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ith this November issue of Natural Awakenings, we want to remind you to do something very important. It only takes a few minutes, and to be honest, it’s your responsibility as an American: Take a nap. In what might be some of the best news we’ve heard in a while, researchers have determined that sleeping for 25 minutes or less in the middle of the day isn’t just good for your health; it also boosts brainpower, concentration, memory and creativity. (Read about the science of napping in our Healing Ways article, “Midday Pick-Me-Up,” page 22.) Studies have shown that something most Americans would feel guilty doing—closing their eyes in the middle of a workday—leads to measurably better job performance. In fact, a few progressive companies are now encouraging employee catnaps for just that reason. Extrapolate from there, and you have greater workfer productivity, higher corporate profits and, ultimately, a more robust US economy. So take a nap. It’s your civic duty. As long as you’re boosting your brainpower, don’t miss “Powerful You,” page 18, which lays out strategies for creating the life you want to lead. What we love is that writer Judith Fertig doesn’t serve up self-help platitudes. Instead she gives you tips you can use to transform the six major areas of your life: physical and emotional health, work, relationships, finances and spirituality. This article is one to clip and save. After all, life’s a work in progress. We have a couple of terrific local contributions to the magazine this month. For parents of children with special learning needs—and that includes anything from autism spectrum disorder to plain old trouble with math—LearningRx Brain Training Center offers a few “baby steps” that will help reverse the downward academic spiral that can be so overwhelming and disheartening for parents and children. (See page 26.) Finally, don’t miss our Community Spotlight on Lucidity, the new Southside business facilitating the ancient healing technique of sensory deprivation. “Floating” may be new to Chattanooga, but it’s been huge for years in Europe and California, and there are more than 100 float centers around the United States. Lucidity co-owner Jack Kelle explains why on page 16. Enjoy this lovely fall weather, and Happy Thanksgiving!

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newsbriefs Aromatherapy: More Than Just a Sweet Smell

ur sense of smell is our most acute sense, and it’s also our first, developing even before we are born. “Studies have shown that 75 percent of our memories are triggered by a remembered scent,” says Christine Helms, owner of Massage Envy Spa Frazier in Chattanooga. “A subtle scent can have powerful effects. That’s why we have incorporated aromatherapy into our treatments.” Clients at Massage Envy Spa can choose from a variety of essential oil blends to enhance the effects of a treatment, Helms says. “Aromatherapy oil is the fragrant essence of a plant,” she says. “While the burst of divine scents will send you into relaxation bliss, there is more to aromatherapy than just a sweet smell. Various blends offer specific benefits.” Helms says a Massage Envy therapist can help clients choose from among several aromatherapy blends, including the following: Peppermint: energizes the body and mind, eases pain and increases circulation. Rosemary: has antidepressant properties that make it ideal for enhanced memory, focus and overall brain performance. “It also soothes muscles and is great for headaches,” Helms says. Lavender: used to relieve anxiety and stress, support the respiratory system, fight off colds and promote restful sleep. “I’ve found this blend is also helpful for relieving headaches,” Helms says. Patchouli: has powerful skincare properties and is often used to help heal wounds. It also helps relieve anxiety, depression and fatigue. Chamomile oil: like the tea, is a powerful calming agent. It’s known best for easing nervousness, irritability and apprehension. “Choose chamomile for pure tranquility and balance,” Helms says. Massage Envy Spa has two Chattanooga locations: 345 Frazier Ave. (423757-2900) and 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423-855-8686). See ad page 13.

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ver the last several years, there has been a growing body of scientific evidence indicating that the air within homes and other buildings is often more polluted than the outdoor air, even in the largest and most industrialized cities. That’s a big problem when (as other research shows) people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors. “For many people, the risks to their health may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors,” says Kim Ray, owner of Conditionaire, an HVAC contractor in Chattanooga. “In addition, people who may be exposed to indoor air pollutants for the longest periods of time are often those most susceptible to the effects of that pollution—people like the young, the elderly and the chronically ill, especially those suffering from respiratory or cardiovascular disease.” While home and business owners have begun using air purifiers to combat indoor pollution, Ray says, most systems produce detectable levels of ozone, which can be harmful to humans. After researching a number of central air purification systems, Ray found a safe and reliable product that he says creates healthy indoor air without the negative effects of the other leading systems. “The Phenomenal Aire Cold Plasma Generator works the same way Mother Nature does,” he says, explaining that the generator uses “Needlepoint Bi-Polar Ionization” to produce positive and negative ions that naturally clean the air. “If you have ever walked by a mountain stream or taken a stroll along the beach, you have experienced Mother Nature using the same science to clean the air,” he says. “The great thing about this system is that it cleans the air without producing detectable ozone.” Ray says he’s found that the technology offers other benefits, as well, including a lower initial cost than other central air purification systems; increased energy savings (by providing clean air); no maintenance or replacement parts; mold, bacteria and virus control; static electricity control; odor control; reduced allergens; and elimination of the VOCs that can be produced by other products. The Phenomenal Aire system uses plasma field technology that breaks down the molecules in harmful gases, fibers, bacteria and allergens and turns them into “simple, safe, • Produces Ions essential to healthy living • Eliminates static electric naturally occurring molecules,” says. “Thisfrom bipolar ion• RemovesRay smoke and odors indoor air ization process is key to maintaining healthy Series R Cold Plasma Generator indoor air quality.”

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The “Peace Pilgrim” Addresses CHEO

caughdt (pronounced Scott) Iam, “the Peace Pilgrim,” will be the featured speaker at the November 16 program of CHEO, sharing his ideals and practices that enable people to experience inner peace and live more powerfully. The presentation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the speaker/ yoga room of Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Highway, Chattanooga. “Despite the temptation to be superficially ‘productive,’ we can choose to appreciate those things with which we have already been blessed,” Iam says. “Despite the yearning to worry about the future, we can choose to celebrate the joys and wonders of our present moments. Despite the desire to extend kindness only to our friends, we can choose to care for strangers and our enemies as well. The choice to live selflessly, while a challenging one, is available to us all in every moment of our lives.” Iam has been traveling from community to community, engaging in various acts of service and speaking to thousands of people about the practical nature of selflessness, “which can actually be walked just as readily as it can be discussed,” says CHEO’s Tami Freedman. “The interactive presentations that have evolved as a result of his travels illuminate a clear way to harmonize our spiritual selves with our material lives. In essence, he shares practical methods through which you can actualize deepseated peace in your life.” CHEO monthly programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit 4CHEO.org. See resource guide listing page 35.

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newsbriefs Lectio Divina Workshop at CML

ev. Tom Ward will lead a workshop on Lectio Divina—a traditional Christian practice of scriptural reflection and prayer—at the Center for Mindful Living on November 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Lectio Divina is one of the real treasures in the Christian tradition of prayer,” Ward says. “It is a reflective reading of scripture and a method of prayer that leads us into the deeper meaning of scripture and the transformation of our lives. Lectio Divina is Tom Ward the most traditional way of cultivating friendship with Christ. It is a way of listening to the texts of scripture as if we were in conversation with Christ and he was suggesting the topics of conversation. It is listening with the ‘ear’ of the heart. The daily encounter with Christ and reflection on his Word leads beyond mere acquaintanceship to an attitude of friendship, trust and love.” Ward will lead an exploration of each of the four steps of Lectio Divina along with time for practice, silence and sharing. The retired university chaplain at the University of the South, Ward now spends his days focusing on the contemplative dimension of the gospel, teaching centering prayer and leading retreats. The Center for Mindful Living is located at 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. The workshop costs $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, call the Center at 423-486-1279 or visit CenterMindfulLiving.org. See ad page 21.

Supplements Protect against Winter Illness, Depression

all is here and winter T.197 9 ES is around the corner— and along with the excitement of the holidays also W o r l d come colds, flu and even seasonal depression. Jim Kresse, manager of Nutrition World, says the store offers a variety of supplements that will help ease or prevent fall/winter ailments and blues. “Many of our immune-fighting remedies will help build up your resistance to ward off colds and flu and enhance your energy so you can meet each day with a positive feeling,” he says. Several supplements are specifically formulated to help the body adapt to stress, which plays a big role in making us rundown and preventing us from getting enough rest, Kresse

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says. “Our adrenal gland is activated when our stress is high, and as a result we feel tired, lack energy and can’t sleep properly,” he says. “Many of the products we carry will help by giving cellular energizers. Vitamin B and adaptogenic botanicals assist the body to adapt to internal and external stressors while helping to improve physical and mental performance.” He suggests arming oneself against stress with a combination of supplements such as omega 3, calcium and magnesium, vitamin C, EpiCor, gingko, aswagandha and elderberry. On December 20 from noon to 3 p.m., children can come to Nutrition World to get a free picture with Santa and receive a healthy goody bag. Parents should call ahead to reserve a spot. Nutrition World is located at 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. For more information, visit NutritionW.com. See ad pages 2 and 40.

CSY Hosts “Grateful Yoga,” “Appreciative Joy” Classes

learSpring Yoga will sponsor its annual Grateful Yoga class November 28 at 10 a.m. The donation-based class, which benefits the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, is an all-levels asana practice followed by a long shavasana and a few minutes of meditation. Also on slate this month at CSY is part two of the Pranayama and Meditation series with Janka Livoncova, “Introducing and Cultivating Appreciative Joy.” The workshop will be held November 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. “Cultivating appreciative joy strengthens our capacity to experience joy and happiness,” Livoncova says. “By cultivating joy, we undermine the sense of self and let go of the attachment to self. This enables us to delight in our own wellbeing and good fortune as well as those of the people around us.” The class will include an introduction to the practice, discussion, pranayama and meditation practice. No experience necessary. Workshop cost is $30. ClearSpring Yoga is located at 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. For more information, visit ClearSpringYoga.com. See ad page 13.

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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity

esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings. While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings. The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated. However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.

Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins

onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin. The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/polyphenolic intake levels.”

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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs

esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically. The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two. The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics. Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin Whiteners

ecent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks and cosmetics. These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks. Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skinlightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm. University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm). In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested—with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings. They also found significant concentrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. standards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.

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Saying No

Two Countries Buck the Mining Industry The governments of El Salvador and Costa Rica have successfully resisted demands by the gold mining industry, putting long-term environmental protection ahead of short-term financial gain. El Salvador stopped issuing gold mining permits several years ago, despite high gold prices and the contention by some that exporting gold was one of the country’s few chances to boost economic growth. The majority of its citizens obtain water from one large river system, the Lempa, and gold mining, which uses cyanide as a processing agent, invariably pollutes nearby rivers and watersheds. The government of Costa Rica has said no to open-pit mining, one of the most environmentally destructive mining methods. Popular opposition surged in the wake of a major accident that led to the closure of the Canadian-owned Bellavista open-pit gold mine. Source: YES! magazine

Golden Years

Senior Roommate Service Combats Loneliness AARP, Inc., estimates that about 8,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. With longer and healthier life expectancies, many are divorced or widowed and need roommates to have company and chat with; to share living costs and chores; and for emotional support. Women-only Roommates4Boomers.com founder Sarah Venable says, “I went online to find a service that helps women over 50 find roommates, and found to my dismay that there were plenty of sites for finding roommates in their 20s and 30s, but nothing for boomer women.” For a $30 fee, the site uses a detailed algorithm to match women not only by location, but by interests, tastes, lifestyles, education, personal preferences and a host of other factors; much like a successful dating website.

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Strides Promised in Environmental Protection Following the lead of Jadav “Molai” Payeng, an Indian man who singlehandedly planted 1,360 acres of forest, India’s Rural Development Ministry will plant 2 billion trees along the nation’s 62,137 miles of highways to combat rural poverty and youth unemployment and improve the environment, which suffers from severe air pollution. According to the World Health Organization, India currently has a youth unemployment rate of 10.2 percent and six of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced a target of spreading electricity to every home by 2019, relying largely on solar power, and the government is furthering plans to clean up the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

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Sea-Surfing Robot Tracks Marine Life An unmanned, solar-powered Wave Glider robot has been deployed off the U.S. coast near San Francisco as part of an arsenal of ocean-observing technologies revealing in real time the mysterious journeys of great white sharks and other marine creatures. A new network that also includes data receivers on fixed buoys picks up signals from acoustic tags on animals passing within 1,000 feet and transmits information to a research team on shore, led by Stanford University Marine Sciences Professor Barbara Block. The technology is central to Block’s Blue Serengeti Initiative, which builds on the Tagging of Pacific Predators project, part of the international Census of Marine Life (2000-2010). “The use of revolutionary technology increases our capacity to observe our oceans and census populations, improve fisheries management models and monitor animal responses to climate change,” says Block. Shark Net is a free IOS app available at the Apple store, created by Block and her colleagues to enable a direct, personal connection between the public and wild marine animals, and to raise awareness of the teeming ocean life just off North America’s West Coast. Source: SierraClub.org

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UN Helps Developing Countries Handle E-Waste Although they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords. Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history. The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decision-makers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries. Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient pre-processing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.” Source: EWasteAcademy.org

In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume. For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades. Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized. Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks. Source: CashMob.com

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Lucidity Float Center of Chattanooga New Options for Clarity, Healing

experience itself is anything but negative. When all sensory input is removed from the human brain, it achieves a level of relaxation that it hasn’t experienced since it was in the womb. Also, when there is a lack of sensory input to the human brain, an interesting thing happens: the person is able to achieve levels of focus and clarity impossible in other settings. The experience of sensory deprivation is maximized in a float tank—a small, one-person tank that is fully enclosed, with a single hatch for entering and exiting. The tank contains about 12 inches of standing water with an extremely high concentration of Epsom salt, which provides the buoyancy responsible for the floating sensation. The tank is completely silent, completely dark and controlled to exact skin temperature, so you can’t tell where your body ends and the space begins. Many floaters describe this sensation as feeling one with everything.

Floating Takes Off by Jack Kelle

s the corporate world and medical industries slowly recognize the subtle and affordable benefits of “New Age” medicines, age-old stigmas are beginning to dissolve. The terms acupuncture, homeopathy and meditation no longer imply alternativemedicine gimmicks or pseudoscience; that bias has been replaced by a more informed and tolerant perspective, where such strategies complement the larger picture of holistic health. And within that picture, new and intriguing forms of wellness and healing are emerging. My business, Lucidity: Float Center of Chattanooga, is at the forefront of such developments. For years I have dreamed of creating a business to give back to Chattanooga, the city where I was born and that I’ve loved every year since, and now that dream is a reality. Many peo-

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ple in our city—and elsewhere, for that matter—embrace the philosophy and principles of mindfulness and wellness but do not have the time or resources to fully actualize their potential or pursue the healing they deserve. My goal is to give them the tools they need to reach their potential, gain self-insight and find true healing. Lucidity makes this possible by offering sensory deprivation through float tanks and hyperbaric medicine—tools that represent the future of alternative strategies for both psychological and physiological health.

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A float tank is a tool used to deprive the human body of sensory input, an ancient healing technique used by various cultures around the world. While the term sensory deprivation seems to carry some negative connotations, the

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“Floating,” as it is commonly referred to, is blowing up in popularity. When I first started studying it six years ago, it was huge in Europe and in California but unheard of elsewhere. Now the subject has been covered by nearly every major news station or magazine, and there are more than 100 hundred float centers around the country. Those devoted to the float tank experience—they often call themselves “floaters”—report an amazingly wide range of experiences. Writers and artists have used floating to explore their minds for self-revelations and visionary experiences in order to enhance their creative abilities. Other floaters have the opposite goal—to get out of their heads. They use the technique to completely clear their minds, reboot and relax. That’s one of the most important things about the floating experience: the individual is in control and can steer and shape the experience to his or her liking.

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Like some other evolving alternative therapies, floating doesn’t yet have empirical data to validate all the incredible claims made about it. However, preliminary studies have shown that one hour of floating is equivalent to eight hours of bed rest. Similar studies have scientifically proven floating to be an unparalleled strategy for de-stressing and relaxation, as it is the only known way to achieve clinical rest for the brain outside of sleep. A Scandinavian scientist who studied floating found that it offers a wide variety of individual benefits: floating just a few times made jazz musicians more creative, made a marksman more accurate, and helped writers overcome writer’s block, for example. Essentially, the technique helps individuals improve whatever areas of their lives they are focused on, much like meditation. At its core, that is the main mission of Lucidity—to empower individuals and give them the tools to achieve new levels of wellness, clarity and self-insight. And for those seeking more physical aspects of wellness or rehabilitation, we have something to take care of that, as well: hyperbaric medicine, or the treatment of the human body using pressurized oxygen. Like floating, hyperbaric medicine has roots dating back hundreds, if not thousands, of years.

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As Americans have become more health conscious, they’ve tended to focus on the body’s necessities; food, water and exercise are the foundations for countless health models. Yet the most important necessity, oxygen, is often left out. Without oxygen, the human body experiences cell death in a matter of minutes. One of the most important (and misunderstood) elements of hyperbaric medicine is that it treats the human body by oxygenating it at the cellular level. Most people think that we benefit from oxygen by breathing it—a belief that is only partially correct. The average concentration of oxygen in the air we breathe is about 21 percent; in a hyperbaric chamber, where oxygen is pressurized, that

Early studies have shown floating to be an unparalleled strategy for destressing and relaxation, as it is the only known way to achieve clinical rest for the brain outside of sleep. number is closer to 97 percent. When oxygen is pressurized, it enters the bloodstream at a higher concentration, binds to plasma, and can reach parts of the body or brain that it wouldn’t otherwise reach. When concentrated oxygen reaches these cells, it simultaneously supercharges their mitochondria, boosting energy levels and increasing the lifespan of the cells. Thus hyperbaric medicine has been shown to enhance health and energy in a variety of ways, and it’s currently being studied as a treatment for many diseases and illnesses. For instance, science shows us that cancer thrives in a low-oxygen environment, and so it makes sense that oxygen treatments might be an effective way to treat or prevent cancer. Bret Favre’s wife has argued just that. She was able to beat breast cancer through her own regimen of mild chemo, a nutrient drip, and four to six hours a day in a hyperbaric chamber. When doctors went to remove her cancer, it was nowhere to be found. Hyperbaric chambers are also one of the fastest-growing therapies for athletes looking for a competitive edge. When the blood has higher levels of oxygen, athletes perform better, have more energy and, more important, heal and recover more quickly.

Even people without major health problems or athletic demands are using hyperbaric medicine to gain that extra edge in wellness and feel great. As one of those people, I can say that if I could, I would get in a hyperbaric chamber for at least an hour every day of my life. I am well aware, however, of the skepticism that often surrounds such under-researched alternative medicine. As a graduate student studying psychology, I hope to relieve this skepticism by conducting my master’s thesis and various research projects on the benefits of floating and hyperbaric medicine. But I don’t need numbers to prove what I already know: hyperbaric medicine and sensory deprivation are tools that utilize nature’s most valuable gifts. Floating returns us to our humble beginnings—silence—and in so doing, offers us a second chance, a chance to restart our minds and build a new perspective, where stress and anxiety play less of a role. And hyperbaric medicine offers us nature’s most valuable resource, oxygen, in a way that heals and nourishes the human body, from mood and energy levels all the way down to the mitochondria at the cellular level. My main goal is to bring these incredible tools for healing and selfimprovement into the spotlight, and to prove that they open the way to entirely new plateaus in a complete picture of health. I am excited beyond words to share these opportunities with the city I love. Jack Kelle is co-owner of Lucidity: Float Center of Chattanooga, 1405 Cowart St. For more information, visit Lucidity on Facebook, call 423-653-7484 or email jack.f.kelle@gmail.com.

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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer. Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintain-

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Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self. David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how

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to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.” As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

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First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.” Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages. Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk. Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

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Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub. For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain

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and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it. “Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.” “To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet. Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours. Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

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Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships. In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the

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image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-by-side at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

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Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

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Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives. Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everythingis-going-to-be-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”

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Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re) Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self. Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love. “When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says. Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.” He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?” These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

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mid-afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump. Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap. “Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.

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leep, along with nutrition and exercise, shapes the backbone of overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans get an insufficient amount, according to a recent Gallup survey, and the potential health risks are considerable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” and is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and mortality, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of TheSleepDoctor.com.

“It’s best to get seven to eight hours of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Interacting with the circadian rhythm is the homeostatic rhythm, which causes greater sleepiness the longer we’re awake. Both circadian and homeostatic sleepiness elevate by

A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle. Here are other practical tips. Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze.

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“Sleep is never a waste of time if it’s helpful.” ~ Dr. Michael Breus Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein. Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy. Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus. Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decisionmaking and motor skills.

Napping at Work

While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical. “We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.” Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than non-nappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity. Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time. “You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.” If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises. Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types. “Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores. We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.” Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.” Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair,

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hat’s on the family pet’s wish list this year? Family members can have fun creating interactive toys and games that are easy on the holiday budget. According to a recent American Pet Association survey, three out of four owners buy gifts for their pets during the holiday season to the collective tune of $5 billion. Dogs and cats receive new sweaters and boots, collars and leashes, toys and treats. Yet, what they really crave is attention. “Too often, pets are left alone for eight hours a day, leading to anxiety, frustration and unwanted behaviors. It’s important that they’re mentally chal-

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Lectio Divina Workshop - 10am-3pm. Rev. Tom Ward will lead an exploration of the four steps of Lectio Divina to cultivate friendship with Christ, as well as practice, silence and sharing. Members: $50; nonmembers: $55. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-4861279, Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail.com or CenterMindfulLiving.org/register. Creating Art in Nature – 1-4pm. Nurture your creative spirit and make new connections with the natural world as you explore the forest and meadows of Reflection Riding with Dr. Jean Lomino. Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd. Preregistration required. Prices and info: 423-821-1160 or ChattanoogaNatureCenter.org. Wildlife Photography Workshop – 1:30-4pm. Tom and Pat Cory lead an encore of this popular workshop consisting of a seminar on wildlife photography followed by a chance to photograph wildlife at the Nature Center. Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd. Preregistration required. Prices and info: 423-821-1160 or ChattanoogaNatureCenter.org. Free symphony on Stringer’s Ridge – 3pm. Join the Friends of Stringer’s Ridge, Tennessee River Gorge Trust and a brass quintet from the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra for a unique afternoon of fun. Enjoy beautiful views, trails and music in the great outdoors. Open to the public. Info: TRGT.org

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 A Day of Practice - 10am-3pm. Join Janka Livoncova to deepen your practice, be supported by others, and to spend the day intentionally cultivating your capacity to be in the present moment. $25 donation. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279, Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail.com or CenterMindful Living.org/register.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Non-Violent Communication - 10am-3pm. Support and strengthen your communication skills to relate more effectively. Learn how to communicate to more effectively connect with others, inspire trust and contribution. Members: $90, nonmembers $100. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279, Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail.com or CenterMindful Living.org/register.

music Essential that includes classic modern big band, Oilsand For Pets Monday 29th, Free 7 pm admission. swing, Latin and September waltz tunes. Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 918 East Main St Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Thanksgiving Market at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. local meats, cheeses, breads, produce, homemade/homegrown foods, as well as unique, handmade gifts. Free admission. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: Chattanooga Market.com.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Reiki III / Reiki Master Training (Shinpiden) – Nov. 14-16, 10am-6pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, Reiki Master/teacher. Prerequisite: Level II Reiki. $950 includes workshop, manual, certificate. Register with $450 deposit two weeks in advance. North Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-6006 or Reiki Chattanooga.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Shadow Boxes -10am-1:15pm. Use mixed media and thoughtful introspection to manifest and name our darker sides into shadow boxes. This powerful piece of sculpture portrays a transformative look at who we really are. Members: $60; nonmembers: $75. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279, Centermindfullivingmanager@gmail.com or CenterMindful Living.org/register.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Fall Fashion Show at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Hand-made apparel, accessories, hats, scarves, children’s apparel, ladies skirts, tie-dyed apparel, accessories, ties and jewelry. Free admission. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.

Grateful Yoga class – 10am. Donation-based class benefits Chattanooga Area Food Bank. All-levels asana practice followed by a long shavasana and a few minutes of meditation. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpring Yoga.com.

save the date 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. Photo By Julie Poole

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 Santa at Nutrition World – Noon-3pm. Children can get free picture with Santa and a healthy goody bag. Call ahead to reserve a spot. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

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“Peace Pilgrim” Scaughtdt Iam on inner peace – 2-4pm. Iam is featured speaker at monthly meeting of CHEO. Free and open to the public. Speaker/ yoga room of Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga. Info: 4CHEO.org.

“Introducing and Cultivating Appreciative Joy” – 2-4pm. Part two of Pranayama and Meditation series with Janka Livoncova. No experience necessary. $30. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com.

Tachyon Healing Energy Cocoon Sessions - 3:155:15 pm. Surround yourself in a three-dimensional, life-balancing sea of Tachyon healing energy to reduce stress, harmonize emotions, facilitate transformation and calm, centered clarity. Members: $15; non-members: $25/20minute session. Center for Mindful Living, 1212 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-486-1279, Centermindfullivingmanager@ gmail.com or CenterMindfulLiving.org/register.

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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: CenterMindfulLiving.com. Restorative Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Instructor rotates each Sunday. Physical and mental restorative session designed to focus on rejuvenating and healing 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.

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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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LearningRxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 20.

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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.

Health Foods and Nutrition 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.

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 9.

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.

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.

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 27.

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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 9.

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 20.

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 23.

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.

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.

Massage Therapy 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 9.

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 23.

Reflexology

Personal Training

THERAPEUTIC REFLEXOLOGY

MACKIE PIERRE

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

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

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.

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.

POLYGRAPH SERVICES ACUMEN POLYGRAPH SERVICES 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

Qigong EILEEN MEAGHER, PhD Nutrition World 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085

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.

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.

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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.

Salons BANANA TREE ORGANIC SALON AND SPA Angela Oliver 1309 Panorama Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-553-6773 BananaTreeSalon.com Facebook.com/BananaTreeSalon

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

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 13.

Thermography

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

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

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 23.

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 13.

MOVEMENT ARTS COLLECTIVE 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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Center For Mindful Living...................................................... 21

Nutrition World................................................................ 2 & 40

Clearspring Yoga...................................................................... 13

Pilates Tonic.............................................................................29

Conditionaire........................................................................... 27

Restorative Body Therapies................................................. 23

doTERRA...................................................................................25

Ross Chiropractic...................................................................... 7

Family Herb Shop...................................................................... 9

Shallowford Dental................................................................... 3

Four Bridges Massage & Bodywork..................................... 21

Smiles of Chattanooga.......................................................... 27

Full Circle Medical Center.....................................................20

Stillpoint Health Associates, Inc.......................................... 23

International Monetary Systems......................................... 22

Superior Air..............................................................................39

Junk King...................................................................................15

The Wolfe Clinic/Tools For Healing....................................... 9

Learning RX Center................................................................20

TradeBank of Chattanooga...................................................29

Massage Envy Spa - Hamilton Place................................... 13

Village Market............................................................................ 5

Massage Envy Spa North Chattanooga.............................. 13

Vintage Wine and Spirits.......................................................30

Natural Awakenings Webstore................................... 28 & 29

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