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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The free app, already downloaded by more than 40,000 iPhone users, is now available on the Android platform. Natural Awakenings makes staying in touch with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever. Find products, practitioners and services dedicated to healthy living, plus articles on the latest practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts with fresh perspectives and inspired ideas. New features include signing up for promotions, updates and newsletters, as well as convenient links to the Natural Awakenings website and webstore. Find a local magazine; a national directory of healthy, green businesses, resources and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish. “These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives wherever they are more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.” To download the free app, search for Natural Awakenings on Google Play or the Apple app store or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.
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eorgia cyclists will hop on their hogs March 24 for the 10th annual Georgia Ride to the Capitol. Co-sponsored by the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association, the ride supports the development of a regional bicycle network of both on-road facilities, multi-use trails and cycling connections near major facilities, activity centers and schools. Commissioner Fred Boykin and other city staffers will join the cyclists for the slow, five-mile Decatur leg of the ride, leaving from the north parking lot of the East Lake MARTA station. Participation is free. Preregister (recommended) to receive a free reflective leg band at GeorgiaRidesToTheCapitol.org. For more information, visit GeorgiaBikes.org for more information.
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he Willow School will open its doors on March 2 to provide an exciting new learning opportunity for children from 3 months to 5 years old. Willow is currently enrolling students for the 2015-2016 school year beginning in August 2015. Enrollment will be ongoing until all classes are full. The Reggio Emilia-inspired school has a vibrant, individual-based curriculum, with project- and experience-based learning systems. Their food program offers high-quality meals and snacks for children 12 months and older, with organic milk, dairy and eggs and a fully vegetarian menu. Location: 141 Sams St., Ste. A-1, Decatur. For more information or to inquire about enrollment, email Teresa Cole at willowschoolga@gmail.com.
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low Food Atlanta’s second annual Slow Food at the Table campaign aims to inspire Atlanta residents to revive the deliberate practice of eating with others. Throughout the month of March, the group will be posting recipes and ideas for ways to enjoy slow meals together. To join the Slow Food campaign, gather friends or family for a meal and post a sign outdoors stating, “Slow Food Lives Here.” Take a photo of the gathering and submit it online to be entered to win two tickets to the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival, in May. For more information, visit SlowFoodAtlanta.org.
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hi for Longevity is hosting a seminar led by Taoist Master Yun Xiang Tseng (aka Chen) from March 12 to 15 at the Cobb Galleria. Chen was trained from the age of 6 at Wu Dang Mountain, made famous in the film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. He is also one of the youngest people in China to be designated a master. The seminar will teach alternative healing, how to live a stress-free lifestyle and secrets to longevity. Participants will be trained in ways to strengthen the immune system, increase coordination and flexibility and improve memory, concentration, circulation, strength, balance and endurance. Location: Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. For more information, call 404-264-0025, email SusanAtlanta@ gmail.com or visit WuDangTao.com.
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Put a Spring in Your Step by Brenda Cobb
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ith spring around the corner, it’s a great time to take stock of your health and get ready to get back to the great outdoors. Going to the doctor is not the only way to find out if all is good with your body—there are simple signs that may indicate the presence of toxicity or other internal issues. In addition to obvious signs such as fatigue or headaches, common symptoms such as bad breath, dry skin, insomnia or backaches can be your body’s way of saying something needs fixing. Instead of running to the doctor when these symptoms strike, try nature’s remedies. Holistic treatment methods to set things straight can include a visit to the chiropractor, reflexology, juice cleansing, colon hydrotherapy and increasing vitamins and nutrients in your diet. The optimal way to get more vitamins and minerals is by upping the ante on your intake of organic, raw produce. Below is a selection of some raw food favorites for you to try out. Enjoy these recipes for a few weeks and watch the results as your body begins to heal, your energy level rises and you can feel the spring in your step!
Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce 2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes 1 cup soaked sun-dried tomatoes ½ cup fresh basil or 2 Tbsp dried basil 1 large garlic clove 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 pitted soaked Medjool dates
Soak the sun-dried tomatoes and dates in 4 cups of filtered water overnight and drain. Pat dry to get the excess water out. Put the garlic in the food processor first and chop, then add the dates, fresh tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, salt and olive oil and blend until creamy. Toss with spiral sliced zucchini noodles.
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Cashew Cheese Dip 2 cups raw cashew nuts 2 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp chickpea miso 1 Tbsp raw tahini 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast 1 cup red bell pepper Pinch cayenne pepper Soak 2 cups raw cashew nuts for 4 hours in 4 cups filtered water and drain. Put the garlic in the food processor first and chop, then add the rest of the ingredients and blend until creamy. Serve with raw vegetables.
Green Seed Salad ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup pumpkin seeds 2 cups spinach 2 cups kale ½ tsp cumin 1 Tbsp fresh basil 2 Tbsp sesame seed raw tahini 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp chickpea miso 1 Tbsp sesame seed oil ¼ tsp Himalayan salt 2 Tbsp filtered water Soak the sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds in two cups filtered water overnight and drain. Chop the spinach and kale into bite-size pieces. Combine the cumin, basil, tahini, lemon juice, miso, sesame oil, water and salt in the blender into a smooth, creamy dressing. Toss the greens, nuts and seeds with the dressing and coat all the greens well. Eat right away or let marinate for a few hours to tenderize the greens. Brenda Cobb is author of The Living Foods Lifestyle and founder of the Living Foods Institute in Atlanta, offering Healthy Lifestyle courses on nutrition, cleansing, healing and anti-aging, including a therapy spa offering treatments to help detoxify, nourish and relax the body. For more information, call 404-524-4488 or 1-800-844-9876 and visit LivingFoodsInstitute.com. See ad, inside front cover.
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infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone. For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.” Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org). “General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”
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very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.
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Zack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization. He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehachapi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says Skow, now the executive director. “Small dogs get adopted faster, so we 12
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She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”
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“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources. Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plantbased recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.” Subscribe to our e-newsletter.
Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents. Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush. Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat. Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens
“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.”
cally modified) eggs. “We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena. He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.
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~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com). Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pasture-raised and non-GMO (geneti-
There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from humaninduced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife. Of the 410plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions, but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands.
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What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork. 4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store. 4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal. 4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways. 4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions. 4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls. 4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes. NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endangered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop. “The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems. When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.” The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant. Measures that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their 14
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The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many commercial animals, but more laws are needed. See SustainableTable.org/ 274/animal-welfare. food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply. Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers. The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear. org). Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360acre sanctuary also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, beavers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens. Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they kill native species,” says co-founder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and
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tuberculosis,” she explains. Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs. As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter.org). Founded by zoologist and television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild. Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center. Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation. Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.” One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself. Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification) microchip. It’s safe, affordable and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters. Spread the word: Only about 30 percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate controlling the pet population (see Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2). Volunteer: The Motley Zoo, in Redmond, Washington, provides medical care and behavioral training for ill, injured, neglected, abused and unwanted animals mainly from overflowing shelters. About half of its 150 volunteers foster pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks. “Each person has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.” No kill shelters are becoming more common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community. By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl.com/NoKillReform.
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ing problems wild animals face every day. Small repopulation success stories exist, but progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list. Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org). “Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.” Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya. Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office. “There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.” Pangolins eat ants and termites. Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl.com/SavePangolins). Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors.org is supported by SaveAGorilla.org). Led by Ruth
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Make saving animals a priority. Contact legislators. Be a lawabiding consumer—don’t buy ivory or other endangered-animal products. Support conservancy groups. Share information. Donate time and money. “IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The bill received bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,” says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.” Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another way to help gorillas is to recycle cell phone and computer batteries. Coltan [tantalite] is used to make batteries—13 percent of the world’s supply of coltan is in the park area of the Congo,” says Frank Keesling. Barriers to improving the lives of animals can be overcome and banished when we believe it’s possible and everyone helps. The animals are counting on us. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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ard and food waste make up 25 percent of the garbage destined for municipal landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pick the right composter and this organic waste will easily turn into rich—and free—garden fertilizer, saving landfill space and reducing the volume of greenhouse gases generated by anaerobic decomposition. Unless using a specialized bin, maintain a roughly 50/50 compost
easy as its name implies—simply toss organic yard and kitchen waste into a pile in the yard. Aerating or turning the compost with a pitchfork or shovel will provide quicker results, but waste will also decompose if left alone. Within six to 24 months, all of the waste will decompose aerobically into compost. Once a year, composters can dig out the finished compost from the bottom. This method won’t work for households that don’t generate yard waste because a pile of 100 percent green waste will attract pests.
mixture of “brown” and “green” organic waste for ideal results. Green waste is moist, such as fruit and vegetable peels; brown waste comprises dry and papery material, including grass clippings.
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These barrel-shaped containers are turned with a hand crank, making aerating and speeding up decomposition a breeze. Some manufacturers promise results in as little as two weeks. Due to the barrel’s relatively smaller size and capacity, getting the balance between brown and green waste right is critical for optimal results, and users will need to wait for one batch of compost to finish before adding more organic waste.
done with it; those that want to compost fish or meat; households that don’t generate yard waste. Solarcone Inc.’s Green Cone system will handle up to two pounds of kitchen waste daily, including meat, fish and dairy products. It won’t compost brown waste. Users bury the bottom basket in the yard, and then
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Good for: People looking for low maintenance, but quicker results than a pile or bin; average to large households with yard waste. Multi-tiered composters are a series of stacked boxes with removable panels to allow the organic waste to move downward throughout the decomposition cycle. Finished compost comes out of a door at the bottom. Because the boxes are smaller than a large pile or bin, compost will “cook” faster; some users report their first batch took just four to six months. Collectively, stacked boxes are often comparable in size to a large holding bin, so they can compost a large amount of waste.
simply put green waste together with an “accelerator powder” into a cone hole in the top. According to Solarcone, most of the waste turns into water. Every few years, users need to dig a small amount of residue out of the bottom that can be added to a garden. Tracy Fernandez Rysavy is editor-inchief of the nonprofit Green America’s Green American magazine, from which this article was adapted (GreenAmerica.org).
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or seasonal eaters, farm market shoppers and members of community supported agriculture, vegetable greens have become a normal part of everyday diets. Recognized as the most nutrient-rich group of veggies, they deliver multiple benefits. Greens are a top source of vitamin K, essential to bone health, and are abundant in vitamins A, B (especially folic acid) and C. They deliver considerable antioxidants and chlorophyll, widely known to protect against cancer, and are anti-inflammatory, according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician in Flemington, New Jersey, who specializes in nutritional medicine. Fuhrman notes, “The majority of calories in green vegetables, including leafy greens, come from protein, and this plant protein is packaged with beneficial phytochemicals. They’re rich in folate and calcium, and contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.” Hardy greens, like kale, chard and collards, are good sources of accessible calcium. Only about 30 percent of calcium from dairy products is absorbed, but according to Registered Dietitian Ginny Messina, “For certain leafy green vegetables, rates are considerably higher. We absorb between 50 and 60
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percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can add interest and value to every meal. Here’s how. Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor. A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right. Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears. A high-speed blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender is sufficient for spinach. An online search for “green smoothies” will turn up many recipes. Use “massaged” raw kale in salads. Rinse and spin-dry curly kale leaves stripped from their stems, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the stems to add to another salad or lightly cooked vegetable dishes or simply discard. Place the cut kale in a serving bowl. Rub a little olive oil onto both palms and massage the kale for 45 to 60 seconds; it’ll soften up and turn bright green. Add other desired veggies and fruits and dress the mixture.
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A favorite recipe entails tossing massaged kale with dried cranberries, toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice. Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing. Add hardy greens to stir-fries. The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans. Soy sauce, tamari and ginger add flavor. Use leafy spring greens in salads. Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast. Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar. Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted. Visit VegKitchen.com. Subscribe to our e-newsletter.
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advice. “Working through the pain” might actually make things worse in the long run. Never exercise a sore muscle. Muscle soreness is a sign that the muscles are changing. It’s okay to feel sore for a day or two after a workout. If it appears that the body’s stability or ability to maintain proper form will be affected by the soreness, then wait another day. However, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming the muscles and stimulating blood flow. A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weights the day before include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training. Lifting weights makes women look bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Building big, bulky muscles requires testosterone—and lots of it. Men typically have 20 to 30 times more testosterone than women. For women, strength training is well-known to be
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metabolism (i.e., caloric burn). Plus, becoming overly fatigued often leads to sloppy form, which may lead to injury. Listen to the body and rest at least one day a week or more if a break is needed. Reduce calorie intake to lose weight. The body needs enough fuel to function, especially if it is regularly working hard. Eating less is not always the answer to losing weight. If we’re not eating enough, the body may think it’s starving, which causes it to store fat instead of burning calories, so eating too infrequently or not enough can sabotage weight-loss efforts. Eating smaller, more frequent meals allows the body to metabolize calories more effectively. Leslie Perry Duffy is a FIRM workout program master instructor and entrepreneur in Columbia, SC, who contributes to Life.Gaiam.com from which this was adapted.
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Everyone on the planet is on a diet; it’s just a matter of which one. Are you on a junk food diet or a disorderly eating diet? Most people deprive themselves at some point and end up binging later. Having a name for the lifestyle I wanted to live helped me commit to it. When you’re lost and disconnected from nature and your body, you need rules and guidelines. Day one, eat this; day two, eat that. The Earth Diet’s rules and guidelines helped me to break a disempowering addiction to junk food. After following the guidelines for a while, the whole lifestyle becomes natural and choices become easy. How can busy people prepare and eat fresh foods more frequently? Try making a huge batch of smoothies or vegetable juice on a Sunday; put a few servings in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Then, take one to work each day. Fresh is best, but a thawed frozen juice is better than nothing. Also, simplify eating. I grew up in Australia’s Outback, alongside aboriginal people that ate “mono foods”—singular, whole, raw foods sourced directly from nature, and they had slim, resilient and Subscribe to our e-newsletter.
healthy bodies. Eating mono foods gives the digestive system a break; we feel energized because the body doesn’t have to break down a complicated meal. Try, for example, eating a watermelon for lunch or an avocado for dinner.
Name some foods we’d be surprised to read about in The Earth Diet. My readers especially enjoy the chicken nuggets, burgers, gluten-free cookie dough, cashew cheesecake and vegan ice cream. The raw chocolate balls are popular, made with just three ingredients: almonds or sunflower seeds ground into flour, cacao powder and a favorite natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey or dates. Sometimes I add salt, mint, coconut or vanilla. I make a batch in 10 minutes and keep them in the freezer so I can have chocolate whenever I crave it.
Transforming the way we eat can be overwhelming; what are some simple first steps for the novice? Lemon water is incredibly powerful. It’s high in vitamin C, so it boosts the immune system, and it’s energizing, alkalizing and detoxifying. Just squeeze the juice of a lemon into two cups of water first thing in the morning and drink. I also recommend eating a whole, raw, mono food in its natural state every day, like a banana, orange or strawberries. Eat something that hasn’t been sliced, diced, processed and packaged. Lastly, practice eating only when hungry and eat what you’re craving in the most natural way possible (for example, upgrading from conventional pizza to organic store-bought brands to raw homemade pizza). On Sunday I woke up and made a big brunch for friends; we had organic eggs, salsa, herbal tea and organic cookies. For dinner, I ate an avocado. That’s all I was craving, and it ended up balancing out my day. If you’re craving chocolate, there’s a reason. If you’re craving a smoothie for dinner, have one. You can both fulfill cravings and nourish and love your body at the same time.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 15
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
Living Foods Institute Healthy Lifestyle Programs – Mar 5-19. 8am-6pm. 5-, 10-, 15- & 30day 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; some scholarships available. Living Foods Institute, 1700 Commerce Dr, Atlanta. 404-524-4488. LivingFoodsInstitute.com.
Tesla Energy Lights Live Presentation & Demonstration – 7pm. Learn about this revolutionary personal energy refueling system and experience an altered state of peace and calm. Explore business opportunities and get answers to your questions. $47 at door, free if preregistered. Tesla Energy Lights Wellness Center, 700 Old Roswell Lakes Pkwy, Ste 330, Roswell. Register: telw-3-10-15.eventbrite.com.
Aromatherapy Certification: 16-Wk Course – 10am1pm. With Roz Zollinger. An introduction to aromatherapy and the wide-ranging therapeutic benefits of essential oils. 48 CE hrs through NCBTMB. Held Thursdays. Heal Center Atlanta, 270 Carpenter Dr, Ste 500, Atlanta. 404-303-0007. HealCenterAtlanta.com. Reflexology Certification: 14-Wk Course – 7-10pm. With Roz Zollinger. Comprehensive training program designed to provide all the necessary skills and knowledge to practice reflexology. 42 CE hours through NCBTMB. Held Thursdays. Heal Center Atlanta, 270 Carpenter Dr, Ste 500, Atlanta. 404-303-0007. HealCenterAtlanta.com. Transmission Meditation – 7:30pm. Do you have a desire to serve humanity and to build a stronger connection with your own spiritual nature? If so, Transmission Meditation is the simplest way to do both. Transmission Meditation is a group service that steps down the great spiritual energies that continually stream into our planet. Introductory talk followed by Transmission Meditation. Free. Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore Annex, Clifford Steele Building, 5505 Roswell Rd, Atlanta. More info: Share-International. us/se/upcoming_events.html.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Posture: Is it Important? – 3-5pm. More than 80% of neck and back problems are the result of tight muscles brought on by bad posture. The yoga back care classes focus on preventing and/or reducing back and neck pain, improving core/leg strength and postural alignment. Breath work and muscular release incorporated. Beginning and continuing students welcome. Led by Bev Stegman, RYT (200), Yoga for Scoliosis Trainer & Yoga Spine Specialist. $50. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. 770-425-4488. MariettaYoga.com.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Eyes & Pies Fireside Chat: Workshop & Dinner at Bambinelli’s – 7pm. Dr. Kyle Jones of the Georgia Eye Center shares information about how a revolutionary technique can help restore vision, so you can see clearly without glasses or contacts. Free/first-time guests. Registration required: 770-939-8840. GeorgiaEyeCenter.net.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Wu Dang Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Dao Yin, Sword & Feng Shui Seminar – Mar 12-15. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta. Info & to register: 404-2640025, SusanAtlanta@gmail.com, or WuDangTao.com. Transformation and Development of the Teen Brain – 7pm; Doors open at 6pm to browse resources. Learn about what’s going on inside your teenager’s brain. Presented by Rodney Larson, a holistic psychotherapist with Perspectives Center for Holistic Therapy. The Frazer Center, 1815 S Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta. For info: 404.944.9561, EarlyInsights.com. Tickets: TeenBrain.BrownPaperTickets.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
savethedate Silva Ultramind ESP Seminar Mar 14-15. 9am-7pm Develop your ESP in just 2 days guaranteed or your money back! Increase abundance and prosperity, your sales and leadership performance, better your relationships, and learn to heal yourself inside and out with Jose Silva’s proven method. More info, Fruzsina Varga: 805-3004720. SilvaMindMethod.com.
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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, MARCH 16 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, MARCH 18 Wah! Chanting Concert – 7:30pm. Sing & celebrate with WAH! in an evening of Sanskrit chant and songs in English. $20/advance, $25/door. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-9299642. VistaYoga.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
savethedate Reiki Class 10am-4:30pm Become a Certified Reiki Practitioner in this 1-day class. Includes guided meditation, spiritual attunements, history of Reiki and learning basic hand positions for treatment. With Jan Walker a well-known and respected Reiki Master Teacher. $75. Lawrenceville. 678-682-3812. AwakeningSpiritMinistries.org.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24 A Modern Day Shaman from Sweden Returns – Mar 24-Apr 2. Bart Smyth, Shamanic healer, Grand Master Tai Chi & Qigong, Yuen Chinese Energy Medicine will be holding Healing Circle gatherings, private appts, tai chi class, The Art of Connection workshop. Bart has assisted over 35,000 people heal. More info: AModernDayShaman.net.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Higher Brain Living Live Presentation & MindBlowing Demonstration – 7pm. Learn how to awaken and ignite the brain’s highest potential. Discover a new career transforming lives. $97 at door; free if preregistered. Higher Brain Living Awaken Center, 7 Dunwoody Park, Ste 122, Atlanta. Register: hbl-rt-atl-center.eventbrite.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Nicolai Bachman: Sanskrit and Yoga Scholar in Atlanta – Mar 27-29. Mar 27, 6-9pm: Origins of Yoga with Fire Ceremony and Restorative Class. Mar 28, 9am-12pm: Sanskrit Basics and The Heart of Mantra; 1:30-4:30pm: Yoga Sutras Unraveled: Yoga as Nirodha. Mar 29, 9am-12pm: The Elemental Chakras. Early Bird Before Mar 1: $55/session, $195/whole weekend. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com.
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Marketing Made Simple – 10am. A workshop for small business owners. Simple marketing solutions to help you eliminate confusion, get a handle on your marketing activities and win more customers. Free if preregister, $47 at door. Register: Marketing-3-28-15.eventbrite.com.
savethedate The Art of Connection Mar 28-29 Modern day Shaman Bart Smyth from Sweden holds his signature workshop. Everything in life is about relationship. Discover the roots of your personal self-sabotage and release the triggers to accelerate your evolution. Highly effective results: Bart works with each person in dialogue and energetically. More info: AModernDayShaman.net/ArtOfConnection.
plan ahead WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 Kabalah: A Process of Awakening – 7pn. Free introductory lecture. New class series starts April 8. Learn about the Kabalah and the key it holds to unlocking the mystery of our existence on all levels: physical, psychological and spiritual. Karin Kabalah Center, 2531 Briarcliff Rd, Ste 217, Atlanta. 404-320-1038.
savethedate Transmission Meditation & Public Talk 7:30pm
Do you have a desire to serve humanity and to build a stronger connection with your own spiritual nature? If so, Transmission Meditation is the simplest way to do both. Transmission Meditation is a group service that steps down the great spiritual energies that continually stream into our planet. Introductory talk followed by Transmission Meditation. Free. Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore Annex, Clifford Steele Building, 5505 Roswell Rd, Atlanta. More info: Share-International.us/se/upcoming_events.html.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Autoimmune Coaching & Energy Therapy Support – 4-5:15pm. 2nd Wed. Dr. Anne Merkel shares information and solutions for people experiencing autoimmune disorders, to naturally address their condition and support healing. Free. Live call. Info: 877262-2276. Notes & past month recordings provided when register: is.gd/autoimmunegroup. Eyes & Pies Fireside Chat: Workshop & Dinner at Bambinelli’s – 7pm. Dr. Kyle Jones of the Georgia Eye Center shares information about how a revolutionary technique can help restore vision, so you can see clearly without glasses or contacts. Free/firsttime guests. Registration required: 770-939-8840. GeorgiaEyeCenter.net.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Deepening Into Peace & Quiet: A Women’s Retreat in the North Georgia Mountains – April 10-12. Featuring mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga, time in nature, heavenly accommodations and inspired gourmet vegetarian cuisine. Sponsored by Mindful Journey Retreats offering personal, day-long and weekend programs. Details: LindaLDavis.net.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 20th Annual Earth Day Party – 7pm. Georgia’s premier Earth Day event brings together a diverse group of grassroots environmentalists, devoted philanthropists, and business professionals. Enjoy music, eco-silent auction and a locally sourced menu created by Chef Scott Keefer. The Garden at Community Smith, rooftop at Renaissance Midtown Hotel. Tickets: EarthShareGA.org/Earth-Day/Tickets.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Create Your Sacred Staff – 1-5pm. Explore the art of designing a healing tool. Join Gailie in Shamanic ceremony, guided visualization and crafting in the spiritual realm. Supply list upon registration. $50. Heron House, 102 Russell Rd, Mtn Park. RSVP by April 18: 770-609-5852, Gailktate@ZevaStudio.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 N-hanced EFT Tapping Call – 4-5:15pm. With Dr. Anne Merkel. Use meridian-based energy therapies including N-hanced EFT tapping plus more to create the life of your deepest desires. Full of opportunities, advancement and fun. For new and experienced practitioners. Free. Notes & past recordings when register: is.gd/TAPBonus.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Crossing Over with John Edwards – 7pm. See John Edward Live. John Edward will begin the event with a Q&A, followed by connecting with the Other Side and giving messages to the audience from those whom have crossed over. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Pkwy SE, Atlanta. For tickets: 800-514-3849, JohnEdward.net or etix.com.
ongoingevents sunday Kundalini Yoga Series – 8-9:15am. With Ann Ritter. $17/drop-in, $108/8-wk series. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.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. Sunday Service – 11am. Come celebrate our service of life, spirit and the Eucharist. All are invited to attend. St. Thomas Christian Church, Karin Kabalah Center, 2531 Briarcliff Rd, Ste 217, Atlanta. 404-320-1038. Stress Release Yoga Class – 6pm. Class is offered for a minimum $5 donation. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl, Sandy Springs. 404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com. Shamanic Journey Meditation – 11am-12:30pm. 1st Sun of every month. Experience Shamanic Jour-
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ney as pathway to inner peace, healing and wisdom. Drums and rattles welcomed. Hosted by Gailie Spirit Weaver. Love donation. The Heron House, 102 Russell Rd, Mountain Park. For more info: 770-609-5852, Meetup.com/ShamanicJourney.
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.
monday Law of Attraction Meetup - 10:30-11:30am. Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore. 5531 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-255-5207. ItsAboutBelief.com. Spiritual Support Group – 7pm. 2 nd & 4 th Mon. Work on your issues with your Angels! Develop intuition and learn tools for life. $10. Atlanta Unity Church, 3597 Parkway Lane, Norcross. Call Intuitive Counselor Natalie, 510-830-8061. Meetup.com/Angelic-Reiki-Healing-Night. Yin Yoga – 7:30pm. With Elizabeth Henderson. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-9299642. VistaYoga.com. Grounded Yoga For Kids – 4:45pm. Ages 5-10. Cafe of Life Grant Park, 1030 Grant St, Atlanta. 404-917-4992. ComeThriveWithMe.com. Sacramental Healing Circle – 6pm. Offered by the Healing Ministry of the St. Thomas Christian Church for those seeking physical and/or emotional healing. Free. Karin Kabalah Center, 2531 Briarcliff Rd, Ste 217, Atlanta. 404-320-1038. Art, Music, Meditation and Yoga Group – 6:507:50pm, Mon & Wed. Come join Sway Yoga. Be good to yourself. Connect and feel the energizing warmth of the oldest mind body fitness systems in the world to relax and refresh Hammond Park Gymnasium, 705 Hammond Dr, Atlanta. 731-415-2588. To register: SandySpringsGA.gov/Registration. SwayLiving.wix.com/sway. Yin Yoga – 7:30pm. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.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.
freepresentation Meditation & Public Talk Tuesdays 7:30pm. Free.
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. Master Young Cho Consults & Demos – 10am1pm. Onnetsu Therapy (Far-Infrared Heat) and Septes-
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tone mattresses, pillows and rocks. Removes negative ions, increases blood circulation and raises immunity. Wholecare Wellness Learning Center, 5390 Peachtree Ind Blvd, Norcross. For appt: 770-710-1527. 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. Lymph Detox for Sinus Congestion – 10am-1pm. 30 min consultations and treatment with Sherry Faith Mury LMT, LDT, EMT. Wholecare Wellness Center, 5390 Peachtree Ind Blvd, Norcross. For appt: 404-374-9225. Yoga for Stiff Guys – 6:30pm. With Marti Yura. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404929-9642. VistaYoga.com. 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.
wednesday Law of Attraction Meetup (Alpharetta) - 10:3011:30am. Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, 5306 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta. ItsAboutBelief.com. Chiropractic Exam and Mini-Treatment – 3-6pm. With Rudy Scarfalloto, DC. Wholecare Wellness Center, 5390 Peachtree Ind Blvd, Norcross. Make an appt: 678-896-2992. Law of Attraction Meetup (Dunwoody) - 7:308:30pm. Higher Brain Living Awaken Center. 7 Dunwoody Park, Ste 122, Atlanta. ItsAboutBelief.com. Meditation Session – 2:30pm. Come relax your mind in a hectic world and manifest your goals. Please reserve space ahead of time. Free. Karin Kabalah Center, 2531 Briarcliff Rd, Ste 217, Atlanta. 404-320-1038.
thursday Stress Release Yoga – 6pm. By donation, $5 minimum. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl,SandySprings.404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com. Pilates Fitness Barre Class – 5:45pm. Experience a new level of body-mind fitness by increasing your stamina, core strength and flexibility. A complete workout. $16/class, $66/6-class pass. Firefly Studio, 1026 Atlanta Ave, Decatur. 770-595-1335. Fanny@ SomaEnergio.com. SomaEnergio.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. Prenatal Yoga Series – 6:30-7:45pm. With Rebecca Leary Safon. $17/drop-in, $85/6-wk series. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-9299642. VistaYoga.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 Meditation – 10-11am. The only way to truly feel The Universal Presence expressing Itself uniquely in and as you, is through the practice of meditation. “Be Still and Know.” Guided and Silent Meditation. $10 donation; $15 for 2. Juiceez & Etc., 20 Jackson St SE, Atlanta. For more info: 404-4236750, Peoples.V@gmail.com.
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EDUCATION ARE YOU INTERESTED IN IMPROVING PEOPLE’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS? – Earn your Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs at Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, Gainesville, FL; the leading college for Chinese diagnosis. 800-606-6685. DragonRises.edu. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING ONNETSU FIR HEAT THERAPY TREATMENT? – New courses forming regularly. Call for the next Basic Training Course. 5 hrs/wk for 4 wks. $510 (includes uniform). 770-710-1527. usonnetsu.org.
HELP WANTED ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – Lucrative compensation. Flexible work hours. Work from home. Passionate about healthy living. Want to represent your favorite magazine? Email your resume to publisher@naAtlanta.com.
LYMPH DETOX THERAPY ARE YOU SUFFERING? -- With Chicken Pox, Herpes, Shingles? Mononucleosis, Epstein Barr, Bells Palsy? Call Sherry Faith to discuss your issues at 404-374-9225.
SPACE AVAILABLE LEARNING CENTER AND THERAPY ROOMS - Available for hourly, daily, weekly and monthly use. Wholecare Wellness Center, 5390 Peachtree Ind. Blvd., Norcross. 770-686-3100. WholecareMedical.org.
communityresourceguide acupuncture BRANDON LEE, L.Ac.
Whole Care Wellness Group 5390 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Norcross • 770-686-3100 WholeCareMedical.org • See ad, back cover.
AROMATIC REFLEXOLOGY ROZ ZOLLINGER
Heal Center Atlanta • 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.
BUSINESS/CAREER BARBARA KUMARA
Career Business Consultant, Certified Chopra Instructor since 2001 Serving Businesses, Individuals, Organizations 404-233-5667 • SoulDrivenBusiness.com
Offering programs perfect for the energy of the new year! How to Create a Soul Driven Business or Career. Mantra Meditation Instruction. Mastering the Art of Conscious Change. Tailoring Intentions for Success. See calendar for details.
CHIROPRACTIC Guy T. Gunter, BS, MS, DC
Healworks, 5150 Roswell Rd, Atlanta Healworks.net • 404-255-3110 See ad, page 9.
Chuel Hong Park, DC, BCAO C1 Spine Lab 2810 Peachtree Industrial Blvd #E Duluth • 770-545-8150 C1SpineLab.com
Dr. Park is a Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist who has been helping patients with a vast array of health concerns including headaches, vertigo, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica and fibromyalgia. In his practice Dr Park only adjusts a single bone, The Atlas bone, which is the first and most important bone in the spinal structure. As this bone is properly adjusted, the rest of the spinal structure follows suit. The Atlas Orthogonal procedure is a painless and safe spinal correction which restores body balance and improves body function. The C1 Spine Lab uses state of the art equipment and fully computerized analysis in order to ensure the best Atlas adjustment.
Rudy Scarfalloto, DC
Whole Care Wellness Group 5390 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Norcross • 678-896-2992 • DrRudy.net See ad, back cover.
CAFÉ OF LIFE HEALING CENTER
1030 Grant Street, Atlanta 404-917-4992 • ComeThriveWithMe.com See events in calendar.
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 7.
ENERGY THERAPY Anne Merkel Ph.D. The Ariela Group of Wholistic Services Energy Psychology & Medicine • Naturopathy 706-374-6460 • 1-877-262-2276 ArielaGroup.com • MyEFTCoach.com AlchemistAnne.com
Specializing in natural relief for Autoimmune Disorders. Certifiy, health and wellness practitioners to incorporate Energy Therapy modalities into on-going practices. Dr. Anne Merkel assists you by phone, in-person, and via numerous on-line self-study packages, leading you to Conscious Transformation, Wellness, and Release of Trauma. Free e-books, videos, and contentrich articles on her website. See ad, page 18.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Kathleen McKinley Wellness Kathleen McKinley, RN, Wellness Coach, Integrative Therapy Practitioner Greater Atlanta Area • 678-467-9748 KathleenMcKinleyWellness.com
Restore your health to an optimal state of well-being. Offering therapies for a more complete recovery including: Integrative Manual Therapy, PTSD Therapy, Functional Medicine, health instruction and education.
HOLISTIC DENTISTRY DENTISTRY at SUGARLOAF
Al Norton, D.D.S. 6600 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Ste 600-700, Duluth 770-513-1312 • DentistryAtSugarloaf.com See ad, page 4.
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HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE Dr. Tena Trotter
Health Concept I 560 E. Lanier Ave, Fayetteville 770-719-8785 • HealthConceptsGA.com
Providing the highest quality holistic healthcare services specialized to meet each patient’s unique needs. State of the art natural healthcare clinic, spalike setting, individualized treatments. For a full list of services, visit our website. See ad, page 19.
Millennium Healthcare
4370 Georgetown Square, Atlanta 770-390-0012 (ph) • 770-457-4428 (fax) mh@millennium-healthcare.com Millennium-Healthcare.com
A cutting edge facility for alternative and holistic healthcare based on traditional 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.
DENIZ SANDIKKIRAN, LMT
Whole Care Wellness Group 5390 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Norcross • 404-992-9031 body.mind.spirit.deniz@gmail.com
Specializing in Energy Work and Massage Therapy. A session will include elements from diverse training, including Therapeutic Reiki Massage, Reflexology, Spiritual Counseling, Shamanic Healing and Medical Intuitive. Totally transform yourself, your relationships, your life. BA Psychology. PSI CHI National Honor Society in Psychology - lifetime member.
LYMPH DETOX THERAPY Sherry Faith Mury, LMT, EMT
Whole Care Wellness Group 5390 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Norcross • 404-374-9225 FaithatWork.vpweb.com • See ad, back cover.
MASSAGE THERAPY MICHAEL ZOLLINGER
The Heal Center Wellness Collective 270 Carpenter Rd, Sandy Springs 404-303-0007 • HealCenterAtlanta.com See ad, page 13.
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KARIN KABALAH CENTER
2531 Briarcliff Rd, Ste 217, Atlanta In the Woodlake Office Park 404-320-1038 • KarinKabalahCenter.com
” K a b a l a h : A P ro c e s s o f Awakening”. A key to unlocking the mystery of our existence on all levels - physical, psychological and spiritual. New class starts on Wednesday, April 8, 7pm. Free
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Thermography is a completely non-invasive imaging procedure for detecting and monitoring diseases and injuries by showing thermal abnormalities present in the body. Some studies show thermography may detect subtle changes indicating breast disease 3-5 years earlier than other forms of breast testing. No pain, radiation, or compression. See ad, page 16.
ATLANTA MEDITATION CENTER OF SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP
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Sant Baljit Singh, Spiritual Master info@KnowThyselfAsSoul.org 877-MEDITATE • SantMat.net
4000 King Springs Rd SE, Atlanta 770-434-7200 • SrfAtlanta.org
Realize your true Self by direct perception of the divine through Kriya Yoga. Self-Realization Fellowship is a world wide organization founded in 1920 by P a r a m a h a n s a Yo g a n a n d a (Autobiography of a Yogi). Sundays: Meditation Service @ 10:00AM; Reading Service @ 11:00AM. See website for a complete list of services and events.
NUTRITION THERAPY B. Young Nutrition & Wellness
Dr. Elizabeth M. Young, PhD, RD, LD, CLT East Cobb • drbeth@byoungnutrition.com 770-364-2652 • BYoungNutrition.com
Is Food Making You Sick? We use blood and DNA tests to find foods that will help you feel your best. Most clients feel better in one week, and great in seven.
Over 30 locations • 678-852-8548 Atlanta-Breast-Thermography.com
MARIETTA CENTER FOR YOGA & WELL BEING 317 Alexander St., Marietta MariettaYoga.com • 770-425-4488
VISTA YOGA 2836 Lavista Rd., Ste D, Decatur (next to Fellini’s, in back) VistaYoga.com • 404-929-YOGA (9642)
You Yoga Me Yoga 8745 Dunwoody Place, Sandy Spring YouYogaMeYoga.com • 404-654-3336 See ad page 3.
See calendar for local yoga classes and events
Felecia L. Dawson, MD
Board Certified Obstetrics & Gynecology One Baltimore Place, Ste. 350, Atlanta 404-733-6334 • wmn4wmn.com See ad page 23.
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rich articles available on website. See ad, page 14.
ONNETSU HEAT THERAPY
MASTER YOUNG CHO
Whole Care Wellness Group 5390 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Norcross • 770-710-1527 WholeCareMedical.org • See ad, back cover.
Qigong THE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT CO. David George, Oriental Medical
Practitioner and Medical Qigong Therapist
Ansley Square Atlanta • 404-216-7008 david@tcmbetterhealth.com TCMBetterHealth.com
Offering medical qigong, reflexology and acupoint therapy, an energetic approach to managing chronic symptoms, targetting the root cause of symptoms, and bringing balance to the entire being.
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Attend a LIVE Demonstration Wednesday, March 25, 2015 | 7:00pm FREE if pre-registered. $97 at the door. Seating is limited. For info, location and to register, visit: HBLevents.info.
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Your Health Is Your Choice
• Acupuncture
Wholecare
(with and without needles)
• Herbs & Teas • Auto Injury
Wellness Group Gentle Touch Chiropractic • Back & Neck Pain • Sciatica • Headaches & Migraines • Auto & Work Related Injuries • Nutritional Counseling • Weight Loss • Meridian Balancing Rudy Scarfalloto, DC
Contact Dr Rudy at 678-896-2992, info@drrudy.net or visit DrRudy.net.
Lymph Detox Therapy
Brandon Lee, L.Ac.
Contact Brandon Lee at 770-686-3100, wcmg5390@gmail.com or visit WholeCareMedical.org. SIGN-UP for Dr. Rudy’s Newsletter & CEU Classes for Massage Therapists
with the Lymph Star Pro Machine
• Decongests sinus, breast & prostate • Boosts immune system function • Gentle, non-invasive and relaxing • Releases and removes toxins and impurities • Improves circulation of blood & lymph fluids • Effectively treats lymphedema, Sherry Faith Mury, fibromyalgia, aches & stiffness LMT, EMT
Contact Sherry at 404-374-9225, Faithatwork8@msn.com or visit FaithatWork.vpweb.com.
SPECIAL
Recovery • Liver & Kidney Conditions
FREE Lecture & Book Signing with Dr. Rudy Scarfalloto, author of WHAT SHOULD I EAT? Tuesday, March 24, 7-8:30p
At Clear Path Wellness Center Details & directions at DrRudy.net
• Gentle Touch Chiropractic • Nutrition • Classes & Seminars • Neuromuscular Therapy • Lymph Detox Massage • Myofascial Release Massage • EFT (emotional
freedom technique)
• Onnetsu
Far Infrared Heat Therapy
• Septestone
Master Young Cho
Dome Bed
Far Infrared Heat
• Retail Sales: Far Infrared Heat Septestone Mats (single, double & king), jewelry & stones
Contact Master Cho at 770-710-1527, usonnetsu@gmail.com or visit USOnnetsu.org.
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