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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
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e’re putting our house on the market this spring—and wow, we can hardly believe how clutter stacks up over the years! We are coming across items that we haven’t seen (much less needed) since we moved to our house on Signal Mountain 14 years ago. Why didn’t we give them away the last time we moved? We’re doing things differently this time, going through closets and drawers to find things we don’t need, and then selling some of the nicer stuff on online yard sales and donating the rest to thrift stores and donation centers. If you think about it, that’s just another way to recycle—a perfect fit with this issue on the environment and everyday sustainability. This month’s feature story, page 19, drives home the point that small steps like that can have a big cumulative impact on the environment. Sure, putting in solar panels or buying a Prius will have a big impact too, but living sustainably doesn’t require that kind of commitment. Writers Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko outline practical ways we can help out the planet, and most of them start at home, with small choices. That’s the course we took after moving into our home on the mountain. Our move toward sustainability was gradual, not the result of some master plan. Wanting to provide our family the healthiest food possible, and having plenty of land at our disposal, it was a no-brainer to grow our own food, and to do it in a way that was safe for kids and pets. As our garden expanded to reflect our skills and interests, we discovered new ways to live sustainably—by composting, for example. But when we started to renovate our house, green building materials were pretty hard to come by in Chattanooga. That’s why we’re delighted to report that a new advertiser on Riverside Drive, Green’s Eco Build & Design, has opened as Chattanooga’s one-stop shop for eco-friendly construction and renovation, carrying everything from lumber, cabinetry and roofing to paint and plumbing supplies. Read about it on page 18. Even as we plant that For Sale sign in the yard, we’ll still have a sentimental attachment to our house and the stuff inside it. So here’s a tip for letting go of the stuff: if you have items that you don’t need but that really tug on your heartstrings, take a couple of good digital pictures of them and add them to the pictures on your screensaver. That way you can enjoy them without the clutter. As for the house … well, it’s where our children grew up. But they have grown up, and they’ve moved on. It’s been a great place to live, but since it is just the two of us now (and our pups!), it’s time for us to do the same.
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newsbriefs “Another Gorgeous Evening” Benefits River Gorge
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he Tennessee River Gorge Trust’s sixth annual fundraiser, Another Gorgeous Evening—featuring cocktails and dinner, live music and a silent auction—will be held May 12 at the Tennessee RiverPlace in Lookout Valley. All proceeds from the event will benefit the community education and land stewardship programs of the TRGT. Guests can enjoy jazz by the Ben Friberg Trio during the cocktail hour, dinner by Lee Towery Catering and hot swing by the 9th Street Stompers. River Gorge artwork by local Townsend Atelier artists will be available for sale during the silent auction. The Trust was started in 1981 and has since protected more than 17,000 acres in the 27,000-acre Tennessee River Gorge, which begins at Williams Island in Hamilton County and runs 27 river miles to Hales Bar Dam Marina in Marion County. “The gorgeous Tennessee RiverPlace is the perfect venue to celebrate the conservation of the gorge, because it overlooks Williams Island and hundreds of acres of land that has been protected by the trust,” says Sarah Quattrochi, outreach and development director for TRGT. Tickets purchased before May 6 are $100. Tables for six and eight are also available. Event and media partners include Colonial Pipeline Company; Tennessee RiverPlace; BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Community Trust; First Tennessee Foundation; Rock/Creek; UBS-the Donina Group and the Reynolds and Park Wealth Management Group; Buzzi Unicem; Henderson, Hutcherson & McCullough; Lodge Manufacturing; Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Memory Care; Tennessee American Water; Tower Community Bank; Chattanooga Natural Awakenings; Chattanooga magazine; and Nooga.com. See ad page 29. For tickets and information, visit Trgt.org/age or call 423-266-0314.
CHEO Film Focuses on Aspartame Concerns
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n April, the Complementary Health Education Organization will host a free screening of Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World, a documentary film exploring safety concerns regarding Aspartame sweetener. CHEO will also host a free presentation on the Emotional Freedom Technique, offered by EFT practitioner Lucille York. Both events are open to the public and will be held in the speaker room of Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Highway, Chattanooga. Sweet Misery is a close examination into many of the questions that have been raised over the past few decades regarding the safety of Aspartame, such as, Is there a connection between Aspartame and illnesses? and, Did the government (including Donald Rumsfeld) push the approval of the sweetener and suppress key data about it? The film delves into the FDA’s approval process and the various reports of health risks associated with the widely used sweetener. The screening will take place at 2 p.m., April 9. York’s EFT presentation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., April 17. EFT combines elements of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology to improve health, relationships, happiness and other emotional issues, York says. It involves using a series of acupuncture tappings on parts of the body thought to relate to emotional issues. York often works with essential oils in combination with EFT. “It is one-on-one work and very specific to the individual,” she says. For more information, visit 4CHEO.org
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he Master Gardeners of Hamilton County, in association with the University of Tennessee Extension, will sponsor their fourth annual “Master Your Garden” Garden Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 9, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 10, at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge. Focusing on gardening and the outdoors, the expo brings together an array of exhibits, demonstrations, educational activities and vendors selected to engage gardeners of all levels, from beginners to experienced, as well as families with children. “On both days, master gardeners will present workshops on such topics as raised-bed gardening, composting and mulching techniques, and there will be a Q&A table where master gardeners will be on hand to answer a wide range of gardening questions,” says the event’s advertising chair, Holly Colf. “The expo also features 17 seminars led by noted experts, including Troy Marden, host of the public TV program ‘Tennessee Gardener.’” A special area for children ages 2 to 12 will offer garden-related stories, hands-on activities and crafts, Colf says. Vendors will be selling a variety of plants such as orchids, ferns and bonsai trees, as well as plant-care tools and equipment. Yard art will be on sale too, including handcrafted birdhouses, birdbaths, benches, ironwork and pottery. Door prizes donated by expo vendors will be given away throughout the twoday event. Admission is $5 for adults and covers both days. Children under 12 are free. Free parking is available. For more information, see MGHC.org. See ad, page 21.
Functional Medicine Treats Problem behind Symptoms
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hile the term functional has become a popular prefix in various health-care disciplines, few people know what the term means in a medical context, says William Thompson, DC, of RiverPark Chiropractic and Functional Medicine in Chattanooga. Put simply, the idea is to identify and treat the cause of a problem rather than just masking its symptoms. “Functional medicine is an integrative, science-based health-care approach that treats and promotes wellness by focusing on the unique biochemical aspects of each patient, and then by individually tailoring health plans that restore physiological, psychological and structural balance,” Thompson says. “The practice of functional medicine focuses on the fundamental physiological processes while considering the epigenetic (outside) and genetic (inside) influences that may affect the individual’s health.” The standard health-care model uses pharmaceuticals and nutrition to quell symptoms but doesn’t address the core problem. For instance, the traditional approach to treating irritable bowel syndrome involves prescribing antispasmodics and fiber. “That’s fine most of the time, but when the medicines run out, the symptoms generally return,” Thompson says. “The emphasis of functional medicine is to restore the body’s natural function or discover the root cause. For example, bacteria in the small bowel may cause IBS but go undetected by traditional protocols that test the large bowel only.” Thompson notes that one reason functional medicine is gaining popularity is that it’s a cost-effective way to treat chronic symptoms. “Putting aside the political rhetoric regarding health care, while the traditional health-care system works wonders with acute health problems, it is failing miserably in treating chronic problems. These failures are causing overall health-care costs to go through the roof.” To battle chronic health conditions, he says, functional medicine uses two scientifically grounded principles: 1) add what’s lacking in the body to nudge its physiology back to optimal function; and 2) remove anything that impedes the body from moving toward this optimal state. “The result is individualized, patient-centered care rather than disease-focused treatment,” he says. “It recognizes that the interconnections among the body’s physiological processes affect functionality, and that health involves positive vitality, not just the absence of disease.”
nyone interested in learning about the latest ways to attain and W o r l d maintain good health is invited to the Nutrition World Health Fair, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 23 at the store, located at 6201 Lee Highway in Chattanooga. “Our annual health fair is always highly anticipated by people in Chattanooga,” says Nutrition World owner Ed Jones. “We host a dozen experts in the field of nutrition and health to answer their questions and allow them to sample a plethora of products.” Visitors can also take advantage of free bone-density hip screenings, body-fat checks and classes in yoga, Pilates and barre. “An expert on thermography will be available to educate people on the safe benefits of this wonderful tool,” Jones says. “You can also bring a sample of water from your home and Nutrition World will conduct a purity test on it, with instant results. These are just a few of the features of our health fair, which is designed for visitors and their families to learn while enjoying themselves.”
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newsbriefs green|spaces Presents Inaugural Green School Summit
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ileen Meagher, PhD, a certified Spring Forest Qigong instructor and master healer, will lead a Level 1 course in SFQ April 29 and 30 at the Center for Mindful Living in Chattanooga. SFQ is based on the principle, established 5,000 years ago by Chinese scholars, that everything in the universe is energy (qi). “Spring Forest Qigong helps manipulate and transform the way energy flows within your body,” Meagher says. “It is so simple and easy that it has become as valuable as eating a healthy diet and getting good sleep for more than 300,000 people around the world.” Participants will learn to increase self-awareness, build internal energy and develop a healthy mind, body and spirit, she says. “The simple, gentle energy movements help you relieve and heal physical pain, stress, depression and so much more. In Level 1, you learn how to put into practice the four keys of SFQ— union of heart and mind, simple breathing, movement and sound—to enhance your health and well-being. You will learn how to be in command of your own health, learn why you were born a healer, and discover how to unlock your healing energy to achieve your optimal health and wellness.”
mong the qualities that set Christ Unity apart from other churches is its rotating schedule of speakers, says member MariLiberal minded congregation lyn Arnemann. Because each speaker brings a unique Open & welcoming – all races set of talents and life experiences, no and backgrounds two consecutive Sunday services are the same. Sunday Spiritual Service 11am guest speakersFisher, with various views For example, Gregory and areas of expertise slated to speak at Christ Unity April Saturday Live Acoustic Music 8pm 17, is a musical Charles performer, speaker & Myrtle’s Coffeehouse and spirit coach who uses his talents 105action”—helpMcBrien Road to stir people to “spirit Chattanooga, 37411 ing them break through fear andTN doubt to discover an “authentic identity” of 423-892-4960 hope, freedom, joy and completeness. ChristUnity.org “Gregory has prepared for this career path for the past 30 years, taking on professional roles ranging from a hit songwriter and newspaper reporter to a highly respected recovery therapist, business executive and educator,” Arnemann says. Jesse Herriot, speaking April 3, is a researcher, writer and teacher in the areas of humanistic spirituality, psychology and philosophy. “Currently, his primary research emphasis is on exploring the relationship of spirituality arising out of the human experience,” Arnemann says. Other upcoming speakers are John Stringer (April 10) and Larry Bergam (April 24). Chattanoogans also know Christ Unity for Charles and Myrtle’s Coffee House, a family-friendly space which for 15 years has pulled singers and songwriters from all over the country to perform from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday nights. Upcoming performances are by John Stringer (April 9), Tim and Myles Thompson (April 16), Alan Rhody (April 23) and John Lathem (April 30).
Workshop hours are 6 to 8:30 p.m., April 29, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 30. Tuition is $100 for CFM members or $110 for nonmembers, plus $65 for a manual, CD and DVD. To register, visit CenterMindfulLiving.org/register or call 423-486-1279. The Center for Mindful Living is located at 400 E. Main St., Ste. 150, Chattanooga.
Christ Unity Church and Charles and Myrtle’s Coffee House are located at 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. See ad, page 28.
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hildren in Hamilton County spend about 1,620 hours a year in school. So how does the environment within the school walls affect their ability to learn and their overall health? At the Green School Summit, to be held April 23 at UTC, green|spaces is challenging designers, school administrators and teachers to consider how sustainable construction and curriculum can support a well-balanced and healthy student. The summit will include educational sessions on topics such as Net Zero Energy Design, Energy Services and Indoor Air Quality. The keynote speaker will be Lisa Kensler, associate professor and program coordinator for educational leadership with the College of Education Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology at Auburn University. She will explain how the green schools movement offers educators a “high-leverage” school improvement strategy, addressing every aspect of education, from school culture and climate to curriculum and facilities. “Kensler integrates her training and experience as an ecologist and educator to paint an inspiring picture of the promise and potential of whole-school sustainability to restore vibrant, engaged learning within our schools and communities,” says Dawn Hjelseth, director of development for green|spaces. The day will also include presentations of Green Sparks projects by middle schoolers from Chattanooga Christian School, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, Normal Park Museum Magnet School and East Lake Academy. “The students took a semester-long design course to create an outdoor classroom for East Lake Park,” Hjelseth says. “A panel of judges will evaluate the designs and presentations and will award prizes to the top teams.” For more information, visit GreenSpacesChattanooga.org/Green-School-Summit. See ad, page 21.
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hat began as a middle-schooler’s hobby has turned into a cottage industry that fits right in with the growing trend toward organic skin-care and bath products. Cool2Sweet, a line of soaps, scrubs and lotions, is the brainchild of a child: Ellie Peters, an 11-year-old girl from Lawrenceville, Georgia. “In school I learned the importance of protecting the environment using green products,” Ellie says. “I began experimenting at home and making my own lip gloss and teeth whitener using Vaseline and baking soda. It was easy to do, and the products were not only safe to use but also very effective. I later became interested in learning how to make homemade soap bars when my cousin developed several skin rashes. I knew there had to be a natural cure to stop the irritation.” Ellie and her mom, Jen, bought organic soap-making supplies and began making natural bar soaps using custom molds. “We learned a lot throughout the process, especially experimenting with natural ingredients and organic essential oils,” Ellie says. “Our family began using our homemade hand soaps, and my cousin really loved them because they left her skin feeling moist, smooth and soft, which was great during the winter months.” Last year Ellie convinced her mother to help her launch a business, and Cool2Sweet was born. Through careful networking, they have steadily grown their customer base, which now includes the Marriott Hotel at Stone Mountain.
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Kiwis Boost Heart Health
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multi-center study from the University of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) per week will significantly boost cardiovascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary questionnaires and underwent testing for cholesterol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease. The researchers determined that those that ate at least one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycerides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis. The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is associated with lower plasma concentrations of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”
Tai Chi Eases Effects of Chronic Disease
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review of research from the University of British Columbia tested the effects of tai chi exercise upon people with four chronic diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, osteoarthritis and cancer. Dr. Yi-Wen Chen and his team analyzed 33 studies of more than 1,500 people that participated in tai chi. The research also tested the effects of the practice on general health, including walking speed, muscle strength, speed in standing up from a sitting position, quality of life, symptoms of depression and knee strength. The heart disease patients among the subjects showed a reduction in depression symptoms, and all shared a reduction of muscle stiffness and pain, increased speeds in both walking and standing from a sitting position and improved well-being. “Given the fact that many middle-aged and older persons have more than one chronic condition, it’s important to examine the benefits of treatment/exercise interventions across several co-existing conditions,” says Chen. World Tai Chi & Qigong Day is April 30
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The ‘Dirty Dozen’ of Cancer-Causing Chemicals
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cientists at the Environmental Working Group published a list of the 12 chemicals that have been most prevalently linked to cancer in numerous research studies. The list encompasses bisphenol A, atrazine, organophosphate pesticides, dibutyl phthalate, lead, mercury, per- or polyfluorochemicals (PFC), phthalates, diethlyhexyl phthalate, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, triclosan and nonylphenol. The scientists suggest that consumers can reduce their exposure to each of these chemicals by avoiding plastics marked with “PC” (polycarbonates) or the recycling number 7 mark, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics in food packaging, PFC-treated wrappers on food and other products, lead paints, mercuryladen seafoods, phthalates-containing fragrances and plastics, foam products made before 2005, foreign antibacterial soaps, and detergents and paints with nonylphenol. Other proactive measures include drinking only filtered water when in agricultural areas and purchasing organic foods. The researchers contend, “Given that we live in a sea of chemicals, it makes sense to begin reducing exposures to ones we know are bad actors.”
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globalbriefs DARK Act Defeated
Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate in March, representing a major victory for consumers. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) spearheaded the large-scale citizen opposition to a bill that would have outlawed all state-level labeling laws of genetically modified (GMO) food ingredients nationwide; it was intended to keep consumers in the dark about the genetically engineered content of their food. Scott Faber, EWG senior vice president for government affairs, says, “Consumers have made their voices heard to their elected representatives in the Senate and they said clearly, ‘We want the right to know more about our food.’ We remain hopeful that congressional leaders can craft a national mandatory compromise that works for consumers and the food industry.” Organic Consumers Association reports that an alternative to the DARK act is being proposed that still could preempt state GMO labeling laws. So they recommend that consumers stay vigilant to ensure the DARK act remains defeated. The development is evidence that the EWG Just Label It campaign is on the right track, and the group plans to support the recently introduced Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act targeting a national mandatory standard for GMO labeling. Jean Halloran, director of food policy initiatives for Consumers Union, explains, “This bill finds a way to set a national standard and avoid a patchwork of state labeling laws, while still giving consumers the information they want and deserve about what’s in their food.” Sources: Natural News, Environmental Working Group
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Lower Austria Wholly Powered by Renewable Energy Lower Austria, the largest of the country’s nine states and home to 1.65 million people, now receives 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources. The country’s total power output is about 70 percent renewable. The Danube River is so powerful that hydroelectric power is a natural choice. The mountainous geography means that vast amounts of energy can be generated from this high-capacity river rapidly flowing down through a series of steep slopes. The remainder of the state’s energy is sourced from wind, biomass and solar power. Source: IFLScience.com
Celebrating Earth Day Locally and Globally by Meredith Montgomery
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epresentatives from nearly every country on Earth gathered in Paris for the 2015 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the Paris Agreement a triumph for people, the planet and multilateralism. The signing ceremony is set for Earth Day, April 22, at UN headquarters, in New York City. For the first time, every country has pledged to curb their emissions, strengthen resilience to related impacts and act internationally and domestically to address climate change. Other key elements aimed at achieving a state of climate neutrality—having a zero carbon footprint—before the century’s end include transparency, accountability and a plan for developed countries to support climate action in developing countries. “A big part of the Paris agreement focuses on reduced use of gas, coal and oil, but there is also a focus on preserving trees and expanding forests,” says Earth Day Network (EDN) spokesperson Timothy McHugh, referring to this year’s Earth Day theme of Trees for Earth. This year also kicks off a four-year countdown to the environmental campaign’s 50th anniversary on Earth Day
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Concierge Medicine Revives Doctor-Patient Relationship
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p until the Adams mid- to says he was on the late 1960s, receiving end of this the doctor-patient pressure when his relationship in the practice was bought examination room by a hospital and its was always private, vice president called personal and confihim to a serious dential. Then things sit-down. “He said, began to change. ‘Dr. Adams, we have “Physicians deep concerns about began to find their your interests in hands tied by a preventive medicine. Dr. Charles Adams third party known We are afraid it as ‘my insurwill hurt your Doctors are being ance company,’” productivity.” recalls Dr. Charles Adams pressured to “treat ’em Adams, a longdecided that was and street ’em” to meet time internal too much partymedicine physiing and too little production quotas. cian in Ringgold, health care. So he Georgia. “That exam room intrusion opted to step out of the current healthhas wedged itself into the doctorcare system altogether and establish patient relationship at every visit, and a new concierge medicine practice, it erodes the ‘personal, private and Personal Integrative Medicine PLLC. confidential’ dynamic.” He is one of a growing number With the dawn of the Internet, of doctors who have made a similar another party entered the exam room: move, having concluded that they Dr. Google. can practice much better medicine if “Information is no longer down they 1) get off the “production patient the street in some library somewhere,” mill” by severing all ties with third and Adams says. “It’s now at our fingerfourth parties; 2) reduce their patient tips, one touch away. And it gets even load from the standard 2,000 to 4,000 more interesting with some of the new down to 500 or so; and 3) get back to phone apps that are coming down the spending time with individual papike.” tients, their problems and their health Now another party has joined care. the crowd in the exam room: the Regarding the rise of concierge doctor’s employer, usually a hospimedicine, Adams quotes Buckminster tal. That fourth presence, along with Fuller: “Don’t waste time fighting a the patient’s insurance company, is system that is broken. Replace it with pressuring doctors to “produce or be a better system.” reduced”—or as Adams puts it, “treat But not all practices in the ’em and street ’em”— to meet produc- concierge system look the same, he tion quotas. warns. For example, the cost to the
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patient can vary widely, from $50 to $2,000 a month. Adams says his vision for Personal Integrative Medicine boils down to four concepts: access, privacy, time and therapies. “First, our concierge model provides access to me via cell, text or email,” he says. “Second, your information is only shared with those whom you choose. Third, we offer same- or next-day appointments of 30 minutes to an hour or longer, if needed. Fourth—and this is a big one—we offer integrative therapies and practitioners.” The practice’s two newest integrative modalities are ozone/plateletrich plasma therapy and Iasis Neural Stimulation (read about them at Aaot. us and IasisTech.com). It also offers pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, and IV therapies including EDTA chelation with a three-hour or 15-minute push, vitamin C, Meyer’s Cocktail and major autohemotherapy.
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Along with Dr. Adams at Personal Integrative Medicine are Lisa Holt, RN, D.Ac.,L,Ac. www.lifepointaom. com, Lucy Hollingsworth, AA,C.M.A., EDLT, lucybayard@aol.com, & Jenifer Gramith, RN, www.RightWayHealth AndWellness.com. Personal Integrative Medicine PLLC is located at 4085 Cloud Springs Rd., Ringgold, GA. For more information, visit DrPrevent.com or call 706-8617377. See ad, page 11.
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he tin grin is out.” That’s the word from Smile Studio owner Marie Farrar— who, by the way, has seen a lot of tin grins. She’s a third-generation dentist who is married to a dentist and has a master’s degree in orthodontics. “Oh, there are so many advances in orthodontics today,” Farrar says. “They’re definitely not your parents’ braces anymore. Esthetic options like aligners, clear ceramic brackets and barely noticeable, non-shiny archwires are my standard today, without an upcharge. My retainers are invisible and more comfortable than ever, too; they are bonded to the backsides of the teeth or made like clear aligners.” She says the pain and long treatment time associated with tin grins can be mitigated too. Her self-ligating brackets can move a patient’s teeth more quickly Dr. Farrar says her goal is than traditional ones, with less pressure patients who are happier and discomfort, and they make appointments shorter and more comfortable. She and healthier—qualities also has fast-track options for patients in a hurry to get their smile on. that go together. Farrar opened Smile Studio in 2011, in a building on the Southside that she and her husband have owned since 1999. While she characterizes her orthodontic practice as “intentionally small-volume, high-tech and high-touch,” her mission is simple: happier, healthier patients. Those two qualities go together, she notes. “Like it or not, studies show that people with straight teeth are judged to be more attractive, intelligent, happy and successful than those with unsightly smiles,” she says. “It’s also been shown that you can become happier when you smile. So if you cannot smile confidently, perhaps you are not as happy or successful as you could be. But orthodontics is about much more than just a pretty smile, she adds. “The reason we are hard-wired to find healthy, straight, white teeth attractive is because they are indicators of overall health. Folks with crooked and poorly fitting teeth are far more likely to end up with severely worn or broken teeth, receding gums or loose teeth, and jaw joint trouble. There is no doubt in my mind that orthodontic treatment greatly improves overall health and well-being.” Farrar admits she did some soul-searching to determine whether she really wanted to invest in establishing a practice from scratch, or whether she even
wanted to finish out her career practicing orthodontics for that matter. She began practicing in Chattanooga in 1991, immediately after getting her master’s, starting as an associate with a busy but high-quality practice that allowed her to work part-time while raising her kids. When she decided to make the leap and launch Smile Studio, she found that her experience as a mom and an orthodontist ultimately benefited her patients. “I understand firsthand the challenges busy folks face today in juggling work, parenting and self-care,” she says. “I bring a woman’s eye and a mother’s touch to improve the whole experience of orthodontics from a patient’s and a parent’s perspective, making it as painless as possible—not just in terms of physical discomfort, but also in terms of time, money and even cost to the environment.” Farrar thinks she might be the only dentist in the region to be both LEED- and EcoDentistry-certified. “Even though I kind of happened into orthodontics,” she says, “it turns out that it’s actually an amazing fit for my aptitudes and personality traits. I find it truly gratifying to bring order out of chaos and to see the end results of what I do: happy, smiling faces.” Smile Studio is located at 204 W. Main St., Chattanooga. For more information, call the office at 423-531-4533 or visit SmileStudio204.com. See ad, page 13.
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ith healthy lifestyle practices related to food, exercise and wellness on the rise, it only makes sense that we want our shelters—whether home or office—to evoke that same sense of well-being and mindfulness. Green’s Eco Build & Design is a home improvement store launched with that mission in mind. It’s dedicated to connecting the Chattanooga community with quality products and resources that foster healthy people, a healthy environment and a healthy economy. Owner Sam Young says the business is a one-stop shop for projects small and large. “Shopping for American-made, nontoxic, green building products has never been easier,” he says. Green’s carries a full line of green products for the following types of projects:
• Kitchen and bathroom remodels: cabinetry, countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures, etc. • Additions or new construction: lumber, insulation, doors, windows, siding, roofing, drywall, etc. Locally owned and operated, Green’s is “a farmers’ market for building materials—or simply a framers’ market,” Young says. “We are proud of where the products are harvested and made and what they are made of. And if we don’t have a particular product, we will gladly do the research to find the best product. For Green’s, ‘best’ means the least toxic, most locally available and most reasonably priced version of that product.” He says paint is the best example of a “low-hanging fruit” that can have a
• DIY furniture refinishing: strippers, cleaners, primer, paint, wood finishes, etc. • Weekend painting: cleaners, tape, drop cloths, rollers, brushes, primer, paints of all sheens and colors.
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huge impact—positive or negative—on indoor air quality, as 70 to 80 percent of a home’s interior surface area is coated with paint. “The fact is, nontoxic, fume-free interior paint costs the same as or less than traditional brands sold as low- or zero-VOC, while also performing as well, if not better. So yes, pregnant women can finally participate in the painting of a nursery for their future baby!” In launching Green’s Eco Build & Design, Young and Tyler Smith teamed up to bring their mutual dream to reality. Young spent seven years working at Amicus Green Building Center in the Washington, DC area alongside Jason Holstine, one of the early adopters and pioneers in the healthy-materials retail industry. Meanwhile, Smith had spent his career working in the residential architecture and construction field.
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They came to the idea table—specifically a table at Opa restaurant in Chattanooga—with the observation that as our homes become more airtight and energy efficient, the less they are able to ventilate the toxic off-gassing that is typical of traditional paints, flooring, cabinetry and wood finishes. Agreeing that easy access to these products simply did not exist in Chattanooga, they decided to open a store to serve that market. And because green building is a complex pie with many ingredients—energy and water efficiency; environmental, health and economic impacts; material toxicity; and social equity—they felt they would benefit the community by helping homeowners and contractors make better-informed decisions. As they established their business,
As homes become more airtight and energy efficient, the less they are able to ventilate the toxic offgassing typical of traditional paints, flooring, cabinetry and wood finishes. their mantras were Keep It Simple, Shop Local and Think Global, Act Local—and those philosophies still hold true. Young says he and Smith use them whenever they are researching and selecting (or rejecting) products to offer. And now they’ve added one more mantra, an acronym of the company name: Get Real! Every Environment Needs Sustainability. “At the end of the day, the conversation about sustainability has to be a simple one in order for it to make sense and make an impact across any industry, whether it’s food, clothing or building materials,” Young says. “We encourage everyone to take the time to think about the positive impact potential each of their purchases can have on their health, the environment and the economy.” Green’s Eco Build & Design is located at 1510 Riverside Dr., Chattanooga. For more information, visit Greens.build. See resource guide, page 36.
EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko
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or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day. Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.
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“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communities
to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.” This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.
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“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively
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easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.” A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine. “We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes. Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.” Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging. Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.
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“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse. Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.” Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard main-
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tenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres. “A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.” When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability. Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration. The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment. “The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people
we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”
Each Day Counts
“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.” “Last August, I started a tenuretrack position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community. “The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done. I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s eco- journey is captured in their books, ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun.
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Inc., which provides eco-friendly landscaping and gardening services, helped start the Sustainable Enterprise Association of Milwaukee. As a social worker at the nonprofit Neighborhood House of Milwaukee in the late 90s, he helped young people in schools and community centers learn how to build their own aquaponics system, plus other gardening skills. “We hit the marks as far as science guidelines,” he recalls. “Kids would see the entire seed-to-harvest cycle through after-school and summer camps. Teachers also embraced nature a little more and saw how they could infuse it in curriculums.” He notes that two young men that subsequently graduated from local colleges currently work for Neighborhood House and Growing Power. More recently, he’s worked with two local organizations, Next Door Foundation and Operation Dream, to teach youngsters agricultural skills and find recruits for related job training internships and employment. Green Team landscape technician Darius Smith, 25, of Milwaukee, will become a crew leader this spring. “You get a good feeling installing plants,” he says. “We’re a team, working in sync.” For the 13th year, the Agricultural Fair Association of New Jersey (njagfairs. com) has selected a youth ambassador— Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak, 16, of Millstone Township, near Princeton—to visit 2016 fairs to promote agri-tourism and encourage youngsters to pursue agricultural careers. “It’s important for kids to know where food comes from,” says Carmeli- Peslak, who is also in her second year as a local 4-H Club health and fitness ambassador, visiting Monmouth County libraries to speak on healthy eating and exercise. She’s training selected peers to speak in other counties; the club’s latest Look to You award recognizes her mentoring prowess. She says, “I want to be a large animal vet and own a farm.” “Young people are becoming well informed about environmental issues by traditional and social media,” observes Shils. “There’s exponential growth in their taking a stand and becoming more active.” Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance editor and writer who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
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Of 400,000 flowering plants in the world, 20 percent are in danger of extinction. “Instead of marigolds and petunias, consider old-fashioned annuals. Trying new things is fun,” says Gettle. Four O’clocks, familiar to many Midwesterners, come in several colors and are easily cultivated from their abundant seeds. The succulent Ice plant, with its white-pink flowers, looks like it was dipped in sugar; its edible leaves taste like spinach. Black Swan’s burgundy poppies have a frill-like edge, while Mother of Pearl poppies offer subtle watercolors. “Save seeds, share with neighbors and pass them on to the kids,” advises Gettle. “They’re evidence of our culture.” Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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WATERS Our Precious Freshwater Supplies Are Shrinking by Linda Sechrist
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irtually all water, atmospheric water vapor and soil moisture presently gracing the Earth has been perpetually recycled through billions of years of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. As all living things are composed of mostly water and thus a part of this cycle, we may be drinking the same water that a Tyrannosaurus Rex splashed in 68 million years ago, along with what was poured into Cleopatra’s bath. Perhaps this mythological sense of water’s endlessness or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration images from outer space of a blue planet nearly three-quarters covered by water makes us complacent. Yet only 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is not salt water and of sufficient quality to be consumable by humans, plants and animals. Vulnerable to the demands of humanity’s unprecedented population explosion, careless development and toxic pollution and other contamination, we must reexamine this precious resource. Sandra Postel, founder of the Global Water Policy Project, who has studied freshwater issues for more than 30 years, says, “Communities, farmers
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and corporations are asking what we really need the water for, whether we can meet that need with less, and how water can be better managed [through] ingenuity and ecological intelligence, rather than big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals.” Seeking to reclaim lost ground in the protection of our water and wetland resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The new regulations are needed to restore the strength to the 1972 Clean Water Act that has been weakened by the courts and previous administrations. Notably, within hours of activating the regulation, the EPA was served with lawsuits from corporate polluters, and within weeks, more than 20 state attorneys general filed suit against it. Today the legal battle continues over whether the new regulation will be allowed to stay in force or not. “Every day, local, state and federal governments are granting permission to industries to pollute, deforest, degrade and despoil our environments, resulting in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum, a
Clean drinking water is rapidly being depleted all around the world.
Water is the foundation of life.
Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Delaware Riverkeeper Network. Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations advocating for the passage of constitutional protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which used Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Environmental Rights Amendment to strike down significant portions of a pro-fracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection. “Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking operations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum. “Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and water sources.” In the pioneering Pennsylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are
inherent and rights that cannot be removed, annulled or overturned by government or law. “Even more significant, the court stated that these environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protection for three basic needs required to enjoy them—the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments. Van Rossum’s audiences are shocked to learn that clean water isn’t enforced as a human right. Threatened by myriad environmental, political, economic and social forces, and contamination from carcinogenic pesticides, toxic herbicides, chemical warfare and rocket fuel research materials plus heavy metals like mercury and lead, an era of clean water scarcity already exists in parts of our own country and much of the world. Episodic tragedies like the 2015 Gold King Mine wastewater spill near Silverton, Colorado, and Flint, Michigan’s current lead-laced drinking water crisis raise public awareness. “The technologies and know-how exist to increase the productivity of every liter of water,” says Postel. “But
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Freshwater Needs Spur Fresh Thinking United Nations World Water Development Report Tinyurl.com/UNWaterReport Food & Water Watch on Corporate Takeover of Water Tinyurl.com/CorporateWaterTakeover Public Citizen on How to Protect Our Public Right to Clean Water Tinyurl.com/WhyOpposeWater Privatization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Roster of Contaminated Water Cleanup Sites epa.gov/superfund Clean Water Rule Call to Action epa.gov/cleanwaterrule citizens must first understand the issues and insist on policies, laws and institutions that promote the sustainable use and safety of clean water.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives by April Thompson
that the best way to choose what to keep is to actually hold each item. As you do, ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” When you touch something, your body reacts, and its response to each item is different. The process of assessing how you feel about the things you own—identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude and bidding them farewell and good wishes for their onward journey—is a rite of passage to a new life.
Must keepsakes be included?
How can we begin to get and stay organized? It’s not about a set of rules, but acquiring the right mindset for becoming a tidy person. Think in concrete terms,
so that you can picture what it would be like to live in a clutter-free space. Start by identifying your bigger goal. Ask yourself why you want this, repeating the question to get to the root of the answer. As you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy. Then you are ready to begin. I recommend cleaning out and organizing your entire space in one go-around. When completed, the change is so profound that it inspires a strong aversion to your previously cluttered state. The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart. By discarding the easy things first, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills, including knowing who else can use what you don’t need. I recommend starting with clothes, then move to books, documents, miscellaneous items and finally anything with sentimental value. photo by Ichigo Natsuno
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apanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo helps us discover happiness through tidiness. Already perusing home and lifestyle magazines by age 5, she spent her childhood “tidying” up her surroundings rather than playing with toys. The organizing system Kondo went on to develop, the KonMari method, defies most long-held rules of organizing, such as installing clever storage solutions to accommodate stuff or decluttering one area at a time. Her New York Times bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been published in 30 countries, demonstrating that her methods speak to universal desires, including a hunger for order and simplicity. She’s now released a companion book, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up. Kondo’s principles, including vertically stacking clothing and using special folding methods for socks, can seem quirky, yet her approach gets results. Kondo claims a nearly zero percent “clutter relapse” rate among clients because they’ve become surrounded only by things they love.
Is it important to touch every single object in the decision process? At one point in my life, I was virtually a “disposal unit”, constantly on the lookout for superfluous things. One day, I realized that I had been so focused on what to discard that I had forgotten to cherish the things I loved. Through this experience, I concluded
Mementoes are reminders of a time that gave us joy, yet truly precious memories will never vanish, even if you discard the associated objects. By handling each sentimental item, you process your past. The space we live in should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.
What do you recommend for organizing what remains after a purge? The secret to maintaining an uncluttered room is to pursue simplicity in storage, so that you can see at a glance what you have. My storage rules are simple: Store all items of the same type in one place and don’t scatter storage space.
How does this process change us and our relationship to things? Through it, you identify both what you love and need in your home and in your life. People have told me that decluttering has helped them achieve lifelong dreams, such as launching their own business; in other cases, it has helped them let go of negative attachments and unhappy relationships. Despite a drastic reduction in belongings, no one has ever regretted it, even those that ended up with a fifth of their earlier possessions. It’s a continuing strong reminder that they have been living all this time with things they didn’t need. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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Qigong for Veterans A Powerful Way to Get “High” by Todd Nichols
Todd Nichols has taught qigong and power breathing at veteran facilities for five years—with outstanding results, he says. “Anger and alcoholism are the norm for veterans, and I am breaking through by getting them high naturally,” he explains. Nichols also teaches qigong at several drug rehab centers and even with “baker-acted” patients (those who have been involuntarily committed to mental facilities). Below he shares his insights as a Veterans Qigong teacher.
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o mistake in life has troubled class and interrupting. me more than not serving in Many of the veterans were medicatthe military. Having missed that ed and dealing with obvious challenges. opportunity, I am sharing qigong at Some appeared fine physically, but their veterans’ hospitals. minds waged an emotional war inside. The biggest challenge in teaching One large man was sitting in a state of Veterans Qigong is gaining my students’ shock, staring straight ahead, making a trust. An individual who never wore low-pitched sound. their uniform cannot understand what Direct exposure to veterans’ mental they’ve endured. Veterans immediately health struggles has enlightened me. want to know if you’re one of them. In Most Americans are unaware that 22 the beginning, this US vets commit was unnerving. suicide each day. VA hospitals are I hope my experitough facilities. I’ll ences help inform never forget my first other qigong time teaching—beinstructors. ing let in through When vets do the locked door and qigong breathit quickly shutting ing in a group, One of the best things to trust issues and behind me. One vet in a wheelchair was whether or not happen to me was to be trying to escape. a vet become sentenced to a six-month I’m The chairs were less important. drug rehab center where Old mind patfull of sand so they couldn’t be thrown. terns are tempoMr. Todd literally was Doctors and social rarily bypassed, breathing new life into us. as the feeling of workers kept coming in during my qi is so strong that —Timothy Stewart, US veteran 32
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it gives a natural high. Many vets report that the practice has been an invaluable replacement for harmful addictions. In fact, I first began teaching at veterans’ hospitals after I was referred by Westcare of St. Petersburg, Florida, a 98-bed mental health and substance abuse center. Some vets I met at the VA also ended up in drug rehab, and so they saw me at both places. Recovering heroin addicts need an especially powerful approach, as they are guarded and apprehensive and it’s challenging to gain their trust. I quickly realized that I needed to wow them immediately with qigong to make a memorable, quick and potent statement. My grand slam is the Breath-Empowerment and the 9-Breath Method exercises. I draw them in and challenge them to take a huge breath, swallow it, and hold it in their belly. A crammed room becomes momentarily silent, and then there are smiles and scattered giggles. I love to see my students’ resistance turn to wonder as the exercises have their effect. They tell me, “Wow, I feel electricity, and my body is warm and tingling!” Without the breathing tools, many students would give up on qigong before they could benefit from its immense healing rewards. When I first began teaching qigong at the VA, the class didn’t get very much respect from the staff. Now it has grown from a single class to two classes each week, and the doctors, nurses and social workers have grown to respect the group; they do no longer disturb our class. Meanwhile, qigong at Westcare has been so well received that it has grown from one to three classes every week and qigong is now a part of the curriculum. There is no doubt in my mind that there’s a critical need for more instructors in this field of qigong. The 2016 Qi Revolution will come to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta April 22 to 24. The event is open to the public, with a cost of $99 for two and a half days of qigong training. Firefighters, police and members of the military will be admitted free. For details, call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. See ad, page 2.
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Emotional Freedom Technique at Nutrition World – Ongoing Fridays. EFT practitioner Lucille York is at Nutrition World on Fridays to help people use this natural method of improving health by releasing trapped emotions. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-355-9205 or EmoFree.com.
Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Latin-inspired, easy-tofollow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or alexana_23@ yahoo.com.
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Power Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Energetic range of flowing movement; appropriate for everyone. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4085 or NutritionW.com.
Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Ongoing Saturdays. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encouraged to attend an evening session (Wed., Thus. or Sun.) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@ yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com. “Pedaling for Parkinson’s” – 9am. Ongoing Saturdays. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. North River YMCA, Hixson, TN. Free to Y members; $5 nonmembers. Info: 423-877-3517. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 10-11am. Ongoing Saturdays. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. Prenatal Yoga – Noon-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or Movement ArtsCollective.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Jesse Herriot at Christ Unity Church – 11am. Sharing a belief in our potential for spiritual fulfillment and in our inherent power to free ourselves from self-imposed limitations. Bring dish for potluck. 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423892-4960 or ChristUnity.org.
MONDAY, APRIL 4 Stretch & Breathe Gentle Yoga – 10-11am. Ongoing Mondays. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com. Essential Pilates – 3:30-4:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. With Joy Bylsma. Try out mat work and equipment while practicing the basic principles of Pilates. New students welcome. One prior private session recommended. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 2601 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Learn to be a Massage Therapist – Ongoing Mondays. 28-week class at East Tennessee’s oldest massage school. Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.
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“Pedaling for Parkinson’s” – 6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. North River YMCA, Hixson, TN. Free to Y members; $5 nonmembers. Info: 423-877-3517. Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:157:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Yoga in Japanese with Mina Chong – Noon-1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. $8 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Mindful Yoga with Annie Harpe – 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. $10 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-598-8802. Sound Meditation – 6:30-7pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Weekly group with a focus on the OM mantra to boost the balancing of body, mind and spirit and help deepen individual practice. Purple Sky Healing Arts, 625 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: PurpleSkyHealingArts.com or purpleskyhealing@gmail.com. YOUR Yoga Body – 7:15pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Longtime yoga instructor Amy Bockmon teaches this new class based on the “body positivity” movement. Poses are modified to suit individual body types and physical abilities. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd. Red Bank, TN. Info: MovementArtsCollective.com. Daily Zen Meditation Group – 8-9pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Zen meditation instruction is offered. The Center for Mindful Living, 400 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, CenterForMindfulLiving, WildApricot.org.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7 50+ Yoga with Anita Gaddy – 2-3:15pm. Ongoing Thursdays. User-friendly yoga for people aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World,
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6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Signal Mountain Farmers’ Market – 4-6pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Seasonal produce, eggs, meats, body products, coffee, crafts, baked goods, dog treats, boiled peanuts, plants, flowers, all from local farms. Front lot of Pruett’s Signal Mountain Market. Info: signalfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. “Pedaling for Parkinson’s” – 6pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. North River YMCA, Hixson, TN. Free to Y members; $5 nonmembers. Info: 423-877-3517. Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:157:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Daily Zen Meditation Group – 8-9pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Includes Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com. Body Massage – Ongoing Thursdays. One fullhour body massage for $25. The Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World – 2pm. Free screening of documentary exploring safety concerns regarding Aspartame sweetener. Hosted by CHEO. Open to the public. Nutrition World speaker room, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 4CHEO.org. Restorative Sound Immersion – 2-3pm. Relax to the sound of singing bowls and other soothing instruments. Preregistration required. Purple Sky Healing Arts, 625 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: PurpleSkyHealingArts.com or purpleskyhealing@ gmail.com. John Stringer at Charles and Myrtle’s Coffee House – 8-10pm. Chattanooga’s only smoke-free, alcohol-free venue for original acoustic music. Kids welcome. 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 John Stringer at Christ Unity Church – 11am. Sharing a belief in our potential for spiritual fulfillment and in our inherent power to free ourselves from self-imposed limitations. 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Can Stress Really Kill Me? – 7pm. Seminar features guest speaker Virginia Lee, licensed massage therapist, discussing the physical, emotional and chemical makeup of stress. Free. RSVP required. RiverPark Chiropractic and Functional Medicine,
Green School Summit – Hosted by green|spaces. Designers, school administrators and teachers will consider how sustainable construction and curriculum can support a well-balanced, healthy student. Green Sparks presentations by Chattanooga middle schoolers. UTC. Info: GreenSpacesChattanooga. org/Green-School-Summit.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 4922 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga. Registration: EventBrite.com, 423-710-2656 or wthom25852@ aol.com. Info: Facebook.com/RiverPark Chiropractic and Functional Medicine.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Shoden (Reiki I) plus Animal Reiki – Apr. 16-17, 10am-6pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, Reiki Master/ Teacher. Reiki for spiritual growth and healing in Usui Reiki Ryoho tradition. Learn meditations to support spiritual awakening and healing techniques for self, family and animals. $300 cost includes class, manual and certificate. $150 deposit by April 9. North Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-6006 or MargaretDexter.com/reiki-workshops. Tim and Myles Thompson at Charles and Myrtle’s Coffee House – 8-10pm. Chattanooga’s only smoke-free, alcohol-free venue for original acoustic music. Kids welcome. 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Gregory Fisher at Christ Unity Church – 11am. Sharing a belief in our potential for spiritual fulfillment and in our inherent power to free ourselves from self-imposed limitations. 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org. Emotional Freedom Technique presentation – 2-4pm. Lucille York demonstrates EFT, which combines elements of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology to improve health and emotional issues. Hosted by CHEO. Free and open to the public. Nutrition World speaker room, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 4CHEO.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Full Moon Sound Journey – 7:30pm. Expand your experience of the full moon as relaxed and energizing sounds transport you on a journey through the spheres. Preregistration required. Purple Sky Healing Arts, 625 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: PurpleSkyHealingArts.com or purpleskyhealing@ gmail.com. Qi Revolution Seminar – Apr. 22-24. Two days, one night of training. Open to public. $99. Firefighters and veterans free. Atlanta World Congress Center. Info: 800-298-8970 or QiRevolution.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Nutrition World Health Fair – 9am-4pm. Experts in nutrition and health will answer questions and offer product samples. Free health screenings and yoga, Pilates and barre classes. Free and open to the public. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Alan Rhody at Charles and Myrtle’s Coffee House – 8-10pm. Chattanooga’s only smoke-free, alcohol-free venue for original acoustic music. Kids welcome. 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org.
Larry Bergam at Christ Unity Church – 11am. Sharing a belief in our potential for spiritual fulfillment and in our inherent power to free ourselves from self-imposed limitations. 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org. Gong Bath – 2-3pm. Experience the powerful resonance and energizing sounds of the gong, with gong master Robin Burk. Preregistration required. Purple Sky Healing Arts, 625 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: PurpleSkyHealingArts.com or purplesky healing@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Green Drinks with green|spaces – 5:30-7:30pm. Networking for eco-minded community members. Hosted in partnership with Greene Skirts. Free to public. Location TBA. Info: GreenSpacesChattanooga.com/Calendar or 423-648-0963.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Spring Forest Qigong – Apr29 (6-8:30pm) and Apr30 (9am-4:30pm). Eileen Meagher, PhD, will lead a Level 1 course in SFQ at the Center for Mindful Living, 400 E. Main St., Ste. 150, Chattanooga. Increase self-awareness and internal energy, develop
a healthy mind, body and spirit. Tuition: $100 for CFM members or $110 for nonmembers, plus $65 for a manual, CD and DVD. Info: CenterMindful Living.org/register or 423-486-1279.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 John Lathem at Charles and Myrtle’s Coffee House – 8-10pm. Chattanooga’s only smoke-free, alcohol-free venue for original acoustic music. Kids welcome. 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org.
save the date SATURDAY, MAY 7 Rescues on the Runway Gala – 6pm. Benefits Humane Educational Society. Catered dinner, drinks (wine, beer, nonalcoholic), silent and live auctions and a runway show featuring HES’s special needs animals and their new forever families. Choo Choo Hotel Imperial Ballroom, 1400 Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-624-5302.
THURSDAY, MAY 12 Another Gorgeous Evening – Fundraiser benefiting the community education and land stewardship programs of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust features cocktails, dinner, live music, silent auction. Tennessee RiverPlace in Lookout Valley. Tickets $100 before May 6. Tables for six and eight also available. Info: Trgt.org/age or 423-266-0314.
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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 in this directory each month, email ChattanoogaNA@epbfi.com or call 423-517-0128.
ANIMAL HEALTH
Eco-Friendly Home Improvement
CHATTANOOGA HOLISTIC ANIMAL INSTITUTE
GREEN’S ECO BUILD & DESIGN
Holistic veterinary facility. Certified Veterinary Acupuncturists integrating conventional and alternative therapies for small animals. Offering Acupuncture, Stem Cell therapy, laser therapy, Prolotherapy, Reiki, Tui-Na, general medicine, surgery, Certified Veterinary Chiropractic, allergy testing, nutrition consultation and food therapy.
Chattanooga’s one-stop shop for eco-friendly home improvement products. We sell paint, lumber, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, cleaners and much more for all project types. Responsibly sourced, American-made products with no toxic fumes. Build healthy. Breathe easy.
Colleen Smith DVM, CVA, CVCP Katie Smithson DVM, CVA 918 East Main Street Chattanooga, TN 37408 ChattanoogaHolisticVet.com
CLAWS AND PAWS MOBILE VET
1510 Riverside Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37406 423-551-8867 Greens.Build
Environmental Education
Chattanooga’s Holistic House Call Vet 423-779-7467 MobileVetChattanooga.com We come to you! Wellness, acupuncture, nutrition, herbal therapies, geriatric care, labwork, therapeutic laser, etc. Mobile surgery unit providing spay/neuter, dental cleanings, mass removal, bladder stones & more. Exotics welcome. Book your house call online or via phone, text or chat. Hablamos español.
JO MILLS PET GROOMING
Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute 918 East Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-8899
GREEN|SPACES
63 E. Main St. 423-648-0963 greenspacesChattanooga.org green|spaces is a nonprofit promoting sustainable living, working and building in Chattanooga. Projects include net zero homes in North Chattanooga, green business certifications, monthly educational classes, networking opportunities with green drinks, and free community resources. See ad, page 21.
TENNESSEE RIVER GORGE TRUST
Offering green grooming, including relaxing hydro-massage baths with all-natural EarthBath products. Certified grooming for all canine breeds, as well as cats.
WALLY’S FRIENDS SPAY NEUTER CLINIC 155 Unaka St. Red Bank, TN 37415 423-877-9966
1214 Dartmouth St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-266-0314 TRGT.org
Chattanooga
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHATTANOOGA 301 West 6th St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-265-8834
Serving Chattanooga for 143 years. YMCA programs focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility—because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.
Health Foods and Nutrition EVERYTHING MUSHROOMS
1004 Sevier Ave. • Knoxville, TN 37920 865-329-7566 Info@EverythingMushrooms.com EverythingMushrooms.com Complete mushroom s u p p l y, g i f t s a n d r e s o u r c e c e n t e r. Gourmet mushroom foods, mushroom logs, books and much more. For workshops, check website or call for current schedule. See ad, page 26.
NUTRITION WORLD
Ed Jones 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085 NutritionW.com
For more than 33 years, TRGT has worked to protect the Tennessee River Gorge as a healthy and productive resource for our community through land protection, education, community engagement and good land-stewardship practices. See ad, page 29.
For eight years, the clinic has provided low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter and wellness to drastically reduce unwanted litters of puppies and kittens. Affordable spay and neuter is absolutely necessary to end shelter euthanasia.
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Fitness
NaturallyChattanooga.com
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. ~George Bernard Shaw
Located at Lee Highway and Vance Road, Nutrition World offers Chattanooga’s most complete selection of vitamins, herbs, proteins, weight-loss and joint-support products, athletic supplements, alkaline products and other natural health products. See ad, pages 3 & 40.
THE FAMILY HERB SHOP Alison Campbell 6462 Hixson Pk. Ste. 101 Hixson, TN 37343 423-843-1760
Family owned and operated for the last 21 years, we provide a wide selection of vitamins, herbs, essential oils, weightloss products, Advocare and many other natural health products for the entire family. See ad, page 27.
VILLAGE MARKET
5002 University Dr. Collegedale, TN 37315 423-236-2300 VillageMarketCollegedale.com Over 50 years providing natural foods, bulk items, herbs, vitamins and vegan products along with the area’s largest selection of vegetarian meats. Excellent produce, fresh-baked goods and 20,000+ grocery items create a complete shopping experience. See ad, page 5.
Integrative Medicine
KINESIO TAPING
Orthodontics
RESTORATIVE BODY THERAPIES Carol Bieter, LMT, CKTP 243 Signal Mountain Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-605-4855 RestorativeBodyTherapies.com
Carol Bieter is a certified Kinesio Taping practitioner, having completed all three levels of training and passed the CKTP exam. Currently one of the only certified Kinesio Taping practitioners in the Knoxville and Chattanooga areas. See ad, page 9.
Massage school MASSAGE INSTITUTE OF CLEVELAND 4009 Keith St. Ste. 207 Cleveland, TN 37311 423-559-0380
Massage Institute of Cleveland, East Tennessee’s oldest continuously operating massage school. 28-week-long day or evening program. $3,400 tuition includes books. No-interest payment plans. VA-approved. Discount massage clinic open to public.
PERSONAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Charles C. Adams, MD 4085 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 O: 706-861-7377 F: 706-861-7922 DrPrevent.com
Personal and integrative care for you and your family. Same/ next day unlimited appointments. Communicate with your doctor by cell, text or email. Deep discounts for integrative therapies. PRP, ozone, chelation, Meyer’s, HBOT, IASIS. See ad, page 11.
Intuitive Guidance MARGARET E. DEXTER, PhD Akashic Record Practitioner, Reiki Master/Teacher 1175 Pineville Rd., #124 Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-266-6006 MargaretDexter.com
I help lightworkers remember. I offer Akashic Record soul readings, teleconferences, Reiki workshops and private sessions to support you as you awaken to the truth of who you are. See calendar or website for details.
Massage Therapy
SMILE STUDIO
Marie Farrar, DDS MS 204 W. Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-4533 info@smilestudio204.com SmileStudio204.com
LEED silver-certified and EcoDentistry gold-certified orthodontist. Dr. Marie Farrar brings a woman’s eye and a mother’s touch to minimize the costs of orthodontic treatment in terms of time, money, discomfort and overall life energy while maximizing outcomes in terms of esthetics, function and stability. See ad, page 13.
Primary Care PERSONAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Charles C. Adams, MD 4085 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 O: 706-861-7377 F: 706-861-7922 DrPrevent.com
Personal and integrative care for you and your family. Same/ next day unlimited appointments. Communicate with your doctor by cell, text or email. Deep discounts for integrative therapies. PRP, ozone, chelation, Meyer’s, HBOT, IASIS. See ad, page 11.
FOCUS 4 MASSAGE
423 855-4888 Focus4Massage.com On Facebook @ Focus 4 Massage Since 1993, our focus has been helping others with chronic muscular pain in a clinical setting. Several great therapists have joined our team, and we’re growing like crazy. Incredible therapists ~ Great value ~ Let us focus on you. See ad, page 12.
RESTORATIVE BODY THERAPIES Carol Bieter, LMT, CNMT 243 Signal Mountain Rd. Ste. E Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-605-4855 RestorativeBodyTherapies.com
Licensed massage therapist and certified neuromuscular therapist offers a wide range of relaxation and treatment massage techniques including neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release and Reiki. Certified and extensively trained in sports massage. See ad, page 9.
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Reflexology
Sound Healing
THERAPEUTIC REFLEXOLOGY
PURPLE SKY HEALING ARTS
Kenda Komula 207 Woodland Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-400-9175
Robin Burk, Sound Practitioner 625 E. Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-521-0624
Experienced; certified in Original Ingham Method. Works on the hands and feet. Reflexology increases nerve and blood supply and circulation to the whole body, balancing and helping it normalize. Calming sessions designed for individual needs.
Robin Burk’s focus is pain management, stress conditions, insomnia and soothing the nervous system. Treatments are no-touch and include vibroacoustic therapy, Reiki, tuning forks and traditional soundhealing techniques to assist the physical and energetic bodies. See ad, page 39.
Wellness Centers
Salons BANANA TREE ORGANIC SALON AND SPA Angela Oliver 1309 Panorama Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-553-6773 BananaTreeSalon.com Facebook.com/BananaTreeSalon
Healthy, vibrant hair color without the chemicals! Only at Banana Tree Organic Salon. Enjoy relaxation time in the massage chair during your visit and complimentary drinks.
LUCIDITY FLOAT CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA
1405 Cowart St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-903-4138 LucidityChattanooga.com Facebook.com/luciditychattanooga Twitter.com/luciditychatt
Improve your health on the psychological and physiological levels at Lucidity. Experience deep relaxation through floating in state-of-the-art sensory deprivation tanks. Achieve deep cellular healing and prevent illness through hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Reach new levels of health, happiness and satisfaction. See ad, page 13.
PURPLE SKY HEALING ARTS 625 E. Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-521-0624
Purple Sky Healing Arts is dedicated to providing Chattanooga with a variety of events to help bring body, mind and spirit to a state of balance. Weekly and monthly group sessions; special events and workshops. See ad, page 39.
Yoga MOVEMENT ARTS COLLECTIVE
Stacey L. Nolan, MEd, Bellydance Director Tara Philips, MSW, Med, Yoga Director 3813 Dayton Blvd. Red Bank, TN 37415 423-401-8115 MovementArtsCollective.com Movement Arts Collective, a studio for dance and yoga, offers classes and workshops in movement, dance and other wellness arts. Also the home of Body Positive Chattanooga, a grassroots organization that promotes body acceptance and self-love through education and activism. Visit MovementArtsCollective.com for more information.
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Christ Unity..............................................................................28
Master Your Garden Expo...................................................... 21
Colmore Farms........................................................................26
Nutrition World................................................................ 3 & 40
Cool 2 Sweet............................................................................ 23
Personal Integrative Medicine............................................... 11
Eco Pest...................................................................................... 21
Purple Sky Healing Arts........................................................39
Everything Mushrooms.........................................................26
Randy Wilson Painting............................................................14
Family Herb Shop.................................................................... 27
Restorative Body Therapies................................................... 9
Focus 4 Massage...................................................................... 12
Riverpark Chiropractic............................................................ 11
Four Bridges............................................................................... 11
Smile Studio.............................................................................. 13
Green Spaces............................................................................ 21
Supreme Science Qigong Center.......................................... 2
Humane Educational Society...............................................28
Tennessee River Gorge Trust...............................................29
Institute of Inner Sciences.....................................................15
TradeBank of Chattanooga................................................... 22
Junk King.................................................................................. 23
Village Market............................................................................ 5
Lucidity Float Center of Chattanooga................................ 13
Vintage Wine and Spirits.......................................................24
Lupis Pizza Pies.......................................................................25
Window World............................................................................ 7
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NUTRIT ON W o r l d Health Fair Saturday, April 23 • 9am to 4pm FREE samples from dozens of companies to try Win valuable prizes on our spinning wheel Learn about Thermography Graston technique demo to treat scar tissue Bring a water sample for FREE testing with immediate results
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