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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.
16 FEARLESS EATING How to Move Past Food Sensitivities by Kathleen Barnes
20 HOLISTIC EYE CARE Taking the Whole Body into Account by Linda Sechrist
22 DR. JOSEPH MERCOLA On Simple Steps To Well-Being by Judith Fertig
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26 THUMBS-UP ON FATS Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat by Judith Fertig
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t’s hard to know whether there are actually more people with food sensitivities nowadays, or there are just more people who know they have them. But when the PBJ has become as unwelcome in school cafeterias as the pocketknife used to cut it, something big is going on. What is it? That’s the question our feature story, “Fearless Eating” (page 16) tries to answer. After talking to scientists and medical experts and exploring research conducted at renowned institutions like Massachusetts General Hospital and MIT, writer Kathleen Barnes draws several conclusions. One is that the medical condition known as “leaky gut” is a big factor, and that this widespread problem has many potential culprits, from gluten to agricultural pesticides to GMOs. Another is that food sensitivity doesn’t always manifest in the gut; it can instead show up as chronic headaches, anxiety, depression or insomnia. If you’re dealing with any of these problems, or if you love someone who is, it’s worth your while to give this article a read. What we eat can also affect our vision. As our story “Holistic Eye Care” (page 20) explains, the modern understanding of health as an integrated, wholebody issue does not exclude the eyeballs. Case in point: glaucoma patients immediately suffer worse symptoms when they are exposed to foods to which they’re allergic. Other lifestyle factors, like stress, also have an impact: yoga and meditation, for example, have been shown to ease glaucoma symptoms. Continuing the food theme, we offer a primer on the ongoing “good fat v. bad fat” discussion (page 26). Not only are good fats (nuts, avocados, trout, olive oil, coconut milk …) good for you, but they also taste good—and they won’t make you fat. Frankly, “good fats” have been getting a bad rap for a long time. Maybe they’re due for a name change. The fact that we’re able to cover such a wealth of groundbreaking health information in a single issue of Natural Awakenings speaks to breathtaking speed with which medical science is making new discoveries and reshaping the Western approach to wellness. That said, for regular people wanting to apply this information to their daily lives, it can be hard to know where to begin. We’d suggest starting with down-to-earth advice from Dr. Joseph Mercola, the subject of our Wise Words column, “Simple Steps to Well-Being” (page 22). He names seven health gauges, such as vitamin D levels, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, that we should measure twice a year as a way to nip potential problems in the bud. He also offers one of the most appealing prescriptions for good health that we’ve ever seen: spending time out in the sunshine—barefoot. Hey, it’s springtime in Tennessee. We’re all over it.
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CHEO Presenters Discuss Chiropractic, Medical Cannabis, Colloidal Silver
New Therapists Offer Services through Nutrition World
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he March 19 meeting of the Complementary Health Education Organization will feature presentations on chiropractic for migraines and anxiety, and on the healing use of medical cannabis and colloidal silver. CHEO’s monthly educational meetings, which are open to the public and include appetizers and networking, are held every third Sunday from 2 to 4 in the speaker room of Nutrition World in Chattanooga. Donations are appreciated. The first presenter, local chiropractor Dr. Terry Loher, says he feels fortunate to have been referred to a chiropractor after suffering a serious neck injury in the Navy. “The results were amazing,” he says, “and as I watched this chiropractor work on me and others, I thought, I want to be a chiropractor so I can help people like myself.” He says chiropractic cured his own migraines and panic attacks as well as his daughter’s scoliosis. “And of course I’ve seen miracles in my office on a daily basis,” he adds. The second presenter, Deb Renee Combs, will discuss the research on and potential for CBD, the healing ingredient in medical cannabis, which has shown particular promise as a natural treatment for mood and anxiety disorders. She will also talk about colloidal silver, long considered a natural antibiotic. “Research has shown colloidal silver can eradicate antibioticresistant microbes like MRSA, the bird flu and SARS,” she says. “Since there are health risks involved if you select the wrong formula, it is recommended you use colloidal silver only under the guidance of a qualified alternative health practitioner, who can help you select a high-quality product.” Nutrition World is closed on Sundays; the speaker room is accessible from the Vance Road entrance behind the building. For more information, visit 4CHEO.org.
Signal Mountain Farmer’s Market Features Local Music
Evening Celebration for Local Conservation on May 11
he Signal Mountain Farmer’s Market is beginning its seventh year of operation with new vendors being added each month, a full calendar of special events, and a continuing emphasis on local music. “Live music creates a social atmosphere where customers can mingle with friends and family,” says market manager Teresa Garland. The year-round market is held Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. (4 to 5:30 p.m. in winter) in the parking lot of Pruett’s Signal Mountain Market, located at 1210 Taft Highway. This producer-only market, made up of local farmers and artists from the surrounding area, gives customers a chance to get to know their local farmers, learn how their food is grown and buy just-picked produce. “The short time between harvest and purchase allows for superior taste and high-quality retention of vitamins and antioxidants,” Garland says. Shoppers will find seasonal produce, grass-fed beef, pastured chicken and pork, rabbit, eggs, fresh-cut flowers, goat cheese, baked goods, honey, fresh-baked breads, gourmetprepared foods, natural soaps and hand-knitted items. New items include lamb and freshly milled local grains. Special events include vendor-appreciation giveaways, and food and craft demonstrations during the warmer months.
he Tennessee River Gorge Trust, which has been working since 1981 to preserve the gorge that begins just a few miles downstream from Chattanooga, will host its annual fundraiser, Another Gorgeous Evening, at 5:30 p.m., May 11, at Tennessee RiverPlace in Lookout Valley. “This venue is the perfect spot to celebrate local conservation, because guests overlook the ‘Gateway to the Gorge,’ including Williams Island and several properties that the trust has protected,” says its associate director, Sarah Quattrochi. The evening includes an outdoor dinner by Lee Towery Catering, specialty cocktails courtesy of The Feed Co. Table & Tavern, live jazz music, and landscape paintings of the gorge created by various local artists. The paintings will be for sale via silent auction to benefit the trust. The money raised from Another Gorgeous Evening will help pay for land stewardship in the Tennessee River Gorge and educational programming for our community. “Awareness is key,” Quattrochi says. “If people do not create a connection to the land that is surrounding them, then it’s hard to help them see the value in protecting it. We hope that we can introduce more people to access points in the gorge so that they will learn to love the land and will want to help us protect it for future generations.”
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newsbriefs UnBought and UnBossed Awards Presented April 19
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he 13th annual Girls Inc. UnBought and UnBossed Awards, honoring women in the greater Chattanooga area who, through their career achievements and community leadership, have improved the lives of girls and women, will be presented at an 11:30 a.m. luncheon April 19 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Proceeds benefit Girls Inc. programming. The UnBought and UnBossed Awards is the culmination of the Women’s History Project, a Girls Inc. program for teens that teaches them about women’s history, something that has traditionally not been a part of our local schools’ curriculum. The honorees are selected by the girls participating in the project. “The Girls Inc. Women’s History Project and the UnBought and UnBossed Awards are so important to our community,” says Phil Trammell, chief advancement officer for Girls Inc. “They remind us all about the women who played important roles in advancing gender equality and who made a difference in their communities and beyond. There is no other program in our community where high school girls are given the responsibility to choose an honoree—but only after they have learned about the accomplishments, traits and skills of women leaders throughout history so they have a basis for their selections.” Last year’s sold-out event was attended by more than 725 guests and raised more than $150,000 to support Girls Inc. programming, Trammell says. For more information or to purchase tickets and tables, visit UnBoughtandUnBossed.net. See ad page 5.
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eople who like helping homeless animals and bargain hunting can do both at the same time when they shop at the Humane Society’s Second Chance Thrift Store, located at 3807 Ringgold Road in East Ridge. All proceeds from the store go directly to the Humane Educational Society, which provides shelter and medical care to homeless animals found in Hamilton County. The Second Chance Thrift Store accepts and sells housewares, clothing, accessories, pet items, furniture, home décor, kitchenware, sporting goods, electronics, books, music, movies, seasonal items, collectibles, art and antiques. It does not accept nondigital TVs, flammable liquids, pesticides, firearms, anything rusted, adult novelties, wire hangers, torn clothing, or bedding and pillows not in their original packaging. All donations are tax-deductible. The store will pick up donations for free, or items can be dropped off during open hours: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The store is closed on Sunday and Monday. To arrange for a donation pickup or for general questions, call 423-708-8995 or email ThriftStore@HESChatt.org. For more information and updates, follow the Second Chance Thrift Store page on Facebook.
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he good news? Springtime is just around the corner. The bad news? As soon as it warms up, bugs will be everywhere—in our kitchens, yards, garages and workplaces. With that in mind, Michael Burks, owner of Eco Pest, offers several suggestions for banning the bugs without harmful chemicals. First, he says, keep an eye out for moisture problems. “Insects don’t have skin and bones like we do,” he explains. “They have an outer cover called an exoskeleton, and it need moisture and humidity so the insect can molt and grow.” Leaky gutters, humid basements and crawlspaces without a vapor barrier can lead to moisture problems, he says, and so fixing those issues can keep pests like termites from being attracted to a home. Keeping potential food sources sealed is another must, he says. “Cleaning and putting lids on garbage cans or recycle bins can reduce flies and similar pests. And make sure pet food is not left on the porch overnight, or large American roaches will go into a feeding frenzy.” The next step is to remove potential harborages, Burks says: brush piles and stacks of firewood should be at least 25 feet from a home’s foundation, and the perimeter and entry points of a home should be treated every other month or quarterly, either by a pest control professional or with over-the-counter products from a hardware store. “If pests such as ants don’t have food, water or a home, they won’t survive very long—just like people,” he says. Contact Eco Pest Solutions at 423-4326264.
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Making a Cuppa More Planet-Friendly A Gallup poll last year reported that 64 percent of U.S. adult coffee lovers consume one or more cups daily and the average number of cups quaffed each day is 2.7. We can express our affection for both java and the Earth by following these eco-tips. 4 Forego the convenience of single-cup, plastic pod makers like Keurig. As Mother Jones magazine recently reported, only 5 percent of current pods are made with recyclable plastic, and even those, having hard-to-remove aluminum tops, pose recycling challenges. Keurig plans to make all of its pods recyclable by 2020. 4 Many other simpler coffee-making devices maximize energy use by facilitating more servings and reducing waste. Treehugger.com recommends the Moka Pot, a pressure-driven aluminum stovetop brewer; the Chemex Coffeemaker, a funnel-shaped glass unit with a wooden collar; the Canadian wood product Aeropress; an old-fashioned vacuum pot with
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ecotip two glass chambers connected by a thin neck; and a traditional non-electric stovetop percolator. 4 Some coffee farms exploit their workers, paying subsistence wages, damage rainforests and use unsustainable farming practices. Jake Carney, co-founder of TheAlternativeDaily.com, founded Lucy’s Bru, an organic whole-bean coffee that’s exclusively shade-grown under fair trade conditions, sustainably farmed and free of harsh fertilizers and pesticides. 4 Reuse steel and aluminum coffee cans. ChasingGreen. org details how they can make effective dehumidifiers for damp basements when filled with salt; soak paint brushes in thinner solutions; store items in a garage or work space; and serve as a spot lawn or garden seeder after punching holes in the bottom. The website also lists ways that coffee grounds can be used as a beauty, cleaning, deodorizer and dying agent. 4 Use better filters at home. Instead of paper, single-use filters, INeedCoffee.com suggests reusable or unbleached, biodegradable alternatives such as the Medelco cone permanent filter and a French press. 4 For to-go drinkers, many coffee shops and restaurants will pour fresh brew into mugs that patrons bring in. Keeping a clean spoon in the car can save on plastic stirrers.
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esearchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, have discovered that regularly taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. A total of 219 adults over the age of 65 participated in the randomized, double-blind, 12-month trial. Half of the subjects were given two grams of this omega-3 fatty acid daily, while the others received a placebo. The researchers measured cognitive function, including a full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) test and two IQ subtests which serve as indicators of both short and long-term memory. The tests were administered after six months and again after 12 months. The DHA group showed a 10 percent higher IQ than the placebo group. There were also significant increases in both IQ subtests and brain hippocampus volume in the DHA group. Decreased hippocampus volume is a primary indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.
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nyone that has struggled to reduce their intake of lowdensity lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) may have considered avoiding saturated fat in their diets, although the latest metastudy published in the Annals of Internal Medicine now refutes this. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, conducted a test to determine if consuming low-fat versus regular cheeses impacts LDL cholesterol levels. The study divided 139 people into three groups. One ate regular fat cheese, one consumed reducedfat cheese and one didn’t eat any cheese at all for 12 weeks. Both LDL and high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) levels were tested at the beginning and end of the period. Researchers found no significant difference in the LDL levels of any of the groups and no difference between the HDL levels of the reduced-fat and regular cheese groups, suggesting that consuming low-fat versions has no measurable metabolic benefit. An increase in HDL levels among those that abstained from eating cheese altogether was noted.
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Researchers from Iowa State University have developed a new form of synthetic leather using cellulose fibers taken from kombucha tea, along with vinegar and sugar, made in shallow plastic tanks. When a colony of bacteria and yeast is added, the material grows on the top of the liquid’s surface, where it can be harvested and dried. The researchers have successfully used the material to make prototype garments, including shoes and a vest. It’s 100 percent biodegradable, so when the fabric gets wet, it softens and becomes less durable; in very low temperatures, it can become brittle. Young-A Lee, Ph.D., associate professor of apparel, merchandising and design at Iowa State University, in Ames, says, “Fashion, to most people, is an ephemeral expression of culture, art and technology, manifesting itself in practical form. Fashion companies keep producing new materials and clothing, from season to season, year to year, to fulfill consumers’ desires and needs. Think about where these items eventually go. They will take up tremendous underground spaces of the Earth, like other trash.” Spanish designer Carmen Hijosa has created Piñatex, another faux-leather product made from pineapple leaf fibers as a more sustainable and cruelty-free alternative. She acted after seeing how leather tanneries operate.
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Oregano Oil Proves a Safe Antibiotic for Poultry
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The Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation (TODASTW) is holding its annual national event on April 27, offering new toolkits and activity guides based on this year’s theme of Dependability at DaughtersAndSonsToWork.org. The group assists businesses, families, schools and organizations throughout the year initiate their own special work day for children and mentees. Each year, more than 3.5 million American workplaces open their doors to about 39 million employees and their children on TODASTW Day. “Human resources and marketing professionals are typically responsible for creating this day within their companies,” says Carolyn McKeucen, the foundation’s executive director. “We provide templates and automated planning elements to save them time while ensuring success for planners and participants.”
In many large commercial chicken farms, the animals are fed antibiotics to keep them healthy and fight off infections. But due to consumer demand, McDonald’s has eliminated antibiotics used in human medicine from its entire restaurant chicken supply. Meanwhile, a farm in Pennsylvania owned by Scott Sechler is among the first to rely solely on a mix of oregano oil and cinnamon in the treatment and care of its chickens. In addition to being completely natural, oregano oil supplies the chickens with health advantages, producing a much higher quality of natural chicken in a far more humane method than that attained using antibiotics. Like antibiotics, the oil assists the chickens in battling any infections, reducing the number of birds lost to disease. Bob Ruth, president of another Pennsylvania farming business, has been testing oregano on his pigs for six months to see if it can outperform prescription antibiotics. Related problems arise when animals live in dirty conditions, making them more susceptible to infections and viruses, which can also be triggered by insufficient cleansing of slaughterhouses that must be hosed down and completely sanitized after each act of butchery. He thinks that drugs should not be a requirement if the farmers keep things tidy.
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California Outlaws Single-Use Plastic Bags California’s ongoing ban on single-use plastic carryout bags, approved by 52 percent of voters, is setting a notable precedent for other states. A coalition of environmental groups, grocers and others are collaborating, and Mark Murray, of Californians Against Waste, welcomes elimination of the 25 million plastic bags that pollute California every day, threatening wildlife. In 2007, San Francisco first banned plastic shopping bags, setting off a movement that led nearly half the state, including its biggest cities, to do the same. Although the legislature passed a statewide ban on plastic bags two years ago, paper bags are still for sale at grocery stores and other outlets for a nominal fee.
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Kids in middle schools with attendance problems may simply lack clean clothes to wear. An experiment by the Whirlpool company has taken on the issue with significant results. The Whirlpool Care Counts Program donated 17 pairs of washers and dryers to school districts in St. Louis and Fairfield, California. Kids with attendance problems were asked to bring their laundry to be cleaned while they were in class. Each student had approximately 50 loads of laundry done at school during the year, and more than 90 percent increased their attendance, with at-risk students attending almost two more weeks in class. Whirlpool is now expanding the program. Compared to factors such as economic opportunity, unemployment and institutional racism, laundry might seem inconsequential, but for a 10-year-old facing stacked odds, having nothing clean to wear could be the deciding factor in whether or not they want to face their classmates that day. Seventh-grade teacher Alison Guernsey, in Fairfield, says, “One of my students had more or less withdrawn from school completely. After we started the program, he was more excited about coming and started to actively engage in class. He didn’t feel like an outsider anymore.”
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Fortunately, food allergies that trigger such a dramatic, fast, immune response are fairly rare, particularly in adults. “Most of what we’re seeing today is an uptick in food sensitivities and intolerances, terms that are often used interchangeably to describe foods that are not digested well and can challenge the immune system,” says Solana Beach, California, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet. Newark, Delaware, medical doctor and allergist Junfang Jiao, Ph.D., attests to increased levels of testing for food allergies and sensitivities in recent years. “I can’t say there are more allergies or sensitivities, but more doctors are aware of the wide-ranging symptoms and more people are getting referred for testing,” he reports. Many experts agree on at least one underlying cause behind the trend—a widely studied condition called leaky
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omplaints of digestive upsets, brain fog, headaches, relentless food cravings and unrelieved stress appear to be at epidemic levels these days. “These symptoms may be part of newfound awareness of the wideranging and seemingly unrelated health problems caused by food sensitivities and intolerances, which are different from food allergies,” explains microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, from Chicago.
Food Allergies
Food allergies seem to be plaguing America’s children now more than in the past. We know that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, once standard lunchbox fare, have become a no-no. They’re often outlawed by schools to protect the students that experience extreme peanut allergies.
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The symptoms of food allergies in adults and children, often including hives, rashes and itching, can range from being annoying to life threatening. For extremely sensitive people, the tiniest fragment of a peanut or a bee sting, exposure to latex gloves or certain medications like penicillin can cause such a sudden strong allergic reaction that it results in anaphylaxis, which makes breathing passages swell shut. If untreated, such extreme allergies can even prove fatal, which is why people with severe allergies carry the antidote epinephrine (adrenaline) with them. Food allergies are diagnosed by blood and/or skin testing under the supervision of a medical professional, usually a doctor of medicine, osteopathy or naturopathy. Effective treatment, which must be customized to the individual, typically entails avoidance of allergy triggers.
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gut, characterized by intestinal permeability. Microscopic pinholes in an unhealthy small intestine can allow undigested nutrients to pass through intestinal walls, triggering mild immune responses, inflammation and, potentially, the onset of some diseases. Theories of what causes leaky gut are diverse and sometimes contradictory but experts recommend consulting a medical professional if one suffers from food sensitivities. Each individual is unique, so there is no “blanket solution” for everyone. Dysbiosis: Leaky gut is often caused by an imbalance in “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria, sometimes called dysbiosis, says Krishnan. It can be brought on by the use of antibiotics, antibiotic residues in meats and dairy products or a diet high in sugar and processed foods. Most interesting, he believes, is the discovery that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer
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As a gluten tolerance test, substitute an amount of non-gluten carbohydrates for the same amount of gluten-containing products. For example, instead of two pieces of bread, substitute three-quarters of a cup of brown rice—a rough equivalent in carbohydrate content. A positive difference in hunger, cravings and energy levels when gluten is eliminated indicates a condition of gluten intolerance. ~Fiona McCulloch last October. The report showed that a family of proteins called amylase trypsin inhibitors can lead to the development of inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, including the lymph nodes, kidneys, spleen and brain. Glyphosate residues can be a factor in gluten intolerance. Although wheat crops produced in the U.S. are not yet genetically modified, many non-organic wheat crops are sprayed with glyphosate to promote rapid drying, according to the Environmental Working Group. Inadequate digestive enzymes: Lactose intolerance is the most common result of missing digestive enzymes like lactase, according to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Avoiding milk products may relieve digestive distress for some.
Eliminate Items, Then Challenge
Most experts believe the easiest way to deal with food sensitivities is to stop eating the food in question. The so-called “elimination and challenge” diet, which has been in use for decades, is effective, free and addresses the foods responsible for common food intolerances, says Virgin.
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Simply avoid the food of concern completely for at least three weeks, then eat a small amount of it and catalog the results. For some people, it may only take a couple of hours for symptoms to return after eating a piece of bread, cup of milk, an egg or bit of tofu. Virgin’s seven-food challenge is a bit more rigorous, but improves feelings of general well-being so readily that many people don’t even want to bring back the eliminated foods because they feel so much better, she says. Her threeweek diet completely eliminates the most common food sensitivity triggers: gluten-containing foods (largely wheat), dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar and artificial sweeteners. “When I say eliminate these foods 100 percent, I mean it,” cautions Virgin. “You need to give your immune system at least that much time to cool off.” She adds, “You can do anything such as this for just three weeks.” Virgin also recommends the elimination diet for weight loss because it helps overcome food cravings triggered by the immune system response and leptin resistance, leveraging the hormone that turns off the body’s hunger signals, a finding confirmed by independent studies performed by Sweden’s Lund University and Italy’s University of Palermo. She’s also documented other positive effects through her own research and experience with participants in her programs, including improvements in energy, focus, joint pain, skin clarity and bloating, all in the designated short time frames.
Other Approaches
People with food sensitivities may be able to tolerate occasional indulgences in their trigger foods once they’ve healed their digestive systems, notes Krishnan. Probiotics can help, especially those encapsulated in spores so they can pass through the barrage of stomach acid and reach the small intestine where they are most needed. Krishnan’s research, to be published this spring, showed that half of otherwise healthy young people suffering from leaky gut had a dramatic reduction of symptoms by taking a spore-forming probiotic Bacillus indicus product for 30 days. After the healing period, sensitive people may be able
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to eat small amounts of certain foods with the assistance of dietary aids and supplements, adds McCulloch. Get dirty: Johns Hopkins University research has shown that kids raised in an excessively hygienic environment experience much higher rates of allergies and sensitivities. University of Wisconsin researchers found that youths growing up in households that are less than obsessively sanitary among four or five other people and dogs will strengthen and challenge their immune systems as they mature. Adults need to challenge their immune systems, too, says Krishnan. Eat organic and fermented foods: A widely varied diet helps spread out the immune system challenges of trigger foods. Organic foods don’t contain glyphosate and other potentially harmful chemicals; fermented foods contain digestive enzymes. Eat prebiotics: Raw onions, garlic, leeks and asparagus are prebiotics. They help feed probiotic bacteria and improve gut health. Block sensitivity triggers: Many people with lactose intolerance are able to consume dairy products if they use lactase, the enzyme that helps digest lactose. Similarly, some people with gluten intolerance find they can eat moderate amounts of wheat products with protein supplements like lectin, carb blockers and digestive enzymes that help break down the gluten molecules, according to Virgin. Supplements that might help: Glucomannan (konjac or elephant yam fiber) contributes to a feeling of fullness and stabilizes blood sugar, says McCulloch. She also recommends the amino acid L-glutamine and digestive enzymes to assist in gut healing. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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Holistic Eye Care Taking the Whole Body into Account by Linda Sechrist
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he “old wives’ tale” about eating carrots for healthy vision wasn’t wrong, but fell far short of a holistic approach to eye health. Today’s holistically trained healthcare providers and ophthalmologists believe that properly maintaining the marvelous phenomenon of eyesight requires taking into consideration genetics, diet, toxin exposures, life environments and our belief systems.
“The body does not work as a series of parts in isolation, but as a dynamically integrated living system,” says Marc Grossman, a doctor of optometry, licensed acupuncture physician and co-founder of Natural Eye Health, in New Paltz, New York. “The reductionist method of referring each symptom to the domain of a particular specialist, isolated from the whole person, is slowly being
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replaced with a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are beginning to look at each person as an integrated being.” Progressive health providers now consider dietary preferences, general exercise regimens, environmental factors and physical, emotional and mental issues, as well as an individual’s particular symptoms, in determining treatment strategies. “To improve vision, the condition of the whole person needs to be addressed,” says Grossman, whose books include Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision. Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Homeopathic Doctor Edward Kondrot’s practice at Healing The Eye & Wellness Center, which he founded in Zephyrhills, Florida, embraces traditional and alternative therapies. He uses microcurrent, ozone therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord in treating serious eye disease. Kondrot, the author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, systemically understands the eyes as windows to overall health. For instance, his perspective is
founded on the fact that a balanced diet is one of the best preventive measures for maintaining eye health. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies are easily determined under the scrutiny of his holistic biomicroscope. According to science published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic spinal manipulation may also contribute to normal vision; in one case study, 20 treatment sessions helped an individual recover the function of optic nerves and normal vision. It’s generally accepted that chiropractic adjustment realigning the spinal column allows the nervous system to function properly, reduces tension and frees up the body to better transport blood to locations such as the eyes. Additionally, the second vertebra below the skull contains nerves that affect the eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves and sinuses. Common eye conditions generally develop so slowly that they may not present noticeable symptoms until deterioration has become severe. “Many factors can affect our eyesight, including
other health problems. Having a family member with eye disease may mean you’re genetically prone to having that condition as well, but living a healthy lifestyle may prevent the gene from being activated,” advises Kondrot. Viewing the condition of the eyes as a reflection of whole body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play major roles. The Vision Diet and supplement program recommended in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce the intraocular pressure in the eyes of study participants by five to seven millimeters, which generally equates to 10 to 15 percent. In general, a diet high in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and sulfur-bearing amino acids can be helpful. Foods containing such nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges and tomatoes. Other dietary and lifestyle options recommended by Grossman are daily drinking one pint of juice made from mostly green vegetables and drinking eight to 10 glasses of purified water to
keep eyes hydrated. Managing stress and doing palming and other eye exercises, such as those found at Tinyurl.com/ ComputerEyeStrainExercises, as well as daily aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes, are also beneficial. Additionally, Kondrot’s use of multimodal protocols such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, homeopathy, and detoxification can be applied to reverse visual loss. Kondrot advises that avoiding foods that trigger allergic reactions is important. “A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in pressure in the fluid inside the eye when they were exposed to foods to which they were allergic. Take up meditation, yoga, tai chi or any other practice that helps you manage stress and relax,” he advises. “Some consider glaucoma a stress-related condition.” The best strategy for healthy eyes is to have regular eye examinations. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent significant vision loss. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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In your opinion, what is the greatest health risk Americans face today and what can we do about it right now?
I’m convinced that for the typical American, the most important health step to take is to stop drinking soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or artificially flavored and sweetened waters and replace them with pure water. Most people are now aware that sodas are laced with processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, but many don’t know that their favorite sport and vitamin drinks contain these sweeteners plus a host of frightening extras, including toxic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, phthalates, BPA [bisphenol A] and disinfection byproducts.
What role do carbohydrates play? Carbs are a far dirtier fuel than fat and generate far more reactive oxygen species than fat. Some 70 years of following low-fat diet recommendations has resulted in the vast majority of dieters losing the ability to burn fat as their primary fuel. One of the most powerful strategies to regain this ability is to start a practice of regular intermittent fasting, restricting your eating window to six to 14 hours a day and fast the rest of the day.
Of course, you will want to replace a high net carb intake, or total carbs minus fiber, with healthy fats such as those in avocados, coconut oil, seeds and nuts. Avoid industrially processed omega-6 vegetable oils like corn, soy and canola.
Because an indoor, climatecontrolled, sedentary lifestyle may lead to slowly developing chronic disease, what changes do you suggest we make? Spending time outside with bare feet in contact with the ground even for short periods can yield significant benefits. It’s even better to do it with the sun shining on your bare skin. The Earth is an abundant source of free electrons, and when the sun shines on your skin a vital biological circuit forms that helps transfer energy to water throughout the body, which serves as a cellular battery. Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize for describing this process, called the photoelectric effect. Reducing the length of time sitting each day and regularly moving is even more important for most of us than getting regular exercise. A good rule of thumb is to stand up every 15 minutes or so.
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“The Gyrotonic system combines elements from many different modalities into three-dimensional, circular movements. A primary focus is on all the different motions of the spine and how to create rhythmic, flowing movement within the entire body,” says Stefani Schrimpf, Gyrotonic instructor and studio owner of Physiques, in Overland Park, Kansas. “The exercises strengthen, lengthen and stretch muscles, while stimulating connective tissues around the joints. They also improve balance, flexibility and coordination. This system allows you to push beyond specific limitations and to isolate and fine tune movement skills,” says Schrimpf. While a Gyrotonic workout has similarities to yoga and Pilates, it is also unique. According to Melissa Jutras, a Pilates instructor, weightlifting coach, personal trainer and gym/studio owner of Big Blue Strength, in Lexington, Kentucky, “Hatha yoga is a series of static postures, whereas Pilates and Gyrotonic movements focus on flow, using equipment to enhance core strength, stability, control, coordination and flexibility. The difference is that Gyrotonic exercises works on three dimensions with every circular movement, like the body naturally moves. It uses weights and a pulley system, whereas Pilates is more linear and uses ditate, r spring tension.” al, me emove the e H and inyoKansas Jutras believes the Gyrotonic system, Pilates andbyoga Hughes, aefreelance MO, is a oundaAimee n you writer ur h City, e r i w ppineYoga e t s e b all complement weightlifting and strength training, afforddoctor of naturopathy and consultant for theaYandara ss ing a mind-body balance. “The body then experiences Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.
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Weight Loss Benefit
Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and author of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking. “Eating fat can make you lean. Healthy cell walls made from highquality fats are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also inby Judith Fertig crease fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes. recent analysis confirmed this finding n an era of too much information, Whole30, a 30-day diet revolving with the refinement that saturated fats the role of fats in our diet has been around clean eating, also emphasizes increase both types of cholesterol. How- healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas a victim of not enough information. ever, the latest research from the journal Hartwig, a functional medicine practiToday’s turnaround in nutritional thinkBMJ shows that saturated fat does not ing acknowledges natural fats as being tioner and certified sports nutritionist, increase the number of LDL, or “bad”, vital to heart health and weight loss. and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports
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A recent metastudy in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American College of Physicians, concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those that ate the least. Note that processed trans fats remain a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy. The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the lowfat diet was born. In 2000, further research introduced the concepts of good and bad fats. More
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Prime Sources of Healthy Fats Functional medicine physician Mark Hyman suggests that we include four to five servings of fat in our diets every day. “In the last five years, the scientific evidence has been mounting that high-fat diets outperform low-fat diets for weight loss and for revising every single indication of heart disease risk, including abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation,” he says. Each amount listed indicates a serving size. Nuts (a handful of walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts or cashews) Seeds (a handful of pumpkin, sunflower of flaxseed) Most plant-based liquid oils (one
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tablespoon of olive, safflower, sesame, avocado, macadamia, grape seed or walnut oil) Fatty fish (4 ounces of salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, tuna or trout) Avocado (one-half to one avocado) Extra virgin coconut oil (one tablespoon) Organic coconut milk (one-quarter cup) Olives (one-quarter cup) Grass-fed animal butter, clarified butter or ghee (one tablespoon) Aim to eat fats that remain liquid (not solid) at room temperature; it’s a sure sign of heart-healthy, unsaturated fats. Source: Adapted from Eat Fat, Get Thin, by Mark Hyman, M.D.
nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling The Whole30 recommend healthy fats to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts. Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grass-fed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds. “Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.” Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter, is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes. Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”
Healthy Levels of Fat
“If you’re active, about 40 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrates, another 30 percent from protein and the other 30 percent from fat in general,” says Axe, adding that this has the added benefit of helping prevent arteriosclerosis. “Some people may consume a greater percentage of healthy fats if the goal is to become a fat burner.” “There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss and health,” Hyman reminds us. “Low-carb, higherfat diets work for most people, but for some, they may not be optimal in the long term.” Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
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your pet even just nibbles the eliminated food, you have to start all over again,” says Dohmen. Whether commercially prepared or home cooked, the number of ingredients can substantially extend a test period. Each item must be completely avoided for about six weeks for an accurate assessment. Environmental allergies, which encompass everything unrelated to food, range from common grasses to inhaled pollutants. New carpets or rugs, cleaning supplies, a neighbor’s pesticides, dust and pollen are among the culprits that can cause an allergic reaction. Common symptoms are itchy ears or skin, ear infections, sneezing, runny eyes, scratching, vomiting or diarrhea. Veterinarian Judy Morgan, owner of Naturally Healthy Pets, in Clayton, New Jersey, also uses herbs in her practice to alleviate food and environmental allergy symptoms. “They can be tinctures or poultices; one herb or a blended mixture. Some are applied externally, some internally.” Giving the proper dosage for the size of the pet is vital. She particularly likes calendula for hot spots, despite its
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ather than routinely giving drugs to dogs and cats to relieve dry, itchy, skin or food allergies, consider more gentle natural alternatives. As with people, knowing what an animal is allergic to is key to finding the right remedy and preventing future outbreaks. With dogs, about 20 percent of itching and scratching can be attributed to food ingredients. Symptoms can show up as early as 5 months or as late as 12 years old, often combined with inhalant or contact allergies. Chronic ear infections are often traced to food allergies. “If a pet is suffering mightily, see your veterinarian for shots or pills for immediate relief. Then ask the vet to allergy test for the specific problem,” advises Veterinarian Laurie Dohmen, owner of Purple Moon Herbs and Studies, in Hartly, Delaware. “This isn’t something you can do yourself. I’ve seen pet owners use what worked for a friend’s dog and make their own pets sicker, despite research and good intentions. What works for one pet won’t necessarily work for another.” While food elimination testing works, it’s a long process that must be done with precision. “If
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Reframing Your Life Story Create Your Own Hero’s Journey by Kim Schneiderman
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very life unfolds as a uniquely dynamic, purposeful and potentially heroic story that is open to interpretation, especially our own. We are the star and spin doctor of this work-in-progress, with the power to tell our stories as triumphs, tragedies or something in-between. Our life story is filled with suspense: Big and little decisions affect our storyline, including the relationships we choose, our goals, how we live and the ways we nourish ourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. How we tell our story matters. We are constantly sifting through competing narratives to make sense of our world for ourself and others. Whether we consider ourself a heroic figure overcoming obstacles or a tragic victim of destiny often depends on how we choose to read the text of our life and tell our story. Creating a personal myth is a fundamental way we find meaning. We are always the protagonist, with supporting characters providing love and assistance and antagonists posing challenges that push us beyond our comfort zones. Rather than narcissism or navel-gazing, the more intimate we become with our own story, the more we realize that everyone has an equally valid and vital narrative in which they are the central character. Understanding that everyone is on their own story journey can help us establish connection and empathy. In every myth, the protagonist has a character arc; a particular way they mature and develop due to shifting tides in their life story. Similarly, each of us is on an ever-evolving journey of self-discovery with choices about how
to respond to situations, conflicts and happenstance. By reframing our lives as personal growth adventures, we can adapt to plot twists and view unexpected difficulties as opportunities for self-transformation. With gusto, we can reclaim and shape our personal narrative through choice and voice. Thinking of ourself as the main character in our story can help us shift to novel perspectives on situations we repeatedly face. Instead of staying stuck in the same old storyline, try asking: If I were a character in a novel or movie… n What would I hope the hero would do when faced with these circumstances? n What actions or outcomes would I prefer as the observer of this story? n What might this situation be teaching the star? n How might the protagonist maximize this situation, perhaps becoming a more compassionate, caring, creative or stronger person? n Why would a benevolent author place this character in a particular situation? With imagination and well-directed self-inquiry, we can step out of our story, check out the landscape and determine whether to stay on our current path or go in a different direction. We can then transform obstacles into opportunities to break bad habits and improve character to become the real hero of our own living, evolving story. Kim Schneiderman is a New York City psychotherapist and author of Step Out of Your Story: Writing Exercises to Reframe and Transform Your Life. Visit StepOutOfYourStory.com.
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odor, because it’s antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral, followed by witch hazel to dry them, and then coconut oil or aloe to soothe and soften affected skin— plus Echinacea to boost the immune system. She uses ginger or peppermint to counteract nausea. “Many people think an allergic pet should be switched to a lamb and rice diet. In some cases, that makes dry, itchy, skin worse,” she says. “That’s why it’s important to know what they are allergic to before trying out new foods or herbal remedies. Find a holistic vet to work with.” Morgan often prescribes a mixture of herbs for the best results. “I like licorice because it works like a steroid without the side effects. Probiotics help keep gut bacteria and the immune system healthy. Parsley works well for dry, itchy, skin caused by a blood deficiency, or imbalance. “Parsley brings a protein, as well as several vitamins, to the party,” notes Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger in Marysville, Washington. “It’s a natural anti-inflammatory and also great if your dog’s breath needs a freshness boost.” She suggests rosemary and thyme as ingredients in an antibacterial, antifungal salve; she mixes these essential oils with extra virgin coconut oil and beeswax to create paw balm. Morgan reminds us that essential oils can be harmful, even life-threatening, for cats. “If Kitty has itchy skin, lavender tea can be used as a rinse on cooperative cats,” she suggests. “For a less cooperative feline, chamomile tea as a drink or as leaves mixed into the food soothes itches.” Dohmen cautions, “Herbs and other homeopathic remedies or flower essences are medicine and should be given as a prescription by a qualified veterinarian.”
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Nancy Willard, director of Embrace Civility in the Digital Age, headquartered in Creswell, Oregon, believes that such initiatives, which shift schools from punitive approaches to making bullying incompatible with accepted social norms, are the only way to bring lasting change. “We need to cultivate a climate where being hurtful is contrary to a school’s expressed values. Most young people don’t like to see their peers being hurtful and admire those that stand up to peers and have them make amends,” says Willard. The educator’s website, EmbraceCivility.org, offers free materials with concrete steps for students and teachers to foster positive school environments.
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Silencing Cyberbullies How to Defuse Bad Actors by April Thompson
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hether it’s a damaging rumor posted on Facebook, a humiliating photo shared on Instagram or a threatening text, cyberbullying is increasing among today’s youth. A 2015 Cyberbullying Research Center study of middle school students found that 43 percent had been targeted, while 15 percent admitted to being online bullies. Meanwhile, students, parents and teachers are combating cyber-aggression with initiatives to make the phenomenon socially unacceptable in schools.
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Tyler Gregory, 23, attended a small, insular high school in rural Ohio where bullying was problematic. As a senior with younger siblings approaching their high school years, he aimed to change the local culture to make bullying uncool. Gregory decided to make a movie to submit to the NO BULL Challenge,
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a national organization that provides students a platform to develop and disseminate materials that spark dialogue about such troubling issues. Challenges ranged from teaching himself filmmaking and persuading students to participate to mustering the courage to present the project to his school. He achieved the transformation he sought, beginning with 70 students participating in his production. “I appealed to classmates by asking, ‘How do you want to be remembered? Why not choose to be viewed positively, as leaders?’” says Gregory, who later became a spokesperson for NO BULL Challenge. To date, the challenge has received 600 submissions, garnering 23 million impressions through digital and social media, the vehicles of cyberbullies. A recent graduate of Dayton, Ohio’s Wright State University, Gregory has spoken to about 45,000 students in 27 states in school assemblies.
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Cyberbullying isn’t limited to attacks on unpopular kids that lack satisfying peer relationships. It’s seven times more likely to occur between current or former friends and romantic partners than between strangers, according to a study led by Diane Felmlee, professor of sociology at Pennsylvania State University. Felmlee’s research further found that non-heterosexual youth are four times as likely as their heterosexual peers to be cyberbullied, while popular kids are also frequently targeted. Two social dynamics seem to be at work: “One involves individuals that violate social norms, such as LGBTQ youth, and the other revolves around status struggles,” reports Felmlee. “In the latter case, bullies are vying for popularity, recognition and self-esteem. Those with higher social status may be attacked because they’re viewed as competition.” Cyberbullying’s impact can exceed face-to-face aggression, as offensive remarks can spread far and fast, and live online in perpetuity instead of fading away, observes Felmlee. Gregory adds that it can also affect students’ ability to learn when some skip school to avoid tormentors.
Helpful Responses
Most youths don’t report cyberbullying, feeling embarrassed, afraid the situation will get worse or doubtful of
remedial action. “Schools need to step up their response to bullying, make it known that it won’t be tolerated, set clear policies and enforce them,” counsels Gregory. Because most bullied youths don’t speak up, parents need to communicate openly with kids and be aware of their online activities, advises Felmlee. Willard notes that it’s also important to address the bullies themselves through understanding their motivation, and then persuading them to
Muting Meanness Here are some tips to help keep digital spaces safe and civil.
accept responsibility and take steps to rectify harm. “This should be about reparation, not punishment.” Gregory’s high school film assures bullies that it’s never too late to make amends. While it can be hard to stand up to bullies, caring peers can easily express support. “Bystanders have the power to change the atmosphere,” agrees Gregory. “Kindly approaching a student being picked on who may feel alone and ashamed goes further than
most students realize.” Those affected by cyberbullying also can cut off their aggressors, suggests Gregory. “The ‘block’ button is powerful. Cyberbullies want to see a reaction. Blocking them from social media exchanges or texting takes away their power.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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* Think twice before posting a photo or comment that could be taken out of context and misappropriated. * Report bad behavior to an adult that can help figure out the right course of action. * Don’t portray youth as victims, which can perpetuate the idea they are weak and vulnerable targets. * Save cyber evidence to help officials take appropriate action. Some schools now have online reporting systems that allow students to anonymously submit screenshots from social media. * Don’t retaliate. It likely will only aggravate unwanted behavior and drag everyone down to the cyberbully’s level of consciousness. * Keep watch. Apps like Online Guardian for Families, CyberSynchs and YouDiligence allow parents to monitor children’s exposure on social media via keywords related to bullying. Resources: EmbraceCivility.org; Cyberbullying.org; Tinyurl.com/Bully PreventionTips; Tinyurl.com/Apps BlockBullies; StopBullying.gov/ cyberbullying.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 Tong Ren Therapy Energy Healing Class with Qigong and Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Free class begins with tong ren therapy healing requests for each individual, followed by easy qigong exercises and a silent meditation session. Please reserve a spot online at yyh.ch/. Class is also broadcast live, and healing requests are accepted online. Yin Yang House, 818 E. Main. Info: yyh.ch/. Flow and Restore – 8:30am. Ongoing Wednesdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Power Lunch – Noon. Ongoing Wednesdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Classical Barre – 6pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2 Vinyasa Flow – 10:30am. Ongoing Thursdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Gentle Yoga – 2pm. Ongoing Thursdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, 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, 1210 Taft Hwy., Signal Mountain. Info: signalfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
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Curvy Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Cyndi Allen teaches this beginner-friendly yoga class designed for curvy bodies. $12 drop-in or use your class card. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com. Prenatal Yoga – Noon-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or Movement ArtsCollective.com.
Strong by Zumba –5:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. $5 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.
Fletcher Pilates Fusion – Noon-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays with Holli. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.
Pedaling for Parkinson’s – 6pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. Free for Y members; $5 nonmembers. North River YMCA, Hixson. Info: 423-877-3517.
Prenatal Yoga – 1:15-2:15pm. Ongoing Saturdays with Cara. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.
Zumba – 6:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. $5 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.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.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3 Community Gentle Stretch and Yin – 10:30am. Ongoing Fridays. $8 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.
Artful Yoga – 1:30-3pm. Explore a work of art with Hunter curators and yoga instructor Kim Eisdorfer, followed by an art-inspired practice. $5 donation supports the Hunter Museum’s educational programs. Participants can visit the museum’s special exhibits for an additional $10. Bring a mat. Hunter Museum of Art, 10 Bluff View. Info: 423-267-0968 or HunterMuseum.org. Deeper Into Slavery – Meet a park ranger at the Brown’s Ferry Road Trace to learn about the experiences of enslaved people who were forced west on the Trail of Tears alongside their Cherokee owners. Free. Location: Moccasin Bend Archeological District, 10 Hamm Rd. Info: 423-752-5213.
Chattanooga Marathon – March 3-5. Course designed by local distance runners as a great experience for the first-time or experienced marathon runner, with well-stocked aid stations, great spectator support and an amazing finish line experience. Approximate elevation gain is 1,200 feet. Info: ChattanoogaSports.com.
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Yang Style Tai Chi Form Instruction – 8-9am. Ongoing Saturdays. ($50/month unlimited classes). Instruction in a medium-length Yang Style Tai Chi form as well as other forms for advanced students. After a month of instruction, students may attend other practice sessions (form and meditation) Tues. & Thus., 8-9am. $50/month unlimited classes. Reserve a spot online at yyh. ch/. Yin Yang House, 818 E. Main. Info: yyh.ch/.
Stretch & Breathe Gentle Yoga – 10-11am. Ongoing Mondays. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or 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. Free for Y members; $5 nonmembers. North River YMCA, Hixson. Info: 423-877-3517.
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ness class based in Polynesian dance. $12 drop-in or use your class card. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com.
Prenatal Yoga – 10:30am. Ongoing Saturdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Hot Hula Fusion – 10-11am. Ongoing Saturdays. Frances Estela teaches this beginner-friendly fit-
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Unity of Chattanooga Sunday Service – 11am. Ongoing Sundays. Music, message, meditation and fellowship. All spiritual paths are honored. Location: Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: UnityOfChattanooga.org or 423-755-7990.
Power Lunch – Noon-1pm. Ongoing Mondays with Maggie. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Strengthen the Stretch – 4:45-5:45pm. Ongoing Mondays with Cara. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Tai Ji – 6-7pm. Ongoing Mondays with Kara. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Classical Barre – 7-8:15pm. Ongoing Mondays with Monica. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, 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.
TUESDAY, MARCH 7 First Time Flow – 8:30am. Ongoing Tuesdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Community Chair – 10:30am. Ongoing Tuesday. $8 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Gentle Yoga – 2pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Pedaling for Parkinson’s – 6pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. Free for Y members; $5 nonmembers. North River YMCA, Hixson. Info: 423-877-3517.
FRIDAY, MARCH 10 The Road to Nightfall – 8-11pm. The first of a six-night event in which regional bands compete to perform at Nightfall and receive $1,500 cash and other perks. Finals will be held at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., on March 25. Location: The Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St. Info: ChattanoogaPresents.com. Jeff Primack’s Qi Revolution – March 10-12. Three-day training costs $149 and is open to the public. Firefighters, police and members of the military attend free. Asheville (NC) Civic Center. Info: 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. Songbirds Guitar Museum Grand Opening Weekend – March 10-12, 10am-6pm. Songbirds is a guitar-oriented, pop culture museum for the whole family. Explore its collection of over 1,700 rare, vintage guitars and experience American history and the evolution of the guitar from the 1920s through the 1970s through an extensive anthology of permanent and revolving exhibits. Location: Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St., Ste. 222. Info: SongbirdsGuitars.com or 423-531-2473. Spring Break Safari – March 10-April 9, 9am-8pm. Ten of Chattanooga’s attractions offer special hands-on activities where kids can be a pirate, sword fighter, critter for a day, speleologist, rockquest adventurer, art explorer, conductor, zoologist, rock climber, engineer or culinary creator. Families can explore the city on a 13-site scavenger hunt, both outside and inside the attractions as well as around the city. Info: ChattanoogaFun.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18 The Women’s Army Corps at Chickamauga – 10-11:30am. Join a park ranger to learn about the women who trained at Chickamauga Battlefield during World War II. Free. Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, 3370 Lafayette Rd., Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Info: 423-752-5213. Chattanooga River Market Opening Day –
10am-5pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Tennessee River, the River Market features live music; arts and crafts, including photography, jewelry and handmade apparel; and a free yoga class at 10am. Free. Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, 1 Broad St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com. 4th annual St Paddy’s Party on the Parkway – 2pm-Midnight. After the St. Chatty’s Day Parade ends, head to Patten Parkway for an all-ages street party showcasing local and regional musicians. Outdoor stage, food and beer, kids’ zone with interactive games and crafts. Confirmed music acts include Slim Pickins and the Molly Maguires, with more TBA. Info: 423-227-7042.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19 CHEO monthly educational program – 2-4pm. Presenters are Dr. Terry Loher, discussing chiropractic for migraines and anxiety, and Deb Renee Combs, discussing medical uses of cannabis and colloidal silver. Includes appetizers and networking. Donations appreciated. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy. (Entrance to speaker room is behind the building, off Vance Rd.) Info: 4CHEO.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Ragnar Relay Series – March 23-24. Country music, Honky Tonk Row and a course designed for the ultimate adventure await teams that will run, day and night, from Chattanooga to Nashville. Coolidge Park, 150 River St. Info: RunRagnar.com.
save the date SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Maya Abdominal Self-Care Workshop – Tracy Hilliard LMT, RN, will offering a hands-on, daylong self-care workshop based on the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ supporting reproductive and digestive health. Open to the public. CEs provided for some licensed healthcare workers. Toes Yoga, 3228 Brainerd Rd. Info and registration: ArvigoTherapy.com or 423-322-6974.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 13th annual Girls Inc. UnBought & UnBossed Awards – 11:30am. Honors women in the greater Chattanooga area who, through their career achievements and community leadership, have improved the lives of girls and women. Proceeds benefit Girls Inc. programming. Location: Chattanooga Convention Center. Info and tickets: UnBoughtandUnBossed.net.
THURSDAY, MAY 11 Another Gorgeous Evening – 5:30pm. Benefits the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Includes outdoor dinner, cocktails, live jazz music and silent auction of paintings of the gorge by local artists. Location: Tennessee RiverPlace in Lookout Valley. Cost: $125 before May 5 or $150 after. Info: TRGT.org/ Events or call 423-266-0314.
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Acupuncture CHAD J. DUPUIS, LaC
Yin Yang House Acupuncture & Wellness Center 818 E. Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-521-0480 Yyh.ch Our staff offers the full range of Chinese Medicine tools, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, medical massage and medical qigong, to help resolve chronic and complex conditions, fertility issues, mental health problems, and general aches/pains. See ad, page 22.
ANIMAL HEALTH CHATTANOOGA HOLISTIC ANIMAL INSTITUTE Colleen Smith DVM, CVA, CVCP Katie Smithson DVM, CVA 918 East Main Street Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-8899 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.
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WALLY’S FRIENDS SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC 155 Unaka St. Chattanooga, TN 37415 423-877-9966 WallysFriends.com Facebook.com/SpayNeuterChattanooga
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHATTANOOGA
Hamilton County’s spay/neuter clinic has altered 100,00+ animals, curbing pet overpopulation with affordable, highquality spay/neuter and wellness. Prevention of unwanted puppies and kittens is key to a humane community and drastically reducing euthanasia in shelters!
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.
Conscious Living THE WATERSHED FARM
401 Bandy Rd., Ringgold GA 30736 TheWatershedFarm@gmail.com TheWatershedFarm.com
301 West 6th St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-265-8834
Health Foods and Nutrition NUTRITION WORLD
Enriching experiences for children and adults through equine-facilitated learning programs and nature-based educational opportunities. Partnering with the wisdom of the horse and Mother Nature, we create sacred space to expand awareness, personal development, conscious living.
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, page 40.
Environmental Education TENNESSEE RIVER GORGE TRUST 1214 Dartmouth St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-266-0314 TRGT.org
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 15.
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.
NA Fun Fact: Natural Awakenings is published in 95 U.S. markets, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. To advertise with us, call 423-667-0980.
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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 17.
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 24.
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Certified Bars Practitioner 706-934-9230 kendyizaguirre87@gmail.com Bars.AccessConsciousness.com If you’re having trouble sleeping, if your brain works too much or if you are feeling stuck in life, get your Bars run and get freedom from the constant rage of your brain.
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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.
Orthodontics 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 11.
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 27.
STILLPOINT HEALTH ASSOCIATES LLC Barbi Hurst Marci Blevins 1312B Hanover St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-756-2443 StillPoint-Health.com
Lymphatic therapy, colonics, thermography, counseling, more. By providing a healing spa experience, we embrace the holistic philosophy of healing that encompasses wellness of mind, body and spirit, a natural complement to conventional medicine.
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Reflexology THERAPEUTIC REFLEXOLOGY
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 13.
Kenda Komula 207 Woodland Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-400-9175
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.
Integrative Medicine 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 27.
RESTORATIVE BODY THERAPIES Carol Bieter, LMT, CNMT 243 Signal Mountain Rd. Ste. E Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-605-4855 RestorativeBodyTherapies.com
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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 24.
Nutrition World, located on Lee Highway in Chattanooga, has approximately 1000 square feet for rent to a tenant that focuses on holistic health. This space is separated into treatment rooms and has its own entrance and bathroom. Contact Ed Jones at 423-892-4085 or email at nutritionworld@comcast.net. All tenants in this wellness complex maintain a similar focus on integrative health.
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BANANA TREE ORGANIC SALON AND SPA Angela Oliver 1309 Panorama Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-553-6773 BananaTreeSalon.com Facebook.com/BananaTreeSalon
MOVEMENT ARTS COLLECTIVE
3813 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank 423-401-8115 MovementArtsCollective@gmail.com MovementArtsCollective.com Classes and workshops in bellydance, yoga, movement and other wellness arts. Home of Body Positive Chattanooga, with classes designed to be accessible to all bodies, abilities and identities—a place where every body is welcome.
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.
Wellness Centers 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 25.
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Personal Integrative Medicine............................................. 27
Family Herb Shop.................................................................... 27
Reconnective Healing............................................................34
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Restorative Body Therapies.................................................24
Four Bridges Massage & Bodywork.....................................15
Smile Studio/ Dr. Farrar........................................................... 11
Girls Inc....................................................................................... 5
Tennessee River Gorge Trust................................................15
Greater Brainerd Dental........................................................39
TradeBank of Chattanooga.................................................... 13
Humane Educational Society...............................................28
Village Market........................................................................... 17
Keller Williams Downtown Realty/Bob Varboncoeur........ 3
Vintage Wine and Spirits....................................................... 22
Lucidity Float Center of Chattanooga...............................25
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Greater Brainerd Dental We offer all general dental services for children and adults, whether you need urgent repair work, preventive services or cosmetic dentistry. Our dental hygiene team will leave your teeth clean and shining!
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