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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Getting to the Root Cause of Disease

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by Linda Sechrist

16 HORMONE-HAPPY FOODS

The Right Choices Make Our Bodies Hum

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18 ECO-FRIENDLY FLOORS Sustainable Beauty Underfoot by Avery Mack

20 AN APP A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY

Keep Kids Engaged in Healthy Living by Julianne Hale

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by Elizabeth Lombardo adventures and baby’s first word or step. We can avoid feelings of dissatisfaction by avoiding comparisons with others. It’s not failure, it’s data. Rather than personalize a perceived failure, take it on as an opportunity. If a New Year’s resolution to work out more isn’t kept, ask why: Is the exercise location too far away or is the class schedule inconvenient? It feels better to adopt a more successful strategy than to beat ourself up about falling short. Perfectionism is a treadmill. People often think, “I’ll be happy when I weigh this or achieve that,” always seeking the next level of self-improvement. Appreciating who we are right now is a path to happiness. Perfectionism is a learned behavior, and anything learned can be unlearned at any age. As we continue to strive for excellence, we can learn to embrace what’s good.

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When ‘Good Enough’ Is Perfect

oes it sometimes feel like if we can’t do something perfectly, why should we bother doing it at all? Perfectionism feeds on such an all-ornothing approach in following rigid self-imposed rules that can sabotage relationships, health and happiness. Instead, try adopting a “better than perfect” mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame. A clean enough house or a good enough job is in many ways better than perfect. Here are helpful approaches to reframe the internal discussion. Remember what matters. In planning a big birthday party for her husband, one wife was so stressed trying to manage every detail that she had to stop and ask herself: What is most important—having everything look perfect, or having a fun party they would enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives? Thinking about our values keeps things in perspective and perfectionism in check. Perfection isn’t likable. We often try to be perfect to gain other people’s attention and approval, but no one wants to be around a person trying to be someone they aren’t. No one’s life is perfect. Social media often present idealized versions of people’s lives. Few post about fighting with their partner or coping with an unhappy infant; we most often hear about vacation

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Take a perfectionist self-assessment quiz at Tinyurl.com/PerfectionismQuiz. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of Better than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love plus A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. Connect at ElizabethLombardo.com.


newsbriefs Dr. Kyle Jones Explains Corneal Molding at Free Dinner Workshop

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r. Kyle Jones, of the Georgia Eye Center, will host a free workshop and dinner at Bambinelli’s Italian Restaurant from 7 to 9 p.m., January 15 and February 11. Jones will explain one of the newest safe techniques to restore eyesight, orthokeratology, also known as Corneal Molding. This technique utilizes specially designed retainer contact lenses to gently reshape the front surface of the eye (cornea) to eliminate or reduce nearsightedness (myopia) or astigmatism. The retainer contact lenses are worn at night while sleeping. They are removed upon awakening to provide clear vision without using eyeglasses or contact lenses. Advantages of Corneal Molding are freedom from contacts and glasses, elimination of dryness and redness and the possible slowdown of progressive nearsightedness. For more information, visit GeorgiaEyeCenter.net. Space is limited. RSVP required. To register, 770-939-8840. See ad, page 13.

Yoga for Osteoporosis and Mantra Ma Offered at Vista Yoga

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oin Elizabeth Yates, a structural yoga therapist, will teach a yoga class focused on bone renewal and combatting osteoporosis on January 10 and 17 at Vista Yoga. In addition to traditional yoga poses, this class includes yoga poses adapted for seniors. Yates will present the latest information on yoga and osteoporosis, movements that promote bone strengthening and ways to minimize fracture risks. Vista Yoga will host Shonali Banerjee leading a Mantra Ma class from 5 to 7 p.m., January 10. Mantra Ma offers a unique experience by combining restorative yoga postures and gentle movement with sacred intentional chanting. Live vocal harmonies wash over the audience, helping them to enter a mystical healing space. This workshop is devoted to the arrival of the new year. Mantra Ma’s unique sequencing aligned with the specifically chosen mantras will guide participants to reflect upon the previous year in order to make space for 2015’s new beginnings. Location: 2836 Lavista Rd. Ste. D, Atlanta. For more information, visit VistaYoga.com.

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Heal Center Atlanta Provides Myriad Treatment Modalities by Sarah Buerhle

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ractitioners at Heal Center Atlanta, a wellness center that opened in a new location at 270 Carpenter Drive, Suite 500, in June, strive to provide a holistic environment for the whole client. Co-owner Michael Zollinger says that the center’s 12 healthcare workers are independent practitioners, but often work as team, referring clients to other professionals in the collective to maximize all treatment talents on-site. Professional camaraderie and integration is what drew Licensed Message Therapist and CranioSacral Therapist (CST) Sharon Price to move her practice from Smyrna to the Heal Center. “We have such a variety here,” says Price. “They have created a safe, nurturing, healing space.” Practicing massage therapy since 1995, Price uses a wide variety of massage techniques, including CranioSacral therapy, which she has been practicing for 11 years. CST, as described by Price’s alma mater, The Upledger Institute, is

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the releasing of restrictions in the central nervous system through gentle touch of the tissues surrounding the brain and spine, allowing the body to alleviate symptoms. “CST is extremely, extremely gentle,” Price says. “I’m removing restrictions in the body, but after that, the body’s wisdom knows how to make that correction. I’ve seen it time and time again, and I’m in awe of it.” Clients, who range from newborn to elderly, come to Price for a wide range of issues that include injury, mobility issues and depression. Regardless of age or symptoms, she says everyone wants the same thing. “Everyone wants to get out of pain, that really is the bottom line. If people are in discomfort, they can’t be free to enjoy their lives.” Price has several disciplines to draw from and will recommend what she feels is needed. “I wind up incorporating everything I do,” says Price, who also practices Reiki. “And I educate. What we’re doing is relying upon the wisdom of the body itself. We are not fixing a person. And that’s very important to say.” Dr. Tammy Ruefli moved into the Heal Center Atlanta in August. She received a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in December 1999. The former Air Force administrative specialist has lived around the world, and her holistic chiropractic practice is as diverse as her background. Since earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in 1999, Ruefli has enhanced her practice with clinical nutrition, nutritional response testing and radiesthesia. She began drawing on multiple disciplines while working in a high-volume practice in Seattle, Washington. “I always felt like I wanted to do more for certain people,” says Ruefli. “I saw some of these people coming back and not getting better because they weren’t addressing other issues in their body.” Nutrition response testing, she

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Dr. Tammy Ruefli explains, involves touching areas located over the body’s organs and using applied kinesiology to test for strength. If there is a weakness, she then tries to determine the cause and works with a client to find the proper mix of chiropractic care and nutrition. Ruefli is also slowly introducing radiesthesia, or dowsing, to her practice. She holds a crystal pendulum over a client to detect different energies within their body, which enables her to offer more precise chiropractic care. Ruelfi says that every client session is different, and she works intuitively, rather than by a set of standard protocols. “Basically, you have to look at all aspects of the body,” she says. “Everything’s intertwined and connected.” Ruefli feels that as healer, she is fulfilling the role she was meant fill by educating people about better health and helping them listen to their own bodies. “Everything we connect with: food, drink, environmental pollutants, people and even emotions leaves an imprint on us, so we much choose wisely,” says Ruefli. “But sometimes we get out of balance and don’t even know it. I am here to serve by assisting one back to harmony.” To contact Price, call 404-867-5543 or visit CenterPointTherapies.com. To contact Ruefli, visit BodyOfLighthealing.com. For more information, call 404-3030007 or visit HealCenterAtlanta.com. See ad, page 20. Sarah Buehrle is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings Atlanta. Subscribe to our e-newsletter.


newsbriefs Dr. Anne Merkel Offers Coaching for Autoimmune Diseases

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nergy Psychologist Dr. Anne Merkel is forming an Autoimmune Coaching and Energy Therapy Support Group. Participants will receive 12 free recordings and the opportunity to join monthly live coaching calls. During the live calls, Merkel will coach listeners to use N-hanced EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and energy therapy techniques to heal from fibromyalgia, diabetes, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid conditions and other autoimmune diseases. Merkel states that energy psychology is becoming increasingly recognized as an effective tool in relieving symptoms of autoimmune conditions, at times clearing the condition entirely. More information at MyEFTCoach.com/autoimmune-coaching.

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A Clean Slate for 2015

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he new year is here, and it’s time to take stock of the things in your life that belong to the past with no place in your future. Start with physical possessions; take a look at your closets, your drawers and your cabinets, and be ruthless in getting rid of those items which are just hanging around taking up space. If it’s not beautiful or functional, get rid of it. If you haven’t worn it or used it in two years, let it go. Call a local charity to pick up boxes or bags of your junk that will be someone else’s treasure. Getting rid of unused items will help you feel lighter and more accomplished, and ready to take on the greater task of getting your body cleaned out and ready for a new year. Start with taking stock of how you’ve

been feeling lately. Are you more sluggish or slower on the uptake than you’d like to be? Are you forgetful or often tired? These symptoms may be signs of too much toxicity in your body, caused by both external and internal factors. There are many things that contribute to toxicity in the body. One is negative thoughts and emotions. These can come from unhappiness at home or at work. Are you happy with your job and your relationships? If not, then what can you do about it? Look at new ways to solve your problems and forgive the people that you know you need to forgive. If you’re in a job that you hate, get out and find a job you can truly love. Life is short, and spending long hours working at a job that makes you unhappy is a huge waste of time.

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Another source of toxins is unhealthy food. Non-organic foods contain pesticides and other chemicals, while processed foods have preservatives and additives that can cause a whole boatload of health problems. Commit to eliminating or greatly cutting back on these products. Take a look at your skin. Is it glowing and radiant or dull and splotchy? Unhealthy looking skin can be caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency. What about your eyes? Do you have dark circles and puffiness? This is a sign that your kidneys and liver are toxic. The new year is a great time to detoxify the body so you can start fresh with a clean slate. A good detoxification program is one that not only gets the toxins out, but also builds the body up. If you are ready to be the best you can be, take the time now to clean out your home, your life and your body. You’ll feel better, look better and be better.

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There are many recipes and foods that work remarkably well to detoxify and rebuild, including this one. Prepare this nutritious powerhouse and in just 10 days you will see and feel the difference. 4-6 cups water 1 Tbsp. dulse flakes or kelp powder (seaweed) ½ apple, seeds removed ½ cup sprouted lentils beans ½ cup sprouted mung beans 1 handful buckwheat lettuce sprouts 1 handful sunflower sprouts ½ ripe avocado 4-6 cups spring mix baby greens or kale Put all the ingredients in the Vita-Mix and blend completely until creamy and smooth. Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency. Brenda Cobb is author of The Living Foods Lifestyle and founder of The Living Foods Institute, an educational center and therapy spa in Atlanta, offering healthy lifestyle courses on nutrition, cleansing, healing, anti-aging, detoxification, relaxation and cleansing therapies. For more information, call 404-524-4488 or 1-800-844-9876 and visit LivingFoodsInstitute.com. See ad, inside front cover. Subscribe to our e-newsletter.


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This past August, 12 nationally recognized functional medicine experts participated in the country’s first online Metabolic Revolution Summit to discuss the importance of recognizing the dots that connect the majority of today’s chronic diseases—high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and even infertility. All of the panelists pointed to the root cause that links them all—the craze for a highcarbohydrate, low-fat diet starting in the 1990s combined with a sedentary lifestyle. When several complex conditions exist simultaneously, medical science refers to them as a syndrome. Regardless of how such intricate interrelationships become manifest, all of these syndromes have early-stage signs that include inflammation, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which can affect metabolic health.

A Holistic Approach

Doctors that specialize in functional integrative medicine strive to improve the health and well-being of patients by engaging them in their own healing process. One popular

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ttempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, selfcorrecting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a whole-systems frame of reference. Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, beginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety of tissues, including interconnected systems of organs. Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

The Reign of Metabolism

Many perceive the role of metabolism as limited to determining energy expenditure via the number of calories burned per day, but it does much more. Metabolism actually encompasses thousands of physical and chemical processes that take place in the functioning of every cell, the building blocks of life; healthy cell function produces proper endocrine (hormonal) functioning, influencing homeostasis. 12

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approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health. He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges. “To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo. For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to metabolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that plays a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted. Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin. When four of the eight major organ systems—immune, endocrine, cardiovascular and digestive—are impacted by metabolic dysfunction, a more holistic and systemic approach to health can provide a broader understanding of how they interrelate, and why preventive measures can preclude having to later pursue ways to reverse serious chronic diseases.

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Functional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise. “The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet—highglycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils. Factors over which we can exercise some control— physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms— all play roles in metabolic health. Unfortunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle. We’re overfed and undernourished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabetes Health Centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware. He characterizes metabolic dysfunction as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments. “A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity. Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

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Dr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis. Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed evidence of insulin resistance. This often-overlooked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, mak-

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no idea how the information pertains to them. The award-winning app “allows children to input their age, gender and level of physical activity to measure their individual caloric need,” says De Wulf. “When they choose a food to ‘smash’ and see that eight grams of sugar cubes are in a can of soda, they’re able to process healthy food information.” Smash Your Food features audio/ video of actual food smashing. “Kids are sensorial and different kinds of learners. It’s more effective than using cartoon images,” she observes. It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store. Oh, Ranger! Park Finder. Instead of vaguely suggesting that kids put down their electronic devices and head outdoors, why not ask them to choose an adventure for the whole family? Using the Oh, Ranger! Park Finder app, kids can search for nearby outdoor recreation areas from a comprehensive database of national parks, state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management sites and U.S. Army Corps recreation areas. Kids can further seek out specific activities from 20-plus categories that range from birdwatching and hiking to boating and camping. Free in the iTunes App Store or Google Play. Kids Making Healthy Choices. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that rates of childhood obesity have doubled in the past 30 years. This kid- and parent-friendly app is designed to help. It springboards from San Diego, California’s Merilee Kern’s children’s book of the same title. Embedded via an e-reader, kids can play games, print coloring sheets and explore healthy recipes while parents check out the news section and resource page for links with information for keeping youngsters healthy. “Surveys show that parents often don’t realize that their child has a weight problem,” notes Kern. “It’s important to discuss this topic within the family, and the app helps facilitate this in a non-threatening, helpful way.” It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store. Julianne Hale writes and edits for Natural Awakenings franchise magazines and blogs about motherhood at AnotherGrayHair.wordpress.com. Like naAtlanta on Facebook.com

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abels may vary, but results are what count. Whether called highintensity intermittent exercise (HIIE), interval or burst-style training, recent research proves that this form of exercise improves insulin levels. This is promising news for the estimated 50 million American adults that have abdominal obesity and are on the path toward metabolic dysfunction due to a high-sugar diet that causes spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels and eventually contributes to insulin resistance. According to a recent study

published in the Journal of Obesity, the benefits of doing HIIE at least three times a week for two to six weeks include reduction of abdominal body fat, improved aerobic and anaerobic fitness and lower levels of insulin resistance. In a separate study, Norwegian researchers examined the impact that different types of exercise programs had on individuals seeking to reverse metabolic dysfunction, an overall chemical imbalance largely attributed to insulin resistance. They concluded that despite producing similar effects

on body weight and blood pressure, the aerobic interval training group also showed greater improvement in insulin sensitivity, aerobic capacity and highdensity lipoprotein (HDL, or “good” cholesterol) than those performing continuous moderate exercise. They also exhibited lower blood glucose (sugar) levels. Another beneficial HIIE characteristic is that it involves markedly fewer exercise repetitions and less training time. JJ Virgin, a fitness and nutrition expert and author of The Virgin Diet, recommends incorporating burst-style and resistance training for fast, lasting fat loss and improving insulin resistance. Best of all, you can do these exercises in minutes a day. “Burst exercise means working out in short intense bursts of 30 to 60 seconds, coupled with one to two minutes of active recovery time, moving at a lower intensity that allows you to catch your breath and lower your heart rate,” she explains. Two easy examples of this are sprinting to burst and then walking to recover, and running up stairs to burst, and then walking down them to recover. “This should be repeated for a total of four to eight minutes of highintensity bursts per session. Overall, this will take 20 to 30 minutes,” says Virgin. She notes that the increase in stress hormones that occurs during HIIE are counteracted by the simultaneously raised levels of anabolic-building hormones. “Short bursts train the body in how to handle stress and recover. Repeated intense bursts raise the lactic acid level, which in turn raises growth hormone production and supports fat burning. The research is clear that the more intense the exercise, the bigger the metabolic benefit is afterward.”

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Why does first applying love and forgiveness to yourself make a happy, healthy and long life possible? Loving yourself is the foundation for living the life you want. A healthy and happy life is rooted in self-love, and forgiveness is an act of self-love. It all comes down to how you think and treat yourself. What we give out we get 24

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How do you manage to engage in a stream of loving affirmations 24/7? Practice, practice, practice! Slowly, bit-by-bit, start each day with a loving act towards yourself. Loving affirmations and worrying about things take up the same amount of time; you still get the same things done along the way, but worrying creates stress, while affirmations will brighten your life. It can be exhausting if you fight the shift and make it difficult. If you make kindness to yourself and others a simple part of everyday life, it isn’t exhausting at all.

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The core belief founding your lifework is that every thought we have is creating our future. Is scientific research now supporting that? When I began teaching people about affirmations, there wasn’t any science to support it, but we knew it worked, and now studies verify that. I particularly love Bruce Lipton’s scientific research showing that we are not controlled by our genes because the genetic blueprint can be altered through positive changes in our beliefs. I hear reports every day of how people are healing their lives by changing their thoughts through cultivating selflove and personal affirmations. They are seeing healing of autoimmune diseases, obesity, addictions, post-traumatic stress and many other so-called incurable illnesses. It’s amazing what happens when you are kind and loving to yourself.

What is your secret to aging gracefully through the years? It’s simple. It’s about getting your thoughts and food right and having fun along the way. If you are thinking positive thoughts but feeding yourself processed, unnatural or sugary foods, you are sending yourself mixed messages. Feed yourself nourishing foods and think loving thoughts. Any time you don’t know what else to do, focus on love. Loving yourself makes you feel good, and good health comes from feeling good. S. Alison Chabonais is the national content editor for Natural Awakenings magazines. Subscribe to our e-newsletter.


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calendarofevents THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 Committment Day – 10:30am-7pm. Kick-off your get fit resolutions, starting with yoga, followed by a light walk at Riverside Park, hip-hop cardio, stretching, meditation and more yoga. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl,SandySprings.404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 Yoga & Food for All Seasons: Winter – 4-6:30pm. With Marti Yura. Start the new year with this gentle, rhythmic and restorative practice that supports the immune system and taste foods to warm and nurture during the winter season. $30/person. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com. Warm Your Bones: Family Night Hike & Campfire – 7-9pm. Warm your bones with some hot chocolate and a campfire after we explore nature after dark. $15/general, $10/CNC member. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. 770-992-2055. ChattNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 5 Winter Stars – 11am-12pm. In the Starlab, take a journey through the night sky viewing stars and locating constellations. Included in general admission. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. 770-992-2055. ChattNatureCenter.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 Reflexology Certification: 14-wk Course – 10am1pm. With Roz Zollinger. 42 CE hours through NCBTMB. Held Tuessdays, starting Jan 6. Heal Center Atlanta, 270 Carpenter Dr. #500, Atlanta. 404-303-0007. HealCenterAtlanta.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 Energy Therapy & EFT Practitioners’ Mastermind, Live Call – 4-5:15pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Dr. Anne Merkel leads a powerful Mastermind sessions using energy therapy to enhance your life and practice. Monthly series of two live calls, Mastermind notes & recordings, e-mail support: $60. Register: http://is.gd/ PractitionerMastermind. Info: 877-262-2276. Green Wednesday – 11:45am-1pm. Annual Membership Meeting. An informal gathering of like-minded professionals interested in connecting with others to share ideas on sustainability and green business. 5 Seasons Brewery, 1000 Marietta St, Atlanta. More info & register: GreenCS.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 Living Foods Institute Healthy Lifestyle Programs – Jan 8-22. 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; some scholarships available. Living Foods Institute, 1700 Commerce Dr, Atlanta. 404-524-4488. LivingFoodsInstitute.com. Aromatherapy Certification: 16-wk Course – 7pm10pm. With Roz Zollinger. 48 CE hours through NCBTMB. Held Thursdays, starting Jan 8. Heal Center Atlanta, 270 Carpenter Dr. #500, Atlanta. 404-303-0007. HealCenterAtlanta.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 Southface Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable – 7:309am (networking 7am). Discuss the region’s current environmental issues, from water to energy, urban planning to policy and much more. Ask questions, make

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comments, network and learn about Atlanta’s current and future opportunities for sustainable development. For location & more info: Southface.org/SART. Gallery Opening Reception: Diane Speight – 7-9pm. Exhibit Relative Dispositions runs Jan 9-Mar 6. By using found objects and papers, old photos and phrases from the letters, she touches on the layers of complicated family relationships and how indirect our communication can be. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. Callanwolde.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 Nature’s Healers: Medicinal Plants and Aromatherapy – 10am-1pm. Join Horticulturist Lisa Cole for this introduction into the amazing world of healing plants. $30/general, $20/CNC members. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. Register by Jan 7: 770-992-2055, ChattNatureCenter.org. Yoga for Osteoporosis – Jan 10 & 17. 1:45-4:15pm. With Elizabeth Yates. Learn how yoga postures can be used to prevent osteoporosis and strengthen bones. $50/2 sessions; $30/1 session. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com. Community Wellness Experience – 10am-1pm. Experience the positive effects of various healing therapies in a unique community wellness environment. Casual, supportive, relaxing and affordable. Heal Center Atlanta, 270 Carpenter Dr. #500, Atlanta. 404-303-0007. HealCenterAtlanta.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Quit Smoking Retreat in the North Georgia Mountains – Jan 11-17. Holistic counseling, hypnosis, relaxation, gentle yoga, beautiful accommodations, gourmet, fresh meals, hiking and mindfulness meditation support your journey. Experienced, professional staff. 706.878.0036. LindaLDavis.net. Onnetsu FIR Heat Therapy Training Class – Sundays, Jan 11-Feb 1. 1-6pm. 4-wk basic course. Wholecare Wellness Center, 5390 Peachtree Ind Blvd, Norcross. RSVP: 770-710-1527.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Peace Core Yoga Boot Camp – Jan 13-Feb 6. 6-7:15am. New days: Tues, Wed, Fri. $165. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-9299642. VistaYoga.com. Sierra Club Meeting – 7pm, refreshments; 7:30pm, program. Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta. More info: Georgia. SierraClub.org/Atlanta.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 Autoimmune Coaching & Energy Therapy Support Call - 4-5:15 pm. 2nd Weds. Dr. Anne Merkel shares information and solutions to naturally address and support healing of people experiencing autoimmune disorders. Free. Notes and past month recordings provided at registration. Register: http://is.gd/AutoImmuneGroup. Info: 877-262-2276.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Eyes & Pies Fireside Chat: Workshop & Dinner at Bambinelli’s – 7p. 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. Registration required.Free/

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first-time guests. Info & register: 770-939-8840. GeorgiaEyeCenter.net.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 How to Create a Soul Driven Business – 1-4pm. With Barbara Kumara, Instructor. Learn how to build meaningful work that reflects your values, encourages insight and fosters innovation. Understand fundamental concepts. Develop a first-draft plan. Learn how to set yourself apart from the crowd with the move-forward-creatively approach to both business and career projects. $120. Pre-registration required. Brookhaven. 404-233-5667. SoulDrivenBusiness.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Complete Beekeeping Short Course – 7:45am-5pm. Learn the fundamentals of beekeeping and how to get started keeping honey bees. $95. Atlanta Botanical Garden, Day Hall, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta. For info, email Chris Jones at ShortCourse2015@ gmail.com. To register: MetroAtlantaBeekeepers.org. Atlanta Game Fest 25 & Flea Market - Jan 22-25. Gather with boardgame fans from across the southeast for four days of fun and games. Hundreds of the worlds best boardgames available for play. Four days for $45/ person, $75/couple, or $85/family. Holiday Inn Atlanta Perimeter, 4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta. For info & register: AtlantaGameFest.com. Go Grounded: Kids Yoga Teacher Training Module 1 – Jan 17-19. 10am-6pm. With Cheryl Crawford. Receive a well-rounded introduction into all aspects of teaching yoga to kids and teens. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com. Yoga Nidra for the New Year – 1-4pm. Let go of New Year’s resolutions that are based on the belief that something is wrong, and relax into the New Year with yoga nidra, which works with your intentions/heart-felt desires on a deeper level, ensuring success. Led by Dennis Kast. $60 by Jan 10; $65 thereafter. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. 770-425-4488. MariettaYoga.com. Yoga for Osteoporosis – 1:45-4:15pm. See Jan 10 listing. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com. Fundraiser for KHMER Child Foundation – 7:3011pm. A night of music, fun and refreshments. Music lineup to be announced. $36 donation. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com. Primary Group Fitness Certification – 9pm-6pm. Get certified to teach group fitness classes. 25% off, mention Natural Awakenings. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl,SandySprings.404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 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 19 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.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Georgia Perennial Plant Assoc Meeting – 7:30pm. Speaker: Lucy Hardiman. Topic: Full Frontal Garden. Gardeners are casting off the yoke of tradition and reclaiming their front yards as canvases for personal expression. Open to the public. Atlanta History Center, McElreath Hall, 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta. GeorgiaPerennial.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 Energy Therapy & EFT Practitioners’ Mastermind, Live Call – 4-5:15pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Dr. Anne Merkel leads a powerful Mastermind sessions using energy therapy to enhance your life and practice. Monthly series of two live calls, Mastermind notes & recordings, e-mail support: $60. Register: http://is.gd/PractitionerMastermind. Info: 877-262-2276.

and more. Benefits the Early Autism Detection Unit at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. $10/adults. CNC, 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell. For info: 404-217-4643, ChildrensCharitiesGA.org. ChattNatureCenter.org. 2015: Time to Re-New, Re-Do, Re-You – 2-4:30pm. A seminar by Maudy Fowler and Gail Hunt, awardwinning authors will present their newest book: Angel Whispers. Join them for an afternoon of encouragement and self-empowerment as they convey the philosophy of positive thoughts that will transform your life. Snellville. Registration/fee info, Talitha: 407-767-1139. Vista Yoga Retreat at Xinalani – Jan 24-31. With Marti Yura and Elizabeth Yates. Join us for this exotic week of yoga, meditation, whale watching, hiking and more. 7 days, 7nights; 3 vegetarian meals/day; 2 yoga sessions/day; 1-hr spa treatment. $1,485$2,660. To register: 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 Callanwolde Arts Festival – Jan 24-25. 10am6pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. VIP Party, Jan 23. Will feature approximately 86 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more. Includes artist demons, live acoustic music, plus gourmet food trucks with healthy alternatives, and music and dance performances. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta. 404-872-5338. Callanwolde.org. Sacred Women’s Circle – 7-9pm. Speak your truth and witness one another with compassion. Women of all phases of life are welcome. Led by Kristie. Love offering. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. For info, Kristie: 678-234-3869. MariettaYoga.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Primordial Sound Meditation Instruction– 10am5:30pm. Barbara Kumara, Certified Chopra Center Instructor since 2001. Learn the history and specifics of this ancient mantra meditation,. Understand the science behind the benefits. Receive your personal mantra, practical recommendations and individual instruction. $395. Pre-registration required. Brookhaven. 404-233-5667. SpiritofMeditation.net. Icefest 2015 – Jan 24-25. Presented by Children’s Charities.Ice carving demos, classes, youth ice slides, snow ball forts plus food trucks, live music, bonfires, s’mores

savethedate Reiki Class – 10am-4:30pm Become a Certified Reiki Practitioner. 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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 Higher Brain Living LIVE Presentation & MindBlowing Demonstration - 7:00pm. Learn how to awaken and ignite the brain’s highest potential. Higher Brain Living Awaken Center. 7 Dunwoody Park, Ste 122, Atlanta. 404-267-1830. hblatlanta.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 Touch for Health Kinesiology Class – Jan 31Feb 1. 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, 270 Carpenter Dr NE, Ste 500, Atlanta. 770-992-3914. eTouchForHealth.com.

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plan ahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 The Compassion Project Workshop – 1-3pm. Have you ever reached out and done something thoughtful and unexpected for someone, or had someone do something thoughtful and unexpected for you? These seemingly insignificant acts of kindness can make a profound difference. Join us for an exploration into karma yoga though journaling, writing and sharing acts of compassion. Led by Becky Whidden Huff. $30. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. 770-425-4488. MariettaYoga.com. Authentic Intuitive Improvement – 5-6:30pm. Let the healing power of music and movement restore you. Love offering. Marietta Center for Yoga and Well Being, 317 Alexander St, Marietta. For info, Kristie: 678-234-3869. MariettaYoga.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Georgia Organics Conference – Feb 20-21. Includes 8 food and farm tours at 18 farms, 14 in-depth workshops, 36 educational sessions, a Better Farms, Better Flavors Expo, the famous Farmers Feast, and a keynote from chef and author Hugh Acheson. The Classic Center, 300 N Thomas St, Athens. More info & registration: Conference.GeorgiaOrganics.org.

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savethedate Reiki Class – 10am-4:30pm Become a Certified Reiki Practitioner. 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.

ongoingevents daily 2015 Yoga Challenge – 5:30pm-6:45pm.Take the challenge, complete 21 yoga classes in January. Release tension and feel lighter in body, mind and spirit. $55 unlimited yoga in January. Complete the challenge and win a t-shirt or yoga mat. You Yoga, Me Yoga & More, 8745 Dunwoody Pl,SandySprings.404-654-3336. YouYogaMeYoga.com.

sunday 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. 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.

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Shamanic Journey Meditation – 11am-12:30pm. 1st Sun of every month. Experience Shamanic Journey 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.

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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. 2nd & 4th 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. 404929-9642. 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.

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 Septestone 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.

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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. Yoga for Stiff Guys – 6:30pm. With Marti Yura. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404929-9642. VistaYoga.com.

wednesday Law of Attraction Meetup (Alpharetta) - 10:3011:30am. Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, 5306 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta. ItsAboutBelief.com. 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. 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. Raw Wednesdays – 2-4pm. Sevananda working 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.

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.

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. Yoga for Stiff Guys – 12-1:30pm. Also Tues at 6:30pm. Vista Yoga, 2836 Lavista Rd, Ste D, Decatur. 404-929-9642. VistaYoga.com.

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Aromatherapy, reflexology and therapeutic products and gift packages. Certification courses and classes. Private sessions. See ad, page 20.

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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.

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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 23.

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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 13. rich articles available on website. See ad, page 14.

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HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE 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, back cover.

LIVING FOODS Living Foods Institute

1700 Commerce Drive, NE, Atlanta 800-844-9876 • 404-524-4488 LivingFoodsInstitute.com See ad on page 2.

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, page 15.

MASSAGE THERAPY MICHAEL ZOLLINGER

The Heal Center Wellness Collective 270 Carpenter Rd, Sandy Springs 404-303-0007 • HealCenterAtlanta.com See ad, page 20.

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MEDITATION

THERMOGRAPHY

KARIN KABALAH CENTER 2531 Briarcliff Rd, Ste 217, Atlanta In the Woodlake Office Park 404-320-1038 • KarinKabalahCenter.com

Mobile Thermographic Imaging

”Kabalah: A Process of 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 Introductory Lecture, April 1, 7pm. See calendar for classes, seminars and lectures.

Sant MAT MEDITATION

Sant Baljit Singh, Spiritual Master info@KnowThyselfAsSoul.org 877-MEDITATE • SantMat.net

Meditation on the Inner Light and Sound: Learn how to live in alignment with the soul’s purpose and to experience greater harmony within, with others, and with the environment. Always free, never a charge. See calendar for local meditation groups, classes and events.

ATLANTA MEDITATION CENTER OF SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP 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.

YOGA / PILATES

Over 30 locations • 678-852-8548 Atlanta-Breast-Thermography.com

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 13.

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.

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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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.

WOMEN’s HEALTH

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.

LEARN HOW TO Awaken & Ignite The Brain’s Highest Potential Live life with more joy, more passion, more purpose while removing blocks of fear

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Susan E. Kolb, MD, FACS, ABIHM is a contributing author. A remarkable compilation of contributors sharing insights on the new role of women in leadership. It includes chapters by women leaders in diverse fields of human endeavor.

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