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was recently faced with a possible move and I absolutely panicked about how I was going to move all my stuff. My good friend Michelle said “It’s just stuff”. Another friend who did not know Michelle repeated her words to me again that day. Over the span of the week, two other themes repeated themselves from different friends, “God is making room in your life” and “It is what it is”. Simple advice was given yet these friends were so profound in their wisdom. I believe God puts the right people, with thoughts and words of wisdom right where you need them. You just have to be willing to see and hear the beauty of it when it happens to you. I think God makes sure he repeats himself two and three times because he knows I can be a bit oblivious and stubborn sometimes, lol. So I have learned when this repeating of a message happens, I sit up and take notice. Then I have to figure out what to do with it. Last month, I recognized I did have a lot of stuff I didn’t want to have to move or put into storage. I started cleaning out my garage and shed, focusing on the big items first. I had a yard sale and scheduled a consignment shop to come get some of my furniture I really didn’t need. This month I am still letting go of old stuff. On the weekends, I am cleaning out my closets and cleaning out my life. If I no longer need it, want it, or use it, I am donating it, selling it, trashing it, or otherwise removing it from my space. It is amazing how much stuff accumulates in our rooms, closets, garages, and sheds. The logic is practical, what if I need it again? I changed my thought process from “what if I need it again?” to “what if someone needs it more than me and would it be appreciated better in a new home?” This hasn’t been an easy process. I actually sent some things to consignment, a little overzealous in my cleaning out, only to realize that I really liked some of those items. I had to go back and retrieve them. The good news is that I only brought back in 1/3 of the items that I sent so I am still feeling a lot lighter. One of my biggest hurdles to parting with “stuff” was the amount of money I spent on an item. I was reluctant to let “stuff” go for pennies on the dollar. However, I realized that using or enjoying an item in the past did not justify keeping it in the present. I realized I was guilty of being greedy without meaning to; I was granted money and possessions through hard work and the grace of God. They are blessings and you must have faith that great things will happen in the future not just in the past and present. Possessions and money are meant to give us joy and pleasure when passing our time on this plane, because you can’t take it these things with you when you leave. However, when these things begin to cause more trouble and interfere with pure enjoyment in our daily life, then it is time to simplify. I don’t know what God has planned for me tomorrow, but I am simplifying in anticipation that it is going to be fairly big given the huge nudge he gave me make room. I am not sure if the purpose was to physically make room or to learn for the future, but as I am cleaning out the cobwebs and dust, I am renewing my mind. “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)” ~ Written by Ray Evans, performed by Doris Day in 1956.
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newsbriefs Grand Re-Opening for Metaphysical Center
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ur Place in Cornelius, a center for like-minded people to meet, learn and share, is having a Grand Re-Opening to christen their new, larger space. The celebration begins on Friday, October 10th, from 5:30-9:30pm. Their location is the same, but they recently moved into a new suite to better meet their needs and that of their clients. The core group of providers at Our Place consists of Transpersonal Power, Unity of Lake Norman, A Reiki Place and Willow Ridge Coaching. They will continue to offer personal and private sessions, classes, seminars and workshops. This celebratory event will feature free fun for all ages. Linda Thunberg welcomes everyone to stop in, meet their workshop leaders, teachers, coaches and intuitive readers. Join the part at Our Place and enjoy free refreshments, intuitive readings, energy work, hypnotherapy CDs, and a free drawing for a selenite lamp, and more. Location: 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. For more information contact Linda Thunberg, 704-237-3561. See ad, page 2.
Massage and Wellness Center Celebrates Their Two Year Anniversary
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his month will mark the 2 Year Anniversary of A New You Body Works. Owner and massage therapist, Michelle Lally, is inviting the community to celebrate with her and her team of therapists, estheticians, teachers, and wellness providers. The business has grown and has now added an organic salon, with organic hair care, facials and organic manicures/pedicures, and a brand new detox program. A New You is very active in the community and gives back by offering significant discounts to seniors, attends local events and charities, is active in the Chamber, all to help individuals feel better and improve their healthy lifestyle one person at a time. Each session and therapy is uniquely tailored to the customers’ needs. Special guest speaker will be Native American Herbalist, Cindi Quay, owner of Cindi’s Sacred Garden at 3pm. Cindi is a well known speaker and developer of organic skin care and health products. She’s currently speaking throughout the Southeast and as far North as Wisconsin about organics and the issues of toxins and how they adversely affect our bodies, inside and out. Her topic will be about chemicals used in skin care and body products and the healthier organic options that are readily available. Everyone is encouraged to stop by for free workshops, chair massage, oxygen bar, organic tea sampling, and refreshments. To complete the event, A New You will host a bon fire and drum circle for all ages and starts at 6pm. Location: Starting at 2pm. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. See ad, page 28.
Alchemy of Tea Offers Unique Art Show
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group of American artists inspired by tea has been brought together by the Alchemy of Tea to honor a 4,000 year old beverage and tradition. This stunning collection inspires the viewer to look at the transformation of tea in its consumable and degradable form into art. Tea has been a part of sacred rituals for centuries. This exhibit includes installations, photography and porcelain, something for everyone. Alchemy of Tea will be on exhibit October 2 through November 1, 2014. Location: Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St, Cornelius. Exhibit open 9am-5pm. Contact: Jen Crickenberger, 704-896-8823, JCrickenberger@Cornelius.org.
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newsbriefs Yoga Center Opens New Location and Offers Special Events
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Vermont Romance David Lloyd Glover The day 4-year-old David Lloyd Glover accompanied his dad to watch the Walt Disney animated film Fantasia on the big screen, his world changed. “I was overwhelmed by the remarkable imagery,” he recalls. “When my father told me it was all drawn and painted, I knew that’s what I wanted to do—and out came the paints.” The paints, and Glover’s abiding passion for them, remained with him through a successful career as a newspaper editorial illustrator and the founder and director of an award-winning advertising agency with clients that included Pepsi Cola, Yamaha, McDonald’s and the 1988 Winter Olympics. Upon leaving the ad industry, Glover returned to his first love: fine art. Describing his style as “vivid impressionism,” Glover says his artistic influences are rooted in the masterworks of painters such as Renoir, Monet and Cézanne. His oils on canvas, which are collected worldwide, reflect the sensibilities of color and light that have made the paintings of Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh so magical and inspiring. Adept at capturing the atmosphere surrounding compositional elements, Glover creates a visceral connection with his viewers. “I want to bring out human emotions in my art,” he says. “I’m telling either a narrative or an emotional story using my artistic imagination, and I want viewers to feel a resonance and an impact.” View the artist’s portfolio at DavidLGlover.com. 6
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he Mooresville Chamber of Commerce will help Your Karma Yoga celebrate the opening of their new location at the Lake, 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville. The event starts on Wednesday, October 15th, from 9am-6pm, with the Chamber ribbon cutting at 4pm. Free classes, free chair massages, drawings for prizes, and refreshments will be offered at both of Your Karma’s locations. In addition to the Grand Opening, Your Karma would like offer massage therapy specials to promote health and healing. You can book an appointment with Amy Smith in the month of October for a 25% discount on any massage service. For a truly unique experience, there is a special with Tori Shepherd for a 90 minute Vinyasa massage with reflexology for only $80. Yoga and massage are not the only offerings at Your Karma. For something a little different they will be hosting two special workshops (by donation), at the Downtown location. On Saturday, October 18th, from 3-5pm, they will lead a Chakra Balancing class to help stay calm, focused and healthy. Then on Friday, October 24th, Hula Hooping – Part 2 will be offered from 6:30-8:30pm. Exercise is good for the body and the soul, have a little fun at the same time for all around good health and a happy, balanced lifestyle. Locations: Your Karma Downtown, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville, 704-6637188. Your Karma At the Lake, 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville, 704-663-0177. To register or for more information on the workshops visit YourKarmaYoga.com or call the downtown location at 704-663-7188. See ad, page 26.
Dr. Oz to Visit Mooresville to Fundraise for Health Care
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r. Oz, one of the most famous TV MD’s, is scheduled to appear in Mooresville this fall to raise money for free health care clinics across the Carolinas. The host of “The Dr. Oz Show” is being lined up for a series of fundraisers, including a community walk, a free dental clinic, a health fair in Mooresville and a black-tie dinner at Trump National Golf Club, also in Iredell County. His visit to Mooresville’s Mack Citizen Center is scheduled for Thursday, October 9th, from 9am-2pm. The free health clinic is for Iredell County residents who do not have health insurance or do not have the funds for care. HealthReach relies on community donations to fund its budget. Over 80 of our local health care and wellness providers will be exhibiting and joining in the fun to raise monies for a great cause. Two of our local healthrelated businesses, Your Karma and A New You Body Works, are both scheduled to be at this exciting and informative health and wellness event. Location: Mack Citizen Center, 215 N Main St, Mooresville. For more information contact 704-662-3334, Mitzie.McCurdy@HMA.com.
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everend Nancy Joseph, from the historic Spiritual Camp, established as a Spiritualist Church in 1886, in Chesterfield, Indiana, will be in Cornelius at the Kent-Cook Institute at the Nook. This unique visit will include a very special workshop, “How To Do Full Moon Meditations” and is designed to bring one’s awareness to the flow and cycles of the lunar calendar and moon energy. Scheduled on Saturday, October 11th, from 10amRev. Nancy Joseph 12noon, Reverend Nancy will share how to understand the power of the full moon and how to use the tools you already carry within you. This offering is a one-of-a-kind journey into the method of harnessing the energy of the full moon and how applies it to your daily life for more balance and mindfulness. Location: The Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook, Accredited School of Metaphysics, Mysticism and Spiritual Healing, 19621 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius. Workshop fee: $25. For more information contact: Reverend Dr. Marsha G. Cook, 704-516-3198, KentCookNook@gmail.com, or visit KentCookInstitute.com. See ad, page 23.
Statesville Hosts the Premier Hot Air Balloon Festival of the Southeast
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f you have not experienced the thrill of hot air balloons rising, catching the wind, soaring and floating right before you, then its time to plan a visit to the Carolina BalloonFest in Statesville, October 17-19th. It’s a funfilled weekend of entertainment, music, games, attractions and family activities for all ages. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets, enjoy wine tasting, and cool autumn weather with all the sights and sounds of 50 colorful hot air balloons. Location: Statesville Regional Airport, Statesville. (Sorry no pets or coolers permitted, plan to park and use convenient provided transportation to the event area.) For more information go to the web site: CarolinaBalloonFest.com. natural awakenings
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healthbriefs LOWER BREAST CANCER RISK BY EATING COLORFUL VEGGIES
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esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits. The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary intake information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alpha-carotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk. The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.
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YOGA PRACTICE PUMPS UP DETOXIFYING ANTIOXIDANTS
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ndian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. The other 30 volunteers underwent physical training exercises. At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicating better detoxification. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.
Water Fluoridation Gets Another Thumbs-Down
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n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption. The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption. The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.
Acupuncture Lowers Methamphetamine Withdrawal Symptoms
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esearch from China published earlier this year in the journal Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion suggests that electro-acupuncture and auricular acupuncture—also called ear acupuncture—can alleviate symptoms of withdrawal from methamphetamine addiction. For four weeks, 90 patients attempting to withdraw from methamphetamine use received either electroacupuncture, ear acupuncture or no treatment. Compared with the no-treatment group, those given electro-acupuncture and ear acupuncture treatments showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression and withdrawal symptoms. Between the two acupuncture treatments, the electro-acupuncture group did better during withdrawals than the auricular group.
Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health
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esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent). Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes. A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energy-efficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents.
The World Health Organization has recognized acupuncture as effective in treating mild to moderate depression. ~Andrew Weil
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Doable Renewables
Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology. The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes. The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion. Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines. Source: SingularityHub.com
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Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways. Primary Source: Earth Policy Institute 10
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Fracking Flub
Methane Dangers May Be Three Times the Estimate Results of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not including methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrepancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.” For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.
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Coastal Caretaking Zoning Tropical Waters Like Land Resources
In the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, 24 scientists from Canada, the U.S., the UK, China, Australia, New Caledonia, Sweden and Kenya affirm that one-fifth of humanity lives within 60 miles of a tropical coastline, primarily in developing countries. They warn that growing populations and the increasing impact of climate change ensure that pressures on these coastal waters will only grow. Most locations are lacking in holistic, regional management approaches to balance the growing demands from fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, oil, gas and mineral extraction, energy production, residential development, tourism and conservation. Lead author Peter Sale, of the United Nations University’s Canadianbased Institute for Water, Environment and Health, states, “We zone land for development, farms, parks, industry and other human needs. We need a comparable degree of care and planning for coastal ocean waters. We subject [the sea], particularly along tropical shores, to levels of human activity as intense as those on land. The result is widespread overfishing, pollution and habitat degradation.” According to the paper, solutions must address a larger geographic scale over a longer period of time; focus on multiple issues (conservation, fisheries enhancement and landbased pollution); and originate from a local jurisdiction to gain traction with each community.
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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald
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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.
Rethinking Redevelopment
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cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”
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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.
Friendly Neighborhoods
Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New
New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden.
Designing for better Clean Energy public health is a central The ways we make and use energy are tenet of sustainability, currently being re-envisioned on both as well. Active Design large and small scales. Solar cooperaGuidelines for protives have neighbors banding together moting physical activto purchase solar panels at wholesale ity, which first gained prices. Startup companies using comtraction in New York puter algorithms map the solar producCity before becoming a tion potential of virtually every rooftop national trend, intend to in the country. However, while solar get us moving. Banishing panels and wind turbines are rapidly the core bank of elevabecoming part of the new normal, they tors from central loca~ Charles Montgomery, tions, architects substiare only part of the energy revolution just getting started. Happy City tute invitingly light and In the past several years, microgrids airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, to walk and bike. Upgraded Transportation in North Carolina, to the University of Tyson’s Corner, outside of WashWith America’s roads increasingly California at San Diego. These electriington, D.C., has made sidewalk clogged with pollution-spewing vecal systems can operate in tandem with construction integral to the overhaul of hicles, urban planners in most larger utility companies or as self-sufficient its automobile-centric downtown area. U.S. cities are overseeing the expanelectrical islands that protect against Memphis recently added two lanes for sion of subway and light rail systems, power outages and increase energy effibikes and pedestrians along Riverside revamped street car systems and even Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, ciency, sometimes even generating revferry and water taxi services in some while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has enue by selling unused electricity to the places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles many of the city’s public parks serving grid. While still costly and complicated (EV) got a boost from four New England as sites for farm stands, mobile health to install, “Those barriers are likely to states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas clinics and free exercise classes. fall as more companies, communities and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or lowemission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the streets by 2025. Fertilize with Holganix 7-9-5 Broccoli, Carrots Mass transit, biking and walking Kale & Peas Apply Herbacide & Overseed are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth. Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual Lettuce, Spinach & Onions membership for low-income residents. One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and community groups, organizations like Mums, Asters EcoDistricts are developing ways to help & Pansies communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages. Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure. York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.
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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Local Food
What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”
Waste Reduction
While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, 14
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projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —oldfashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.
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HAPPINESS GOES VIRAL by Christine MacDonald Since the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan first came up with the idea of ditching standard measures of prosperity for a more inclusive Gross National Happiness (GNH) about a decade ago (GrossNationalHappiness.com), it has spread around the world. After gaining a U.S. foothold in Seattle, dozens of American cities and institutions have adopted the central tenets—the idea that the time has come to rethink our concept of well-being. Today, the nonprofit Happiness Alliance (HappyCounts.org) supports grassroots activists that are challenging the idea that economic activity always leads to happiness and is pioneering new ways to think about and measure life satisfaction, resilience and sustainability. GNH proponents from around the country came together in Vermont last May for their fifth North American conference. Alliance Executive Director Laura Musikanski says that more than 50,000 people and 100 municipalities, college campuses and businesses have been using the GNH Index, developed to more accurately gauge a community’s happiness, and the group expects to see even more growth as its expanding website tools allow more people to connect online. “Economic success in terms of money only correlates with happiness up to a certain point,” she remarks. “After you meet your basic needs, the biggest things determining your happiness are community and feeling that you can trust the people around you and the democratic process.” While faith may be in short supply when it comes to community and politics today, Musikanski thinks there’s cause for optimism, because happiness is a core value in this country. “We believe in the Declaration of Independence and ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ These are truly American values.”
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The Sun’s Electrifying Future Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine by Linda Sechrist
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Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photovoltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed by then-President Jimmy Carter. Making the most of the “alchemy of sunlight” that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin writes about in The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, has required a global village of inventors,
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visionaries, scientists and engineers. Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity. “Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet. As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by
grants. “While we were cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises. Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.
Economic Engine
The U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013
reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state. According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar electric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico. Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity. The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access
this cheapest form of unlimited energy. “If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Americans do the same?” he queries. In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy. “Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says. “What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges. What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human creativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.” To learn more, visit SunPowerBook.com and DanielYergin.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for Neville Williams’ recorded interview.
Solar Blocks by Neville Williams
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conomics, rather than technological concerns, are now driving the adoption of clean, safe, solar electricity to preserve the environment. During this transition to a new energy paradigm, we can choose to embrace the solar imperative now, rather than later, and prepare for a post-carbon lifestyle without sacrificing our present quality of life. Many hurdles have been overcome in the shift away from fossil fuels during the past two decades. Challenges still exist, but the hope is that we are on our way toward a brighter future with solar electricity made universally available. n The cost of solar photovoltaics has dropped 75 percent in the past four years, thanks to China. n Solar electricity is now the least expensive energy source in many markets,
overcoming for the first time the economic argument that it’s too expensive. n Innovative partnerships like that formed by green energy provider Viridian with large, full-service solar provider SolarCity lease solar panels to homeowners and businesses that significantly reduce upfront costs. Installation costs, which once averaged more than $20,000, can now amount to just hundreds of dollars.
storage, which allows the use of sun power at night, well-financed new “smart grid” technologies are rapidly emerging.
n Solar is disrupting the century-old central power generation model, and the challenge is to get the utility industry to change and adopt distributed solar. Utility companies that previously ignored solar energy now fear it might threaten their bottom line if they don’t get with the program.
n The impending showdown will be between corporate power and people power, comprised of homeowners and businesses producing their own electricity. The politics of energy is central to our national future. The question is, Can we change?
n While the next big obstacle is energy
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Age-Perfect Parties
TRICK & TREAT Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious by Avery Mack
Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor.
Neat Costumes
Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.
Colorful Disguises
Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped 18
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by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing. Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks. (Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.” Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants. Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.
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For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah. “Older kids will love a block party. Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or glutenfree crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.” “Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.” Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs. “Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.
Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to
Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.
More EcoTreat Tips 4 Keep kids’ hair dry after applying temporary coloring to keep ingredients from running. 4 Mix cornstarch and beet juice to make “blood”. 4 Post a door notice that this family is giving out healthy snacks. Search out organic, fair trade, GMO-, gluten-, nut- and sugar-free treats in recyclable packaging (or no packaging at all). Avoid artificial preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup. 4 After gutting the pumpkin, roast the seeds for a snack and purée the pumpkin to add fiber and flavor to recipes. 4 Post-Halloween, compost the jack-o’-lanterns and gourds and add any corn stalks to foliage recycling. Find more tips at Tinyurl.com/ Eco-Halloween. Contributing sources: Green Halloween.org, SafeCosmetics.org
A Terrifyingly Healthy Halloween! Kids can make individual pizzas starting with pre-baked crusts, bagels or English muffins. Choose whole wheat or gluten-free as desired. Smaller sizes allow for portion control. Add toppings and cheeses, regular or vegan, pop in the oven and serve. Want fun shapes like a Halloween cat or scarecrow? Make an organic crust with a recipe from RealFood GirlUnmodified.com/fail-proof-organicpizza-dough, or try a whole-wheat version like one found at EatingWell. com/recipes/whole_wheat_pizza_ dough.html (using whole wheat and organic, unbleached all-purpose flour and a natural granulated sugar).
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draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers. Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars.
Bake for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to stove top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove, spread with sauce. Raise the oven heat to 375° F. Begin with the proteins, then layer the vegetables and special ingredients and top with a layer of cheese.
Kid-Friendly Pizzas Yields 8 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 8 bagels evenly split, English muffins or prepared pizza rounds 1 garlic clove, peeled and split lengthwise 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 cup organic pizza or marinara sauce One protein, such as lean ground beef or soy crumbles (browned and drained); sliced vegetarian pepperoni; turkey or vegetarian bacon (fried, drained and broken into pieces); or peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces Red, yellow or green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, sliced or diced black or green olives, drained pineapple bits, garlic cloves, drained and roasted 1 to 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or vegan mozzarella cheese
Return the rounds to the hot oven and bake until the cheese melts. Cool slightly and serve.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly oil two cookie sheets and set aside. Open and arrange bagels or muffins on the sheets. If using prepared pizza rounds, place on sheets whole.
Dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Stir gently, let yeast rise until frothy foam covers surface. Mix dough by hand with a dough hook or using an electric mixer.
Rub each piece of bread lightly with cut garlic. Brush each round with olive oil.
Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, salt and olive oil and mix well.
French Bread Pizza Dough 2 Tbsp active dry yeast 2 cups very warm water 2 Tbsp natural granulated sugar 3 cups organic unbleached all-purpose or bread flour, divided 2-to-1 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 cups whole wheat flour, divided 2-to-1 Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly grease baking pans.
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Add 2 cups whole wheat flour (grind just before using for maximum nutrition). Gradually add the additional flour until a smooth dough forms. Depending on altitude and humidity, more or less may be needed. Mix until dough is smooth. Remove to flour-dusted bread board. Shape and roll out to about ½-inch thick, top with marinara sauce, cheese and desired toppings. Bake at 400° F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden around the edges.
1 (15½-oz) can black olives, drained and sliced 1 (8-oz) container of regular or vegan sour cream 1 small head Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped 1 (1-lb) bag organic blue corn, whole grain, artisan, white or yellow corn or gluten-free baked tortilla chips Add 1 Tbsp oil to an 8-to-10-inch skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the oil just begins to simmer. Add chopped onion and stir. Sweat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground meat or meat substitute. If needed, add oil. Stir to break up large clumps and cook until browned. Remove from skillet and drain the
meat. Return to skillet, and then add tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend and simmer over medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm. Place beans, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, olives and sour cream in separate bowls. On a serving plate, put Romaine lettuce, taco chips or a combination of the two. Add toppings and salsa as desired. Optional substitution: Use one 8-oz can of tomatoes with green chiles instead of the tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin. Source: Recipes courtesy of Pamela Layton McMurtry
Aunt Judy’s Taco Stacks Yields 6 generous servings This one-dish treat contains all of the major food groups. Prepare favorite taco ingredients and stack them on organic blue-corn chips or a bed of torn lettuce. Homemade salsa adds more veggies and zing. Use a recipe like one at AllRecipes. com/recipe/fresh-salsa-2. For a flavor twist, add diced avocado sprinkled with lemon juice to keep the bright green color; red, green, orange or yellow peppers; and fruit like mangos or peaches. 1 to 2 Tbsp olive oil (if needed) 1¼ lb naturally raised lean ground meat or meat substitute 1 small onion, 2-in or less in diameter, chopped 1 (8-oz) can organic tomato sauce 1 tsp chili powder ¾ tsp ground cumin Natural salt and pepper to taste 2 (15½-oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped in ¼-inch pieces 1 bunch cilantro leaves, stems removed 1½ cups organic shredded cheddar, Mexican blend or vegan cheese natural awakenings
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It’s a Top-Ranked Superstar Fruit by Tania Melkonian
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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples— is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Strategic Eating
Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.” This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised. When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging. Foods high in antioxidants, like the 22
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Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/ foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.
apple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues. Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet. So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital. With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked. Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels. “Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization.
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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.” It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit. In 2012, Hayes worked with Tom O’Neill, general manager of Canada’s Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, to repackage smaller “unacceptable” apples into an ideal bag weight and size for a second-grader to carry and share in school meal and snack programs. Previously, these “too-small” apples were being tilled back into soil or sold in Europe because there was no market for them here,” says Hayes. “So, we looked for ways to honor imperfect fruit.” Other beneficial movements against food waste that are also making produce more affordable include France’s Intermarché supermarket’s popular inglorious fruits and vegetables campaign, with the tagline, “As good, but 30 percent cheaper,” and Portugal’s ugly fruit program. Such initiatives are raising happy awareness of so-called imperfect, and often organically grown, food. By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.
Apples in the Kitchen Apple Pie Smoothie
Apple-Cheddar Brunch Soufflé
(Empire, Golden Delicious)
(Granny Smith, Honeycrisp)
Yields 2 large smoothies
Yields 8 servings
1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup unsweetened applesauce or stewed apples ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 chopped, pitted dates, soaked in water for ½ hour or 2 Tbsp maple syrup (use dates if using a high-speed blender, otherwise use maple syrup) 1 cup ice cubes Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds. Courtesy of Elise Bauer, SimplyRecipes.com
3 slices gluten-free or sprouted grain bread, torn into 1-in pieces 6 eggs 1 cup milk (flax, coconut, almond or goat) 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp nutmeg 4 Tbsp grass-fed butter 3 large sage leaves 6 apples, cored and sliced into wedges (about 8 per apple) 1 cup grated goat’s milk cheddar cheese Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Toast until light brown. Set aside.
Heat a skillet on medium heat. Melt 3 Tbsp of butter and drop in sage leaves. Allow butter to bubble, not burn. Drop apple wedges in and stir, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until apples are slightly soft. Remove apple mixture from heat. Remove sage leaves. Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 9-inch springform pan, deep baking dish or Dutch oven. Arrange 1/3 of bread in a layer on the bottom. Sprinkle ¼ of grated cheese on top. Spoon 1/3 of apple mixture on top. Repeat twice. Pour egg mixture on top.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Whisk eggs, milk and spices together until some small bubbles form on surface.
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hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success. “What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,” Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in
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five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.
Growing Movement
Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed. While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.
Proven Practice
Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says. For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker. Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads
have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices. “Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell. Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world. In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture
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to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices. Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow. Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls. Locate a certified practitioner at American BoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture.org/ about-us/find-a-diplomate. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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New Cancer Test for Dogs Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment by Shawn Messonnier
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et owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease is crucial for beginning effective treatment and better outcomes. Until recently, the answer to their question was no. As a result, most owners have remained unaware of the problem until the cancer was well advanced and had spread throughout the pet’s body. While chemotherapy can help some pets, the treatment is unable to heal most of them due to the advanced stage of most diagnosed cancers, which typically already have been active for six to 12 months or longer. Early diagnosis would allow both traditional and natural therapies to be more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy might not even be needed, because natural medicines such as astragalus, essential fatty acids, mushroom extracts, ginseng and green tea may be able to reverse the cancer at its earliest stages. Fortunately, dog owners can now secure an accurate early diagnosis using a new blood panel costing less than $200, including lab processing, that enables veterinarians to detect cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet becomes ill. The tests provide valuable information about the dog’s health before overt signs of disease are observed, damage occurs and treatment options become more limited
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and expensive. Early detection tests for cancer in cats will be available soon. The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity, including abnormal cell division and systemic inflammatory activity, by detecting any increased levels of thymidine kinase and C-reactive protein in the pet’s body. A study by California’s Veterinary Diagnostics Institute’s VDI Laboratory applying the new blood panel tests to 360 dogs followed their incidences of cancer and other serious diseases for up to a year. The researchers found that nearly all of the cancers that occurred were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing outward signs. Because the cancers were detected early and treated before the pet became overtly ill, costs to the pet owner were greatly reduced and the effectiveness of cancer treatment improved. The new cancer screening tests, which are designed to be part of a routine wellness plan, constitute the most comprehensive single blood diagnosis available in monitoring overall canine health. It’s just as important to check the vitamin D status of canine patients. Low levels contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases, according to a study published in the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Supplementing vitamin D levels is easy and inexpensive and may help reduce the incidence of serious disease later in life. While the new blood panel tests have been shown to be highly accurate in early cancer detection, any test can miss it if the number of cancer cells is too small. Therefore, pets with negative test results should be retested every six months, while positive results prompt further diagnostic tests and initial treatment. Pets with cancer also benefit from these tests because they allow the vet to fine-tune a treatment plan and determine when a cancer may be coming out of remission. The screening is recommended for all dogs 5 years of age and older. Only a small amount of blood is needed and results are available within a few weeks. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.
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e draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is involuntary, we often take it for granted. Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.
Everyday Ease
Lee paints a picture of perfect breathing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen. However, “Breathing can fall victim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walking,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix,
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Arizona. He points to “shoulder breathing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting. “Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains. Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Deep breathing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, meditation and contemplation, he notes. Try these six healing techniques.
Six-Second Breath
Lee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the abdominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moisturize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared
bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.
Ocean Breath
The yoga breath ujjayi, or oceansounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose. Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, triggering receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”
Target Breathing
A recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breathing, combined with relaxation, effectively diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trauma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.” Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body needing healing, advises Lee.
Bellows Breath
Brown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing the neurophysiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bellows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while
pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.
4-2-10 Breathing
Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic. Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving. “Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.
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Live Your True Self Four Tools Guide Us on Our Life Journey
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tarting today, we can experience life as a naturally unfolding expression of our vision and realize the contribution we are here to make. Living a truly good and purposeful life becomes as natural as breathing as we shift into a new paradigm based on the four tools of connect, listen, trust and act. In most people’s current paradigm, the limited and limiting human mind will shape and drive our day-to-day actions whenever we allow it to. When we buy into it, it becomes our automatic truth, organizing our energy around fears for survival. Everything changes when we stop focusing primarily on what we need to do in order to function and survive. Instead, by realizing that our essence is energy, we gain powerful access to our ability to separate the human mind’s chatter from our higher consciousness, shifting us into a new relationship with who we are. That’s where we can now go for the answers that are unique to us and aligned with our true journey and purpose.
Connect. The initiating step of seeing our real self as an eternal energetic force of higher consciousness activates our alignment with the universal vibrational force of all creation. This energy frequency becomes real and available to us. Listen. By learning to distinguish between the mind’s busyness and intuited messages of our true self, we come to more consistently align our actions with our highest being. As a result, we naturally walk a path of honoring both our highest self and others.
Trust. The inner guidance we discern often defies logic, but we begin to trust that it knows best. The beauty is that because everything is in relationship with everything else, when one piece of our life changes or moves forward it shifts the entire energy and relationship with everything else, allowing for a new relationship and a new result. Such trust goes deep, activating our inner knowing of who we are; not from the basis of a thought or concept, but as our new reality. We are listening to and heeding our most authentic self. Act. Be aware that when we honor our higher self, transcending the human mind’s control, the ego will fight for its survival. It may argue for doing something else, not doing it fully or create circumstances that make it tough to act from an authentic place. Now we can release such mind suggestions and choose what supports our true journey. We are here to experience our own magnificence as we walk our journey on Earth. In acting, we are saying, “I am not my mind; I am a wellspring of divine truth.” We are claiming our eternal identity. Indira Dyal-Dominguez’s new book, YOU: A Spiritual Being on a Spiritual Journey, is based on 15 years of personal experience using the four tools and living from the spirit within while developing and sharing programs that guide others to connect with their true self. Access free tools at IndiraToday.com.
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It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.
sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects. Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis. Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:
HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.
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Decreases the adherence of harmful bacteria on their surface cells.
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Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round. FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics: •
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Have your whole family practice nasal hygiene and the use of xylitol saline spray like Xlear.
WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed. Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the
Even with all of these tips, your kids are bound to come down with something over the course of the school year. We all get sick at some point or another, forming healthier habits and maintaining a positive attitude is all we can do as parents. For more information, please visit www.xlear.com. natural awakenings October 2014
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 Qi Gong and Community Acupuncture for The Vernal Equinox – 6:30-8pm. Join Acupuncturist and Qi Gong teacher, Cristin Gregory for qi gong and acupuncture to balance your energy. Participants will be lead through a series of relaxing movements specific for the fall season, followed by an acupuncture treatment to balance your internal environment for the shift into this season. Fee is $25. The Bindu, 20100 Zion Ave, Cornelius. Please call ahead to reserve a space: 704-237-3635. Introduction to Sound Healing – 7pm. Sound vibration therapy by Bryce Goebel. Experience how various instruments, frequencies and vibrations can be used to remove energy blocks, create relaxation and increase the flow of internal life force energy. Cost: $15. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: Facebook.com/AReikiPlace or Info@AReikiPlace.com.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Trance Class Level 1 – 10:30am-12noon; 6:308pm. An altered state, collaboration and communication between you (the medium) and The Etheric World. Join visiting medium Rev. Nancy Joseph for this level 1 class. $40. 704-896-3111.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Empowered Listening: Empowered Life – 10am -12pm. Come learn new powerful communication styles to improve all our relationships one person at a time with Beth Badour. $25. Our Place: 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register at: Classes@ TranspersonalPower.com.
Trance Class Level 2 – 10:30am-12noon; 6:308pm. An altered state, collaboration and communication between you (the medium) and The Etheric World. Join visiting medium Rev. Nancy Joseph for this level 2 class. $40. 704-896-3111.
Full Moon Gathering & Drumming at the Bon Fire – 5:30pm. Join our community for a special evening under the Full Moon around the fire. Bring a pot luck dish or beverage, your drums, rattles or musical instruments. Songs, drumming and dancing encouraged. Free. Behind the garden at A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 Miracle Shifts for Changing Times – 12:303:30pm. Experience powerful changes Retrain the Brain with Psych K Reprogram your subconscious beliefs with David Hiller. Live a healthy life. Reprogram subconscious beliefs, create healthier, positive beliefs and behaviors. Suggested love offering: $20. Unity of Lake Norman, Our Place, 19900 S, Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. For information call: 704-267-5498. Unity Church of Lake Norman – 12:30-3:30pm. Experience the exceptional change process, Psych-K, for powerful healing to retrain the brain, reprogram subconscious beliefs and create healthier, positive beliefs and behaviors. Led by David Hiller. Unity of Lake Norman, Our Place, 19900
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John Winstead Bioscalar Health Technology – 1-2:30pm. Discover how bioenergetic frequencies at the quantum and spiritual level can nourish your body, heal and protect you from EMF’s and cell phone radiation from the inside out. Live demonstrations. Love offering. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: Classes@ TranspersonalPower.com. 2 Year Anniversary Celebration – 2-8pm. Help us celebrate, free workshops, free chair massage, free oxygen bar, free organic tea samples, refreshments, holiday shopping in our wellness store. Discounted massage gift cards. Bon fire and drum circle starts at 6pm. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
Dream Board Workshop – 1-5pm. Come join Life Coach, Katie Mattson as she guides you through the exercise of designing your dream board. Create an artistic representation and reminder of your goals, motivations, and inspirations to display. Each participant will also have a one-on-one session with Katie to help clarify their process and delve deeper. Workshop fee: $65. Wellbeing Natural Health, 13531 Mayes Rd, Huntersville. To register, please go to: EnergizeYourMoment.com/Dream-Board-Workshop.
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Trance Class Level 3 – 6:30-8pm. Demonstrations of Trance. $40. Seating limited. Please RSVP. 704-896-3111.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 Essential Oils For Home – 6:30-8pm. Aromatherapy is easy and fun, as supplemental remedies, to calm or energize your mood, or to clean your home. Find out how easy it is to use. We will discuss the benefits for you, your family and your pets. Free class (materials sold separately). A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Open House-Grand Re-Opening – 5:30-9:30pm. Join Linda Thunberg and the new leasees of Our Place for a fun evening. Free energy work, free intuitive readings, free mini-healing sessions, appetizers and drinks as we christen the new space with music, light, love and your vibrant energy. Meet the new core group at Our Place and other teachers who have upcoming events. Free. Our Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Just come on in.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 The Goddard Great Pumpkin Run – 9am-12pm. Family Fun Day with parents and children running less than a mile around the green. Obstacle course, trackless train rides, face painting, balloon artist, other games, food and raffle prizes. Selling food and drinks. Proceeds to local charity Bright Blessings. Join us at The Green at Mooresville Town Square, located in the same shopping center as the Goddard School. Register online bitly.com/ Goddard-Pumpkin-Run. Call Amanda Stewart
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Herbs for Skin Care by Cindi Quay – 3- 4pm. Cindi’s our Local Native American herbalist, famous for CindiSacredGarden.com, is offering a free talk about skin care products, the chemicals in them and what to use instead. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANew YouBodyWorks.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 Detox? Or not to detox? That is the question – 6:30-7:30pm. Stacy Hull talks about toxicity. The real question is how toxic are we? Throughout our daily life we are in constant contact with environmental toxins leading to health concerns in a variety of areas. Learn what we can do to decrease exposure and assist in eliminating toxins. Free talk. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Back to Basics Intuitive Development Class – 1-3pm. 7-week program with Linda Thunberg, MHt, CM, CCP starting with Energy, to Chakras, to Intuitive Development, to Guides, Angels, Mediumship, and Channeling. Each class will build your intuition. Practice included. All levels welcome. $140 paid in full for 7 weeks or $25 a week payments. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: Classes@TranspersonalPower.com. Healing the Broken Love Story – 6:30-9pm. A 6-week gathering for women to gently explore, heal and reclaim the power of love. Using the breath to release the loss held in the body, mind and heart to experience a freer breath in your life and opening to deeper understanding of love. $195 for 6 weeks. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: Classes@TranspersonalPower.com or call Bobbie at 704-775-5443.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Sound Healing – 1:30-3:pm. Join Bryce Goebel, Reiki Master and member of the Sound Healers Association, on an introduction to sound therapy and natural healing. Experience how various instruments and frequencies can be used to remove energy blocks, create relaxation, and increase the flow of internal life force energy. $15. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: Facebook.com/ AReikiPlace or Info@AReikiPlace.com. Breath Exploration – 6:30-8pm. Therapeutic Breath work is a body-mind therapy utilizing conscious, connected breathing, without pausing, to improve physical, emotional, mental and spiritual
bodies. Immediate results can increase energy, decrease stress, freeness in expression, greater sense of confidence and personal empowerment. Bring water, a yoga mat or blanket. $10. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 21 Days to Wellness Cleanse & Detox Program – 7:15pm. Q&A presented by Corrine Lewis, CNA, CFH. Cleanse program kicks off on October 18th. Eliminate inflammation, sleep better & build a strong immunity. Free class. Wellbeing Natural Health, 13531 Mayes Rd, Huntersville. For more information, transforming testimonials and to register, 704-892-5002, SimplyNutritiousNow.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 Introduction to Crystals and Grids – 10am-12pm. Introduction to crystals and crystal grids for chakras and healing. Join Bryce Goebel to learn about the properties and uses of more common crystals. This workshop is intended for those with no crystal knowledge. $15. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: Facebook.com/AReikiPlace or Info@AReikiPlace.com.
sync (brainwave technology) and other tools can manage stress and overcome learned helplessness. Create a state of calm. Record the session for ongoing support. Class fee $35. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd., Mooresville. Edie@Raether. com. 704-658-8997. LakeNormanHypnotherapy AndCoachingCenter.com. Chakra Balancing Workshop – 3-5pm. With Elaine Hughes and Charles Briner. Come in to learn what Chakras are, where they are located and how to bring balance back through yoga asana, and Reiki healing. By donation. Your Karma Yoga-Downtown, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. Call for more information: 704-663-7188 or YourKarmaYoga.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Natural Solutions for ADHD – 12pm. Informational and solutions class to manage ADHD every day from a natural perspective. Two Sisters Market Cafe, 8594 N Carolina 150, Terrell. Contact Sara Folk, Holistic Health and Wellness Educator. Email SaraFolk@BellSouth.net or text 704-975-2272.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Usui/Holy Fire Animal Reiki Level I-2 Day Class – 9:30am-5:30pm. Day 2-Sunday, October 19, 2-4pm. Learn with well-mannered dog. Let Bryce Goebel help you discover this energy healing technique for yourself. Learn the history, hand positions, intuitive method, treatments for self and others, animal chakras, animal Reiki and shelter work. Receive an initiation to activate the energy. Day 2 includes practice time with your dog. Includes ICRT manual and certificates. $195. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: AReikiPlace.com, Info@ AReikiPlace.com or Facebook.com/AReikiPlace. Reiki Level 1 Class – 9:30am-4:30pm. Veronique Viola will introduce the history and usage of the Reiki healing techniques and hand positions you can use to practice Reiki on yourself and your family. You will also receive your first attunement. This class is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about Reiki and energy work. Wellbeing Natural Health, 13531 Mayes Rd, Huntersville. The fee for the class will be $125.00. A $25 non-refundable deposit will hold your place, and the balance of $100 can be paid on the day of the class. To register, please call 704-892-5002. Hypnosis and Holosync for Weight Management – 10am-Noon. End yo-yo dieting. By utilizing both hypnosis and Holosync brainwave technology, these tools magnify your efforts for healthy life choices and a new life-long relationship with food. Release the subconscious self-sabotaging emotions to break addictive behaviors and reclaim your power. Record the session for ongoing support. Cost: $35. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. Edie Raether at: Edie@Raether.com. 704-658-8997. LakeNormanHypnotherapyAndCoachingCenter.com. Healing Art Workshop – 10am-12noon. Transform by Design, through the application of art with professional artist Linda S. learn powerful healing techniques. $25. 704.896.3111. Got Stress? How to Be Happy for No Reason – 1-3pm. Stress and anxiety are caused, not by what happens to you, but by how you choose to respond to those situations. Discover how hypnosis, Holo-
Mid-Week Intuitive Readings – 6-9pm. Your choice of four intuitive readers 15 minutes/$25 or a reading by a student for a love offering. Each month four different intuits/mediums and two student readers. Our Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: Classes@TranspersonalPower.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Level I-2 Day Class – 10am2pm. Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24. Let Bryce Goebel help you discover this energy healing technique for yourself. Learn the history, hand positions, intuitive method, treatments for self and others, chakras, and more. Receive an initiation to activate the energy. Includes ICRT manual and certificate. $175. Our Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: AReikiPlace.com, Info@ AReikiPlace.com or Facebook.com/AReikiPlace. Hypnosis and Holosync to Heal What Hurts – 7-9pm. Learn to let go of fears, trauma, painful memories or toxic relationships. Experience emotional freedom with hypnosis and Holosync (brainwave technology) overcome mental blocks to reclaim your power. Transform from victim to victor Mindshift. Record the session for ongoing support. Cost: $35. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. Edie@Raether.com or 704-658-8997. LakeNormanHypnotherapy AndCoachingCenter.com.
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The Attentive Student - 6:30pm. This will be a coping and success planning class. Introducing skills and proper nutrition we can aid children to function positively with ADHD to achieve success. $10. Two Sisters Market Cafe, 8594 N Carolina 150, Terrell. RSVP required. Contact Sara Folk Holistic Health and Wellness Educator. Email SaraFolk@BellSouth. net or text 704-975-2272. Spiritual Artist Training Program – 6:30-8pm. Art/drawing instruction by artist Melinda R. Learn the basics of face drawing in all mediums. Dual program. Art and psychic development. $20. Call with questions: 704.896.3111.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Meditation: A Proven Path to a Happier Life – 9-10:30am. Want to meditate? Think it has to look a certain way? Tried meditation and have questions? Join Marni Setless and get answers as you discover your own meditation style and an opportunity to experience a guided meditation. $20 (Minimum of 5 participants, registration required.) Our Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: 704516-0616 or GigglesLoveBug@Aol.com, all emails will be confirmed.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Zen Sketching – 10am-12pm. Learn the art of sketching using both sides of your brain. This class is designed to develop your “artist’s eye” using a myriad of sketching medium. Sherrie Avitan. No prior experience is needed. $15. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: Classes@ TranspersonalPower.com.
Ace Massage Cupping/VacuTherapy™ – 8am5pm. A pleasant, gentle, non-invasive technology that achieves powerful results in pain relief, joint mobilization, lymph drainage, scar tissue reduction, cellulite reduction, skin toning and firming. Fee: $30 for 30 minute session. Pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. DrHurley@Hurley WellnessCenter.com. HurleyWellnessCenter.com. Hula Hooping-Part 2 – 6:30-8:30pm. With Kati “Luvly” Simon. Come for an evening of fun and refreshments. Let your inner child come out as you learn how to roll your hips. This art-form is also great way to burn calories. By donation. Your Karma Yoga-At the Lake, 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville. For more information: 704-663-0177 or YourKarmaYoga.com. Chakras: Our Spinning Energy – 7-9pm. Ever feel like Bill Murray in Ground Hog’s Day repeating similar experiences over and over? Feeling stuck? Want to understand how chakras affect our daily life-physically, emotionally & spiritually? Join Marni Setless for the first workshop of a series about Chakra energy to gain more understanding. Beginning with the 1st Chakra (Root) our Survival chakra. $20 (min 5 participants, registration required). Our Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: 704-516-0616 or GigglesLoveBug@Aol.com, all emails will be confirmed.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Living in Solution Day Retreat with Rev. Christy Snow – 8:30-4:30pm. Retreat includes meditation, music, discussions and journaling exercises. You will learn spiritual practices and walk away with tools to assist you in living a more fully expressed life. Join us for this journey of authenticity, awareness and acceptance. Cost: $175 ($150 if paid by Oct 10th.) Our Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. To register visit: ChristySnow.com/Classes.html.
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Stay Off Statins Workshop – 11am. Presented by Corrine Lewis, CNA, CFH. Join Corrine as she shares natural, proven techniques to have a “healthy” cholesterol number. Did you know that you can have serious health risks/issues from being cholesterol deficient? Fee: $10. Registration required, call 704-892-5002. Wellbeing Natural Health, 13531 Mayes Rd, Huntersville. More information: Simply NutritiousNow.com. Reflux Relief Workshop – 1pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to eliminate reflux. Presented by: Corrine Lewis, CNA, CFH. Fee: $10, registration required. 704-892-5002. Wellbeing Natural Health, 13531 Mayes Rd, Huntersville. More information: SimplyNutritiousNow.com. Aeroponic Tower Gardening – 4-5:30pm. Learn how to grow 20+ organic fresh fruits and vegetables in only 3 square feet of space, in your backyard, porch or patio. Grow a healthy nutrient dense garden, no weeding, no dirt, no green thumb required. Save money on weekly food bills. Free. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-9020997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Halloween-The Beginning – 10am-12pm. What did Halloween really mean in the beginning? What were the traditions? The holy rituals? Join Linda Thunberg as we explore the spiritual history and myths of Halloween. $15. Our Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: Classes@ TranspersonalPower.com
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 PARENTING: How to Raise a Remarkable Kid – 9:30am. Every child has the potential for greatness, and we know how to make it happen. If you are a parent, grandparent, teacher or child advocate, this free enlightenment session will help you discover, develop and unleash a child’s inner genius. Creative visualization exercises will hard-wire strong character to assure your child’s health, happiness and success. Cost: Free. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. For info contact Edie Raether at: Edie@Raether.com or 704-658-8997. WingsForWishes.com. Astrology with Susan Reynolds 4 Week Class – 10:30am-12:30pm. October 29-November17. Join Susan Reynolds for this beginner’s course in Astrology. $140 for 4 week class. Register: Classes@TranspersonalPower.com or Susan Reynolds 704-795-1768. How to Turbo-Charge Your Intentions – 7-9pm. Learn how Holosync (brainwave technology), NLP, self-hypnosis and visualization can turbo-charge your intentions and energize the Law of Attraction. Bring your Dump List to release negative thoughts, behaviors and feelings. Then create your Ideal List to rewrite your Life’s Script for unlimited joy and abundance. Record the session for ongoing support. $35. Cost: $35. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. Edie@Raether.com or 704-658-8997. LakeNormanHypnotherapy AndCoachingCenter.com. Group Regression: Remembering How You Celebrated Halloween in a Past Life – 7-9pm. Join Master Transpersonal Hypnotherapist Linda Thunberg as she regresses you to other times and places. Class fee: $30. Our Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: Classes@ TranspersonalPower.com
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monday 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 Ace Massage Cupping/VacuTherapy™ – 8am5pm. A pleasant, gentle, non-invasive technology that achieves powerful results in pain relief, joint mobilization, lymph drainage, scar tissue reduction, cellulite reduction, skin toning and firming. Fee: $30 for 30 minute session. Pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. DrHurley@Hurley WellnessCenter.com. HurleyWellnessCenter.com. Monday Morning Meditation – 9-9:50am. Every Monday. Beginner or advanced in the art of meditation; this once a week period of stillness may be just what you need to start each week with a happy sigh. Fee: $5. 704-896-3111. Your Karma Center Downtown for Yoga and Wellness – 9am Flex and Flow Yoga/Pilates Mix, 10:30am Gentle Restorative Yoga, 5:30pm Warmed Vinyasa Yoga, 7pm HOT Yoga. Drop-in: Adult Yoga/$10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.com. Your Karma Center at the Lake for Yoga and Wellness – 9:30am Barre Karma, 11am Yoga Therapy, 12:30pm Yoga Sculpt/Yoga Core, 5pm Vinyasa Yoga, 6:30pm Barre Karma. Drop-in: Adult Yoga/$10. Your Karma Yoga, 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville. 704-663-0177. YourKarmaYoga.com. Intuitive Development/Mental Mediumship for Beginners – 10:30am-12pm and 6:30-8pm. The 2nd and 3rd Monday of the month, October 13th & 20th. Curious about intuitive development? Interested in learning the power of working with your spirit guides? This class is a great place to start. Class fee: $20. 704-896-3111.
tion, Reiki practice and Q&A. Love offering. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. 704-2373561. Register at: Facebook.com/AReikiPlace or Info@AReikiPlace.com. Pathways to Intuition – 7-9:00 pm. 3rd 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. Class fee: $15. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 4F, Cornelius. 704-237-3561. Register at: Classes@ 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.
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Monday Meditations – 11am. Begin your week grounded and balanced with a guided meditation setting intentions and clearing what no longer serves you. Bring a blanket and wear loose comfortable clothes. Free, love offerings appreciated. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.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
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, Ste 4F, Cornelius. 704-237-3561. Register at: Classes@TranspersonalPower.com.
Your Karma Center at the Lake for Yoga and Wellness – 6am Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga, 9:30am YoGod Yoga, 12:30pm Flex and Flow Yoga/Pilates, 4:30pm Barre Karma, 6pm Deep Athletic Stretch with Seated Meditation. Drop-in: Adult Yoga/$10. Your Karma Yoga, 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville. 704-663-0177. YourKarmaYoga.com.
Reiki Practice Level 1 & II – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Monday of the month. Reiki I and II practitioners from any teacher or lineage are invited to join Bryce Goebel of A Reiki Place for a monthly demonstra-
Ace Massage Cupping/ VacuTherapy™ – 8am5pm. A pleasant, gentle, non-invasive technology that achieves powerful results in, pain relief, joint mobilization, lymph drainage, scar tissue reduction,
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cellulite reduction, skin toning and firming. Fee: $30 for 30 minute session. Pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. DrHurley@HurleyWellnessCenter.com. HurleyWellnessCenter.com. Your Karma Center Downtown for Yoga and Wellness – 9am HOT Yoga, 10:30am Warmed YIN Yoga, 12pm Yoga Sculpt/Core Yoga, 5:30pm YoGod Yoga, 7pm PIYO High Intensity. Dropin: Adult Yoga $10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.com. Giving them Hope Tour, Barium Springs Home for Children – 9:30am. This tour meets at Cannon Building then travels through campus to our group homes and alternative school. If you would like to reserve a spot on the next tour. Barium Springs, 156 Frazier Loop, Statesville. Call Jill Gibson at 704881-1040 to make a reservation. BariumSprings.org. Morning Intuitive Development Group – 10am12pm. 2nd Tuesday of month. Join Linda Thunberg to discover the process of intuition; empower innate intuition and abilities. Awareness, meditation and practice, all levels welcome. Class fee: $15. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. To register: Classes@TranspersonalPower.com.
North Mecklenburg Farmers Market – 7am12noon. Through September. Cornelius Elementary School, 21126 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. 704-336-2561. Your Karma Center at the Lake for Yoga and Wellness – 9:30am. YIN Yoga, 11am Chakra Flow Yoga, 12:30pm Yoga Sculpt/Core Yoga, 5pm Power Flow Yoga, 6:30pm Barre Karma. Drop-in: Adult Yoga/$10. Your Karma Yoga, 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville. 704-663-0177. YourKarmaYoga.com. 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. Clearing the Grid Private Sessions – 1:30-3pm. Wednesdays, October 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th. The grid holds us locked in place, stuck in fear/anger. We will help you clear the gloom. Extraordinary personal counseling. $125. 704-896-3111. 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
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.
Your Karma Center Downtown for Yoga and Wellness – 6am Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga, 9:30am Yoga Therapy, 11am Morning Meditation Class, 5:30pm Intro to Ashtunga, 7pm Ashtunga Yoga. Drop-in: Adult Yoga $10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.com. Statesville Rotary Farmers Market – 7am-noon. Locally grown fresh fruits and produce in-season. East Sharpe Street, Statesville. 704-878-4371.
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 Your Karma Center at the Lake for Yoga and Wellness – 6am Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga, 9:30am Gentle/Restorative Yoga, 11am Vinyasa Yoga, 12:30pm Yoga Sculpt/Core Yoga, 4:30pm Gentle/ Restorative Yoga, 6pm Flex and Flow Yoga/Pilates. Drop-in: Adult Yoga/$10. Your Karma Yoga, 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville. 704-663-0177. YourKarmaYoga.com.
Ace Massage Cupping/ VacuTherapy™ – 8am5pm. A pleasant, gentle, non-invasive technology that achieves powerful results in, pain relief, joint mobilization, lymph drainage, scar tissue reduction, cellulite reduction, skin toning and firming. Fee: $30 for 30 minute session. Pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. DrHurley@HurleyWellnessCenter.com. HurleyWellnessCenter.com.
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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
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.
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.
Breathing Exploration – 6:30-9pm. 4th Tuesday of the month. Join Bobbie Ellis to explore breathing techniques for stress reduction, relaxation, awareness, freedom and embodiment of grace. All welcome. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Call Bobbie: 704-775-5443. Register: Classes@TranspersonalPower.com.
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.
Cosmic Connection Art and Interests, 122 S Main St, Mooresville. Call for information: 704-507-3281.
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. Evening Guided Meditation & Automatic Writing – 6:30-8pm. Every Wednesday, October 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th. This class will align your intuition, spirit guides and Source. Become empowered and then more empowered, exploring consciousness. Event fee: $20. 704-896-3111. 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. Register: Classes@ TranspersonalPower.com. Men’s Spiritual Support Group – 7-9pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Spiritual development group created by men for men. Balancing male energy, opening awareness and expanding consciousness. Donation appreciated. Find us on Facebook.
Your Karma Center Downtown for Yoga and Wellness – 9am Gentle Yoga with Foam Rolling, 10:30am Slow Hatha Flow, 12pm Yoga Sculpt/Core Yoga, 5:30pm Warmed Vinyasa Yoga, 7pm HOT Rhythmic Flow. Drop-in: Adult Yoga $10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.com. Intuitive Development/Mental Mediumship – 10:30am-12Noon and 6:30-8pm. Every Thursday in October. Explore and expand the depth of your own skills and gifts, journey into another realm, working with your Guides. Mediumship practiced. Class fee: $20. 704-896-3111. Lunch Time Meditation – 12pm. Clear your mind and replace it with love, gratitude, peace and harmony. Kevin will lead this meditation with his gentle peaceful wisdom. Free, love donations appreciated. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-902-0997. ANewYouBodyWorks.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.
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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. Shag Night – DJ Dance Party – 8pm. River City Bar & Grill, 155 Pinnacle Lane, Mooresville. 704-696-8322. RiverCityBarAndGrillLKN.com. RiverCityBG@gmail.com. Live music – 8-11pm. From now till forever. Summit Coffee, 128 S Main St, Davidson. 704-895-9090. 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.
Crush It – 5:45am, 9:30am, 4:45pm. 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.
Your Karma Center Downtown for Yoga and Wellness – 9am Mat Pilates, 10:30am Hatha Yoga. Drop-in: Adult Yoga $10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.com. Your Karma Center at the Lake for Yoga and Wellness – 9:30am Vinyasa Yoga, 11am Energy Connection/Mindful Meditation, 12:30pm Barre Karma. Drop-in: Adult Yoga/$10. Your Karma Yoga, 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville. 704-663-0177. YourKarmaYoga.com.
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Music on Main 2014 – 6-9pm. Through October. First Friday of the month though October 3rd. 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. 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. Details: 704-895-9090. Summit Coffee, 128 S Main St, Davidson. SummitCoffee.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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Ace Massage Cupping/ VacuTherapy™ – 8am5pm. A pleasant, gentle, non-invasive technology that achieves powerful results in, pain relief, joint mobilization, lymph drainage, scar tissue reduction, cellulite reduction, skin toning and firming. Fee: $30 for 30 minute session. Pre-registration required, please contact us at 704-938-1589. Hurley Wellness Center, 1807 S Main St, Kannapolis. DrHurley@HurleyWellnessCenter.com. HurleyWellnessCenter.com.
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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.
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.
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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. 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 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. Pick Your Own at Carrigan Farms – 8:30am-7pm. 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. Your Karma Center at the Lake for Yoga and Wellness – 8:30am Barre Karma, 10am Power Yoga,
11:30am Gentle/Restorative Yoga. Drop-in: Adult Yoga/$10. Your Karma Yoga, 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville. 704-663-0177. YourKarmaYoga.com. Your Karma Center Downtown for Yoga and Wellness – 9am HOT Baptiste Yoga, 10:30 PIYOHigh Intensity. Drop-in: Adult Yoga $10. Your Karma Yoga, 195 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville. 704-663-7188. YourKarmaYoga.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. OUR Place, 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius. Register: Classes@ 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. 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 journey and sound. $45. By appointment only. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704-9020997. ANewYouBodyWorks.com. Fall Fun on the Farm – 10am. Come out and create some special memories with us. Activities include Hayrides, Barnyard, Bee Barn, a new expanded Barnyard Ball Zone, Pony Rides, Pig Races, Pumpkin Bowling, Face Painting, Pappaw Carl’s Playground and much more. Come navigate your way through our 2014 “Get Lost in a Book-READ” Maze. Patterson Farms, 10390 Caldwell Rd, Mount Ulla. Call for weekend pricing. 704-636-4005. PattersonFarmInc.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. 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, 336-
406-6294. 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.
sunday 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. Restore, relax, reenergize with easy flow Tai Chi to start your Sunday morning and week off right. Class fee: $10. A New You Bodyworks, 246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville. 704902-0997. 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.
classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to Publisher@AwakeningLKN.com. Deadline is the 1st of the month. OPPORTUNITIES DROP THE WEIGHT. $$ SAVE MONEY $$ – All Natural, NonStimulating. Green Tea, Garcinia Cambogia & more. Safe for nursing mothers and diabetics. Get products at wholesale prices, $34.95 membership. Join my team today! PlexusSlim.com/SlimLKN. Independent Ambassador #285682. 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. 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. NewHope MissionsChurch.org. Fall Fun on the Farm – 10am. Come out and create some special memories with us. Activities include Hayrides, Barnyard, Bee Barn, A new expanded Barnyard Ball Zone, Pony Rides, Pig Races, Pumpkin Bowling, Face Painting, Pappaw Carl’s Playground and much more. Come navigate your way through our 2014 “Get Lost in a BookREAD” Maze. Patterson Farms, 10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla. Call for weekend pricing. 704-636-4005. PattersonFarmInc.com Pick Your Own at Carrigan Farms – 11:30am5:30pm. 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.
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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.
ACUPUNCTURE LENNOX MORRIS L.AC.
Your Karma at the Lake – M-W-F 95 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville 704-663-7188 Your Karma Downtown – T-Th-Sa 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville 704-663-0177 YourKarmaYoga.com Lennox Morris, LAC of Practical Acupuncture is at Your Karma Center for Yoga and Wellness providing safe, and affordable acupuncture. Lennox offers private acupuncture sessions at the downtown location and community style acupuncture sessions at Your Karma at the Lake. I believe that empowering each and every client with the knowledge and tools to participate in maintaining their own health is the key to promoting a healthy lifestyle.
WELLBEING NATURAL HEALTH
Cristin Gregory, MSOM, Dipl OM, L.Ac. 13531 Mayes Rd, Huntersville 704-892-5002 WellbeingNaturalHealth.com 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 9.
ANTI-AGING ADVANCED COLLAGEN THERAPY
Donna Eichstaedt Micro Pigmentation Specialist 16623 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville 704-361-8614 AdvancedCollagenTherapy.com Donna@AdvancedCollagenTherapy.com A natural alternative to skin rejuvenation by micro needling your skin for fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, surgical scars, stretch marks and cellulite.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY HEALTHY HABITS WELLNESS CENTER Bonni Leone I-Act Certified Colon Hydrotherapist 20700 N Main St, Cornelius 704-895-7777
Many authorities agree that disease begins in the colon if it is not functioning properly and that colon hydrotherapy is not only one of the oldest forms of natural healing of the colon, but the best. See ad, page 27.
DETOX A NEW YOU BODYWORKS 246 Talbert Road, Mooresville 704-902-0997 ANewYouBodyWorks.com
Offering several ways to assist your body to detoxify. Oxygen bar, ionic foot detox, alkaline water, infra-red therapy, body wraps, and detoxing products. Investing in your health is essential to provide you the strongest possible foundation for your overall well-being. Come in for a free consult. See ad, page 28.
DOG GROOMING A NEW YOU ZEN DOG SALON 250 Talbert Rd, Mooresville 704-491-2450 or 704-902-0997 ANewYouZenDogSalon.com
100% Organic, stress free, kennel free dog grooming. Specializing in senior and special needs dogs of all ages, one dog family at a time. Make it a pooch and me day, schedule a massage, pedicure or facial at the spa next door while you wait. Combination discounts available. See ad, page 28.
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 21.
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A REIKI PLACE
Usui and Holy Fire Karuna Reiki® 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius 151 Church St N, Concord 704-654-7070 AReikiPlace.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.
HORMONE COMPOUNDING 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 29.
HYPNOTHERAPY 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 ad, page 2.
HYPNOTHERAPY & COACHING EDIE RAETHER, MS ED, CSP
Mooresville, NC 704-658-8997 Edie@Raether.com LakeNormanHypnotherapyAndCoaching Center.com Accelerate your intentions with the powers of the subconscious mind through hypnosis and Holosync (brainwave technology). Change your mental software, stop selfsabotage, reduce stress and anxiety, lose weight, release pain from abuse, replace bad habits with healthy life choices. Group or individual sessions.
LIFE COACHING WILLOW RIDGE COACHING
Katie Stankiewicz 19900 S Main St, Ste 5, Cornelius 704-237-0644 WillowRidgeCoaching.com
ORGANIC SALON A NEW YOU ORGANIC SALON
246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville 704-883-6564 or 704-902-0997 ANewYouBodyWorks.com/pages/organichair-salon
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.
MASSAGE THERAPY A NEW YOU BODY WORKS
246 Talbert Rd, Mooresville 704-902-0997 • ANewYouBodyWorks.com Michelle Lally and her team provide an extensive range of therapeutic and energetic body work including deep tissue, Reiki, reflexology, Thai therapy, detox therapies, hot stones, complimented with wellness retail shop, workshops, health lectures and more. Now offering organic facials, nail care & waxing. Prices start at $20 for chair massage. See ad, page 28.
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN DR. LORA HURLEY, ND, CTN, CPT 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
Wellness Healthcare Provider & Educator. Medically educated, clinically trained, 20+ years experience. Whole body detoxification. Treating people, not symptoms, nor the disease. Find the real cause of your complaints. See ad, page 30.
NUTRITIONIST CORRINE LEWIS, CNA, CFA BS NATURAL HEALTH SCIENCES
CERTIFIED NUTRITIONAL ADVISOR CERTIFIED FAMILY HERBALIST Simply Nutritious LLC 21121 Catawba Ave, Cornelius 704-746-6242 • SimplyNutritiousNow.com Your eating habits affect your overall health and lifestyle. By providing solutions for your food challenges, you’ll cook delicious, nutritious meals and eat healthy on any budget.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
100% All-Natural Organic Cut Color & Styling. Perfect for anyone who is looking for a healthier way of caring for our personal care and the environment. Call for your free consult.
SPIRITUAL HEALING CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST/ CERTIFIED MEDIUM
Rev. Dr. Marsha G. Cook, Heidi E. Kent, M.A. 19621 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius 704-896-3111 The-Nook-Store.com 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 23.
SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE MEDIUM HEIDI E. KENT
19621 West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius 423-300-8618 Each human hand contains a unique and personal story and can help guide your future and understand who you are. Let this master palmist discover yours.
YOUR KARMA
95 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville 704-663-7188 Your Karma at the Lake 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville 704-663-0177 YourKarmaYoga.com 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 26.
YOGA YOUR KARMA
95 W Statesville Ave, Mooresville 704-663-7188 Your Karma at the Lake 438 Williamson Rd, Mooresville 704-663-0177 YourKarmaYoga.com 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. For a full listing of all our classes, visit one of our locations soon. See ad, page 26.
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