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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 spoiled here in East Tennessee, where fall eases into winter. Even when the rest of the country is hunkering down, we can usually rely on having one last not-so-cold weekend that’s perfect for working in the garden. That was our plan for yesterday, a November Saturday: we were supposed to be outside, getting our garden ready for winter. But Mother Nature had other plans. Just a few days ago, the weather was perfect for it—we were raking the yard in summer clothes—but then suddenly it was freezing (minus another few degrees, since we live on a mountain). So there we were inside, looking outside at all the work we had to do. Then we thought of our friend Tracy Hilliard, and a remark she made in this issue of Natural Awakenings (p. 10). Tracy’s a registered nurse and licensed massage therapist who teaches her clients healing techniques for self-care. She says she never thinks of winter as a time for hibernation. “Winter can be a time of going inward, gathering our resources and building our reserves,” she told us. We recalled her words as we looked out the window at the nearly naked maples, the wilted rhododendrons, the perennials that were all pods and browning leaves, and we thought, That’s what they’re doing: going inward, building their reserves (and without our help, we noticed). Like everything else in nature, we all have work to do in winter—and if we do it, we’ll emerge healthier in the spring. At Natural Awakenings, our goal is to help people get healthier from the inside out, and to promote an environment that fosters health in all its forms: physical, mental and spiritual. Our wide variety of feature articles this month makes that case. Stacey Nolan, co-owner of Movement Arts Collective, describes the empowering art of belly dance (page 26). Our Green Living column shares tips for finding a toxin-free salon (page 14). Our Community Spotlight (page 19) profiles Shallowford Dental Care, whose preventive, progressive approach to dentistry represents the future of health care. And our Conscious Eating column (page 23) offers up simple, traditional rituals and recipes that will deepen your holiday spirit. We hope that this and every issue of the Natural Awakenings is a gift to you. Wishing you good health, safe travels and joyful, peaceful holidays.

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newsbriefs YMCA Class Shows Promise for Parkinson’s Patients

he YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga is offering a new stationary bike class for those affected by Parkinson’s disease. “Pedaling for Parkinson’s,” which will be held three times a week at the North River branch, is free to YMCA members and $5 for nonmembers. The Y’s Megan Vermeer says the group class is ideal for people 30-75 years old who have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. “Parkinson’s disease is caused by a breakdown in the nerve Megan Vermeer cells in the brain,” Vermeer says. “The affected nerve cells do not produce enough dopamine, which affects the ability to move the way you want.” Tremors, stiff muscles, slow movement and trouble with balance and walking are all symptoms of Parkinson’s, which over time can affect muscles throughout the body, leading to difficulty with functions like swallowing, digestion and facial movements. “Pedaling for Parkinson’s is changing the lives of increasing numbers of participants who, before this, had no hope beyond medication and eventually surgery to slow the progression of this disease,” Vermeer says. “Research conducted at the Cleveland Clinic showed a 35 percent reduction in symptoms by the simple act of pedaling a bicycle at a rapid pace—optimally 80 to 90 revolutions per minute. Fast pedaling is not a cure for Parkinson’s disease, but there is evidence that it can make a real difference for many who try it.” The class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. at the North River Y in Hixson. For more information, call Vermeer at 423-877-3517. See ad page 26.

Spring Forest Qigong at Nutrition World

he ancient Chinese practice of qigong is based on the same physical principle Einstein articulated in the 20th century: that everything in the universe is made of energy that cannot be created or destroyed, but can be changed from one form to another. “Simply put, qigong is the science of changing the forms of energy that are at the root of pain in the body, mind and spirit,” says Eileen Meagher, PhD, who offers Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) at Nutrition World in Chattanooga. “Spring Forest Qigong was created by International Master Eileen Meagher of Qigong Chunyi Lin,” Meagher says. “He felt that the qigong he’d studied in China was overly complicated and did not allow for regular people to fully benefit from it. Having been healed himself through qigong, he determined to master it so as to help people heal themselves, maintain optimum health and help others heal.” Meagher began studying with Lin in late 2003 and become a certified instructor and then a master healer in 2009. She teaches Level I and II SFQ at least twice a year, conducts group practice sessions several times a week, and offers individual healing sessions (more than a thousand to date). “Spring Forest Qigong is deeply powerful, and anyone can learn it in a very short time,” she says. “Master Lin’s stated purpose in creating Spring Forest Qigong is ‘a healer in every family and a world without pain and suffering.’ It is a joy and privilege for me to help realize that purpose and thereby increase the well-being of others as well as of myself.” To learn about group or individual healing sessions with Eileen Meagher, contact Nutrition World at 423-892-4085. See resource guide listing page 37.

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ot stone massage is good for much more than just warming you up in cold weather, says Brooke Goodyear, owner of Massage Envy Spa Hamilton Place. “Hot stone massage therapy melts away tension, eases muscle stiffness and increases circulation and metabolism,” she says. “The premise behind this therapy is that the direct heat of the stones relaxes muscles, allowing the therapist access to deeper muscle layers. Combining hot stone protocols with a full-body massage provides a very healing and effective experience. The hot stones also expand blood vessels, which encourages blood flow throughout the body. The stones have a sedative effect that can relieve chronic pain, reduce stress and promote deep relaxation.” A “Hot Stone Envy” session at Massage Envy Spa lasts an hour and a half and involves the placement of smooth, water-heated stones at key points on the body. “Our professional therapists also incorporate a customized massage with the use of hot stones, which offers enhanced benefits,” Goodyear says. She names several specific benefits of the therapy: • reduces pain associated with fibromyalgia, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and other chronic conditions • reduces muscle spasms • reduces chronic stress and tension • increases flexibility in joints, aiding mobility and movement • relieves pain and tension created by strained and contracted muscles Massage Envy Spa has two Chattanooga locations: 345 Frazier Ave. (423-7572900) and 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423-855-8686). See ad page 17.

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t makes sense that Nutrition World owner Ed Jones welcomed Maxx Fitness, a personal training service, into his pioneering store: it fits his mission of guiding people to good health. “OneMackie Pierre of on-one personal Maxx Fitness training is the most effective way to achieve your individual health and fitness goals,” he says. “Exercise is so important to long-term health that it is vital that you both stay consistent and change it up frequently.” Personal training is perfect for people who have trouble staying with an exercise program or who feel like they have reached a plateau, Jones says; other people use it from time to time, to make sure their posture and technique are proper so that bad habits do not compound into pain or injury. “Personal training is not just for people with limitations or for athletes,” Jones says. “It’s about accountability, motivation and expert insight to help you reach your fitness goals.” For those who want to learn safe and proper technique for movements and fundamentals like stretching, a more private setting is the best option, Jones says. “We long ago discovered that a successful health and fitness program depends on the trainer’s ability to focus on you, and more importantly, your ability to concentrate on your movements. So Maxx Fitness abandoned group routines and to this day focuses 100 percent on the client faceto-face.” Maxx Fitness offers consultations to those who want to know how they can use personal training to get more from their exercise routines. Maxx Fitness is located within Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. For more information, see resource guide listing, page 37.

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est Yellow Knife Trading Post doesn’t carry knives, but with its sale-priced HVAC units, cabinetry and flooring, it can cut the cost of building, remodeling or maintaining a home, says manager Tim Wright. “When the store opened in 1986, it was originally conceived as a salvage do-it-yourself discount store,” he says. “Today we carry less salvage but maintain the discount pricing.” The Dalton, Georgia, store is an authorized dealer of Goodman HVAC, offering heat pumps and air conditioning units with efficiency ratings up to 18 SEER; Goodman gas furnaces with efficiency ratings from 86 to 96 percent; and scratch-and-dent, closeout and other discounted HVAC units in various brands. The December special is a 2.5-ton heat pump split system with heat strip for $1,450, Wright says. The store’s cabinetry offerings range from an economy line of unfinished birch to several styles of prefinished cabinets with full-overlay solid maple doors; ¾-inch plywood box construction; and dovetail drawers with full-extension, soft-close glides. It also offers unfinished flat-panel oak and knotty alder. All cabinets are all-wood construction. The store offers a complete line of flooring, from sheet vinyl and luxury vinyl plank to hardwood, including “good-quality seconds” laminate in multiple colors at 69 cents a square foot; luxury vinyl plank in glue edge and click lock (both floating floors); and hardwoods in bamboo, oak, maple and more. It also carries a large assortment of decorative items and area rugs. West Yellow Knife Trading Post is located at 2226 Chattanooga Rd., Dalton, GA. For more information, call the store at 706-226-7914 or visit WestYellowKnifeTradingPost.com. See ad page 27.

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fter four consecutive years of being voted the “Best of the Best” among general practice physicians and weightloss centers in Northwest Georgia, Dr. Scott Mitchell and his staff at Millennium Medical & Weight Loss Center are confident they know what makes patients happy—and it’s really pretty simple. “Unlike most other medical centers that have large staffs, multiple physiDr. Scott Mitchell cians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants—and often provide rushed, impersonal service— we have a small staff dedicated to each patient and offer the kind of compassionate and dedicated care that we would want our family members to receive,” Mitchell says. “When

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you come to our office, you won’t be just a number rapidly rotating through a revolving door of impersonal care. You will see me, and you will receive a thoughtful, individualized care plan that I design just for you.” Mitchell says his practice in downtown Ringgold, Georgia, is dedicated to preventing illness and improving overall health and wellness through lifestyle modification. “We help you succeed by helping you improve your daily nutrition and increase your activity level,” he says. “Additionally, we can help you optimize your health and get more enjoyment and quality of life, no matter your age, through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.” Millennium Medical & Weight Loss Center is located at 7734 Nashville St., Ringgold, GA. For more information or to schedule an appointment or free consultation, call 706-9372099 or visit MillMedWeightLoss.com or Facebook.com/ MillenniumMedicalWeightLoss. See ad page 9.

Maya Abdominal Therapy Fosters Self-Care for Women While many people think of winter as a dormant period, Tracy Hilliard—a registered nurse and licensed massage therapist at Four Bridges Massage Therapy—sees great potential in the season. “Winter can be a time of going inward, gathering our resources and building our reserves,” she says. For women, who tend to deplete themselves giving to others, self-care is an integral part of Tracy Hillard that process, she says, and Maya Abdominal Therapy, designed specifically for women, can be an excellent self-care practice. “As we enter the season of giving, I’m reminded why Maya Abdominal Therapy is such an effective way to give back to oneself,” she says. “Not only is the therapy itself beneficial for overall reproductive and digestive health, but when a client seeks out this work, I teach her a simple yet effective self-care massage that furthers the work, making what I’ve done even more effective.” After an initial assessment, Hilliard performs the Arvigo techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy and then guides her client through the self-care. Depending on the assessment, she might also recommend additional complementary therapies for the client to do at home. “I feel passionate about sending clients away with tools that they can begin using immediately, such as the self-care massage,” she says. “For example, if a woman has a prolapsed uterus, applying the self-care to the pelvis as often as recommended can bring about much quicker results than if she came in for the therapy once every couple of weeks.” Four Bridges Massage Therapy is located at 3894 Dayton Blvd. Ste. B, Chattanooga. For more information, visit FourBridges.MassageTherapy.com or call Tracy Hilliard at 423322-6974. See ad page 15.

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efore 1980, polygraph examinations—commonly known as “lie detector tests”—were used primarily by the military and law enforcement for criminal investigations. But now civilians are using them for legal, business and personal purposes, says Donna Roberts of Acumen Polygraph Services in Chattanooga. “The Donna Roberts use of polygraph examinations for lie detection has expanded,” she says, noting that Acumen regularly provides examinations for individuals and employers as well as therapists, attorneys and law enforcement. “We use input from clients and subjects to develop polygraphs that target critical issues, identify dishonest statements and extract relevant information,” she says. The examination includes a pre-test interview, questions and answers while the examinee is attached to the polygraph instrument, and a posttest discussion or interrogation. “Polygraphs detect deception, elicit admissions and confessions, discover concealed information, generate investigative leads and help clear the innocent … they are an invaluable investigative tool for attorneys, therapists, law enforcement and private persons,” she says. “Relationship exams”—particularly premarital screening and fidelity tests—are Acumen’s specialty, Roberts says. “The premarital screening is customized to identify undocumented issues that may cause problems in a marriage, so the couple can take steps to address them. The fidelity test helps indicate whether an individual has been faithful in relationship.” Acumen also provides employment-related exams for applicant screening (government, security and pharmaceutical industries), internal investigations and employee theft. Employee examinations are subject to the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988. Acumen Polygraph Services is located at 5726 Marlin Rd. Ste. 208, Chattanooga. For more information, call 423-355-5396 or visit AcumenPolygraph.com. See resource listing, page 37.

LearningRx Chattanooga Builds “Smart Mom’s Toy Box”

or parents in search of toys that are both fun and educational, brain-training company LearningRx has put together “the Smart Mom’s Toy Box.” Each toy has been selected by “Dr. Toy” (Stevanne Auerbach) for inclusion in her Magic Toy Box (MagicToyBox.org), a collection of handpicked educational, development and skill-building products that have made one of her four annual award programs—Best Vacation Toys, Best Green Toys, Best Classic Toy and Best Toys—for that year. “Parents don’t need to break the bank to get quality toys that build cognitive skills,” says Michelle Hecker Davis of LearningRx Chattanooga. “All the toys in the Smart Mom’s Toy Box cost less than $20, and you can help strengthen a child’s processing speed by using a stopwatch for certain activities. These 25 games have been chosen for their educational benefits. They help strengthen a variety of cognitive skills—like memory, auditory and visual processing, attention, processing speed, and logic and reasoning—which are the essential tools needed to learn, memorize, process and recall information. But to kids, they’re just fun toys.” The 2014 Smart Mom’s Toy Box includes ToySmith’s Classic Peg Game ($2.99), which builds cognitive skills like logic and reasoning, planning, strategy and attention; and Show Me the Kwan, by Griddly Games ($19.99), which builds cognitive skills like auditory and visual processing, attention and processing speed. For a list of games and the skills they strengthen, visit UnlockTheEinsteinInside.com. To learn more about the Smart Mom’s Toy Box, visit LearningRx Chattanooga at LearningRx.com/chattanooga-east or call 423305-1599. LearningRx brain training specializes in treating the cause, rather than the symptoms, of learning struggles. See ad page 9.

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hen Dean Evenson, owner of music label Soundings of the Planet, first heard trance guitarist Scott Huckabay perform 20 years ago, he knew Huckabay needed to record music for the label. In the years since, the two have worked together on a number of top-selling albums, and they continue that collaboration with the recent release of Harmonic Way. Evenson, an award-winning flautist and a pioneer in sound healing, produces “earth music” designed to support people in their quest for health and inner peace. On Harmonic Way, Evenson again teams with Huckabay to touch on the soul of musical healing. “Harmonics are a key to healing with sound,” Evenson says, “and Scott is a true master of guitar harmonics. He creates pure, bell-like sounds by gently tapping the strings on the neck of his guitar in a perfect ratio.” Evenson says the album’s harmonics and innovative guitar effects resonate with the vibrating frequencies of the Tibetan singing bowls he plays with his wife, Dudley Evenson. (She performs on flute, harp and keyboards, as well.) The album also features exotic viola stylings by Soundings’ longtime recording engineer, Phil Heaven. “The result is an interplay of harmony and bliss,” Evenson says, “the perfect soundscape for a massage, yoga session or romantic date.” For deeper relaxation and to enhance brainwave synchronization, Alpha frequencies and the Earth Resonance Frequency of 7.83 hertz are included under the L to R: Dudley Evenson, Dean mix. Evenson also adds his Evenson, Scott Huckabay, Phil Heaven signature field recordings of subtle natural sounds. For more information or to order a copy of Harmonic Way, visit Soundings.com or call 800-937-3223.

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Don’t Be So Quick to Bash the Rich A survey at social research site Queendom.com reveals that stereotypes of the richest class of society as being uniformly selfish individuals are not entirely accurate. It seems that having money does not necessarily mean that a person has an overactive ego. Actor Will Smith, with an estimated net worth of $200 million, observes, “Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.” Queendom data shows a difference of only a few percentage points between respondents of varying income levels in matters of altruism such as doing and returning favors, putting themselves in others’ shoes, sympathy and empathy. The area where those in a higher socioeconomic status rank at the top is in charitable contributions. Ilona Jerabek, president of parent company PsychTests AIM, says, “Our personality impacts every aspect of our life—the choices we make, the people we surround ourselves with, the career we pursue, the way we respond to life experiences, the way we manage our finances and whether or not we share our good fortune.” Take the survey at Tinyurl.com/AltruismTest.

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Bamboo is rapidly renewable and requires few pesticides to grow. However, bamboo fabric manufacturing is a chemically intensive process that doesn’t provide clear and legitimate product labeling. Misleadingly using the terms eco-friendly and green becomes greenwashing when applied to items such as bamboo clothing. As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals. While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.” This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended. Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source. Source: Tinyurl.com/Organic BambooFraud

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Recognizing Restaurants that Support the Homeless Food Recovery Certified is a new program that rewards restaurants that donate their extra food to those in need with a sticker on their front door. It’s a project of The Food Recovery Network, a national system of college students that takes cafeteria leftovers to homeless people. Founder Ben Simon started the group in 2011 at the University of Maryland, and the network has saved more than 320,000 pounds of food from the dump in its first three years. If a restaurant donates unsold food to the hungry at least once a month, it can apply for the certification. Then Food Recovery Certified verifies with local nonprofits that the donations actually occur before awarding its approval. Simon states, “Every food business should be donating its extra food.” For more information, visit FoodRecoveryCertified.org.

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r. Brian Wilkinson says he’s noticed an alarming trend over the past few years: the combination of a weak economy and the rising cost of quality dental care—even with insurance—has forced many patients to postpone necessary dental treatment. “Often this makes things worse and, sadly, more expensive,” he says. So Wilkinson and his team at Shallowford Dental Care decided to go against conventional wisdom. Even as they have adopted the latest advances in treatment, they have reduced their prices on crowns, bridges and implants by up to 50 percent.

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In general, Shallowford Dental Care takes a preventive rather than restorative approach to patient care, Wilkinson says. “The goal is to catch problems in their early stages rather than waiting until old fillings break and it’s too late for the issue to be resolved without the need for an extraction,” he says. “We have a soft-tissue management program that does not jump straight into the world of periodontal surgeries right off the bat. We try to treat most cases of periodontal disease with the help of our knowledgeable hygienists, right here under our own roof, rather than send patients off to yet another office for another consult with additional fees involved.” Wilkinson also places implants for single-tooth restorations, multiple-implant crowns and bridges, and implantretained dentures. “We take pride in the fact that our patients stay with us for years, because we do it all,” he says.

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Wilkinson’s practice is conservative with its use of antibiotics, in keeping with the most current American Medical Association guidelines. “In a world where pharmaceutical companies rule the medical and dental industries, some dental offices insist on antibiotics at every turn,” he says. “We try to keep our use of antibiotics based on necessity, and we follow the guidelines for premedication for patients with hip or other implants or heart problems.”

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The practice is also working hard to retire another outdated tradition: fear of the dentist. “My team is unbelievably compassionate,” Wilkinson says. “They go above and beyond to make dental visits as comfortable as they can be. It may not take the place of a massage or a walk in the park, but if you have to go to the dentist, this is the office you want.” For patients who break out in a cold sweat at the thought of sitting in a dental chair, Wilkinson offers oral sedation or nitrous oxide gas for comfort. Patients receive an oral medication upon arrival at the office and drift off into “a twilight

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the-counter body care products are required by law to list ingredients, with the exception of the chemical soup often hidden under the term “fragrance”, the loophole for salon products is large. Jamie Silberberger, with the Women’s Voices for the Earth’s National Healthy Nail & Beauty Salon Alliance, reports, “Products sold for professional use in spas and salons are not required to be labeled with ingredients.” Fortunately, healthy alternatives are available, either by patronizing a green salon or using natural beauty treatments at home.

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companies are now producing so-called “nontoxic” nail polish, although their labels aren’t verifiable. California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control recently tested 25 nail polishes sold to salons, 12 of which claimed to be toluene-free, including seven said to be free of the toxic trio. The researchers found toluene in 10 of those, and one or more of the three ingredients in five out of the seven. Solution: Customers should bring their own safe nail polish and only patronize well-ventilated salons.

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When getting a manicure or pedicure, beware of the toxic trio of dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene. Used to help nail products hold color, they’re linked to reproductive and development problems, plus dizziness and eye and lung irritation, according to the Environmental Working Group. Facing pressure from consumer groups and salon workers, some polish

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impatience, and likewise, feelings of longing or disappointment when it’s over. Sarah Ban Breathnach, bestselling author of Simple Abundance and Peace and Plenty, recommends allowing Christmastide to unfold at its own pace and celebrating all of December with a homemade Advent calendar. Craft a tree-shaped tower of tiny boxes or a garland of burlap mini-bags clipped with clothespins. Place an almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation. “Drop into the present moment, fully savor the luxurious, small bite and experience the pleasure of eating,” suggests May. Consider it symbolic of the season’s sweetness.

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he holiday season is ripe with an array of spiritual, cultural and family rituals. We celebrate, reflect, give gifts and, of course, feast. Fortunately, the media also teems with tips on how to avoid high-calorie holiday goodies, says Dr. Michelle May, author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. For our diet-driven culture to resolve its struggle with food, she says we must learn to honor its intrinsic value. Ritualized eating can help; a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science found that engaging in food rituals evokes mindfulness that enhances the enjoyment of eating.

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Hunger, the body’s fuel gauge, manifests in physical symptoms like a growling stomach or low blood sugar, says May, citing a useful analogy. “You wouldn’t drive around and pull into every gas station you see; you’d check your fuel gauge first. Before filling up with food, pause and check your fuel gauge. Am I actually hungry, or is this desire coming from something else?” May suggests practicing FEASTing: First, focus on physical sensations, thoughts and emotions; perhaps we’re thirsty, rather than hungry, rationalizing that holiday foods are special, or

feeling stressed or lonely. Next, explore why the feelings or thoughts are present, and then accept them without judgment. Strategize ways of satisfying the need and take a small step toward change.

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Complex preparations for a major holiday can provoke anxiety and

“Food connects us with one another, our heritage and our culture,” says May. Heather Evans, Ph.D., a Queen’s University professor and a holiday culinary history expert in Ontario, Canada, suggests creating a food diary of traditions to reinforce a connection with the past and support a holiday food legacy for the future. Ask grandparents about their childhood culinary memories, peruse family recipe books or discover new dishes that honor everyone’s ethnic heritage. Then create an heirloom holiday cookbook with handwritten recipes arranged alongside favorite photos and stories.

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Stir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach. Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day, and the person with the piece containing the lucky charm will be rewarded with a prosperous, wholesome and positive new year, according to tradition. Evans remarks, “This is a wonderful ritual for nurturing the health and spirit of the family.”

HEALTHY HOLIDAY TOPPERS Creating a repertoire of delicious wintery foods can help evoke health, mindfulness and delight during the holiday season. Dr. Michelle May advises approaching the entire process of eating, including the menu planning, shopping and food preparation, with a spirit of mindfulness, which adds a deeper dimension of pleasure to the experience. “Cake becomes more than just cake,” she says. “It becomes something the family creates and enjoys together.” Savor these rituals and recipes with loved ones.

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Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line the sides and base of a 7-inch round cake tin with parchment paper. Combine the dried fruit, spices, vanilla, orange zest and juice, olive oil and eggs. Mix in the almond flour and walnuts, then spoon the batter into the baking tin. Bake for an hour-and-a-half. Insert a skewer or toothpick to see if it comes out moist, but clean; if not, bake for up to 30 minutes more. (Cover the top if necessary to prevent over-browning.)

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Boxing Day offers something far more meaningful to celebrate than post- holiday sales. Originating as a tradition that thrived during the 19th century, “December 26 was a chance for landowners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,” says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.” Consider serving a meal at a local soup kitchen, collecting items for a food drive or offering a box of healthy culinary treats to community stewards at a fire station, post office or library. On Christmas Day, says Ban Breathnach, “Our kids have the world lying at their feet.” Boxing Day, she says, provides a natural transition to reach out in charity.

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t was eleven years ago when I saw my first bellydance performance. On an outdoor stage at a local cultural festival, a group of beautiful women danced, radiating strength and confidence as their hips swayed to the rhythm. They were nothing like the scantily clad, bejeweled temptresses I’d seen in movies. These were real women, with real bodies. I knew I had found my calling. I was a recent college graduate, with just a smidge of extra time and money. I had a little dance experience from childhood, but no training

to speak of. When I signed up for my first belly-dance class at a local studio, I had plenty of anxiety and no idea what to expect. What I found in that studio was nothing less than miraculous. There were women of all kinds—mothers, daughters, grandmothers, even—moving together to infectious, exotic beats. The smell of incense wafted through the air as we were guided through exercises and isolations designed to complement and glorify the natural female form. This was not a place that told us to

suck it in or cover it up. We could let it all go—no worries about jiggling. In fact, that was part of the dance. Finding that magical shimmy, when your lower body vibrates with the perfect balance of liberation and control, is overwhelmingly empowering. Soon I wanted to share the experience with every woman I knew—to help her find this inner power just waiting to be released. I began teaching classes and performing with the studio’s dance troupe, finding a solace in that circle I had never encountered before. Over the next few years, I immersed myself in belly-dance culture. Even after I began teaching school full-time and attending graduate classes at night, I continued my evening belly-dance classes. Between teaching, planning and studying, it had woven itself into the fabric of my life, becoming a central thread of my identity. After earning my master’s in education in 2009, I found that my educational experience enhanced my dance teaching, driving me to solidify myself as a true dance educator. In the eleven years since I first saw that performance, belly dance has changed my life in ways I never would have imagined. I started teaching belly dance independently and launched my own student troupe. Along with two partners, I created a professional performance troupe, which sponsored an annual benefit event that is now in

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here was a time when Eliska, a three-pound Prague ratter, would curl up and sleep next to owner Krista DeAngelis, and most of the time, she and the dog enjoyed a peaceful night’s slumber. Then DeAngelis married, and her husband banned the dog from the bed for fear of unintentionally squashing Eliska in his sleep. After enduring a few sleepless nights of canine whining and barking, the Salt Lake City couple successfully curbed their pet’s protests by simply spraying Eliska with a misting bottle every time she acted up. After two nights of this routine, the pocket-sized pooch was fully trained to sleep by herself in another room. “I originally thought letting my dog sleep in my bed was a good idea,” says DeAngelis, a communications director at Westminster College. “But I realized that they can keep you up when they rustle around, wake you up if they have to go out and sometimes go to the bathroom in the bed if you don’t wake up.”

Make a Good Choice

“Having your pet sleep in the bed with you is a personal choice,” says holistic Veterinarian Patrick Mahaney, of California Pet Acupuncture & Wellness, in West Hollywood. By discouraging this behavior, “Your pet will be less likely to confuse your bed with theirs, and therefore prevent potential territory-related problems.” By failing to discourage it, “You not only face the possibility of behavioral problems, you could also face adverse effects to your own sleep and

A pet’s companionship can reduce levels of stress hormones while enabling people to deal with their emotions and stressful situations. ~ American Heart Association journal, Hypertension health,” he notes. According to results published in a survey of 300 sleep disorder patients conducted by Dr. John Shepard, then medical director of the Mayo Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, in Rochester, Minnesota, nearly 60 percent of the pet owners in the study slept with their pets inside the bedroom. Twenty-two percent of the patients were likely to have pets sleeping on the bed with them. Plus, 53 percent said their sleep was disrupted to some extent every night. Twenty-one percent and 7 percent of their dogs and cats, respectively, snored. Yet, a British study of 420 UK cat owners conducted by the nonprofit Cats Protection revealed that 44 percent of respondents (including 51 percent of women polled) said they enjoyed a better night’s sleep with a cat in bed with them than with a human companion. Benefits listed included an absence of snoring, more space on the bed and soothing purrs. “The advantages of letting your pet share your bed include companionship, warmth and a sense of security,” advises Mahaney. Among the drawbacks, he notes lack of space for people to sleep, interruption of normal sleep patterns and the pet’s confusion about its expected place to sleep.

Nip Problems in the Bud

To break a pet of a bed-sleeping habit, Mahaney recommends applying persistence, consistency and the following tips: n Establish a separate area or bed for the pet to sleep. A cat or dog bed can be as simple as a clean, soft blanket placed nearby.

n Use positive reinforcement techniques. Offer a tiny training treat, “gooddog” clicker noise or praise when the animal is comfortably resting in its own bed, to reinforce this desirable behavior. n Immediately address any territorial aggression when co-sleeping with a pet, such as growling or nipping. First, authoritatively say, “No!” Then put the pet on the floor or into its own bed and give the command to sit and stay. n If problematic behavior persists, seek consultation with a veterinary behavior specialist.

Staying in close contact makes it easier to pick up fleas, ticks or skin mites a pet may carry, and can worsen allergies. ~ Roger Valentine, holistic veterinarian

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

itself within a reasonable timeframe before going to sleep. A typical healthy dog should not have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate or defecate.

n Let it sleep on top of the covers, instead of under them.

n Allow a cat the opportunity to exit the bedroom throughout the night to play, eat, drink and use the litter box. Cats are nocturnal animals and are more likely to be active during lights out.

If a family member decides to share a bed with a pet, Mahaney offers the following recommendations:

n Be aware of the need to remove environmental debris, including fecal material, on its coat before bedtime. n Give the dog an opportunity to void

Erik J. Martin regularly contributes to WebVet.com, from which this was adapted.

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Now give more. Let go of ego, will and humility, ignorance and knowledge, the body and its faculties. Surrender what is and is not yourself. Give away meaning, purpose and happiness, even precious life itself. Nothing can remain. Then, by letting everything go the second it occurs, we return to clarity, freedom and eternal openness. We live in silence. For it is in silence that God is working, playing and loving. In silence, we become perfectly one with that divine working, playing and loving. When absolutely all has been given up and only emptiness remains, even then, take one more step towards silence. Give away the emptiness. Hold back nothing. Even the giver is given away. In silence, we transform and are reborn. We become real with more joy, pleasure, peace and contentment than we ever hoped for. Our highest purpose is fulfilled, our greatest longing is realized in ways we know not. In becoming nothing, we become everything. We need nothing, and thus have everything. With nothing to protect, only peace remains. It cannot be controlled or fathomed, only lived. We love this about the holy ones, the sages. No one knows how it happens, only that it does. In silence, we are moved by what moves all else without knowing how, why or when. This is freedom, love and truth. Robert Rabbin is a self-awareness teacher and author. Connect at RobertRabbin.com.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Grow Your Business free training seminar for farmers – 9am-3:30pm. Planning for Enterprise Success & Liability Insurance 101; Keys to Successful Marketing with Tips on Marketing to Restaurants; Counting Your Costs; Pricing for Profit. Chattanooga Workspace, 302 W 6th St. Space limited. Info: CrabtreeFarms.org. Register: 423-493-9155, x13 or ajaeger@crabtreefarms.org. TN Massage Law and Practice Management: Documentation – 6-10pm. 2 CE hours each. At Massage Institute of Cleveland, TN. $40 for one if paid by 11/28/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 12/01/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT. Info: MassageWorksTn.com or 865-694-3144.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Positional Release & Muscle Energy Technique: Upper Body – 9am-6pm. 8 CE hours. At Massage Institute of Cleveland, TN. $125 if paid by 12/01/14 or $150 thereafter. Charles West, LMT. Info: MassageWorksTn.com or 865-694-3144. Holiday Market at Chattanooga Market – Dec. 13, 10am-5pm; Dec. 14, 11am-5pm. More than 200 vendors offering handmade original works, including jewelry, photography, wood works, soaps and beauty products, canvas and metal art. Holiday music, food samplings. Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com

Energy Healing Cocoon Sessions – 3:15-5:15pm. Surround yourself in a life-balancing sea of healing energy to reduce stress, harmonize emotions, facilitate transformation and calm-centered clarity. Members $15; nonmembers $25. 20-minute session. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279, Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail.com, CenterMindfulLiving. org/register.

save the date SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Book Signing for Listening to the Heart: A Contemplative Journey to Engaged Buddhism, with Kittisarro & Thanissara – 3-5pm. Listening to the Heart tells the story of two unconventional individuals who together embraced spirituality as the keystone of their lives. Free. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423486-1279, Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail. com, CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 Animal Reiki – 10am-4pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, Reiki Master/teacher. No prerequisites. Learn to use Reiki to relieve holiday stress for your animals and yourself. $75, partial scholarship for active shelter staff and volunteers. 10% donated to Pet Placement Center. Paid registration one week in advance. North Chattanooga and Pet Placement Center. Info: 423266-6006 or ReikiChattanooga.com. Seeking the Star of Bethlehem: A Christmas Story & Labyrinth Walk – 5-8 pm. Free to public. Lilan Laishley tells the Christmas story from the point of view of the Magi, astrologers from Persia who followed the Star of Bethlehem to find the Christ child. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-4861279, Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail.com, CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 Holiday Market at Chattanooga Market – Dec. 20, 10am-5pm; Dec. 21, 11am-5pm. More than 200 vendors offering handmade original works, including jewelry, photography, wood works, soaps and beauty products, canvas and metal art. Holiday music, food samplings. Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com

Reiki II (Okuden) plus Animal Reiki – Jan. 24-25, 10am-6pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, Reiki Master/ Teacher. Prerequisite: Reiki I. Meditation techniques for continued spiritual growth. Three mantras and symbols. Remote healing for people and pets. Training needed to work as a Reiki practitioner. $300 includes class, manual, Okuden certificate. Registration with $150 deposit one week in advance. North Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-6006 or ReikiChattanooga.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Reiki I (Shoden) plus Animal Reiki – Feb. 7-9, 10am-6pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, Reiki Master/ teacher. Learn Reiki for relaxation, stress relief and healing for self, others and animals. Meditation techniques for spiritual growth. Focus on self-healing. $250 includes class, manual, Shoden certificate. Registration with $125 deposit one week in advance. North Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-6006 or ReikiChattanooga.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Reiki III / Reiki Master Training (Shinpiden) – Mar. 27-29, 10am-6pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, Reiki Master/teacher. Prerequisite: Level II Reiki. $950 includes workshop, manual, certificate. Registration with $450 deposit two weeks in advance. North Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-6006 or ReikiChattanooga.com.

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tuesday sunday Daily Zen Meditation Group –8-9pm. 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. Unity of Chattanooga Service – 11am. Discover Unity’s message of positive, practical Christianity, and experience the warmth of God’s unconditional love. 604 Black St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-7557990 or UnityOfChattanooga.org. Yin Yoga Breathwork for Stress Relief – 3-4:15pm. With Jonathan Ellis. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: Center MindfulLiving.com. Restorative Yoga (Instructor Rotates Each Sunday) – 5:30-6:45pm. Physical and mental restorative session designed rejuvenate and heal the body through breath and slow, gentle movement. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539.

monday Stretch & Breathe Gentle Yoga – 10-11am. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or Movement ArtsCollective.com. Slow Flow with Howard Brown – 11:30am12:30pm. Designed to revitalize your body, relax your mind, increase flexibility and reduce stress. These classes use a slower pace and longer holds with a focus on alignment, safety and breath. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga. com or 423-266-3539. Loving Kindness Meditation – Noon-12:45pm. With Jann Sullivan. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-4861279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:30-7:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855.

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Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. 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. Inner Garden Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. With Rachel Kaufman. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-4861279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. Dojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. 50+ Yoga with Sue Reynolds – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those 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, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-316-9642 or shreynolds@aol.com. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. 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: 423-3264331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. All Levels with Anthony Crutcher – 5:30-6:45pm. Poses with emphasis on alignment and stability. Breath and mindfulness are key components. This class builds on yoga fundamentals. Some yoga experience helpful. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539. Power Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Energetic range of flowing movement; appropriate for everyone. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4085 or NutritionW.com. Guided Self Compassion Meditation – 5:456:15pm. With Diane Peterson. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. “Pedaling for Parkinson’s” – 6pm. 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.

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Info: 423-877-3517. Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:157:30pm. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Managing Reactions to Traumatic Stress – 6:30pm. Educate self and significant others on the effects of PTSD. Clinic, support group follow workshop. Free. Dr. Savannah JG or Margie Wesley, 6074 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-883-5463.

wednesday Yoga in Japanese with Mina Chong – Noon-1pm. $8 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Guided Healing Meditation – 12:15-1pm. With Eileen Meagher. During this meditation, you will be led into a deep guided relaxation and healing experience. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:30-7:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Mindful Yoga with Annie Harpe – 5:30pm. $10 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-598-8802. Fundamentals with Rachel Kaufman – 5:306:45pm. Develop a solid foundation in yoga with basic postures, proper alignment, breathing techniques and relaxation. No experience needed. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga. com or 423-266-3539. Mid-Week Unwind Relaxation Meditation – 5:456:15pm. With Yong Oh. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. Daily Zen Meditation Group –8:30pm. 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.

thursday Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. 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. Dojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Be-

ginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Walk-In Acupuncture Sessions – 1-6pm. See Monday listing for details. Margie J. Wesley, LAc, Nutrition World Wellness Center, 6245 Vance Rd. Ste. 4, Chattanooga. Info: 423-596-9024 or FourSeasonsAcupuncture.com. 50+ Yoga with Anita Gaddy – 2-3:15pm. Userfriendly yoga for those 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, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Signal Mountain Farmers’ Market – 4-6pm. Seasonal produce, eggs, meats, body products, coffee, crafts, baked goods, dog treats, boiled peanuts, plants, flowers, all from local farms. New location: front lot of Pruett’s Signal Mountain Market. Info: signalfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. 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: 423-3264331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. Silent Meditation – 5-5:25pm. With Janka Livoncova. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. Yin with Elisabeth – 5:30-7pm – Long, quiet postures designed to access the body’s connective tissue. Adaptable and suitable for all levels. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539. “Pedaling for Parkinson’s” – 6pm. 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.

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Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:157:30pm. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Daily Zen Meditation Group – 8-9pm. 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 – One full-hour body massage for $25. The Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

friday Becoming Present Meditation – 12:15-12:45. With Jenn Fahey. The Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279 or CenterMindfulLiving.org. Dojo Chattanooga – Fencing 4:30-5:30pm ; Wing Chun 5:30-6:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Emotional Freedom Technique at Nutrition World – 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.

saturday Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. 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. 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. Qigong Level 1 – 9am. With Clare Mills. Montgomery Room inside Center on Main, 320 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-643-1980. Dojo Chattanooga – Fencing 9:30-10:30am; Fitness Kickboxing 10:30-11am; Warrior Fit 1111:30am; Adult Kenpo 11:30am-12:30pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 10-11am. 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: 423-3264331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. Prenatal Yoga – Noon-1pm. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com.

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AIR PURIFICATION CONDITIONAIRE CO. INC. Chattanooga, TN 423-894-0612 Conditionaire.com

Taking care of your indoor comfort with central heating and cooling products. Central air conditioning, heat pumps, gas heating, geothermal, humidification, dehumidification, duct sealing, ventilation, programmable controls, ductless systems, air cleaning/purification, quality installation and service. See ad, page 28..

ANIMAL HEALTH CHATTANOOGA HOLISTIC ANIMAL INSTITUTE Colleen Smith DVM, CVA, CVCP Katie Smithson DVM, CVA 918 East Main Street Chattanooga, TN 37408 ChattanoogaHolisticVet.com

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.

JO MILLS PET GROOMING

Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute 918 East Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-8899 Offering green grooming, including relaxing hydro-massage baths with all-natural EarthBath products. Certified grooming for all canine breeds, as well as cats.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement therapy FULL CIRCLE MEDICAL CENTER Charles C. Adams, MD 4085 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-861-7377 DrPrevent.com

For over a decade, Full Circle Medical Center has continued to help menÂ and women get their youth back by balancing hormones naturally with bioidentical hormones. See ad, page 16.

STILLPOINT HEALTH ASSOCIATES June Carver Drennon 1312-B Hanover St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-756-2443

Dedicated to improving health through colonic irrigation, cellular detoxifying foot baths, massage and lymphatic therapy. Additional therapies available include individual and family counseling, and Emotional Freedom Technique. See ad, page 22.

Counseling/ Psychotherapy ASALA CENTER

MILLENNIUM MEDICAL & WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

Scott C. Mitchell, MD 7734 Nashville St. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-937-2099 Info@MillMedWeightLoss.com MillMedWeightLoss.com Facebook.com/MillenniumMedicalWeightLoss Dr. Mitchell helps you look and feel younger by restoring your hormones to optimal levels, easing symptoms such as low energy, fatigue, decreased sex drive, difficulty losing weight or weight gain, memory loss, many more. See ad, page 9.

Lauryn and Diana Peterson, certified Constructive Living instructors Zanzibar Studio 600 Georgia Ave. Ste. B (downstairs) Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-653-4478 Constructive.LivingTN@gmail.com AsalaCenter.com AsalaCenter.blogspot.com Constructive Living is a practical lifeway based on Japanese therapies Morita and Naikan. Constructive Living instruction utilizes realistic and mindful tools and exercises to help the student make changes in his or her daily life.

Colon Therapy HEALTHIER LIVING NATURALLY Jane Andrews RCT 227 Hankins Road Rock Spring, GA 30739 706-764-2322

Education CHEO (COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH EDUCATION ORGANIZATION) 4CHEO.org

Colonic Irrigation since 1975 with state of the art FDA approved equipment. Reams urine/saliva testing: PH, salt, sugar, albumin, ureas. Beautiful lakeside covered accessible entry.

Nonprofit CHEO educates the public about holistic health practices. Free meeting third Sunday each month, 2-4 pm. Website includes meeting information, practitioner member directory, event calendar, information on membership and print directory.

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December 2014

THE FAMILY HERB SHOP

Education LEARNINGRx 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ste. 780 Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-305-1599 LearningRx.com/chattanooga-east Facebook.com/chattlrx Twitter.com/learningrxchatt

LearningRx’s targeted brain-training works with children and adults to treat the cause of learning struggles, including AD/HD, dyslexia and other difficulties, by strengthening the skills that determine how well one learns, reads, remembers and thinks. See ad, page 9.

Energy Healing and Animal Communication CLARITY QUEEN

Vicki Lewis Energy Healer and Certified Animal Communicator Chattanooga, TN 423-805-4028 vicki@clarityqueen.com ClarityQueen.com Feel stuck? Get clear, empowered and passionate in areas of life, career, health and business. Deep inner-healing work that is fun and transformative. Animal communication sessions help you better understand and connect with your pets.

NUTRITION WORLD

Ed Jones 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085 NutritionW.com 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 2 and 40.

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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 19.

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.

Holistic Dentistry SHALLOWFORD DENTAL CARE Brian Wilkinson, DDS 7613 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-855-4212 ShallowfordSmiles.com

Complete dental care: mercuryfree dentistry; implants for dentures or single/multiple teeth restorations; outstanding cosmetic treatment; preventive restorative dentistry; gentle, affordable soft-tissue management programs; sedation and relaxation techniques unique to our practice. Huggins-protocol friendly. See ad, page 3.

Health Foods and Nutrition

Alison Campbell 6462 Hixson Pk. Ste. 101 Hixson, TN 37343 423-843-1760

SHALLOWFORD DENTAL CARE

V. Crystal Fussell Office Manager/Registered Dental Assistant 7613 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-855-4212 ShallowfordSmiles.com Nearly 16 years’ experience in whole-body dentistry with health-care professionals across the Southeast. Familiar with electrodermal screening; meridian and energy coordination with teeth and organs; removal of heavy metals and toxins from the body. See ad, page 3.

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SMILES OF CHATTANOOGA Robert J. Gallien, DDS 4620 Hwy. 58 Chattanooga, TN 37416 423-208-9783 SmileChattanooga.com

Catering to patients’ personal needs with a whole-body approach. Dr. Gallien offers tests for sensitivities to commonly used dental materials and uses only biocompatible materials to restore beautiful, naturallooking teeth. Offering removal of mercury-silver fillings. See ad, page 13.

Homeopathy TOOLS FOR HEALING, LLC

423-899-6288 CustomerService@ToolsForHealing.com ToolsForHealing.com Offering 500+ products including ozonators, far infrared, hand-crafted mountain herbs, organic body care, water and air purification, nutritional supplements, books, gift certificates and energy devices including parasite zappers and more. See ad, page 33.

Integrative Medicine FULL CIRCLE MEDICAL CENTER Charles C. Adams, MD 4085 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-861-7377 DrPrevent.com

Work with a medical or naturopathic doctor or energy medicine technician to seek the root of your imbalance. Traditional and alternative medicine, BHRT, weight loss, detoxification, infrared ozone sauna, hyperbaric oxygen and advanced IV therapies. See ad, page 16.

KINESIO TAPING 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 22.

Martial Arts DOJO CHATTANOOGA

Trevor Haines 323 Cherokee Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-267-0855 Trevor@DojoChattanooga.com DojoChattanooga.com Trevor Haines teaches the martial arts Wing Chun Kung Fu and Five Animal Kenpo Karate. Excellent for self-defense and overall wellness, martial arts develop physical and mental confidence and discipline.

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 22.

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.

MASSAGE ENVY SPA – FRAZIER/ NORTHSHORE

345 Frazier Ave. Ste. 108 Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-757-2900 MassageEnvy.com/clinics/TN/Frazier.aspx

MASSAGE ENVY SPA – HAMILTON PLACE 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ste. 208 Chattanooga, TN 374021 423-855-8686 MassageEnvy.com/clinics/TN/ Hamilton-Place.aspx

Customized therapeutic massage relieves stress, decreases anxiety, increases energy, promotes healthier lifestyle. Long-term effects can include increased circulation, improved flexibility and stronger immunity. Our professional massage therapists will work with you to customize your session. See ad, page 17.

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.

Qigong EILEEN MEAGHER, PhD

Nutrition World 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085 One of Chattanooga’s best trainers, Mackie Pierre of MAXX Fitness, is accepting new clients. See how one-onone attention, total focus, results-based training can make a difference in your life. All ages, abilities. Free consultations. 423-645-0935.

Nutrition World 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085

Eileen Meagher, Certified Spring Forest Qigong Instructor and Master Healer, offers coursework and individual energy sessions. Trained with Master Chunyi Lin and has worked on close to 1,000 individuals. Info or appointments: 423-267-8306 or corville10@ gmail.com.

POLYGRAPH SERVICES ACUMEN POLYGRAPH SERVICES

Massage Therapy

Kenda Komula 207 Woodland Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-400-9175

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Reflexology THERAPEUTIC REFLEXOLOGY

Donna Roberts, Polygraph Examiner The Franklin Building 5726 Marlin Rd., Ste. 208 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-355-5396 / 877-671-6410 info@acumenpolygraph.com AcumenPolygraph.com

A full-service polygraph company specializing in premarital screening and “peacemaker polygraphs” for conflict resolution. Our goal is to facilitate admissions, forgiveness and honesty in relationships. Call today for free consultation.

Reiki Workshops & Private Sessions MARGARET E. DEXTER, PhD, SPIRITUAL COUNSELOR, REIKI TEACHER Reiki Chattanooga 1175 Pineville Rd. #124 Chattanooga, TN 423-266-6006 MargaretDexter.com

Margaret teaches all levels of Reiki, offers private Reiki sessions, Akashic Record Soul Readings and more. Forthcoming book Waking up on a Strange Planet: A Lightworker’s Guide to Planet Earth. Calendar or website for details.

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December 2014

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BANANA TREE ORGANIC SALON AND SPA

STILLPOINT HEALTH ASSOCIATES

Healthy, vibrant hair color without the chemicals! Only at Banana Tree Organic Salon. Relaxing massages, all-organic facials, Pedispa pedicures and complimentary drinks. See ad, page 21.

Dedicated to improving health through thermography, colonic irrigation, cellular detoxifying foot baths, massage and lymphatic therapy. Additional therapies available include individual and family counseling, and Emotional Freedom Technique. See ad, page 22.

Angela Oliver 1309 Panorama Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-553-6773 BananaTreeSalon.com Facebook.com/BananaTreeSalon

June Carver Drennon 1312-B Hanover St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-756-2443

Yoga CLEARSPRING YOGA

105 N. Market St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-266-3539 ClearSpringYoga.com Chattanooga’s original studio since 1999, offering a range of classes seven days a week for all ages and abilities. Small class size, personalized attention, beginner-friendly. Come be a part of this vibrant yoga community. See ad, page 23.

MOVEMENT ARTS COLLECTIVE

Skin Care MASSAGE ENVY SPA – FRAZIER/ NORTHSHORE

345 Frazier Ave. Ste. 108 Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-757-2900 MassageEnvy.com/clinics/TN/Frazier.aspx

MASSAGE ENVY SPA – HAMILTON PLACE 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ste. 208 Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-855-8686 MassageEnvy.com/clinics/TN/HamiltonPlace.aspx

Weight Loss MILLENNIUM MEDICAL & WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

Scott C. Mitchell, MD 7734 Nashville St. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-937-2099 Info@MillMedWeightLoss.com MillMedWeightLoss.com Facebook.com/MillenniumMedicalWeightLoss Comprehensive, personalized weight-loss programs based on individual needs, medical history, body composition analysis via InBody230, comprehensive lab panel, EKG. We guide you through your weight-loss journey so you lose weight and keep it off! See ad, page 9.

With Murad® Healthy Skin facials, you can enjoy lasting relief and more youthful-looking skin on your schedule. How? Well, our experienced estheticians use specially formulated Murad products to help improve skin texture, tone and appearance. See ad, page 17.

Stacey L. Nolan, MEd Tara Phillips, MSW, MEd 3813 Dayton Blvd. Red Bank, TN 37415 423-401-8115 MovementArtsCollective.com

The Movement Arts Collective is a studio for dance and yoga offering classes and specialty workshops in belly dance, yoga, prenatal dance, creative movement for children, Zen meditation, and other movement and wellness arts topics.

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Banana Tree Organic Salon and Spa................................... 21 Center For Mindful Living...................................................... 17 Clearspring Yoga..................................................................... 23 Conditionaire...........................................................................28 doTERRA..................................................................................... 11 Family Herb Shop.....................................................................19 Four Bridges Massage & Bodywork.....................................15 Full Circle Medical Center......................................................16 International Monetary Systems.......................................... 12 Junk King..................................................................................25 Learning RX Center.................................................................. 9 Massage Envy Spa - Hamilton Place................................... 17 Massage Envy Spa - North Chattanooga........................... 17 Millenium Medical..................................................................... 9

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Natural Awakenings Webstore...................... 14, 20, 28 & 30 Nutrition World................................................................ 2 & 40 Restorative Body Therapies................................................. 22 Ross Chiropractic Clinic........................................................... 7 Shallowford Dental................................................................... 3 Smiles of Chattanooga........................................................... 13 Stillpoint Health Associates, Inc.......................................... 22 Superior Air..............................................................................39 The Wolfe Clinic/Tools For Healing..................................... 33 TradeBank of Chattanooga...................................................25 Village Market............................................................................ 5 Vintage Wine and Spirits........................................................16 West Yellow Knife Trading Post........................................... 27 YMCA.........................................................................................26

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