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18 CONSCIOUS CAREGIVING Nurture Yourself While Helping Another by Deborah Shouse
22 SPARKING CREATIVITY IN ELDERS WITH DEMENTIA Re-Engaging Through Art, Music and Dance
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24 A LOVELY LOO THAT’S ALL GREEN, TOO
Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners by Avery Mack
26 SAY YES TO YOGA
It Boosts Health, Peace, Community and Spirituality
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27 OM SWEET OM
Sounding the Key Note of the Universe by Sam Saunders
28 INDIAN VEGETARIAN
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30 MINDFULNESS
FOR LITTLE ONES Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused by Traci Childress
32 THE GREAT CLASSROOM 32 PET DEBATE
Kids Like Classroom Pets, Animal Lovers Raise Doubts by Sandra Murphy
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eptember 15, I will turn 40. Megan means “the pearl”. A pearl starts out as a piece of sand in a clam. An irritant to it’s environment that just keeps evolving and polishing itself into a beautiful shiny well rounded jewel until it is world is cracked wide open time. When I am polished, my world will crack open and I become a fixture, an irritant, in a larger clam. Change is irritating to everyone, both the clam and the pearl. It is how that change is handled that defines whether you will be a very rare, fine, admirable, and valuable like a pearl or just a misshapen piece of calcium carbonate with a less than desirable color. I know everything happens for a reason even if I don’t know it yet. I can always look back, seeing the footprints in the sand where God was carrying me to a different place, purpose, or life. Every interaction or event, positive or negative has brought me to where I am. Tragedy refines and defines us; we are reminded that we are not in control of everything. How we handle a situation defines where we are going next. We can take these humbling moments to change ourselves for the better. I loved my childhood, totally oblivious and unconcerned with stuff that didn’t matter. When I was a teenager, I couldn’t wait to be an adult. In my twenties, I jumped into technology instead of finishing college. I worked long hours and didn’t explore the world like everyone else my age. I was all about getting to where I was going, though I didn’t know my destination. I closed out my twenties becoming a mom to two boys. In my thirties, I had the opportunity to expand my horizons. I owned a race team and drove a racecar. I absolutely loved driving fast, but I had a hard time just letting myself go to reach my fullest potential. I suffered a head injury and then I had to move on to the new paths laid in front of me. One of those paths was the road to wellness, which in turn led to this magazine. Three years ago on September 3, I became a mom to Miss Charlotte Rose. I found a happy place, focusing on what matters and ignoring the rest. This decade I want to master publishing this magazine, finish my B.A. in Global Management, consult on advanced manufacturing and technology, give acting and modeling a try, travel the world on my own terms, love and be loved, increase my comfort around horses and riding, go hang gliding, waterski and try snow skiing. I also want to learn how to do back a back and forward handspring. I would love to do gymnastics; I never got to learn the uneven bars. If someone had adult gymnastics, I would be there. Someday, I might want to race again. I might have to settle for going fast in another way. I also want to learn how to fly a helicopter. One of my primary roles will remain nurturing and guiding my children to become beautiful, kind, and smart human beings. The possibilities are endless. I am turning another year older this year, but I could not care less. I still have so much to do and be in this world.
Megan Langley, Publisher AwakeningLKN.com
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orrine Lewis, Nutritional Consultant, talks about the importance of eating “mindfully.” She says, “Busy lives filled with commitments like work, family, sports and school activities can keep our calendars and focus full. Weekly, if not daily, fast food and take out can appear to be an easy solution, but not necessarily the healthiest option.” Walking into the grocery store we are confronted with over 40,000+ products to choose from. While the media and food producing companies are telling us what to eat, we are often choosing to eat food-like products because it’s quick and easy, not realizing the short and Corrine Lewis long term health impacts. Becoming more aware of what we put into our bodies will determine our daily health is one way to start mindfully eating. As there are four seasons in nature there are four seasons of eating. Mindfully eating local, seasonal, organic foods allows you to be more connected to your environment and nature. This provides the best nutrition and digestion for our bodies. The less time your food source travels, the more nutritious your food is.
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For more information, download a free guide to seasonal eating at: Simply NutritiousNow.com. Corrine Lewis, is CNA, CFH, BS in Natural Health Sciences, a Certified Nutritional Advisor, Certified Family Herbalist, and a Nutritional Consultant for the Davidson Centre. She can be reached at 704-746-6242 or CLHolistic Nut@gmail.com. Location: 21121 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. See listing, page 39.
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inda Thunberg, certified trainer for the National Assoc. for Transpersonal Hypnotherapists, or NATH, is offering a class in Transpersonal Hypnotherapy October 15th to 19th at The Crestwood Inn and Spa in Boone. The five-day 100-hour course offers beginning, intermediate and advanced hypnotherapy skills, consisting of 40 hours in class and 60 hours outside study. Following graduation, students will receive NATH certification, offered by Transpersonal Power, LLC, and will become a certified transpersonal hypnotherapist or CHt with a one-year membership in NATH. As the largest transpersonal hypnotherapy membership organization in the United States, NATH maintains an outstanding reputation for certifying and registering professionals. Transpersonalism goes beyond holism to consider deep connections between humans and our capacity to transcend the limitations of a three-dimensional consciousness. Innate spiritual resources are emphasized with the assumption that a higher power will prevail to the highest good.
Breathe in experience, breathe out poetry. ~Muriel Rukeyser
The 40-hour class is an investment of $995 for 5 days, with a $395 deposit when registering. If you register before Sept. 15th, you will receive a $50 discount. For more information contact Linda Thunberg, MHt at 704-237-3561. Website: TranspersonalPower.com. Email: Linda@TranspersonalPower.com. Location: 3236 Shulls Mill Rd, Boone. See ads, pages 5 and 2. natural awakenings
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newsbriefs Serenity House for End-of-Life Care Opens Attention Seniors 65+ Get relief for: Curved Spine, Hip or Back pain & Stiff joints
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erenity House of Huntersville opened its doors with its first resident on July 10, 2014. It is the only comfort care home in Mecklenburg County, the second of its kind in North Carolina, providing care for the last months of life. The home features two patient suites, a visiting room, porch, kitchen and living room, with television, games and a fireplace. “The completion culminates after thousands of hours of work and dedication,” says Executive Director Cheryl Pletcher. “Now that it is complete and open to residents, we are eager to continue the work we’ve been doing in the Lake Norman region since 2008: providing compassionate and exceptional end-of-life care.” “Spoiling our residents is what we do,” said Volunteer Coordinator, Stacie Mounts. The first resident, nicknamed “Mr. Strawberry” for his love of all things strawberry and his red hair, enjoyed strawberry ice cream, cake and Ensure his second night. “The extra attention that our volunteers lavish on our residents goes a long way to ensuring that their last moments mean as much as their first,” added Mounts. The Founders Campaign, led by chairs Sam and Liz James, has raised $80,000 of the $100,000 goal. All involved are committed to bringing these services to those at risk of dying without appropriate care. Fundraising efforts will continue with the help of the community and volunteers. For further information contact Suzanne Donati, Marketing and Development Coordinator at 704-873-8568 or email Suzanne@CarolinaComfortCoalition.org. Website: CarolinaComfortCoalition.org/Learn/Serenity-House-of-Huntersville. Location: Serenity House, 14108 Stumptown Rd. Huntersville.
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ohn Burton, PhD, licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Master, Reiki Master and Advanced Level Integrative Energy Therapist believes there are ways to enhance your relationship with your spiritual self and your Source (or Higher Power). He is, therefore, offering a weekend workshop on September 6th at 10am and September 7th at 12pm this fall in Cornelius. With over thirty years of professional experience Dr. Burton combines a variety of teaching exercises for everyone to experience higher states of consciousness. There will be opportunities to develop a deep self-awareness and learn skills that will change your thoughts, feelings, and life. As the workshop progresses, you will explore transpersonal power and to create emotional stability and the “undoing” of trauma. Burton teaches the translation of personal emotions and being able to experience Divine Communion with your Spiritual Essence for complete wholeness. Learning to leave the past and illusions behind, one can rise above to the higher realms for the deepest connections. This weekend long workshop will provide unique insights into human nature that can positively impact personal confidence and spiritual connections. The fee is $200 which includes a 35 page booklet and 10 hours of exploration. For more information, call 864-467-1077 or visit DrJohnJBurton.com. Location: Our Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius.
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‘Adopt a Senior’ Massage Therapy Program
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fter watching her mother’s health decline from Alzheimer’s, then her passing in 2009, Michelle Lally decided to dedicate her work to improving the health of seniors in our community. A massage therapist since 2007, she offers senior discounts at her Wellness Center, their home or at the Charles Mack senior citizen center. Michelle believes that it is important to take care of yourself before illness hits, she says “Massage helps with stability, range of motion, pain relief and confidence and by helping even one senior citizen, I am honoring my mother.” One of Michelle’s senior clients, Margy, notes “When you get to my age (80), people don’t realize the importance of human touch. Sure we get hugs at church but not enough. Massage not only helps my circulation, but it also makes me feel like good about myself and lifts my spirit.” Another client Helen, 89, shares, “What you spend on your heath now, allows you to save money in the future. I get massages because it helps my balance and strength, and these days I need all the help I can get.” Based on Michelle’s experience with her mom and now her clients that she launched the “Adopt a Senior” wellness program. By donating a massage to a senior citizen, that elderly friend, neighbor or loved one will get the benefit of massage. This program will help many seniors get the additional body care they otherwise could not afford. For more information about “Adopt a Senior” program contact: Michelle Lally at 704-902-0997 or contact the Iredell Senior Center at 704-73-8568. Location: 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. See ad, page 6.
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Yoga Boosts Hearts, Shrinks Waistlines
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wo scientific reviews of human clinical research have found that hatha yoga significantly reduces heart disease risk factors. Researchers from Germany’s University of Duisburg-Essen reviewed 44 studies involving more than 3,000 people. Overall, the studies found that hatha yoga significantly reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Yoga participants also showed lower respiratory and heartbeat rates, significantly reduced triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol. Several important diabetes risk markers decreased among the yoga participants; they also realized smaller waistlines. Similar results were reached by scientists from the United Kingdom’s Warwick Medical School. In analyzing 11 studies involving 800 people, they found that regular yoga exercise both reduced diastolic blood pressure and triglycerides and increased beneficial HDL cholesterol levels.
Licorice Root Reduces Dangerous Fat
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new study published in the journal Nutrafoods has confirmed that licorice extract helps reduce visceral fat in obese adults. The study tested 60 men and 60 women that were clinically obese with body mass index (BMI) scores of over 30. For three months, they were given either a placebo pill or 300 milligrams per day of licorice root extract. Then they were tested for visceral fat using CT scans and measured for waist circumference, waist-to-hip measurements and BMI scores. The licorice extract group had significantly fewer visceral fat cells, lower BMI scores and reduced waist circumference compared with the placebo group. Previous research with the extract also showed similar weight-loss effects among human subjects.
TONGUE DIAGNOSIS REVEALS SLEEP DISORDERS
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raditional medicines have long utilized tongue analysis to diagnose various disorders. Now, a recent study from the Republic of Korea’s Institute of Oriental Medicine supports the accuracy of this ancient health practice in the area of sleep dysfunction. The researchers studied two separate groups of 153 people and 454 elderly people; in both, the color of their tongues was analyzed and compared with cases of sleep disorders within each group. Those experiencing sleep dysfunctions had a paler tongue color compared with those in the healthy group; they also had more thickly coated tongues.
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Vitamin D3 Cuts Antibiotic Use by Elderly
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esearch from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, in Australia, has found supplemental vitamin D3 reduces the incidence of infection among seniors. More than 600 subjects, ages 60 to 84, were divided into three groups and for one year took either 1,000 international units (IU) a day of vitamin D3, 2,000 IU a day of vitamin D3, or a placebo. Those given the 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day were 28 percent less likely to require antibiotics prescriptions than those taking the placebo. Those older than 70 years were 47 percent less likely to be prescribed antibiotics than the placebo group.
RAISINS LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE AND DIABETES RISK
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esearchers from the University of Kentucky have determined that snacking on raisins can decrease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. For 12 weeks, 46 men and women snacked on either processed snack foods or raisins. At the beginning and end of each month, the researchers tested for blood glucose, diabetic risk markers and blood pressure. Raisin snacking was found to reduce blood pressure while improving blood glucose and diabetic risk factors. The researchers concluded, “Regular consumption of raisins may reduce glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure.”
Antioxidant Supplements Improve Eye Health
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ye health may be improved by taking certain antioxidant supplements, according to researchers at Austria’s Medical University of Vienna. They studied 40 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 split into two groups, giving a control group a placebo pill and the other a supplement containing vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper, selenium, gingko biloba, flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-lipoic acid. The medical scientists tested the health and blood flow of the retinal artery, which feeds the eye with blood and nutrients. The results of the two-week trial showed the supplements significantly improved blood flow through the retinal arteries. The supplements also helped protect the retinal arteries from free radical damage. The scientists concluded that such supplementation can prevent a type of cellular dysfunction in the eye induced by oxidative stress that is assumed to play a role in age-related macular degeneration.
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose II) Ilene Rubin Bucks County, Pennsylvania, artist Ilene Rubin won her first drawing award at the age of 9 and has been involved in art ever since, painting murals, boots, purses, a line of women’s and children’s clothing, furniture, walls and even a radiator, using motifs that range from folk art designs to landscapes. She is still painting “stuff,” but now devotes most of her brushwork to landscapes. Working in acrylics, watercolors, pastels and oils, Rubin’s bold and unabashed explosions of color make her canvases sing. Her pastel, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II, is based upon an image by photographer David Martinez that graced the September 2007 cover of Yoga Journal magazine. Rubin, also a published author, plumbs the frailties and depths of the human heart and mind, but most of all, seeks to offer serenity and light. “Through my art, I explore shades and colors of beauty—the tones and silences between what is seen and what is felt,” she advises. “For me, I have succeeded if I have given someone… a reason to rest their heart and smile—even for one single glance—at a beautiful sight. That is my greatest aspiration and desire.” View the artist’s portfolio at IleneRubin.com.
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Pre-K Education Linked to Better Health 26 Years Later
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n addition to an increased likelihood of achieving academic success, children that participate in gamebased educational training also have a significantly lower risk of developing future cardiovascular disease, according to University of North Carolina researchers in a paper published this year in Science magazine. Launched in the 1970s, the Carolina Abecedarian Project studied more than 100 children beginning when they were just over 4 years old. Fifty-seven focused on language skills while also receiving nutritional and health services. A control group received the same nutritional and health services, but not the early language education. Early education turned out to be an indicator for significantly healthier individuals when they had reached the age of 30, with a lower average systolic blood pressure than those in the control group and no symptoms of metabolic syndrome—a condition related to diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Twenty-five percent of the control group had metabolic syndrome symptoms at age 30.
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Radioactive Sea
Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown is Poisoning California Kelp Scientists analyzing kelp off the coast of San Diego have linked the presence of the radioactive isotope cesium to the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, in Japan, which melted down in 2011. As part of the ongoing Kelp Watch 2014 project, government and academic institutions have begun receiving results from samples of bull kelp and giant kelp collected along the California coast. “We’re trying to figure out how much is there and how much is getting into the ecosystem,” says Matthew Edwards, Ph.D., of San Diego State University. “Things are linked a little more closely than sometimes we’d like to think. Just because it’s on the other side of the world doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us.” With experts predicting a 40-year-plus cleanup at Fukushima, the likelihood of increased cesium in the Pacific Ocean seems inevitable.
Apple Corps
Green Apple Day Aims to Transform Schools The Green Apple Day of Service, to take place on September 27 nationwide, will give parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations ways to transform schools into more healthy, safe and productive learning environments via local service projects. Green Apple is a global movement dedicated to enabling schools to provide clean and healthy air, conserve energy and other resources and serve as places where young people can reap inspired dreams of a brighter future. Source: MyGreenApple.org
For more information, visit KelpWatch.Berkeley.edu.
Safer Shampoo
Makers Agree Not to Use Cancer-Causing Chemical This year, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) reached legal agreements with 26 major companies to discontinue using a cancercausing chemical in shampoo and personal care products, and potential agreements with more than 100 additional companies are still pending. Cocamide diethanolamine (DEA), a synthetic chemical created from a chemical reaction between coconut oils and diethanolamine, has been used for decades in shampoos and other products as a foaming agent. In 2012, California listed the chemical as a known carcinogen, based on assessment by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, which evaluated skin exposure tests on animals. In 2013, the CEH brought lawsuits against companies selling products in California containing the substance without a health warning, as required under Prop 65, the state’s consumer protection law for toxic chemicals. Note: A Think Dirty app offers information about the potentially toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and what not to buy. Source: Ecowatch.com (Tinyurl.com/Shampoo-Lawsuit) 12
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GMO Gung-Ho
U.S. Farmers Plant More GMO Crops Farmers in the U.S. added 12 million more acres of genetically modified (GM or GMO) crops in 2013, reports Clive James, with the International Service for the Acquisition of AgriBiotech Applications, and now lead the world in their production by volume. Even as many U.S. consumers reject foods containing GM ingredients, many farmers continue to embrace the technology. “In general, choosing GM seed is an economic decision for farmers,” says North Dakota Farmers’ Union President Mark Watne, who grows corn, soy and wheat in Minot. “If you give them a tool to battle weeds at a reasonable cost, they adopt it.” Source: USA Today
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New EPA Rules Proposed for Climate Change The White House plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030. Each state will have its own goal within the overall national pollution reduction effort, an attempt to be politically and practically flexible in its implementation. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy explains, “Each state’s goal is tailored to its own circumstances, and states have the flexibility to reach the goal in whatever ways work best for them.” States can renovate existing coal-fired plants with newer, cleaner burning technology; switch coal plants to natural gas, which produces much less carbon; and work to persuade residents to be more efficient in their use of electricity. States can also band together in cap-and-trade networks for emission reductions, in which companies buy and sell permits allowing them to produce a certain amount of carbon emissions. Clean producers can be sellers, dirtier producers buyers. The program represents an absolute reduction in U.S. carbon emissions of nearly one-third, rather than a simple slowing in the growth rate of emissions. Contrary industry groups, many Republicans and some coal-state Democrats oppose the proposal due to its anticipated costs and increased regulations.
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Apple Crunch
Celebrating Pesticide-Free Orchards The nationally acclaimed Rodale Institute will celebrate its fifth annual Organic Apple Festival on September 21 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, more than 30 years after planting the trees. Organizers note that when growers select just one genetic variety of apple to reproduce and cultivate, they create a monoculture that easily becomes more susceptible to pests and diseases than an orchard that hosts several varieties. An array of insects and blights favor this all-American fruit, which is why standard apples are the single-most pesticidecontaminated produce item at conventional groceries. Large agribusiness operations typically grow fruit bred for durability and color during shipping and shelf life. Organic apples, by contrast, are chosen for flavor and regional adaptability. Source: Facebook.com/RodaleInstitute
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Overcharging Mobile Devices Wastes Money Smartphone maker Nokia estimates most devices need only about two hours to fully charge, making overnight charging highly wasteful; users also should disengage and unplug chargers from the wall when they’re done. Another helpful tip from BatteryUniversity.com is not to wait until cell phone power is nearly or completely depleted before recharging, because full discharges put a strain on the battery that can shorten its lifespan. Umbra Fisk, an environmental columnist at Grist.org, advises using a power strip and even a timer as parts of a central charging area for all mobile devices to facilitate monitoring and reduce overcharging. Energy Star-qualified (EnergyStar.gov) cordless phones demand about half the energy of standard units. Energy Star reports that the average U.S. household spends $100 annually to power devices while they are off, constituting nearly 10 percent of annual electric utility bills and amounting to an annual total of 100 billion-plus kilowatt hours of U.S. electricity consumption and more than $10 billion in annual energy costs.
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or Dr. Lora Hurley, a ness, change behavior board certified and patterns and create a licensed traditional supportive environment naturopath, becoming for wellness. a natural health practiBefore treatment, tioner was pre-destined new clients are analyzed by the teachings of her by Hurley to determine father and her mother. their needs and the most In the old-fashioned, effective way to help traditional Irish family with their observed conwhere she grew up, typiditions and complaints. cal childhood illnesses Much of this type of were treated using timecare is directed towards honored principles of the art of educating and naturopathy to help the helping people change Dr. Lora Hurley body heal. Conventional their lifestyle to move medicine was rarely used. toward a state of optimal wellness. About two decades ago, Hurley “Each client deserves to be treated as a encountered a painful, debilitating whole person with unique problems in round of viral meningitis that resulted a warm, loving, caring environment,” in three hospital visits, the last of which says Hurley. She spends as much time where she was told that survival for the educating as she does analyzing. “I next 24 hours was unlikely. With variam both a health care provider and a ous herbal remedies, nutritional suphealth care educator, and I am happy port, and lots of love from her family, with both roles. Most importantly, I do she managed to fight off the illness and not treat disease; I treat and educate survive with few lasting effects. Shortly people. An important part of my job is thereafter, she opened the Hurley Well- to be a healthcare educator and inspire ness Center to offer natural support to patients to seek alternatives for a balothers in the area. anced life.” The Hurley Wellness Center Since alternative or holistic health specializes in holistic, alternative and care and naturopathy encompass many natural health care; care that places different treatment modalities, Hurley emphasis on prevention—a mission determines what tests or treatments will shared by the center’s staff. Often there most benefit the patient. The Hurley is a need to facilitate lifestyle changes Wellness Center provides whole body through learning to enhance awaredetoxification, blood nutrition, weight
“I am both a health care provider and a health care educator, and I am happy with both roles. Most importantly, I do not treat disease; I treat and educate people.”
loss through hormone balancing, and functional medicine with more than 100 state-of-the-art detoxification therapies. In addition, they use time-honored practices to non-invasively analyze various body functions such as; fingernail, tongue and hair analysis, live and dry blood cell and blood type analysis, and urine, saliva and lymphatic analysis, all of which can show detectable characteristics that correspond to organ and body system functioning. The Hurley Wellness Center also uses a therapeutic Apollo laser. Research has shown it can improve healing time and reduce pain. Laser light absorbed by human tissue triggers biological reactions in the cells. These reactions are then spread through the blood and lymphatic system and can achieve systemic relief. The FDA considers laser therapy to be a safe and effective modality when used properly by a licensed practitioner. A bonus is that when used properly, it is also painless. Most of the tests and analysis are performed right in the clinic, thus results and recommendations are available immediately. Many clients visit a holistic well care clinic with both acute and chronic complaints expecting to walk out with an herbal prescription that will resolve their symptoms. This type of care is practiced by many clinics and is similar to conventional medical (allopathic) care except that the herbal prescription is replaced by a pharmaceutical. Satisfactory results with holistic care require that clients take responsibility for their own health. This often means changes in diet, lifestyle. Education is key to holistic health and naturopathy, and Hurley says, “I consider education of my clients to be one of the most important parts of my job.” She continues, “When I treat the body and the person gets well, I did not cure a disease. I simply assisted nature in optimizing body function.” Location: 1807 S. Main St., Kannapolis. For more information, call 704-938-1589 or visit HurleyWellnessCenter.com. See ad, page 23. James Occhiogrosso is a natural health practitioner and author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life. Connect with him at HealthNaturallyToday.com.
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to keep her husband as engaged and active as possible. When she had difficult issues to discuss, she’d make a “talking date” with him, offering choices by saying, “I’d love to chat with you. Would Tuesday before dinner or Thursday after breakfast work for you?” Before the date, she’d select a comfortable room and clear her mind by meditating, napping or mindfully sipping herbal tea. The conversations would cover anything from how to work with their health professionals to plans for his end-of-life ceremony. They agreed on strategies and worked together as a team.
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Conscious Caregiving Nurture Yourself While Helping Another by Deborah Shouse
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f you’re depressed, tired or sick, your caregiving is likely to suffer,” counsels John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network, in Washington, D.C., and a former family caregiver. “For the sake of your loved one, take care of yourself.” The AARP estimates that some 34 million family caregivers provide for someone that is ill or disabled in the U.S. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, in Bethesda, Maryland, caregivers generally struggle with finding time for themselves, managing emotional and physical stress and balancing work and family responsibilities. Experts suggest that the following seven steps can help people enjoy a healthier, less stressful and more conscious approach to care giving— and receiving.
Reframe Care
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member that could help her. However, gradually, the Minneapolis-based international caregiver advocate and founder of AlzheimersSpeaks.com learned to welcome help from others. “Being perfect gets in the way of true connections,” she observes. Although La Bey began her caregiving out of love, the volume of related tasks soon sparked stress. That’s when she taught herself to slow down and reframe her outlook: Before going into her mom’s room, folding her laundry, scheduling healthcare practitioners and delivering dinner, La Bey paused to consciously ask: “Is Mom safe, happy and pain-free?” Centering on those three questions reminded her that she was doing this work out of love. Psychotherapist Diana Denholm, Ph.D., of West Palm Beach, Florida, heightened her own consciousness by learning to see caregiving as a collaborative effort. Denholm, author of The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself (CaregivingWife.com), sought
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“I’ll carry your luggage for you, Dad, since you’re not feeling well”… La Bey still remembers her father’s downturned mouth as she tugged the suitcase out of his hands. “I was trying to be helpful, but instead I took away his dignity and power,” she later realized. “If I had packed his bag lighter, he could have carried it like always.” When are we helping and when are we doing too much? “Put yourself in the sick person’s shoes. Avoid doing something the person can do for himself,” agrees Denholm. Controlling behavior changes the dynamics of the relationship and can put the caregiver in a parental role. She recommends a holistic brainstorming exercise in which the caregiver writes answers to such questions as: What am I frustrated about? What really annoys me? Why am I angry with myself? The results offer a window to understanding our own feelings. “Feeling anger could mean we’re acting codependently and taking on too many responsibilities,” Denholm says. “The caregiver’s job isn’t to save the patient, but merely to support him or her in necessary ways.”
Ask for Help
“I don’t want to be a burden,” and “We’re afraid of losing our privacy,” and “I’m the only one who can take care of him; no one else can do it right,” are common concerns. “These self-limiting beliefs prevent people from reaching out for help,” says family caregiver and life coach Yosaif August,
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Nurture through Nourishment
More than 50 percent of caregivers surveyed in a 21st-century study spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving reported, “I don’t have time to take care of myself.” That can translate to a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet and little or no respite. “If you aren’t healthy and strong, you can’t properly care for anyone else,” says Liana Werner-Gray, New York City natural lifestyle consultant and author of
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The Earth Diet (TheEarthDiet.org). To begin each day, she advises drinking one cup of warm water with juice from half a lemon, explaining that stress produces acid and lemon water metabolizes as alkalinity and helps keep the body’s pH balanced. For healthy snacks, Werner-Gray recommends easy and nutrition-rich choices like fresh fruits, green smoothies, organic nut butters and a trail mix of raw nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Save time with the smoothies by making a large batch and freezing portions to enjoy later. A basic recipe might include two handfuls of greens, such as spinach and kale, a banana and other fruits, almond milk or purified water and maybe adding flaxseed, cinnamon or goji berries. When appropriate, share the same health-boosting foods with the loved one. Victoria Moran, of New York City, is the director of the Main Street Vegan Academy and author of a dozen books on health and well-being including Main Street Vegan and Living a Charmed Life. She offers such conscious eating tips as eating full meals of “real” food instead of snacks; selecting beautiful foods; and ritualizing indulgences, such as a special spot for relaxing with high-quality dark chocolate and tea using good china while listening to classical music.
Stand for Exercise
Even though caregivers may feel they don’t have time to spare, Dr. Jordan D. Metzl, author of The Exercise Cure, says it’s vital to incorporate physical activity. He recommends starting by walking 30 minutes a day for one month. If necessary, it can be done in
Make a list of favorite ways to relax and renew during short respites, such as reading, listening to music, stepping outside, sipping coffee with friends or taking a hot shower, and refer to it often. 10-minute increments. According to a study by Mayo Clinic Physician James Levine, Ph.D., in Scottsdale, Arizona, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Researchers have linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns that include obesity, metabolic syndrome and increased risks of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The solution is to move more and sit less— walk while on the phone and stand up while reading. Metzl suggests a stretch break every 20 minutes. Three of his “commandments” for fitness are having fun, setting goals and minimizing sitting. “Schedule exercise and respite breaks and make them as inviolate as a doctor’s visit,” advises Schall.
Commune with Spirit
August suggests establishing a twofold consciousness-raising ritual to welcome and appreciate life. Begin each day by showing gratitude for being alive and end it focused on forgiveness and gratitude. “When you cultivate gratitude, you notice more things to be grateful for,” says August.
La Bey concurs, and writes down at least five things she is grateful for every day. She mentally replays time with her mom and appreciates the little moments and signs of hope, like “the twinkle in Mom’s eye or the way she held hands and smiled.” This puts her in an upbeat frame of mind when she drifts off to sleep. She also writes out her intention for the day, envisioning positive outcomes. She might affirm: “I am going to have a grace-filled day. Things will go smoothly.” Denholm centers herself by petting her cats. Some caregivers chant or practice meditation or mindful breathing, while others might take a walk, shop, or sit quietly in a church.
Notice Blessings
La Bey discovered that her journey as a caregiver also dramatically enhanced her own life. “Mom taught me so much,” she relates. “I learned compassion and unconditional love on multiple levels. I learned to live in gratitude, instead of loss.” August notes, “Even in the tough times, I experienced an engaged, poignant and rich connection with my parents.” For Denholm, treasured gifts included strengthening her communication with her husband and working as a team. “Allowing yourself to reach out for assistance and make time for respite will deeply enrich your caregiving experience,” concludes Schall. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. Follow her blog at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.
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“Looking at art and making observations gives people living with dementia a chance to exercise their imagination and creativity,” says Susan Shifrin, Ph.D., director of ARTZ Philadelphia, part of the Artists for Alzheimer’s program founded by John Zeisel, Ph.D., and Sean Caulfield. “There are no right or wrong answers. People are enlivened, realizing they still have ideas to contribute.” Prior to a museum visit, an ARTZ facilitator brings photos of familiar works of art that evoke memories, emotions and conversation to a care facility. The facilitator then tailors a museum visit so that the most engaging works of art are viewed. A similarly beneficial at-home ARTZ experience relates to the individual’s background or interests, looking for images that tell a story
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about families or feature animals the loved one likes. “Use open-ended, non-judgmental questions to discuss the art,” Shifrin suggests. “It’s all about listening to the response and encouraging the conversation.”
Musical Connections Trigger Happiness
Dan Cohen, of Brooklyn, New York, had a simple yet profound idea: Furnish people that have memory loss with an iPod loaded with their favorite music. It’s helping people nationwide reconnect with themselves through listening to their personal playlists. He has repeatedly seen how “The music transforms lives.” Cohen notes, “Residents who were formerly idle become engrossed in listening to their favorite music. They are empowered to choose the songs they want to hear. They become engaged as the music triggers memories. I’ve also seen the experience make people more social.” He recommends using headphones to minimize distractions. Sit together, turn on the iPod and watch for smiles of delight.
Dance Movement Integrates Souls “Dance therapy enhances connections in the brain and uses movement to integrate body, mind and spirit,” says Erica Hornthal, owner of Chicago’s North Shore Dance Therapy, a psychotherapy practice that helps individuals cope with the challenges of dementia. Hornthal often notices a real change after people experience movement therapy. Often, when she enters a memory care facility she sees people withdrawn or sleeping. After she guides them in specific movements designed to connect mind and body, participants are usually awake, more alert and making eye contact. “We might reach our arms up, then down, to connect with ourselves. We might give ourselves a hug and then stretch toward our neighbor,” explains Hornthal, a board-certified dance movement therapist. “All the movements have a psychosocial goal.” She suggests that care partners play familiar music and encourage their loved one to move as they wish to. The care partner might move her head or wiggle her fingers to the music, invit-
ing the other to do the same. “Focus on what your loved one can do and celebrate their abilities,” Hornthal advises.
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“Even after memory and cognitive functions are damaged, the ability to create art can continue,” says Karen Clond, a licensed master social worker and dementia care specialist at the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America chapter, in Prairie Village, Kansas. “The organization’s Memories in the Making art program works because the amygdala, the part of the brain involved with emotions and memory that processes feelings like fear, also processes beauty, appreciation and attachment.” Sally Jenny developed the program in 1988, which now boasts more than 4,000 participant artists a week. Facilitators create a safe and encouraging atmosphere to explore painting with watercolors, which can unlock memories, stimulate thoughts and promote social interaction. The process also produces tangible pieces they’ve created and can revisit. “The artists have complete con-
trol over their work,” Clond comments. “It’s a failure-free activity.” For at-home painting activities, she suggests inviting guidelines: Provide good-quality supplies; have no expectations; find something good in every effort; ask them to title their piece and affix their artist’s signature; call them an artist and provide artistic respect.
Telling Personal Stories Improves Well-Being
“Creative storytelling for dementia patients replaces the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine,” remarks Joan Williamson, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a coordinator and master trainer with TimeSlips. She’s seen it improve communication, self-esteem and social interaction for people with memory loss. Whether exploring art, music, movement or storytelling, expressive therapies can enrich the lives and connections of people with dementia and their care partners. Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia. Visit DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.
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A Lovely Loo that’s All Green, Too Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners by Avery Mack
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ey elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom. Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green. Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and double-glazed windows to keep this most intimate room comfortable year-round and reduce utility bills. Periodically letting in fresh air helps keep the room dry and reduces growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. While the kitchen harbors the most germs in the house, the bathroom is a close second. Instead of harsh chemical cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative. Its acidity is effective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste. The baking soda also freshens the drain when the tub is rinsed. Toilet bowl ring
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stains can be scrubbed away with a pumice stone. “Cleaning faucet aerators and exhaust vents on a regular basis extends equipment life, maintains efficiency and prevents minor plumbing problems,” advises Keita Turner, a New York City area interior designer. Turner has also installed dual-flush toilets that necessitate less water and upkeep. Bathroom odors are another concern. A few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball placed inside the toilet paper roll freshens the air every time the roll turns—without the plastic waste byproduct from store-bought brands. Baking soda removes odors in the bath like it does in the fridge. Upgrade from a simple bowlful by designing a mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll housesized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal. Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery. Even quick, water-saving showers eventually result in towels and wash-
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cloths destined for the laundry. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage. To avoid spreading germs, personalize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely available, as are organic cotton bath mats. For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a foot-massaging mat made from recycled wine corks. On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material. “Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, president of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean.
Cleaning Recipes Freshen drains and keep oils and lotions from clogging bathroom pipes by pouring one cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by a cup of hot, white vinegar. After it foams, wait five minutes and then flush with hot water. Mix two tablespoons of salt with one teaspoon of white vinegar to form a paste effective for cleaning chrome faucets. Scrub chrome with a cut lemon to remove hard water stains. Use lemon juice and an old toothbrush to scrub grout. Periodically douse the toilet with a half-cup of lemon juice and swish with a toilet bowl brush to keep it fresh. Add a few tablespoons of lemon juice into a spray bottle filled with water to clean windows and mirrors. Primary Source: BroccoliCupcake.com
To indulge in post-shower personal pampering, consider healthenhancing coconut oil for head-to-toe moisturizing. As a hair treatment, coconut oil blocks protein loss and reduces frizz. Make a home exfoliating sugar scrub by combining onehalf cup of virgin coconut oil, one cup of organic sugar and 20 drops of lime or another essential oil to gently scrub away dry winter skin. Dry skin and ragged cuticles also benefit from whipped coconut oil. Its antifungal properties help keep toenails healthy and sandal-ready. Goat’s milk soap can reduce symptoms of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis. Its alpha-hydroxy acids remove dead skin cells. Add honey as a natural antibacterial boost. Mixing in colloidal oatmeal produces a gentle exfoliator. Let the next upgrade of the bathroom be of a more personal nature aligned with our core values of being good to our family and our home planet. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.
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Green Bathroom Trivia n Never clean with sponges—they merely move the germs around; use a washable cloth wipe instead. n Turkish cotton towels dry faster than the Egyptian variety. n Always put the upper toilet lid down. Testing by scientists at Leeds University found airborne germs 10 inches above and around the commode. n Low-flow toilets use as little as 1.6 gallons per flush compared to older styles that use five to seven gallons. The average person flushes five times a day. n A bath averages 35 to 50 gallons of water versus a 10-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead maxing out at about 25 gallons. Better yet, take quicker showers and turn off the water while lathering and shaving. n Conventional showerheads run at 5 gpm (gallons per minute) compared with low-flow at 2.5 gpm. Conventional faucets can flow at 3 gpm versus low-flow faucets at half that rate. For a calculation of personal water usage, visit Tinyurl.com/PersonalWaterUse. Primary Source: GraceLinks.org
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ois Parker Carmona first stepped into a yoga studio looking for better physical health. “I was doing hot vinyasa because I wanted to sweat. I wanted to feel better,” she recalls. Many people on a similar quest try yoga for the first time during September’s National Yoga Month (YogaHealth Foundation.org/yoga_month), founded by Johannes Fisslinger. “This year, more than 2,200 yoga studios will offer informative public events or a free week of classes to new students to educate everyone about the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle,” says Fisslinger. “Yoga and mindfulness are an essential part of America’s newly emerging health paradigm.” Like many others, as Carmona deepened her practice, she discovered that yoga’s benefits transcend the physical. Then she went further, becoming a certified Baptiste yoga instructor and co-owner of Melrose Yoga, in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Many of us are so busy and consumed with the constant motion of day-to-day activities that we lose complete track of who we are, along with the state of our bodies,” she says. “Yoga reconnects me with myself.”
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One reason that people try yoga is to improve their flexibility. A recent report from Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit association based in Arlington, Virginia, states that it can improve flexibility and mobility and increase range of motion over time as ligaments, tendons and muscles lengthen and become more elastic. It also helps relieve muscular tension throughout the body. The Alliance’s Danica Amore notes that flexibility means different things to different people. “A senior might define flexibility as being able to pick up the grandkids, while young people might consider it essential to their athletic abilities.” Flexibility can also mean being able to turn around easily while backing out of the driveway or running with fewer injuries, adds Carmona. Improvements in flexibility generally depend on an individual’s age, health and commitment to practicing yoga, as well as the style chosen. “There are so many different lineages of yoga, and each teacher has his or her own style. Plus, each individual progresses at their own pace,” Amore explains. “It’s really a question of where you want this personal practice to take you and how you embrace it in your private life.” The bottom line is that everyone’s journey is different.
Mental Health
Many experts concur that yoga can be effective in reducing stress. As students continue their practice, they feel less stress and an increased sense of peace and relaxation, along with other mental health benefits. “Yoga gives you what is often called a ‘witness consciousness’,” says John Kepner, executive director of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Being able to observe the external events around you, but not being caught up in the drama. In modern terms, it’s an increased ability to stay cool, calm and collected. After a good yoga class, your troubles can appear further away.”
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When stress is reduced, an increased sense of calm tends to permeate all areas of one’s life, observes Kepner. “Based on my experience, yoga also helps improve relationships.” He has taught the same group of students for 10 years and notes their special relationship: “If one goes to the same yoga class regularly, a friendship tends to develop with others in the class, called Songhai. After a while, practicing together becomes one of the most valuable parts of the practice,” he says. This beneficial, deeper sense of community—a major allure of a longterm yoga practice—develops mainly from the intangible sense of working together in terms of physical, mental and spiritual support.
Spirituality and Connectedness
“Even beginning students quickly realize how connecting with their bodies and their breath helps them in their everyday lives,” says Carmona. “It adds a transcendent dimension to everything you do in life.” In addition to its more immediate tangible benefits, other long-term benefits experienced by students may be harder to define or quantify. Carmona observes, “People generally say that yoga has changed their life, physically, mentally and spiritually.” Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer outside Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com.
Om Sweet Om
Sounding the Key Note of the Universe by Sam Saunders
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m” is a Hindu sacred sound considered the greatest of all mantras, traditionally used in prayers, chants and meditation— possessing high spiritual and creative power, it can be recited by anyone. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth. When pronounced correctly, it is actually “AUM.” Aum consists of four syllables: A, U, M and the silent syllable. The first syllable is A, pronounced as a prolonged “awe.” The sound starts at the back of the throat and is stretched out; sense the feeling of the solar plexus and chest vibrating. The next is U, pronounced as a prolonged “o-o-,” with the sound gradually rolling forward along the upper palate and vibrating the throat. The third syllable, M, is pronounced as a prolonged “mmmm,” with front teeth gently touching. Start to feel the top of the head vibrate. The last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. As intelligence rises from the deep silence, merge the chant from the M to the deep silence.
Why do we chant it?
Everything in the universe is pulsating and vibrating—with nothing standing still. The sound Om, when chanted, vibrates at 432 Hz, the same vibrational frequency found throughout nature. By chanting the keynote sound of the universe, we are symbolically and physically tuning in to and acknowledging our connection to all other living beings, nature and the universe. The universal vibrations and rhythmic pronunciation also physically affect the body by slowing the nervous system and calming the mind, similar to the effects of meditation. When the mind relaxes, blood pressure decreases and ultimately, heart health improves. Finally, chanting AUM is wellsuited to mark the beginning or end of a yoga practice or meditation session or as a respite from regular daily activities. It signifies that this is a special time to care for ourselves and practice being mindful. Sam Saunders lives and teaches yoga in Dubai. Connect at Sam@LoveYoga.ae.
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Potent Spices and Veggies Fend Off Disease by Bushra Bajwa
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egetarians seeking flavorful variations can try 9,000 Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi grocery stores nationwide. “We are now seeing 20 percent non-Indian customers in our store,” says Vipul Patel, owner of the Louisville, Kentucky, branch of Patel Brothers, the largest Indian U.S. grocery store chain. “Usually, new customers come in with an Indian recipe and we help them find the ingredients.”
Indian Veggies
Vegetarianism has been a way of life in India for millennia. Some Indian vegetables may already seem familiar; winter melon, or white pumpkin, for example, is a squash that cooks and tastes like its orange counterpart. Eggplants native to India are egg-shaped and smaller than the American variety; they cook in less time and have a less bitter taste. “By eating a larger variety of vegetables, consumers benefit from an increased array of vital nutrients and specialized phytochemicals that have healing and medicinal qualities,” says Ronald Hubbs, a practitioner at NW Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland, 28
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Oregon. He advises against overcooking vegetables to maintain their nutritional qualities. Consider pickled vegetables, known as achar. “Naturally fermenting vegetables can turn some of them into superfoods, with enhanced properties that are rich in healthy bacteria and support digestion and immunity,” says Hubbs, citing studies in the Journal of Nutrition and Clinical Microbiology Reviews. Daals, or lentils, including Indian diet staples peas and beans, provide a good source of protein that is also high in fiber, he says. Lentils—highly versatile and available with or without the skin, whole or split—can be eaten thick and creamy, soup-like or dry, cooked with other vegetables or simply enhanced with basic Indian spices. Popular legumes include black-eyed peas and garbanzo beans. Different regions in the Indian subcontinent have their preferred daal spices and cooking methods, but all citizens often serve them with boiled rice or Indian bread, called chapatti.
Indian Spices
Although often considered “hot”, the blend of aromatic herbs and spices
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used in many Indian dishes, including those incorporating dairy, can be layered in for tantalizing flavors without necessitating frequent water breaks. Many commonly used herbs and spices have proven medicinal properties, historically recognized for their healing properties in ayurvedic therapies and more recently, in Indian alternative medicine. For example, University of Maryland Medical Center research shows that fennel seeds aid digestion and the Journal of Phytopathology reports that carom seeds have antiseptic properties. Recently, researchers at Penn State University found that antioxidant spices such as turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and paprika reduced triglycerides in the blood by 30 percent, helping to reduce the risk of chronic disease. “That’s because adding spices to a meal decreases the amount of fat in the bloodstream after eating,” explains study leader Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D. Americans can easily learn to bring out the best in their own Indian cuisine with the subcontinent’s alluring blends of herbs and spices delivering both unforgettable flavor and nutrient-rich fare. Bushra Bajwa is a freelance writer in Issaquah, WA. Connect at BushraBajwa@hotmail.com.
EZ Garam Masala Authentic garam masala is made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this quick and easy substitute will add a warm, sweet flavor to vegetables, rice and other foods. 2 Tbsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground cardamom 1 Tbsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp ground fennel seed 1 tsp ground mustard ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper 2 Tbsp ground turmeric Mix the spices in a small bowl, place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.
Spicy Indian Family Recipes Basic Okra 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 finely chopped medium yellow onion 2 finely chopped vine tomatoes 18 oz okra (about 50 pieces), washed, dried, ends trimmed and then cut into ½-inch pieces Sea salt to taste Red chili powder to taste ½ tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric powder Fresh cilantro for garnish
Organic Baby Potatoes and Chickpeas
1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed 3 baby potatoes, washed and diced 1 finely chopped tomato Sea salt to taste 1 tsp garam masala blend of ground spices 1 jalapeño finely chopped (optional) ¼ tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp purified water Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan to lightly Fresh cilantro for garnish brown the onions. Add salt, chili powder, coriander powder Heat oil in saucepan before adding ingredients. and turmeric. Mix. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, covered. Add the okra, mix well and simmer for another 8 to 10 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.
Add chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, salt and garam masala to saucepan and bring to a boil.
Maash Daal 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups maash (urad) lentils 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp coriander powder 2 cups purified water Sea salt to taste Chili powder to taste 2 tomatoes, finely chopped Fresh cilantro and chilies for garnish Wash lentils and soak in warm water for 1 hour. Heat oil in saucepan to brown onions. Add ginger and garlic, spices and tomatoes and stir for a few minutes to make a paste. Add lentils and water, and then bring to boil.
Simmer on low to medium heat for Add baking soda and water, and then 30 minutes. simmer for 7 to 8 minutes or until potaRecipes courtesy of Bushra Bajwa. toes are tender.
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Connecting the rhythm of breathing to experiences helps children understand how to calm down. (Older children might enjoy learning the effects of breathing throughout their system.) First, ask children to notice their breath. Invite them to put a hand in front of their nose and breathe and say, “This is breath. All living things breathe.” Encourage them to share their response to the experience. Next, move to modeling breathing patterns in relation to experiences and feelings such as, “I feel so frustrated that my breath is moving fast. Look at my chest.” Then model returning to calm breathing with, “I am putting my hand on my chest and reminding myself to take longer breaths.” Help children notice how their breath changes throughout the day. Games can support this increased awareness. Ask the child to lie down, place their hands on their chest
and belly and lie still. Ask them to notice their breath, and then have them stand up and jump up and down before noticing their breath again. After hard play, tell them, “Your breath is moving so fast because you were running hard.” At bedtime, soothingly note, “Your breath is getting sleepy and slow.” Remember to be a witness, rather than a judge. Play is an excellent way to discover how breathing changes. Partner with a child to try to simulate how favorite animals breathe. Invite them to try sustaining a sound, such as chanting a vowel letter, and time how long they can do it.
Notice Feelings and Sensations
Practice a regular mind/body check-in. At breakfast, inquire, “How are you feeling today?” or “Feelings check! At the moment, I am feeling tired and excited. What about you?” The idea is not to change or fix anything, just to notice, allowing a broadly defined perspective. Children might be able to describe a specific feeling or only an overall sensation like jumpy or buzzing.
Cultivate Sensory Awareness
Paying attention to sensations can bring children and adults into the moment. Integrate sensory awareness into daily life with simple questions like, “What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell?” We can bring this practice with us everywhere—into the waiting room at the dentist’s office, in the car or on a plane.
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Intentionally quiet moments support the development of mindfulness and empower children to consider “not doing” a valid part of everyday life. When they are given the opportunity for quiet time, they often love it. Try asking the child to get so quiet that they can hear a particular sound in the room—their breath, the tick of a clock or the hum of a computer. Once they hear it and you do too, you can dismiss the practice session with a bell, gentle clap or another soft sound.
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The traditional Buddhist practice of mettha, or loving kindness, meditation involves reciting phrases that we direct first to ourselves and then outward toward others. For example, think, “May I be safe. May I be well. May I be at peace,” and then repeat the same phrases for someone we love, someone we don’t know personally and ultimately, all beings. When, for example, children ask why ambulances emit such loud, wailing sounds, we might explain, “Emergency rescue workers are helpers. Their sirens mean they are going to help someone. When we hear the sirens, we can wish them well by saying, ‘May they be safe.’” Traci Childress, co-founder and executive director of the Children’s Community School, in Philadelphia, PA, teaches mindfulness practices and yoga. Learn more at TraciChildress.com.
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THE GREAT CLASSROOM PET DEBATE Kids Like Classroom Pets, Animal Lovers Raise Doubts by Sandra Murphy
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classroom pet can help students learn about caring for another species, but is it the best way to teach? “A classroom pet can be a great opportunity to teach children gentle behavior. Many kids take pride in caring for the pet,” observes Terry Manrique, now a professional parent coach in Columbus, Ohio, who earlier worked with children ages 5 and 6 at Little People’s Country, in LaGrange, Illinois. To prevent jealousy, students can rotate responsibilities for animal care in the classroom and during school breaks. Pet Care Trust, which awards grants to teachers for hosting pets, provides care instructions and information about transmittable diseases for a bearded dragon, tarantula, rat, rabbit, leopard gecko, guinea pig, gerbil, dwarf hamster, beta fish, ball python, mouse and aquatic turtle. (Find more information via Tinyurl.com/Avoid PassingDisease.) The ASPCA advises that the pet’s environment shouldn’t be stressful and care should meet its specific needs. For example, keep handling of an animal to a minimum, and then only with adult supervision. Provide food, clean water and basic veterinary care, including vaccinations and parasite
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control, grooming, exercise and social interaction. Diligence in finding and eliminating hazardous substances and situations is equally vital. Susan Tellem, co-founder of American Tortoise Rescue, in Malibu, California, elaborates on her area of expertise—turtles and tortoises. “A tank isn’t a natural environment for a reptile and doesn’t allow enough room for exercise. It’s like asking a human to live in a bathtub,” says Tellem. She points out that they also need a proper diet and natural sun, not artificial light. Tellum used to take rescued turtles for classroom visits until a particularly large specimen staged a protest to the unnatural environment by making a mess, tearing up school papers and posters. Tellem further warns that a turtle might bite (and not let go until the person relaxes) or pinch small fingers
when retreating back into its shell. These days, she prefers to share an educational DVD that shows turtles at their best—in their own habitat. (Find more information at Tortoise.com.) “Constant artificial lighting goes against the natural sleep cycle of an animal,” comments Veterinarian Amber Andersen, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. “You can see it at shelters—dogs and cats are unable to achieve a restful sleep and become agitated.” Too often, the responsibility for caring for a classroom pet falls on the teacher during holiday breaks and summer months. “We had a popular chinchilla that was usually nocturnal, but also made appearances during the day,” says Manrique. “Then one of the teachers brought her dog to school, which caused stress for the chinchilla. When a new student had an allergic
reaction to the furry creature, we had to find a new home for him. Our next pets were fish.” Manrique’s students have also secured fertilized eggs from a local farmer to watch them hatch before the chicks returned home to the farm. “When we had caterpillars that turned into butterflies, a fun field trip to the park became the official winged release party,” she says. There is always the chance a pet might die during the school year. Parents are advised when a classroom pet dies and students have a classroom discussion to help them work through their grief. Lisa Cohn, co-author of Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence, in Portland, Oregon, wrote the book with her son, Michael, after the sudden death of their dog, Lucy, as a way to help them deal with their sadness. The Humane Society of the United States
is not in favor of classroom pets. To avoid being vulnerable to predators in the wild, animals often hide symptoms of illness or injury. In captivity, that behavior can delay veterinary help. Recommended alternatives to bringing animals into the classroom include field trips to nature centers, wildlife refuges and animal shelters. The society’s Kind News magazine for students from kindergarten through sixth grade shares stories of rescued animals, pet care tips and how-tos for nurturing backyard wildlife (Humane Society.org). Before deciding on a classroom pet, consider life from the pet’s point of view—how loud is the class, how old are the kids, how much maintenance will be needed and how much space is needed for a proper habitat. There might be a better way to learn—and teach. Contact Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mind spring.com.
9 Worst School Pets Birds—can be messy and noisy, bite when handled too much or roughly, are stressed by too much noise and can pass salmonella. Chinchillas—nocturnal; need cool, constant temperatures of less than 85 degrees and don’t like to be handled. They need time out of the cage daily (subject to being stepped on by eager children) and require an allergen dust bath to remove oil from their fur. Ferrets—emit a strong odor and have a tendency to nip. Frogs—petting can transmit salmonella. Hamsters—nocturnal; poking can lead to a bite. Iguanas—can grow to over six feet long and a tail-swiping can be painful; generally not friendly and have highly specific dietary needs. Rabbits—don’t like to be handled, can bite or scratch; need a calm and peaceful environment to avoid potential stress-
induced heart attacks. Dr. Clark Fobian, of Sedalia, Missouri, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, says they require hay or grasses, fresh greens, vegetables and a highgrade pellet food, plus toys to prevent boredom and excessive tooth growth. Snakes—can be aggressive during molting. Turtles—need sunlight, specific diet and more exercise space than a tank can provide; salmonella may be transmitted through their drinking water or by touch.
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Fish—relaxing to watch and easy to feed. Guinea pig—larger than a hamster and more easily handled; need space to move around and another companion guinea pig. Fresh food, high in vitamin C, is necessary, according to Fobian. Mites can be a problem requiring a vet visit.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Chiquita Golf Classic – (Call for times.) The second of four prestigious tournaments in the newly created Web.com Tour Finals and is operated by Chiquita For Charities to benefit charitable organizations in greater Charlotte. River Run Golf and Country Club, 19125 River Falls Dr, Davidson. For more information, call 877-597-8855 or visit our website at ChiquitaClassic.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Drum Circle & Bon Fire – 6-9pm. Community drumming is a great way to connect to each other and the rhythm of life. Come to listen, sing, play, drums, rattles, percussion, or simply enjoy. Bring a dish to pass (optional.) A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANew YouBodyWorks.com. Open House for The Kent-Cook Institute at THE NOOK – 10:15am-3pm. Meet our Institute instructors and community; visit our classrooms and experience our “Portals to Shamanism” class. Free to the public. The Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Essential Oils 101 – 6:30-8pm. Learn basic uses and remedies using aromatherapy. We will discuss the benefits for you, your family and your pets. Free class, supplies sold separately. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Amazing Maize Maze – 10:00am-6:30pm through September 19. Get lost in our giant seven acre corn maze featuring over two miles of interconnecting paths. One of the largest in the Southeast, our maze is sure to please! Want to do the maze in the dark? Bring your own flashlight and an appetite for adventure, music and bonfires (weather permitting). Additional hours start on September 20. Open on the weekends and runs through November 2. See website or call for details. Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville, NC. 704-875-3113. RuralHill.net.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Ancestral, Generational Memories – 10am3pm. Discover why you came into this life. The morning session will assist you to recognize your traumas; the afternoon will help you learn how to fulfill your goals and find your destiny. Class fee: $50. The Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com. ‘TAWBA WALK Music and Arts Festival – 2-8 pm. Featuring the area’s top artists, bands, performance groups, food trucks, microbreweries, and more in Old Town Cornelius. Family friendly fun. Free. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius. For details: 704-892-6031 or email Cwarnemunde@ bellalove.org. TawbaWalk.com.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Breath Exploration – 6:30-8:00pm. Therapeutic breathwork is a body-mind therapy that utilizes conscious, connected breathing improving all aspects of your wellbeing. Bring water/yoga mat or blanket. $10. Pre-registration required. A New You Body Works, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Infant CPR/Car Seat Check – 6:30-8:30pm. This class uses infant mannequins to teach infant CPR using the American Heart Association Friends and Family guidelines. Learn CPR skills and practice for an emergency. Not for certification. Proper use of the infant car seat. How to “child proof” a home for infant. Outpatient Services Building, 739 Hartness Road, Statesville. For more information call 704-878-4555. IredellMemorial.org.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Frame & Art Gallery Crawl – Featuring art by various artists Foster’s Frame & Art Gallery, 403 North Old Statesville Road, Huntersville. Call for more information. 704-948-1750.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 The Lincoln County Apple Festival – 9am-4pm. The festival provides the community with a family friendly event with crafts, food, music and activities for the whole family. It is also a fundraising opportunity for local non-profit groups. Main Street downtown Lincolnton. For details contact: Joyce Dorsey at 704-736-8452. LincolnCounty AppleFestival.com. Alkaline Water, Diet & Your Health – 10-11am. Learn how drinking healthier water can improve your health and wellness, improve sports performance, and replace household chemicals to clean. Free class. A New You Body Works, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYou BodyWorks.com. Stones, Crystals, Gems Workshop with Elder Nella Silverspear – 10am-4pm. Experience a deep and profound understanding of the meaning and application of stones and crystals. Please leave all personal stones at home. Cost: $100. The KentCook Institute at The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Denver Days Fall Festival – 4pm-10pm. This is a festival that combines, rides, entertainment, arts and
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Far Infared Ozone Sauna Therapy – 8am-5pm. This therapeutic sauna assists the body with heavy metal detoxification, full body rejuvenation, inflammatory response, improved mobility, optimize blood and lymph flow. An individual can “burn” up to 900 calories per session. Cost: $45, appointment required. Contact 704-938-1589. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. Hurley WellnessCenter.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Creating an Altar with Elder Nella Silverspear – 10am-12Noon. Bring your stones and crystals to learn how to create a spiritual altar. You will need to bring a flat bottom, large stone. Completing the 9/20 workshop required. Class fee: $50. The KentCook Institute at The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com. Multi-Level Emotional Healing Workshop Intensive – 1-5pm. The workshop will include two healing sessions to help you clear negative emotions that are trapped in your physical, emotional, mental bodies and throughout your auric field. Cost: $60, registration required. A New You Body Works, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANew YouBodyWorks.com. An Afternoon of Flutes – 1-3pm. Learn how to play Native American flute from recording artist, flute-maker, Elder Nella Silver Spear. Please bring your hand-crafted flute, borrow or purchase one and learn how to create healing, soul-filled sound. Workshop cost: $50 (cost of flute extra.) The KentCook Institute at The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com. Hands-on Workshop with an Aeroponic Tower Garden – 4-5:30pm. Learn how to grow organic fruits and vegetables in only 3 square feet of space. Grow a healthy, nutrient dense garden. Free class. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival – 12pm-4pm. Music, artists/performers, belly dancers, pottery makers, dancers, painting, juggling, music, Thai food, woodworking and more. West Avenue in Downtown Kannapolis. For more information see KannapolisArts.com 6th Annual Great Chili Cook Off – 4pm–9pm. Taste more chili than ever before. Wash it down with some cold beer or a chilled glass of wine. Rock out to the live music of an incredible band. Food and craft vendors. HUGE Inflatables Kids Zone. Mooresville Town Square, 279 Williamson Road, Mooresville. TheGreatChiliCookoff.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 After Hours Ladies Night – 6:30-8:30pm. A fun and informative evening sampling organic spa and beauty products with free hair consultations and mini-chair massages. Refreshments and healthy snacks served. No cost. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.
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Monday Morning Meditation – 9-9:50am. (Except Labor Day.) Bringing like minds and hearts together; this once a week period of stillness may be just what you need to start each week with a happy sigh. Fee: $5. The Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com. Your Karma Center for Yoga and Wellness – 9am Flex and Flow Yoga/Pilates, 10:30am Yoga Therapy, 12pm Hatha Yoga, 6:30pm Hot Baptiste Yoga. Drop-in: Adult Yoga/$10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.com. Intuitive Development/Mental Mediumship for Beginners – 10:30am-12pm and 6:30-8pm. Curious about intuitive development? Interested in learning the power of working with your spirit guides? This class is a great place to start. Second and third Monday of the month. Class fee: $20. The KentCook Institute at The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com. Monday Meditations – 11am. Begin the week with a short intentional meditation, then relaxation and releasing meditation. Every Monday. Bring blanket, water and loose clothes. Free, love offerings appreciated. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYou BodyWorks.com. Free Energy Exchange – 7-8:30pm. 1st Monday of the month. Have you ever made the statement: “There has to be more than this?” Learn how to align your heart to your soul’s desire to be a spiritual being having a physical experience. No cost. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Suite 4F, Cornelius. 704-237-3561. Register at: Classes@TranspersonalPower.com. TranspersonalPower.com. Pathways to Intuition – 7-9:00 pm, 3rd Monday of the month. Learn how to align your heart to your soul’s desire to be a spiritual being having a physical experience. Class fee: $15. For more info, call: 704237-3561. To register go to TranspersonalPower. com or email Classes@TranspersonalPower.com.
Earth Fare Good Olde Days – 4:30-7:30pm. Let Earth Fare take you back to the Good Olde days with an old-fashioned chicken dinner. Rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and veggies. Eat in or to go, $7. Earth Fare, 14021 Boren St, Huntersville. 704-875-3122. EarthFare.com. Crystals, Stones and Humans – 6:30-8pm. 1st Tuesday of month. Bring your favorite crystals and stones to share. We will work with grids and participate in shamanic crystal journeys. Amanda Todd or Nancy Petrozelli will facilitate. Love offering appreciated. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Call 704-237-3561. Or email Classes@ TranspersonalPower.com.
Crush It – 5:45am, 9:30am, 4:45pm, 6:00pm. Constantly varied, functional movement, high intensity. Focus on form, safety and results. Memberships are monthly and unlimited. Discounts available for couples, Fire, EMS, Police, and Military. Drop in rate $20. (808) 351-2489. Juicebox Crossfit,113B Denver Business Park Drive, Mooresville. CrossFitJuiceBox.com Pro and Ion Cleanse Footbath ½ Price Happy Hour – 8am-5pm. (Except Labor Day.) Detoxify, cleanse, relax and rejuvenate from the inside out. Benefits can include increased energy, boosted immune system, better sleep and more. Fee: $20, pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589 to reserve your spot. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. Hurley WellnessCenter.com.
& practice. All levels welcome. Class fee: $15. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. 704-2373561. To register: Classes@TranspersonalPower. com. TranspersonalPower.com.
Trivia Nite – 7:30pm. Summit Coffee 128 S Main St, Davidson. From now till forever. For more info: 704.895.9090. SummitCoffee.com. Bikram Yoga Lake Norman – The original hot yoga. Daily and evening classes for all levels. Flexibility not required. Open 7 days a week. For class times and pricing, check our website. No pre-registration required. Bikram Yoga Lake Norman, 236 Raceway Dr, Ste 1, Mooresville. More info: 704-618-7993. Hello@BikramLKN.com. BikramLKN.com.
tuesday Crush It – 5:45am, 9:30am, 4:45pm, 6:00pm. Constantly varied, functional movement, high intensity. Focus on form, safety and results. Memberships are monthly and unlimited. Discounts available for couples, Fire, EMS, Police, and Military. Drop in rate $20. (808) 351-2489. Juicebox Crossfit,113B Denver Business Park Drive, Mooresville. CrossFitJuiceBox.com. Pro and Ion Cleanse Footbath ½ Price Happy Hour – 8am-5pm. Detoxify, cleanse, relax and rejuvenate from the inside out. Benefits can include increased energy, boosted immune system, better sleep and more. Fee: $20, pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589 to reserve your spot. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. HurleyWellnessCenter.com. Your Karma Center for Yoga and Wellness – 9am Gentle Yoga, 10:30am Yin Deep Stretch Yoga, 12pm PiYo Strength, 5:30pm Yahweh Yoga, 6:45pm Hatha Yoga with Yoga Nidra. Drop-in: Adult Yoga $10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.com. The Park-Huntersville Novant Health Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Every Tuesday from now through Labor Day from at the corner of Gilead Rd and Reese Blvd on the Novant Health Campus. Facebook.com/FarmersMarketTheParkHuntersville. Morning Intuitive Development Group – 10am12pm. Second Tuesday of month. Join Linda Thunberg to discover the process of intuition; empower innate intuition and abilities. Awareness, meditation
Simply Goddess – 7-8:30pm. Fourth Tuesday of the month. Amanda Todd’s “Women’s Group” focusing on awakening, empowering and affirming the feminine spirit. Suggested donation $5-$15. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register at AmandaToddPhd.com/calendar2014.htm. AmandaToddPhd@gmail.com.
wednesday Electronics Recycling, Don’t Dump DONATE – All day. Goodwill provides free recycling of all computer systems. Any Brand. Any Condition. By donating your used electronics to Goodwill you are creating jobs and diverting millions of pounds of scrap from our landfills. Donations accepted at all Goodwill locations. For more information call 336-714-3066. GoodwillPC.org. Crush It – 5:45am, 9:30am, 4:45pm, 6:00pm. Constantly varied, functional movement, high intensity. Focus on form, safety and results. Memberships are monthly and unlimited. Discounts available for couples, Fire, EMS, Police, and Military. Drop in rate $20. (808) 351-2489. Juicebox Crossfit,113B Denver Business Park Drive, Mooresville. CrossFitJuiceBox.com. Statesville Rotary Farmers Market – 7am-noon. Locally grown fresh fruits and produce in-season. East Sharpe Street, Statesville. 704-878-4371. North Mecklenburg Farmers Market – 7am12noon. Cornelius Elementary School, 21126 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-336-2561. Lunch in the Lot – 11am-2pm. We will be featuring some of LKN’s & CLT’s tastiest food trucks. Be sure not to miss lunch from some of the area’s best “restaurants” on 4 wheels. Bella Love, 21325 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. Cwarnemunde@BellaLove. org. BellaLove.com. Open Gym – 2-3:30 pm. Open gym. Everyone is welcome. Cost is $10. Upscale Athletics, 124 Talbert Pointe Dr, Mooresville. 704-658-0800. USA GymOffice@gmail.com. UpScaleAthleticsLLC.com. Family Night at Kabuto Lake Norman – 4:309:30pm. To provide healthy and entertaining dining experience for families is our goal. With purchase of one adult Hibachi dinner, get one child’s free. One child per family. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Kabuto Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, 16516 Northcross Dr, Huntersville. 704-655-0077. KabutoLakeNorman.com.
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Conversations – 7-9pm. 3rd Wednesday of the month. Join our like minds group to have a conversation about the new age that we are in. Who are you now? How is the shift affecting your life? What’s changing in your body, mind, & spirit? Suggested love offering $5-15. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. To register call 704-2373561 or email Classes@TranspersonalPower.com. TranspersonalPower.com. Evening Guided Meditation & Automatic Writing – 6:30-8pm. This class will align your intuition, spirit guides and Source. Become empowered and then more empowered, exploring consciousness. Every Wednesday. Event fee: $20. The Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com. Mo Jams Open Mike – 8pm-12pm. Fun atmosphere. Musicians bring your Guitar and/or other Instruments. Mojos Grill and Pub, 19901 Holiday Ln, Cornelius. 704-438-9777. MojosGrillAndPub.com.
thursday Crush It – 5:45am, 9:30am, 4:45pm, 6:00pm. Constantly varied, functional movement, high intensity. Focus on form, safety and results. Memberships are monthly and unlimited. Discounts available for couples, Fire, EMS, Police, and Military. Drop in rate $20. 808-351-2489. Juicebox Crossfit,113B Denver Business Park Drive, Mooresville. CrossFitJuiceBox.com Coffee with Veterans – Free Coffee for Veterans. Richards Coffee Shop and Veteran’s Museum. 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville. Open to the public every day. 704-663-0488. WelcomeVets@gmail.com. WelcomeVets.com or WelcomeHomeVeteran.org. Pro and Ion Cleanse Footbath ½ Price Happy Hour – 8am-5pm. Detoxify, cleanse, relax and rejuvenate from the inside out. Benefits can include increased energy, boosted immune system, better sleep and more. Fee: $20, pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589 to reserve your spot. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. HurleyWellnessCenter.com. Intuitive Development /Mental Mediumship – 10:30am-12Noon and 6:30-8pm. Explore and expand the depth of your own skills and gifts, journey into another realm, working with your Guides. Mediumship practiced. Every Thursday. Class fee: $20. The Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com. Your Karma Center for Yoga and Wellness – 9am Gentle Yoga with light foam rolling added, 10:30am Slow Flow Yoga, 5:30pm Restorative Yoga/ Gentle Yoga, 6:45pm PiYo Strength. Drop-in: Adult Yoga/$10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.com. Lunch Time Meditation – 12pm. Clear your mind and replace it with love, gratitude, peace and harmony. Be led in this meditation with gentle peaceful wisdom. Free, love donations appreciated. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – 1:30-3pm. This course is designed to help you experience natural and spontaneous revelation, freedom and enlightenment. Class fee: $20. Thursdays. The Kent-Cook Institute
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at The Nook, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-896-3111. KentCookInstitute.com. Troutman Depot Farmers Market – 3:30-6:30pm. The Market will operate from April 18-September 26. Located at: 137 S Main St, Troutman. 704-4915415. Farm430.com. Girls Night Out – 5-8pm. Fashion on a mission. Your designer consignments benefit our community. All proceeds benefit the Mooresville/Lake Norman Christian Mission. 478 D Williamson’s Road, Mooresville. 704-663-3677. Give-BackBoutique.com. Thirsty Thursday’s Wine Tasting – 6-9pm. Enjoy live music. Daveste Vineyards, 155 Lytton Farm Rd, Troutman. 704-528-3882. Daveste.com. Open Mic Night – 7:30-11:30pm. Kadi Fit Studios hosts an evening of local entertainment and drink specials. Bella Love will feature LKN’s and Charlotte’s creative artists in a collaborative setting. $5/cover. 21+. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St, Ste 6, Cornelius. Asharpe@BellaLove.org. Bella LoveCharlotte.com. Wine Tasting – 7pm. Explore Wines from around the world at our catered tasting. 202 N Main Wine Shop & Music Room, 202 N Main St, Mooresville. 704-663-5445. 202Wines.com.
increased energy, boosted immune system, better sleep and more. Fee: $20, pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589 to reserve your spot. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. HurleyWellnessCenter.com. The Bella Love Art Crawl – 5-9pm. 2nd Friday. Cornelius Cultural Arts Group invites everyone to experience the monthly art crawl that features the area’s innovative artisans. Live performances, food trucks and events at local businesses. Free. Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St, Cornelius. For info: 704-577-1283. Find us on Facebook at CorneliusCultural-Arts-Group. Mooresville Artist Guild – 6-8pm. Second Friday of the month. An artist reception in the renovated Historic Mooresville Depot Visual Arts Center. Off Interstate 77 and less than 40 minutes from uptown Charlotte. For more info: 704-663-6661. Corner of Main and Center Sts, 103 W Center Ave, Mooresville. MagArt.org. Music on Main 2014 – 6-9pm. Through October. First Friday of the month. Family-oriented concert series in downtown Mooresville. Bring blankets or chairs. For info: 704-662-3336. Outdoor Concert Series, Mooresville Town Hall lawn, 413 N Main St, Mooresville. DowntownMooresville.com.
Live Music at Risto’s Place – 8pm – 12:00am. Come enjoy live entertainment in the lounge at Risto’s Place in Downtown Statesville. Risto’s Place Food & Spirits, 123 N Center St, Statesville. Contact Sheryl Toukola at 704-872-5557 or RistosPlace@gmail.com.
Metaphysical Movie Night at OUR Place – 6:309:30pm. 2nd Friday of month. Bring the family & snacks for a fun evening. For details contact Classes@TranspersonalPower.com for this month’s movie night. Love offering. OUR Place 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. TranspersonalPower.com.
Shag Night – DJ Dance Party – 8pm. River City Bar & Grill, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville. 704-696-8322. RiverCityBarAndGrillLKN.com. RiverCityBG@gmail.com.
Mingling on the Greens Concert Series – 7-9pm. Enjoy an outdoor FREE concert series at Birkdale Village at 8712 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville. For info: 704-895-8744. BirkdaleVillage.net.
Live music – 8-11pm. From now till forever. Summit Coffee, 128 S Main St, Davidson. 704-895-9090. SummitCoffee.com.
Live Music – 8-11pm. From now till forever. Details: 704-895-9090. Summit Coffee, 128 S Main St, Davidson. SummitCoffee.com.
Live Music – 9:30pm. It’s always a fun-filled night with lots of good friends, good music and good vibes. Never a disappointment, and sometimes there’s a cool surprise or two. The Bathtub Gin, 166 N Main St, Mooresville. 704-658-0958. WelcomeToTheTub.com.
Live Music at Risto’s Place – 8pm-12Midnight. Come enjoy live entertainment in the lounge at Risto’s Place in Downtown Statesville. Risto’s Place Food & Spirits, 123 N Center St, Statesville. Contact Sheryl Toukola at 704-872-5557 or RistosPlace@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/RistosPlace.
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Live Music & Karaoke – 8pm. River City Bar & Grill, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville. For info: 704-696-8322. RiverCityBG@gmail.com. RiverCityBarAndGrillLkn.com.
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Live Music – 9-11pm. Located in downtown Mooresville. 202 N Main Wine Shop & Music Room, 202 N Main St, Mooresville. For info: 704663-5445. See website for schedule: 202Wines.com. Live Music – 9:30pm. It’s always a fun-filled night with lots of good friends, good music and good vibes. Never a disappointment, and sometimes there’s a cool surprise or two. The Bathtub Gin, 166 N Main St, Mooresville. 704-658-0958. WelcomeToTheTub.com.
saturday Statesville Rotary Farmers Market – 7 am-noon. Locally grown fresh fruits & produce in-season. For details: 704-878-4371. East Sharpe Street, Statesville. North Mecklenburg Farmers Market – 7amnoon. Cornelius Elementary School, 21126 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. For details: 704-336-2561. Davidson Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. MayOctober. Located at 120 S Main Street, Davidson. Next to Davidson Town Hall, between Main and Jackson. For details: 704-400-0880. Denver Market – 8am-12Noon. Located at: Rock Springs Elementary School, 3633 Hwy 16 N, Denver. For info: 704-736-8452. Mooresville Farmer’s Market – 8am-12Noon. Every Saturday from thru October. Located in the community parking lot off of N Main Street on the corner of Church Street and West Iredell. This is located directly behind Fifth Third Bank. For info: 704-662-0270. Facebook.com/Downtown MooresvilleFarmersMarket/info.
Intuitive Guidance Saturday – Conversations with Kate and Crystal Healing Arts with Joni – 10-4pm. Kate Stebbins offers a unique intuitive experience as she converses with you and other Guides. $50. Joni “Red Wing” Stone offers intuitive healing arts sessions combining crystals, guided journeys and sound. $45. By appointment only. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-9020997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. Educational Programs at The Raptor Center– 11am-3pm. Every Saturday. The Raptor Center is dedicated to the rehabilitation and conservation of these birds. Programs are ongoing throughout the day. Free with regular admission. Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville. CarolinaRaptorCenter.org. Sacred Path Retreat – 1-4pm. Second Saturday of the month Gathering. Our mission is to provide a place where people can come to dream, explore, learn and teach in a sacred and safe environment as they travel their spiritual path. See website for this month’s topic. Sacred Path, 292 State Park Rd, Troutman. SacredPathRetreatCenter@gmail.com. SacredPathCenter.org.
Pick Your Own at Carrigan Farms – 8:30am-7pm. Crops available that we pick or you pick. Apples begin Labor Day weekend and lasts for a few weeks and then once October starts its pumpkin time. Carrigan Farms, 1150 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville. Phone: 704-664-1450. Kelly@CarriganFarms.com. CarriganFarms.com. Community Music Bluegrass – 9am-12pm. Richards Coffee Shop and Veteran’s Museum, 165 N Main St, Mooresville. 704-663-0488. WelcomeVets@gmail.com. WelcomeVets.com. Open Air Market – 9am-1pm. Enjoy the outdoor market. Free. Details 704-895-8744. Birkdale Village, 9525 Birkdale Crossing Drive, Huntersville. 704-895-8744. BirkdaleVillage.net. Metaphysical Men’s Group – 9:30-11:30am. 2nd Saturday of the month. Exclusively for men. Gary Dobson, CCP, CHt will facilitate a group meditation and discussion of metaphysical topics. Suggested love offering $10. Registration: 704-237-3561. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Classes@TranspersonalPower.com. TranspersonalPower.com. Mooresville Museum – 10am-2pm. 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. llluminating our past, interpreting the present, envisioning our future. See recent acquisitions, exhibits and artifacts from Mooresville’s past and present. For info: 704-6631873. Mooresville Museum, 132 E Center Ave, Mooresville. TheMooresvilleMuseum@yahoo.com. TheMooresvilleMuseum.org.
The Bridge – 9, 10 & 11am services. Connecting God and the community. There is a place for you at The Bridge. Church of the Nazarene. Life Groups, Services, Pre-school, Teens, Seniors. The Bridge, Charlotte Hwy, Hwy 21, Mooresville. Phone: 704664-4216 2940. TheBridgeLKN.com. Sunday Morning Tai Chi – 9am. Restoration, relaxation, re-energize with easy flow Tai Chi to start your Sunday morning. Class fee: $10. At A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. Worship at THE COVE – 9:30, 11:15am, 6pm. You are invited to worship at THE COVE Church, 197 Langtree Rd, Mooresville. Call: 704-655-3000. CoveChurch.org. Worship at THE COVE – 9:30 and 11:15am. You are invited to worship at THE COVE Church. Statesville High School–MacGray Auditorium, 474 N Center St, Statesville. For info: 704-655-3000. COVEChurch.org. Unity Church of Lake Norman– Sunday Celebration Services –10am. Spiritual not religious, inspiring message and music, friendly people. Support for wherever you are on your spiritual path. For more info: 704-267-5498. Unity Church, 19900 S. Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. UnityLakeNorman@gmail.com. UnityLakeNorman.org.
The Huntersville Growers’ Market – 8am12Noon. Enjoy the best local farmers have to offer including fresh produce, meats and more. Main & Maxwell Park is at the center of Huntersville. From I77, exit 23; go East approximately 2 miles to Maxwell St, North on Maxwell to the corner of Main. Call: 704-766-2220. Huntersville.org. Crush It – 8:30am, 10am. Constantly varied, functional movement, high intensity. Focus on form, safety and results. Memberships are monthly and unlimited. Discounts available for couples, Fire, EMS, Police, and Military. Drop in rate $20. 808- 351-2489.
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Tour de Food – 1:30-4:30pm. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Take a tour of Davidson and sample the finest culinary delights. Tour starts at the Old Cotton Mill now The Brick House Tavern, 209 Delburg St, Davidson. Contact: Lisa Schnurr, 336406-6294. Info@TourDeFood.net. TourDeFood.net/ Davidson.htm. Downtown Mooresville Cruise-In – 4-8pm. 1st Saturday of the month. Downtown shines with chrome and glitter during the monthly Cruise-In. It’s a great chance to show off your car and chat with other car enthusiasts. Free. Broad St, Mooresville. DowntownMooresville.com. Live music – 8-11pm. From now till forever. Info: 704-895-9090. Summit Coffee, 128 S Main St, Davidson. SummitCoffee.com. Live Music & Karaoke – 8pm. River City Bar & Grill, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville. For details: 704-696-8322. RiverCityBG@gmail.com. RiverCityBarAndGrillLKN.com. Live Music – 9-11pm. Located in downtown Mooresville. 202 N main Wine Shop & Music Room, 202 N Main St, Mooresville. For info: 704663-5445. See website for schedule: 202Wines.com. Live Music – 9:30pm. It’s always a fun-filled night with lots of good friends, good music and good vibes. Never a disappointment, and sometimes there’s a cool surprise or two. The Bathtub Gin, 166 N Main St, Mooresville. Info: 704-658-0958. WelcomeToTheTub.com. Live Music – 10pm-1am. George Pappas Victory Lanes, 125 Morlake Dr, Mooresville. For info: 704664-2695. GeorgePappasVictoryLanes.com.
Worship at New Hope Missions Church – 10am. Our worship is contemporary and informal, with messages that are authentic and applicable to your life. Info: 704-928-5390. Lake Norman Dance Gallery, 443 Williamson Rd, Mooresville. New HopeMissionsChurch.org. Pick Your Own at Carrigan Farms – 11:30am5:30pm. Crops available that we pick or you pick. Apples begin Labor Day weekend and last a few weeks and then once October starts its pumpkin time. Carrigan Farms, 1150 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville. Details: 704-664-1450. Kelly@ CarriganFarms.com. CarriganFarms.com. Concerts on the Green – 6-8pm. 1st and 3rd Sundays thru September. Free. Rain or shine. Food/beverages available for purchase. Coolers and picnics are welcome. Located at the corner of Main St. and. Concord Rd. Davidson Public Library, 119 S Main St, Davidson. Call: 704-892-7591. ConcertsOnTheGreen.com.
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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included, email Publisher@ AwakeningLKN.com to request our media kit.
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250 Talbert Rd, Mooresville 704-491-2450 or 704-902-0997 ANewYouZenDogSalon.com
The only Organic, Stress Free, Kennel Free Dog salon. Specializing in Senior, special need dogs and puppies. One dog family at a time. By Appt only. See ad, page 6.
EQUINE-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY & LEARNING WILLOW RIDGE COACHING Katie Stankiewicz 895 East Monbo Rd, Statesville 704-237-0644 WillowRidgeCoaching.com
ADVANCED COLLAGEN THERAPY
A natural alternative to skin rejuvenation by micro needling your skin for fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, surgical scars, stretch marks and cellulite.
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HEALTHSMART PHARMACY 108 Leaning Oak Dr, Mooresville 704-658-1184
HealthSmart Pharmacy can fulfill all of your pharmacy needs. Specializing in compounding hormone replacement therapy and much more. See ad, page 31.
TRANSPERSONAL POWER, LLC
Linda M. Thunberg, MHt Our Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius Elemental Healing, 5200 Park Rd, Ste 200, Charlotte 704-237-3561 TranspersonalPower.com Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, treating body, mind and spirit, and addressing issues such as Weight Loss, Stress, Relationship, SelfEsteem, Regressions and more. Group or individual sessions. See ads, pages 2 and 5.
HEALTH GREGORY CARTWRIGHT
Koru Touch 344 Rolling Hills Rd, Ste 101, Mooresville 704-450-8928 KoruTouch.com Esalen, sugaring, facials, peels. Certified Esalen massage infused in all facials and massage treatments. OSEA facials, Jessner and TCA peels. Marine body treatments. Body sugaring/ hair removal. Online booking via website. See ad, page 13.
A New You Body Works offers ONDEMAND Biofeedback system and Aqua Chi Detox Footbath to reduce pain and inflammation, while boosting your energy. Detox protocols are essential to balancing your body’s system and functions. Whether you’re an athlete, recovering from surgery or illness, or always on the go. Investing in your health is essential to providing the strongest possible foundation for your strength and overall well-being. Convenient online booking system. See ad, page 6.
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Katie is a certified life coach who works with individuals who are ready to take charge of their lives and discover the best parts of themselves. Services include in office session, by phone and equine empowerment coaching at the barn. See ad, page 2.
ANTI-AGING Donna Eichstaedt Micro Pigmentation Specialist 16623 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville 704-361-8614 AdvancedCollagenTherapy.com Donna@AdvancedCollagenTherapy.com
Customized for each individual, with energy, sound and/or crystals to promote natural healing at all levels. Offering comprehensive Reiki training, Intuitive Coaching, Chakra clearing, Reiki Animal Rehab Experience (RARE), Workshops. See ad, page 2.
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Treating a variety of conditions such as pain, depression, autoimmune, anxiety and insomnia, combining Acupuncture, Herbs, Qigong and natural supplements. A l s o o ff e r i n g p r i v a t e a n d community acupuncture. See ad, page 7.
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780 Brawley School Road, Mooresville Behind the dance studio 704-930-5790 FB: Feather’s Consign at the Lake
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Prices starting at $45 per hour make us the best valued spa in town. Michelle Lally and her team provide several types of therapeutic body work, deep tissue, reiki, chakra balance, thai massage, reflexology, detox therapies, hot stones, body wraps cranio-sacral and more. See website for full list. See ad, page 6.
100% All-Natural Organic Color System. Perfect for pregnant & nursing moms, men or women who want to improve our environment and the health of their hair. Now offering an all-natural hair treatment for thinning hair. See ad, page 30.
We all want to live well, to integrate all layers of life and to find unity. To do this we must fully participate in our own life by using yoga, therapeutic massage and acupuncture to release blocked energy. Improve Spinal Alignment and reduce negative effects of stress. Visit one of our locations soon. See ad, page 14.
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NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN DR. LORA HURLEY, ND, CTN, CPT
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Rev. Dr. Marsha G. Cook, Heidi E. Kent, M.A. 19621 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius 704-896-3111 The-Nook-Store.com
Wellness Healthcare Provider & Educator. Medically educated, clinically trained, 20+ years experience. Whole body detoxification. Treating people, not symptoms. Finding the source of dis-ease. See ad, page 23.
TRANSPERSONAL & HOLISTIC COACH
SPIRITUAL HEALING CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST/ CERTIFIED MEDIUM
ANCB & ANMCB Board Certified Traditional Naturopath, ASPT Board Certified Phlebotomist, Certified in Lymphatic Detoxification & Clinical Microscopy 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis 704-938-1589 HurleyWellnessCenter.com
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Offering a unique, spiritual counseling session that eliminates negative charges attached to the stories of your life. Be daring, be bold, be whole! See ad, page 29.
DR. DONNA ROTHMAN
PhD, DNM, C.H.H.C. Vitality by Design 17115 Kenton Dr., Suite 203A, Cornelius 704-997-5535 VitalityByDesign.biz drdonna@VitalityByDesign.biz Offering coaching sessions, customized programs and workshops, designed to transform health and vitality. Helping you enhance your health and happiness beyond what you can imagine. See ad, page 19.
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