product. Low-sodium diets: Failure to use healthy salts to fulfill sodium requirements, plus over-
use of zero-nutrient table salt in foods, leads to iodine depletion. Bromine: This toxic chemical overrides iodine’s abilities to nourish the thyroid, adrenal and other hormone-producing glands. A known carcinogen, it is used as an anticaking ingredient found in almost all baked goods, unless the ingredients specifically cite unbromated flour. Iodine-depleted soils: Due to poor farming techniques, iodine and other minerals in soil have declined, so most foods today are devoid of naturally occurring iodine. Proper iodine supplementation with a high-quality product like Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine can prevent harm by protecting the thyroid and other endocrine glands and restoring proper hormone production.
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