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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Blissful Wellness

by Maggie Bailey

14 STAY SHARP

Powerful Ways to Avoid Mental Decline

by Lisa Marshall

18 WORKPLACE WISDOM

Mindfulness in Corporate Life

by April Thompson

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24 THE SENSITIVE CHILD How to Nurture Special Gifts

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26 PILATES UNBOUND New Fusions with Yoga, Dance and Boxing

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28 BOARDING SOLUTIONS FOR BELOVED PETS The Best are Pet, People and Planet Friendly

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ver the past five years, we in East Tennessee have witnessed a poignant story of grace and loss. When UT’s legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt announced her retirement due to early-onset dementia, it was impossible to imagine that any mere force of nature could dull her laser-sharp mind or dim her fiery stare. Summitt was humble and generous enough to be the public face of a cruel and stigmatizing disease, and behind the scenes she battled hard against it. She lost that battle in June, but it was her hope that others would build on the momentum she started by bringing awareness to dementia and supporting research for its prevention and cure. Our feature story, “Stay Sharp,” offers new, encouraging evidence that dementia can be prevented or even reversed. The story follows the work of University of California, Los Angeles, Alzheimer’s researcher Dale Bredesen, a neurologist and founding president of the independent Buck Institute for Research on Aging. For a 66-year-old dementia patient whose further mental decline seemed inevitable, Bredesen prescribed a highly specific, personalized, 36-point nutrition and lifestyle plan to effect marked improvement in memory within months—improvement that was measurable on a brain scan. He describes this and nine other promising cases in the June issue of the journal Aging. “These are the first examples of a reversal of cognitive decline in pre- and early Alzheimer’s patients,” he says. For specifics, read our article on page 14. Mindfulness has become an important strategy for staying sharp at work. In “Workplace Wisdom,” writer April Thompson explains how regularly taking a few minutes to meditate can help mitigate the negative effects of a corporate office environment, resulting in more efficient, effective employees. Workers who are taught meditation techniques report that they are more aware of their own and others’ personal biases or emotional agendas, and so are less inclined to be influenced by them. If you think your workplace could benefit from this kind of de-stressing, clip our article (page 18) and share it with the powers that be. It’s a powerful argument. Here’s another good reason to stop stressing: your teeth depend on it. As Chattanooga orthodontist Marie Farrar explains on page 30, stress can lead to habitual clenching or grinding of the teeth, which in turn can lead to a host of dental problems. Dr. Farrar has orthodontic solutions for “clenchers” or “grinders,” but you can also get proactive by adopting stress-reducing habits. A good start: Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, which offers a full menu of classes in various styles of yoga, dance and other good-for-you practices. Read more about Blissful Wellness in our Business Spotlight, page 13. Happy Thanksgiving!

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ecades of research has shown that what impacts our minds affects our bodies.” Tracy Hilliard, owner of Four Bridges Massage and Bodywork, says the opposite is also true. “The physical experiences of our bodies, either positive or negative, will have some bearing on our emotions,” she says. “If we are constantly under stress from various life circumstances, without an outlet or a way to reset our nervous systems, this will likely take its toll and manifest in the body, for example, as an imbalanced muscular pattern, chronic headaches, bowel disturbances or menstrual irregularities.” Tracy Hilliard Therapeutic massage is an excellent way to relieve the body of muscular tension or pain and can also help lower blood pressure, boost immune function, improve flexibility and help with a better night’s sleep, she says. “In addition to these physical responses, this designated time of self-care can bring about balance in the nervous system, improve mood and decrease stress. It’s like pushing the reset button.” Hilliard, who is a registered nurse and licensed massage therapist, says 60 or 90 minutes of massage—incorporating relaxation, breathing and releasing muscular tightness—can be an effective tool for maintaining full-body health and can assist in the detoxification process. “Clients have shared with me that when they carve out time in their schedules for bodywork, it sends the subtle message that they are deserving of this self-care, like a gift waiting for them,” she adds. For appointments or more information, contact Tracy Hilliard at 423-322-6974 or visit FourBridges.MassageTherapy.com. See ad, page 23.

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nity of Chattanooga has found a new home in the Granfalloon on the Southside for its 11 a.m. Sunday services. The mixed-use space is located at 400 East Main Street, right behind and connected to the Clearstory building, where Unity holds weekly events and has offices in suite 215 on the second floor. “Unity of Chattanooga is a welcoming, inviting and affirming spiritual community where all paths are honored,” says Rev. Christine Grace. “Unity’s message of spirituality, of the power of God within and the infinite names for God, resonates deeply with those of many faiths and beliefs. Unity believes in the power of positive thought, affirmative prayer, the evolution of consciousness through learning and growing and connecting to source within so that we can be of service for the greatest good of all.” Anyone interested in experiencing Unity of Chattanooga is welcome to attend a Sunday-morning service, which includes music, message, meditation and fellowship, or to visit UnityOfChattanooga.org to watch recorded Sunday services from Unity’s media library. For more information, call Unity at 423-755-7990.

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reen|spaces, the Chattanooga nonprofit focused on sustainable building, is now offering construction tours of their NextGen Homes in the Northshore area. NextGen Homes offer “net zero energy” living, and the tours provide an opportunity to see new products and innovative building techniques while they are being applied to the homes. The next home tour will be November 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 631 Hamilton Avenue. “NextGen Homes not only accomplish net zero energy, but also protect and promote the health of the occupant, use regionally sourced materials, conserve water and use smart technologies for only $350,000,” says Dawn Hjelseth, director of development for green|spaces. “The goal of the project is to raise awareness that net zero living is possible for homeowners and that developers can still make a profit selling the homes.” Free parking and lunch will be available. Attendees must RSVP by calling 423-648-0963 or emailing dawn@greenspaceschattanooga.org. For more information about the project or to see a time-lapse video, visit greenspaceschattanooga.org/nextgen. Interested homebuyers can also contact Grace Frank Group at 423265-0088 or 423-355-1538. See ad, page 23.

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he Complementary Health Education Organization (CHEO), a networking organization for Chattanooga practitioners and businesses with a holistic focus, will host a presentation by Vita Zagorodny of Chatt Alignment Therapy at its next monthly meeting, which will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m., November 20, at Nutrition World. The meeting will include 15 minutes of socializing and snacks, Zagorodny’s hour-long presentation and a Q&A, and an opportunity for participants to mingle and introduce their holistic therapies and products. In her presentation, Zagorodny will explain why posture is the key to a healthy, active and pain-free lifestyle. As a posture alignment therapist, she assesses how a person stands or walks, and then provides simple, personalized exercises that move the body naturally toward health and alignment. One of her therapies is the Egoscue Method of Health through Motion, designed to facilitate the body’s power to rejuvenate. “At Chatt Alignment Therapy, we work to find the root cause of a pain or issue in the body and then eliminate the compensations or dysfunctions and get rid of the symptoms to achieve a long-term effects,” she says. “The human body was designed to move, and it has an amazing capability to heal. We work to retrain muscle function through corrective exercise.” Attendees are encouraged to bring guests. The meeting will be held in the Nutrition World speaker room, located at 6237 Vance Rd, (downstairs from Nutrition World on Lee Highway), Chattanooga. For more information, call 423-309-1060, visit 4CHEO.org or email President@4CHEO.org.

held December 10 in historic St. Elmo. Funds raised through A Christmas Tail 5K and the Mutt Strut will go toward the shelter’s Special Needs Fund, which provides lifesaving surgery and medication as well as heartworm treatment to animals with treatable injuries and illness. “The 5K and Mutt Strut are a fun way to support the shelter’s mission to provide education and outreach to the community, medical services for needy animals, humane investigation, shelter for homeless animals and strong adoption programs that ensure all adopted animals have safe and loving forever homes,” says Taylor Hixson, development manager for HES. The 5K is both a timed competitive race and a noncompetitive fun run and walk for two-legged participants only. The route offers scenic views of historic St. Elmo, and the course is flat and fast. The race begins at 9 a.m. Awards will be presented at the St. Elmo Pet Wellness Center in the following divisions: overall male & female, 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & over. Winners will receive a keepsake ornament, and winners aged 21 and over will receive a bottle of wine from event sponsor Chateau Morrisette. All participants will receive an event T-shirt and goody bag. The Mutt Strut, which starts at 9:45, is for participants of all ages and their canine friends. Those without pets of their own can “rent” a shelter dog for the day. “It’s an opportunity for some of our adoptable dogs to enjoy a day of fun outside the shelter and meet potential adopters,” says HES Executive Director Bob Citrullo. “Many of our past rent-a-dogs have been adopted by their walkers, and the pairs return to do the Mutt Strut together again year after year.” All two-legged participants will receive an event T-shirt and goody bag, and all four-legged participants will receive special treats. The events will be held rain or shine. Registration and breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. at the St. Elmo Pet Wellness Center, 3812 Tennessee Ave. Register online at www.HESChatt.org on or before December 8, or by mail postmarked on or before December 1. See ad, page 28.

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A Farewell Tribute

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Turning the Tide for Turkeys Turkeys and Thanksgiving go together for 88 percent of Americans surveyed by the National Turkey Federation. Each year, more than 46 million turkeys provide the entrée for gatherings, yielding leftovers for sandwiches, stew, chili, casseroles and turkey burgers. In 2011, 736 million pounds of turkey were consumed in the U.S., while a few lucky birds avoided the chopping block. The pardoning of a White House turkey began in 1863 when President Lincoln’s son, Tad, interceded on behalf of the bird and its life was spared. Now a tradition, two dressed birds and one live turkey are delivered to the White House each year. The live bird is “pardoned” and lives out its life on a historical farm. At the Farm Sanctuary, turkeys get sponsored or adopted instead of eaten. “Turkeys are friendly and follow you around like puppy dogs. They’ll try to sit on your lap to be petted,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of the sanctuary’s New York and two California locations. “At our Celebration for the Turkeys, we feed them cranberries, pumpkin pie and squash. People visit to see them enjoy it. Guests’ snacks are vegan.” Hundreds of turkeys have been adopted and given a lifelong home since the program’s inception in 1986. More than 8,000 people pledged to sponsor a turkey living at the sanctuary in a recent year, proving it’s not necessary to be a president to pardon a turkey. Source: FarmSanctuary.org/giving/adopt-a-turkey

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Conventional Grocery Chains Go Organic The Kroger grocery chain, with nearly 2,500 U.S. stores, including subsidiaries Ralphs, Fry’s, King Soopers and Food 4 Less, has decided to go all in on the organic food market as a follow-up to the 2012 release of its Simple Truth brand of organic foods. Kroger President Michael Ellis says, “We’re really just answering the customer’s call for more and better,” giving Whole Foods Market more competition. Walmart has also begun to satisfy the growing health concerns of its shoppers by integrating organic options in its supermarkets. Now the challenge is for organic farming—which intentionally works to minimize agricultural impacts on the health of people and the planet—to meet the greater demand nationwide for healthier foods. Although implementation will vary depending on climate, experts advise that it begins with farms adopting healthy soil practices. It’s up to consumers to keep the momentum going. Source: Healthy-Holistic-Living.com

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corporation’s family of 95 magazines bid a fond farewell to company President Larry Levine, with many joining in on a call and sending notes, prayers and good thoughts prior to his passing on September 23. Levine enthusiastically contributed his all with a host of talents focused on forwarding our collective mission of providing publishers and readers with the tools needed to help us all create a healthier, more sustainable world together. Founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman honors her partner, saying, “Our home office and publishers are truly saddened to lose the beautifully loving, guiding light that Larry generously shared with us throughout the past 12 years. His impact on our lives and Natural Awakenings‘ success will continue to bless our readers. We will miss him dearly.” One of Levine’s last gifts to the company was recommending Pat McGroder as vice president of franchise development. “We welcome Pat, already feeling blessed by the 24 years of experience he brings in highly successful publishing and franchising endeavors,” says Bruckman. McGroder will now also assume some of the operational responsibilities formerly managed by Levine.

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Stoned Doggies Dangers vs. Benefits of Pet Marijuana

As of June, half of the states and the District of Columbia have legalized the use of medical marijuana for humans. People wonder if it’s also suited for pets, too, and need to investigate the parameters and consequences carefully. “It’s not legal in any state for veterinarians to prescribe or recommend medical marijuana,” says Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. “Done properly, it could have applications, but it’s not standardized, dosage amounts are unknown and without U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation, there’s no guarantee what you think you’re buying is what you get. “Dogs that get into the stash or sneak-eat marijuana-laced food can experience wobbling when walking, trembling and potential seizures,” Osborne notes. “I haven’t heard of any cases of death, but as with any prescription drug, practice responsible ownership by keeping it out of the reach of curious children and pets.” “THC [tetrahydrocannabinol] in marijuana produces the high,” explains Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Robert Silver, author of Medical Marijuana & Your Pet: The Definitive Guide. “Dogs are extremely sensitive to THC, much more so than any other species studied.” Silver believes there are uses for cannabinoid oil, derived from hemp, which has very low levels of THC; pet owners in an end-of-life situation with no hope of recovery have used it to ease pain, stimulate appetite and add quality to final days.

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he human brain does not function optimally in society’s noise-filled environment. The brain, like the body, needs rest to function, and that comes with silence. A recent study in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience discovered that the brain is able to integrate both internal and external information into a “conscious workspace” when resting. Constant distractions and noises can detract from the brain’s ability to process critical information. Noise also elevates stress hormone levels within the brain. Research published earlier in Psychological Science examined the effects that the relocation of the main Munich airport, in Germany, had on children’s health and cognition. Gary W. Evans, researcher and professor of human ecology at Cornell University, notes that when exposed to constant noise, children develop a stress response that causes them to ignore it. The study’s subjects tuned out both harmful sounds and stimuli that they should be paying attention to, including speech. Silence has the opposite effect, releasing tension in brain and body. Exposure to chronic noise can also hinder children’s cognitive development, according to a study from the World Health Organization and the European Commission Joint Research Centre; this includes language skills and reading ability. To help counter modern noise pollution, attention restoration theory suggests that individuals placed in environments with lower levels of sensory input can recover some of the cognitive abilities they have lost.

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reast cancer survivors are often plagued by chronic fatigue that lasts long after their treatment is finished. They have few options to relieve the condition, but acupressure shows promise. A study published this summer in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that acupressure can significantly improve two symptoms of fatigue experienced by breast cancer survivors: sleep quality and quality of life. The researchers tested 424 women that had completed cancer treatments at least a year prior to the study. They were divided into three groups—one selfadministered relaxing acupressure and another stimulating acupressure, while the control group followed a conventional care plan. After six weeks, fatigue was reduced from 70 percent to 43 percent among those receiving acupressure, with two-thirds of the women in the acupressure groups reaching levels of fatigue considered normal. The relaxing acupressure group showed substantial improvements in sleep quality compared with the conventional care group at week six, but the two groups reached parity at week 10. The relaxing acupressure group was the only one that showed improvements in quality of life, making it a reasonable, low-cost option for managing fatigue symptoms.

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hio State University researchers have discovered a correlation between bacteria in the gut and behavior in toddlers. Scientists studied the bacterial microbes in stool samples from 77 girls and boys between the ages of 18 months and 27 months, while mothers filled out a questionnaire describing their children’s level of emotional reactivity. The study found that positive behavioral traits occurred more frequently in children with the most diverse types of gut bacteria. These included mood, curiosity, sociability and impulsivity. The correlation was particularly strong in boys. Lisa Christian, Ph.D., a researcher with the Ohio State Institute for Behavioral Medicine research, and her co-author, Microbiologist Michael Bailey, Ph.D., plan to use the information to help uncover some mysteries related to the origin of chronic illness. “There is substantial evidence that intestinal bacteria interact with stress hormones; the same hormones that have been implicated in chronic illnesses like obesity and asthma,” explains Christian. “A toddler’s temperament gives us a good idea of how they react to stress. This information, combined with an analysis of their gut microbiome, could ultimately help us to detect and prevent chronic health issues [from developing] earlier.”

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GoodWolf Finds Blissful Wellness by Maggie Bailey

bout a year ago, I started teaching under the name GoodWolf Yoga. The name comes from the Cherokee story about the two wolves battling within us, one bad and one good: the wolf that wins is the one we feed. I wanted to teach people how to “feed” the good in them— how to live their lives to the fullest, helped Maggie Bailey by yoga and a healthy lifestyle—and I was We want Blissful always searching for a space that could help Wellness to be a space encourage that. where people can reach Last month, as I their optimal health was frantically trying to locate a new through education, studio in which to exercise classes and hold private sessions, I ran across an ad for natural health products. Blissful Wellness, an amazing space that’s been located behind Nutrition World for almost a decade. When I walked inside, I felt like I’d discovered Chattanooga’s best-kept secret. I instantly felt an amazing energy. Not only was it beautiful, but it was also part of Nutrition World, a pioneer in Chattanooga’s healthy living community. Locally owned and operated since 1979, Nutrition World offers the city’s best selection of nutritional supplements and natural health products. Owner Ed Jones and his staff truly want their customers to live their best lives, and they’ll teach them how to do it. I had found my place. So when I was offered the job as studio manager at Blissful Wellness, I was more than excited. Along with a wonderful group of teachers, I began anew: we wanted

Blissful Wellness to be a space where people in the community could reach their optimal health through education, exercise classes and natural health products. As part of that mission, we decided to create round-table discussions on a variety of topics, such as mindfulness, yoga from a Christian perspective, and incorporating essential oils into daily life. We offer a full menu of classes, including yoga, Pilates, classical barre, Zumba, tai chi and hula dancing, as well as health lectures and great workshops. We hope Blissful Wellness will be a place where people will want to try something new and will feel welcome from the moment they enter the studio. We’ve worked hard to add more class times and different types of classes. This month we’ll host a Swing Dance Date Night (see sidebar for info on this and other November events). We have also planned lectures and workshops to help people learn how to use the products they find at Nutrition World, along with exercise, to better their lives. We look forward to being a great resource for healthy living in Chattanooga. Maggie Bailey is the studio manager at Blissful Wellness, located behind Nutrition World at 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8. To learn more, follow Blissful Wellness on Facebook and Instagram @ blissfulwellnessstudio, visit BlissfulWellnessChattanooga.com or call 423-892-4085. See ad pages 3 and 40.

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slow descent into dementia seemed inevitable for a 66-yearold man that had been misplacing his keys, missing appointments and struggling at work. He failed doctor-administered cognitive quizzes and tested positive for a gene variant linked to an exponentially higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A brain scan revealed scattered clusters of sticky, amyloid plaque—a hallmark of the disease. His hippocampus, or memory center, had shrunk to rank in the lowest 17 percent of men his age. Told there wasn’t much that could be done, he sought the help of University of California, Los Angeles Alzheimer’s researcher Dale Bredesen, a neurologist and founding president of the independent Buck Institute for Research on Aging. He recommended a personalized, 36-point plan, including a high-fat/low-carb diet, intermittent

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fasting, strict sleep schedule, select dietary supplements and other lifestyle changes. Within three months, family members reported marked improvements in his memory. At 10 months, brain scans revealed his hippocampus had grown 12 percent. “Such improvements are unprecedented,” says Bredesen, who described this and nine other hopeful cases in a provocative paper published in June in the journal Aging. “These are the first examples of a reversal of cognitive decline in pre- and early Alzheimer’s patients.”

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reversal, at least in early stages, is to pinpoint its numerous drivers—from nutritional and hormonal deficiencies and exposure to infection to environmental toxins and harmful drugs—and attack them simultaneously. It’s a stark departure from the classic, often unsuccessful, one-pill treatment approach. Of the 244 clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs between 2002 and 2012, all but one failed. “Imagine having a roof with 36 holes in it, and your drug patched one hole. You still have 35 leaks,” says Bredesen, who believes his synergistic approach—the Bredesen Protocol—can likely make Alzheimer’s drugs work better or render them unnecessary. Skeptical colleagues point out that Bredesen’s paper described only 10 case studies, not a clinical trial. “It is intriguing, but not enough to make recommendations to physicians or patients,” says Keith Fargo, Ph.D., director of scientific programs and outreach for the Chicagobased Alzheimer’s Association. “The current consensus in the scientific community is that we do not have a way to reverse dementia.” While agreeing that a larger study is needed, Neurologist David Perlmutter, of Naples, Florida, whose bestsellers Brain Maker and Grain Brain promote nutritional changes for supporting brain health, considers Bredesen’s study revolutionary. “To reverse Alzheimer’s in one patient is monumental, much less 10,” says Perlmutter. They recently presented together at a conference organized by Sharp Again Naturally, a New York nonprofit that educates patients and caregivers about natural means of slowing and reversing cognitive decline. After losing her mother to Alzheimer’s, the nonprofit’s co-founder, Jacqui Bishop, 74, stopped her own frightening decline by changing her diet and getting her thyroid hormone levels under control via supplements. Now she’s helping others do the same. She says, “We are trying to change the conversation from one of despair to one of hope.”

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with distinct drivers: inflammation or infection; harmful environmental exposures; and/or lack of neuron-nurturing hormones. To determine which one to target, he tests patients for blood-sugar, inflammation and hormone levels, heavy metals and critical nutrients such as D and B vitamins. Then he crafts a personalized plan. He notes that the 10 years it can take to progress from subtle decline to full-blown Alzheimer’s provides a huge opportunity. “Ideally, we want people to come in when they have mild impairment or are asymptomatic,” says Bredesen, advising that tests be done for the APOE4, or “Alzheimer’s gene” in one’s 40s. “People have not wanted to know in the past because they’ve been told there is nothing they can do about it. We completely disagree.” One way to stay cognitively sharp is to eat fewer carbs (which boost blood sugar) and eat more fat, says Perlmutter. “There is a clear relationship between elevated levels of blood sugar and increased risk of Alzheimer’s.” One study, published in 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine, tracked 2,067 healthy adults for seven years and found that the higher their average glucose level, even if they weren’t diabetic, the more likely they were to develop dementia. For instance, those with a level of 115 milligrams per deciliter were 18 percent more at risk than those measuring 100 milligrams per deciliter. A 2012 study published in Neurology followed 266 adults for four years and found that those with higher blood sugar saw certain areas of the brain shrink 6 to 10 percent more than those with lower blood sugar. Gluten can also be problematic, advises Perlmutter, when it’s inflammatory and driving brain degeneration. In contrast, good fat, like that in avocados, fatty fish, coconut oil and walnuts, serves as a foundation for neurons and an efficient, clean-burning fuel source for the brain. This is particularly helpful in someone with early-stage Alzheimer’s, says Bredesen, because the disease can make it harder for the brain

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to use sugar for fuel. In some cases, both doctors recommend an extremely low-carb, or “ketogenic” diet (fewer than 60 grams of carbs per day). Starved of carbohydrates, the liver produces fat-like compounds called ketones, a brain-fuel source shown to stimulate growth of new neural networks. Bredesen also recommends 12 hours of fasting each night, with zero food intake within three hours of going to sleep. Fasting promotes a process called autophagy, by which the brain essentially cleans itself of damaged cellular material. Eight hours of sleep is also vital. According to University of Rochester research, the space between brain cells opens up during sleep, allowing cleansing channels of fluid to flow more freely. “If you were operating your house 24/7 with no time to rest or clean, it would be disastrous,” says Bredesen. “The same is true of your brain.” Also, they say, keep teeth clean because bacterial infections, including those in the gums, have been shown to hasten formation of neuron-killing plaque. Also critically examine the prescription drugs being ingested. A recent study of 74,000 people published in JAMA Neurology found that regular use of heartburn drugs like Prilosec and Nexium increased dementia risk by 42 to 52 percent. Meanwhile, anticholinergic drugs like Benadryl and statin drugs prescribed to manage cholesterol have also been linked to increased dementia. “We see ‘statin brain’ all the time,” observes Perlmutter, who says once patients go off the drugs, they tend to get better.

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Fargo says researchers are keenly interested in many of the ideas in Bredesen’s paper. Although it’s too early to endorse them, numerous studies are underway. But he wonders if some patients that assert that they’ve reversed dementia actually suffered from something else, like sleep apnea or depression. Bredesen stands by his research, asserting that the 10 patients in his paper had all been formally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or its precursors. One

69-year-old entrepreneur that was planning to close his business after 11 years of mental decline is now expanding it. A 49-year-old woman that scored poorly on neuropsychological tests showed no signs of cognitive decline when she was tested again nine months later. In all, more than 100 people have participated in the program. “We have people that are fourand-a-half years out and doing very well,” he says, noting that such strategies aren’t likely to work for someone with advanced Alzheimer’s. In some cases, the results may be more subtle, but for those caring for a sick loved one, any positive progress means a lot. Paul Tramontozzi knows. After his father, then 75, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, the New York City financial advisor attended a Sharp Again Naturally meeting seeking advice. “I was skeptical, but when the answer you get from everyone else is, ‘There’s nothing you can do,’ you become more willing to listen.” He took his father off his cholesterol medication, fed him spoonfuls of coconut oil daily and put him on a specific supplement regimen. His balance improved and he could participate in family outings again. “If you had told me a few years ago we’d be able to take Dad to a restaurant for his 80th birthday, I would have said, ‘No way.’ But we did.” Tramontozzi says his father isn’t cured, but the advice he obtained facilitated more time together and insights on how to avoid a similar fate. “These are all things a healthy 37-year-old should be doing right now anyway. I just wish we’d found out earlier.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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focusing our attention on our thoughts, breathing, emotions or bodily sensations for a set time period, while the term mindfulness refers to the ability to be aware of the present moment, whether meditating or in a business meeting. While Fortune 500 companies like Procter & Gamble, Aetna and General Mills have instituted formal mindfulness programs, Michael Carroll, meditation teacher, executive coach and the author of Awake at Work, says that the mindfulness revolution has been largely seeded from the ground up. It’s emerged through people exploring the practices in their personal lives, and then bringing them to work. Jacqueline Gallo, operational excellence manager for Whitcraft Group, a manufacturing plant in Eastford, Connecticut, discovered meditation 12 years ago while seeking solace during a traumatic time. Today, Gallo does three short sits a week and occasionally participates in 10-day retreats. Whitcraft doesn’t offer meditation to employees, but Gallo says mindfulness enables her to be available to her staff and solve problems without getting “swept off my feet so easily by all the desires, agendas and emotions confronted at work.” Carroll cautions that it’s not about trying to eliminate our own or others’ emotional agendas or personal biases at work; rather, individuals use mindfulness to become more conscious of and relaxed about them. “Meditation helps develop agility in viewing… to self-regulate, drop fixed mindsets, become selfaware,” explains Carroll, who has coached university presidents, CEOs and nonprofit executives in mindful leadership

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that 87 percent were still using the techniques. HPHC informatics analyst Stephanie Oddleifson, who took the course nearly 10 years ago, says it transformed her way of thinking and behaving in the workplace and furnished a set of practices she uses every day. In times of conflict, “I was so quick to make up stories in my head and jump to conclusions previously,” she says. “Now I’m able to pause before responding and observe my thoughts without getting caught up in them. I can diffuse tense situations with humor and not take things personally.” Additional research substantiates the anecdotal evidence for meditation’s workplace benefits. In 2015, scientists from Canada’s University of British Columbia and Germany’s Chemnitz University of Technology compiled data from 20-plus neurology studies, finding significant correlations between meditation and areas of the brain related to capacities for self-regulation, introspection and complex thinking. A Rice University study specifically found a positive relationship between workplace mindfulness, job performance and employee retention. While workplace mindfulness programs vary and may incorporate helpful talks, encouraging readings and group discussions, Healey and Carroll both caution that reading or talking about mindfulness or meditation is no substitute for the practice itself, which many find challenging. “You won’t taste the benefits just reading about it,” remarks Healey. “The practice will come into play come showtime.”

While meditation may be on the upswing in the workplace, it was a battle to legitimize it, according to Tara Healey, program director for mindfulness-based learning at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC). A longtime meditation practitioner, Healey started the Mind the Moment program a decade ago while serving as an organizational capacity building consultant. Surveys had shown that employees were overwhelmed and dissatisfied, but lacked the skills to rectify their situation. “The leadership said, ‘Great, let’s do it, but not tell anyone,’” relates Healey. She notes that meditation, a core component of her multifaceted mindfulness course covering everything from workplace stress to mindful listening, wasn’t accepted in the workplace at that point. Today, 30 percent of her company’s 1,050 employees have completed a six-week class introducing them to the power of mindfulness; some go on to participate in a guided monthly group meditation practice or use company meditation rooms for individual practice. The health services company also offers the course to its member companies throughout New England. To date, more than 12,350 people in 174 companies have participated, varied fields itateencompassing ed m , , l r from higher education and health to finance and technology. e a move the b A He you anofdWashington, your haD.C., undaConnect with April Thompson, survey of employees showed that initially 99 percent felt itowas een r i w ppin ess e t s e b at AprilWrites.com. a good use of their time; another taken six months later found

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Any favorite beer will work. Yields: 2 to 4 servings 1 (15½ oz) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and set aside 1 Tbsp sriracha 1 Tbsp organic miso paste (any color) 1 /3 bottle of beer Black and white sesame seeds Dried chili to taste Smoked salt for garnish to taste Preheat the oven to 375° F. Whisk wet ingredients until mixed well. Toss mixture with chickpeas.

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Spas have been synonymous with pampering throughout the ages. “Every civilization around the world has had some kind of communal gathering place for people to practice ‘self-healing’,” says Jeremy McCarthy, group director of Spa & Wellness for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and author of The Psychology of Spas & Wellbeing. From ancient Greek bathhouses to Japan’s beloved natural hot springs, spas have long served as sacred places of healing and restoration. Indeed, many treatments provided at today’s eco-spas draw inspiration from traditional uses of herbs, honey and olive oil to care for skin and hair. Locally,

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cup of tea. Whether sipped at home, as part of a British high tea featuring Earl Grey or as part of a traditional Japanese green tea ceremony steeped in Zen, tea time allows us to slow down and savor the moment along with the aromas in our cup. Also, antioxidant-rich tea is fortifying. Salt room visits, another healthy pleasure that has spread throughout the U.S., dates back 150 years to an indigenous Polish practice. Research indicates that salt therapy, or halotherapy, can help improve conditions such as asthma and allergies and support the immune, nervous and lymphatic systems (see Tinyurl.com/ SaltRoomPampering). Universally restful salt rooms also offer a unique sensory experience. Another highly accessible way to treat body and mind is to move in a joyful way. Consider taking up a playful new class for de-stressing and stretching such as trapeze yoga, conscious dance or any other dance. Aerial yoga, using suspended trapezelike supports, helps lengthen the spine and strengthen muscles in ways not easily achieved on the ground. Dance delivers health and fitness bonuses in the midst of having fun. If we’re not in the habit of pampering ourselves, it’s time to stretch our beliefs about what we deserve. We’ll find bliss is an attainable luxury. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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etween professional spa visits, a doit-yourself spa day at home can be a rewarding and economical treat. “You can create a full day of home spa treatments using ingredients most people have in their kitchen,” advises Lise Andersen, an expert in nature-based cosmetics from Copenhagen, Denmark, and the owner of LisaLise. com, offering custom skin and hair care products, individualized formulations and beginner-friendly DIY kits. One of Andersen’s home skincare favorites is simple raw honey, used as a cleanser and face mask. “You can use it alone or in conjunction with an added ingredient like almond meal or ground oats. It rinses off beautifully and both softens and cleanses,” she says. A “facial tea” made with herbs like chamomile, lavender and elder blossom is another of the Scandinavian’s at-home favorites. Simply boil water and pour it into a bowl with a handful of herbs, drape a towel over the head, embracing the face and breathe deeply. “It smells wonderful while opening the pores and hydrating the skin,” Andersen says. Dry brushing with a mitt made with a natural fiber like sisal or jute serves as a quick, everyday pick-meup. It stimulates and exfoliates the body and helps boost circulation. For beautiful cuticles, Andersen suggests a handmade scrub made from raw brown sugar or Himalayan salt combined with a carrier oil like almond or grapeseed. It exfoliates and hydrates, leaving hands feeling silky smooth. To get the most out of a home spa day, prep materials in advance and let family members know that it requires absolute solitude. Complete the spalike atmosphere with relaxing music and naturally scented beeswax candles.

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continually cry, withdraw and shy away from social situations. Instead of viewing these behaviors as flaws, see them as providing the child a special gift. Sensitivity often characterizes artists, innovators, prodigies and great thinkers. Partner up. Sensitive children respond far better to requests for desired behaviors when acting in partnership with the adults in their life. Harsh discipline can elicit emotional meltdowns and outbursts of energy in temper tantrums, crying or yelling. Partnering with a child includes learning to avoid their triggers and giving them ready tools to use when they feel overwhelmed, such as breathing exercises. Professional counselors can help shape the relationship. Focus on strengths. Remembering that a highly sensitive child may be incredibly talented is essential when they are acting out. Training ourselves to see a child’s strengths first—such as their incredible creativity, perceptiveness and keen intellect—helps us accept

Highly sensitive children are incredibly responsive to their environments, from sounds and smells to the overall mood of people they encounter. their challenges, such as being overwhelmed, highly emotional, introverted at times, shy, picky about clothes and other preferences, or overly active. Create calmness. It’s worth taking the time to create spaces that match a child’s sensibilities. Create a “peace corner” at home designed to deliver the serenity that highly sensitive children crave by using just the right lighting, colors, sounds and surroundings; elements might include headphones, favorite plush toys and coloring markers. Instill inner discipline. Establishing gentle structure and clear limits with respect goes a long way. Reasonable reminders of what’s needed now and why yield better results than shouting

and warnings of consequences. Connect with peers. Like everyone else, highly sensitive children are drawn to other “birds of a feather”, and getting these kids together to nurture each other’s strengths is good. It may mean some extra effort by parents to help a child find kids that get along together and make play dates. A highly sensitive child can be steered in a helpful emotional direction by well-adjusted, happy and healthy sensitive adults. Sensitive children need especially good role models because they are learning how to use their incredible gifts in a world that sometimes doesn’t value their inherent worth. Maureen Healy, of Santa Barbara, CA, runs a mentoring program for highly sensitive children based on her social and emotional learning curriculum for K-8 students, child psychology training and current scientific research. She is the author of Growing Happy Kids and The Energetic Keys to Indigo Kids (HighlySensitiveKids.com).

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ith 11,000 studios across the U.S., “Pilates continues to grow because an increasingly wide spectrum of people are discovering how it can benefit them,” says Elizabeth Anderson, executive director of the Pilates Method Alliance, in Miami. Pilates instructor Amanda January, who works at The Carriage Club, in Kansas City, eventually became an instructor because, “I love the challenge of it. I had always been a dancer, and found Pilates provides the movement therapy that my dance classes lack.” Current trends are combining Pilates not only with yoga, but also dance and even boxing. “My favorite fusion Pilates class is barre,” says Halley Willcox, a certified Pilates teacher originally from Austin, Texas, now a

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“Through focus and breath awareness, Pilates, not unlike meditation and yoga, helps you become more aware of your body, which makes you more comfortable in your own skin,” says January. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy’s TED talk, “Change Your Posture, Grow Your Confidence, Follow Your Dreams,” shares the results of her Harvard University research, which demonstrates how people that assume what she calls “power postures” actually change the chemistry in their brains, boosting confidence on many levels. Pilates is recognized as a highly effective way to improve posture.

Helps Coordination and Rehabilitation Many dancers and professional athletes access the therapeutic qualities of Pilates to help them recover from injuries and enhance balance and coordination. Anderson remarks, “With a qualified teacher, Pilates can be applied as a post-rehabilitation modality once post-surgery physical therapy is completed, to further strengthen the body. Elite athletes such as professional dancers, baseball and football players, ice skaters and equestrians are also finding ways that Pilates can strengthen and assist them with their performances, well-being and injury prevention.” One of the ways that Pilates helps is by affecting body

Boosts Immunity “The more I committed to a regular Pilates practice, the more I noticed I wasn’t getting sick as often,” says January. “Pilates helps boost the immune system through reducing stress, a well-known contributor to disease. It’s accessible to people of all ages. You don’t have to be flexible or strong to begin, just willing.” She offers this advice to beginners. “Check out all the local studios to see what they offer. It’s best to start out taking classes twice a week with a certified teacher for two to three months. That’s easy to commit to. Then you can see if Pilates is right for you.”

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy on the faculty of the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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Quality Clothes are Planet-Friendly The temptation to buy inexpensive clothes whispers, “It’s smart to trend with the latest fad,” or “Disposable wear can be tossed if it gets stained,” or “I can wear this outfit only once for a special event.” The lure to buy future throwaways seems especially prevalent during the holiday season of gifting and gatherings. Consumers can fall into the cycle of buying from inexpensive chain stores, wearing items a few times and then discarding them during spring cleaning purges. According to The Atlantic magazine, Americans now buy five times as much clothing annually as they did in 1980, yet recycle or donate only 15 percent of it. They simply discard 10 million tons as waste, reports the Huffington Post. Conscious consumers consider the extended consequences of their purchases. The production and transporting of an average shirt, for example, can deliver about nine pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, reports Eve Andrews, culture editor for Grist.com. She offers five tips: buy less; shop smarter and only for what’s truly needed; look for durability and design that won’t fall apart or look dated in a few months; decrease frequency of laundering to increase the life of the garment; and donate what no longer works. Buying items that are durable, timeless and made under fair labor conditions from selected organic, resale and outlet stores that sell high-end clothing that lasts at reduced prices will save money over time and reduce resource abuse and waste. Five top outlet chains for superior and lasting value per a 2016 Consumer Reports readers survey are Bon Worth, L.L. Bean, Haggar, OshKosh B’gosh and Izod. Quality labels are welcomed by consignment stores, so the wearer can even retrieve some of the purchase price for gently-used classics. Giving used threads to thrift shops, churches, The Salvation Army and Goodwill Industries is another way to extend the life of items, help others and save landfill space. Another option is to cut up portions of clothing earmarked for disposal so they can live on as cleaning rags for home and vehicles.

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fascia. “Muscles work together, not individually, within the fascia, and the best way to change the muscle is through resistance,” says January. “It’s why Pilates uses spring tension, resistance bands and even jumping. Pilates improves balance and coordination because all the muscles work together. The entire body is learning how to dance in unison with itself.”

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Boarding Solutions for Beloved Pets The Best are Pet, People and Planet Friendly by Sandra Murphy

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he holidays bring buffet feasts, ribboned gifts, stockings of goodies, ornaments and tinsel that to animals all look good enough to eat. Pets can get into trouble, especially if they’re away from home. Boarding may be the best alternative when the family travels for holidays.

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Brad Nierenberg blogs about dogs at PawsitivelyBradleyNierenberg.com, from Wilmington, Delaware. He relates an experience when friends watched Bitsy, his Cavalier King Charles spaniel, and she escaped out the front door. Fortunately, a neighbor found her. Afterward, he says, “I asked other dog-crazy owners which kennel they’d recommend.” Kennels used to be an indoor cage with a dog door to a fenced run area NaturallyChattanooga.com

outside. Dogs could see each other, but not play together. Well-heeled facilities offered fancy amenities, geared more to impress the owner than comfort the pet and were generally bereft of enriching experiences. “Pets are living, breathing, loving creatures, and boarding facilities not yet up to speed need to catch up to how people feel about pets today,” says Charlotte Biggs, COO of the nonprofit International Boarding and Pet Service Association, near Austin, Texas. It helps its members create safe, responsible pet care facilities by including holistic, positive and green practices in their safety and training manuals. Susan Briggs, co-founder of the independent Professional Animal Care Certification Council for the pet care industry, in Houston, advises, “Take

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a tour. Kennels should be clean and organized. You should feel comfortable with the staff.” “Do the employees talk about your pet like you’re bringing the car in for an oil change? If it’s ignored in favor of paperwork, maybe you should keep looking,” says Josh Brown, owner of Far North Kennel, in Anchorage, Alaska. “You want to go where the staff bends down and lets your pet come to them. It should be obvious your dog’s going to get positive human interaction. When you walk out after touring the facility, you should feel better about boarding than when you walked in.”

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The more information everyone has, the better the pet’s stay will be. Socialized dogs or cats should be able to enjoy group playtime or a communal catio (enclosed indoor/outdoor space for felines); others would rather watch from afar. Stays should be individualized, not uniform. Facility owners suggest first booking a day visit and then an overnight as a test. Before booking, also ask about unseen factors. Josh Parker, co-founder of K-9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Hotels, in Fanwood and other New Jersey locations, recommends that boarding clients look for features such as eco-friendly cleaning products; air purifiers and ventilation systems to prevent spreading of germs; a floor plan that reduces stress by limiting views of other animals; lighting that

dims at night for restful sleep; a good ratio of staff to pets that allows employees to spend time with nervous boarders, spot any signs of illness or distress early on and intervene if quarrels arise; and availability of an on-call veterinarian with access to the family vet or nearest emergency facility. Leave a medical directive explaining what should be done if an owner can’t be reached. Flooring at better resorts is antibacterial. Outdoors, artificial grass made of recycled products is soft on paws, drains better than grass and is easier to clean. It’s eco-friendly because it requires no watering, mowing or pesticides.

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“Some facilities like ours offer webcam options so you can ‘visit’ with your dog while you’re traveling,” says Brown. Texting kennel updates and selfies of an employee with a pet can also ease any worries. “I just want my pet in a place where she is safe, secure, well cared for and loved,” says Nierenberg. Though apart, pets and their people can all enjoy a fresh adventure. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

Costs vary, so ask what’s included in the basic fee, such as group play, treats, administered meds, special bedding and feeding the same food as at home. The pet also should be able to have their bed, toys and favorite things with them. Also be clear about medications, health or mobility issues and special bedding or grooming preferences. An apparent bargain can be either less than expected or more expensive once all costs are totaled. “Ask if titers are accepted in lieu of current vaccinations, and don’t feel pressured to over-vaccinate,” advises Briggs, who explains that titers assess levels of immunity from previous vaccinations. She also suggests asking about the facility’s emergency plan, including evacuation. natural awakenings November 2016

Uncontrolled Stress Wreaks Havoc on Dental Health by Dr. Marie Farrar

ost people (and many dentists) have never heard of occlusal disease. Yet it’s a growing concern for patients who suffer from its symptoms: a serious breakdown of teeth, gums, bone and jaw joints that is unrelated to tooth decay or bacterial gum disease. Occlusal disease is the long-term result of abnormal biting stresses when the teeth don’t fit and function properly, or when they are subject to too much stress from clenching and grinding. “Longstanding occlusal disease can be very costly and timeconsuming to treat,” says Chattanooga orthodontist Dr. Marie Farrar.

“When they fit and function properly, our teeth are designed to withstand normal biting forces for 80 years or more. But we are all so stressed out that we are doing serious long-term damage to them.” Farrar says she sees more patients with occlusal disease today—and at an earlier age—than she ever did when she entered practice 25 years ago, and she’s on a mission to educate her patients about the damage that occlusal trauma can cause over the course of a lifetime. “Our teeth, when they are properly aligned and when they fit and function properly, are designed to withstand normal biting forces for a good 80 years or more,” she says. “But in our high-tech, hustle and bustle world, we are all so high-strung and stressed out that we are

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doing serious long-term damage to our teeth.” Farrar’s practice philosophy has changed over the years from a focus on how the teeth fit when biting down to how they fit when functioning—that is, when the patient is chewing and swallowing and even talking. “When the teeth don’t fit together properly, they will not function properly, and this will create problems that adversely affect quality of life as we age,” she says. “Patients are living longer and keeping their teeth longer than ever before. None of us wants to be troubled with uncomfortable and costly dental problems in our golden years.” If subjected to excessive stress, she says, the teeth will show signs of breakdown, such as breaking, cracking or wearing down, and dental repairs may fail repeatedly. The bone surrounding

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the tooth may also weaken and break down, causing teeth to become loose. “Teeth that bear too much stress may move when the patient bites down, and the body often responds by laying down extra buttressing of bone that appears as hard bumps along the bony ridges,” Farrar explains. “Sometimes the breakdown happens at the weaker neck of the tooth above the bone but below the enamel, causing deep grooves to form along the gum line. Other times, the jaw joint will be painful and may pop, click or lock. The weakest link in the system will be affected first.” Ideally, she says, our upper and lower teeth should come into contact only when we’re chewing and swallowing. They should be slightly separated at rest—like when we’re reading. Chewing generates up to 25 pounds of intermittent pressure for limited parts of the day, but grinding or clenching the teeth can generate up to 300 pounds of unrelenting, destructive force. Both nighttime grinding and daytime clenching are unconscious responses to stress and anxiety, Farrar says. “We all just need to take a chill pill—cut our tethers to our devices, limit our screen time before bed, institute some better sleep habits, and learn some stress management techniques,” she says. For patients who are daytime clenchers, Farrar recommends a habit control program, and for nighttime grinders (“bruxers”), she makes mouth guards to protect their teeth and jaws from continued damage. “Sometimes patients require adjustments to the bite to distribute the forces better during function,” she adds. “Of course, straight, properly fitting teeth will support typical chewing forces, as well as parafunctional forces, better than crooked, poorly fitting ones.” Dr. Marie Farrar operates Smile Studio, located at 204 W. Main St., Chatta-nooga. For more information, call the office at 423-531-4533 or visit SmileStudio204.com. See ad, page 25.

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Free. Location: Ross’s Landing, downtown Chattanooga. Info: HeadOfTheHooch.org.

Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com.

50+ Yoga with Anita Gaddy – 2-3:15pm. Ongoing Thursdays. User-friendly yoga for people aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

Reindeer Dash – 8am. This 5th annual event now includes 5K and 10K options. Benefits the Hamilton Family YMCA Community Support Campaign. Location: Hamilton Place Mall, Chattanooga. $25 in advance or $30 day of race. Info: HamiltonPlace.com.

Power Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. Energetic range of flowing movement; appropriate for everyone. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4085 or NutritionW.com. 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. Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:157:30pm. Ongoing Tuesdays. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Parsons Dance – 7:30-9:30pm. Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance of extraordinary artistry that’s accessible and enriching to diverse audiences. Known for energized, athletic ensemble work. UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-425-4371.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Yoga in Japanese with Mina Chong – Noon1pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. $8 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Mindful Yoga with Annie Harpe – 5:30pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. $10 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-598-8802. Sound Meditation – 6:30-7pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Weekly group with a focus on the OM mantra to boost the balancing of body, mind and spirit and help deepen individual practice. Purple Sky Healing Arts, 625 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: PurpleSkyHealingArts.com or purpleskyhealing@ gmail.com. YOUR Yoga Body – 7:15pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Longtime yoga instructor Amy Bockmon teaches this class based on the “body positivity” movement. Poses are modified to suit individual body types and physical abilities. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd. Red Bank. Info: MovementArtsCollective.com. Daily Zen Meditation Group – 8-9pm. Ongoing Wednesdays. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Zen meditation instruction is offered. The Center for Mindful Living, 400 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, CenterForMindfulLiving, WildApricot.org.

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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. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. Pedaling for Parkinson’s – 6pm. Ongoing Thursdays. Stationary bike class ideal for people 30-75 years old diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. Free for Y members; $5 nonmembers. North River YMCA, Hixson. Info: 423-877-3517.

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. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 1011am. Ongoing Saturdays. Latin-inspired, easyto-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. Prenatal Yoga – Noon-1pm. Ongoing Saturdays. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or Movement ArtsCollective.com. 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.

Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:157:30pm. Ongoing Thursdays. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351.

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.

Body Massage – Ongoing Thursdays. One fullhour body massage for $25. The Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Shinpiden (Reiki III / Reiki Master Training) – Nov. 4-6, 10am-6PM. Margaret Dexter, PhD, Reiki Master/Teacher. Prerequisite: Reiki II. Reiki Teacher training and meditations for continued spiritual growth in Usui Reiki Ryoho tradition. Learn to introduce others to Reiki. Cost: $950; $500 deposit two weeks in advance. Location: North Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-6006 or MargaretDexter.com/reiki-workshops. Swing Dance Date Night – 7-8:15pm. Come with a date or a group of friends for a swing dance lesson followed by light refreshments. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Head of the Hooch Rowing Regatta – Nov.5, 8am-6pm; Nov.6, 8:30am-3pm. Nearly 10,000 rowers compete on this challenging course in the second-largest rowing regatta in the Americas.

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Big Band Day at Chattanooga Market – 11am4pm. Free. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St., Chattanooga. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com. 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.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Stretch & Breathe Gentle Yoga – 10-11am. Ongoing Mondays. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-401-8115 or MovementArtsCollective.com. Workers Lunch – Noon-1pm. Ongoing Mondays with Maggie. $10 drop-in. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Essential Pilates – 3:30-4:30pm. Ongoing Mondays. With Joy Bylsma. Try out mat work and equipment while practicing the basic principles of Pilates. New students welcome. One prior private session recommended. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 2601 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

20, 10am-3pm. Learn the secrets of the red panda through keeper chats, animal enrichment, crafts and more. Location: 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-697-1322. Artful Yoga: Falling Into Fall – 1:30-3pm. A gallery exploration led by curators of the Hunter Museum of Art followed by yoga led by Madia Swicord, director of the Chattanooga Yoga School. Bring a mat. $5 requested donation supports the Hunter Museum’s educational programs. Location: 10 Bluff View, Chattanooga. Info: HunterMuseum.org. 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.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Footprints of History – 9am-1pm. Free, rangerled hiking tour conducted on Lookout Mountain. Location: Cravens House, Cravens Terrace Road, Lookout Mountain, TN. Info: 423-752-5213. Soil and Water Class at Reflection Riding – 9am-4pm. Join Wild Ones for a class focusing on the fundamentals of soil and water as a requirement for healthy ecosystems, with instructor Wyn Miller. Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423821-1160. Star Wars Day at the Chattanooga Zoo – 10am3pm. Activities, meet-and-greets with storm troopers, and animal enrichment that is out of this world. Location: 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-697-1322. NextGen Homes Construction Tour – 11:30am1pm. Join green|spaces for a construction tour of the NextGen Homes. Learn about innovative products and building techniques used. Free to Public, RSVP to dawn@greenspaceschattanooga. org. Location: 631 Hamilton Ave., Chattanooga. Info: 423-648-0963 2016 Upchuck 50K – Hosted by Wild Trails, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the use, expansion and protection of trails in greater Chattanooga. Info: WildTrails.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Firehouse Chili at Chattanooga Market – 11am4pm. Free. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St., Chattanooga. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Red Panda Party at Chattanooga Zoo – Nov.19-

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Thanksgiving Market at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Free. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St., Chattanooga. Info: Chattanooga Market.com. Holistic Networking Meeting and Posture Alignment Therapy presentation – 2-4:30pm. Hosted by Complementary Health Education Organization (CHEO). Featured speaker Vita Zagorodny of Chatt Alignment Therapy. Free for holistic practitioners and businesses and guests. Location: Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-309-1060, 4CHEO.org or President@4CHEO.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Get Fit for Black Friday at Blissful Wellness – Take advantage of a full day of classes before the holiday season starts. Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Local Vendor Fair – 10am-2pm. Stop by Blissful Wellness at Nutrition World for Black Friday shopping. Location: 6237 Vance Rd., Ste. 8, Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Chattanooga Hungry Turkey Run – 8am-1pm. Get your gobble on with the Hungry Turkey Run. Distances are half marathon, 5K and kid’s dash. Pick up a warm cinnamon roll at the finish line. Coolidge Park, 150 River St., Chattanooga. Info: 224-757-5425. The Cherokee Land Lottery – 2-3:30pm. Ranger-led program at Chickamauga Battlefield. Free. Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, 3370 Lafayette Rd., Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Info: 423-752-5213.

save the date SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Christmas 5K & Mutt Strut – 9am (registration 8 am). Supports Humane Educational Society. 5K is a timed competitive race. Walkers can “rent” a shelter dog for the Mutt Strut. Begins at St. Elmo Pet Wellness Center, 3812 Tennessee Ave., Chattanooga. Register online at www.HESChatt.org on or before December 8 or by mail postmarked on or before December 1. Info: www.HESChatt.org.

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

Holistic veterinary facility. Certified Veterinary Acupuncturists integrating conventional and alternative therapies for small animals. Offering Acupuncture, Stem Cell therapy, laser therapy, Prolotherapy, Reiki, Tui-Na, general medicine, surgery, Certified Veterinary Chiropractic, allergy testing, nutrition consultation and food therapy.

CLAWS AND PAWS MOBILE VET

Chattanooga’s Holistic House Call Vet 423-779-7467 MobileVetChattanooga.com We come to you! Wellness, acupuncture, nutrition, herbal therapies, geriatric care, labwork, therapeutic laser, etc. Mobile surgery unit providing spay/neuter, dental cleanings, mass removal, bladder stones & more. Exotics welcome. Book your house call online or via phone, text or chat. Hablamos español.

JO MILLS PET GROOMING

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

WALLY’S FRIENDS SPAY NEUTER CLINIC 155 Unaka St. Red Bank, TN 37415 423-877-9966

For eight years, the clinic has provided low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter and wellness to drastically reduce unwanted litters of puppies and kittens. Affordable spay and neuter is absolutely necessary to end shelter euthanasia.

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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 9.

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.

Eco-Friendly Home Improvement GREEN’S ECO BUILD & DESIGN 1510 Riverside Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37406 423-551-8867 Greens.Build

Chattanooga’s one-stop shop for eco-friendly home improvement products. We sell paint, lumber, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, cleaners and much more for all project types. Responsibly sourced, American-made products with no toxic fumes. Build healthy. Breathe easy.

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Fitness YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHATTANOOGA 301 West 6th St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-265-8834

Serving Chattanooga for 143 years. YMCA programs focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility—because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.

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63 E. Main St. 423-648-0963 greenspacesChattanooga.org green|spaces is a nonprofit promoting sustainable living, working and building in Chattanooga. Projects include net zero homes in North Chattanooga, green business certifications, monthly educational classes, networking opportunities with green drinks, and free community resources. See ad, page 9.

1004 Sevier Ave. Knoxville, TN 37920 865-234-0977 Info@EverythingMushrooms.com EverythingMushrooms.com

Complete mushroom s u p p l y, g i f t s a n d r e s o u r c e c e n t e r. Gourmet mushroom foods, mushroom logs, books and much more. For workshops, check website or call for current schedule. See ad, page 20.

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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, 3 & 40.

THE FAMILY HERB SHOP Alison Campbell 6462 Hixson Pk. Ste. 101 Hixson, TN 37343 423-843-1760

Family owned and operated for the last 21 years, we provide a wide selection of vitamins, herbs, essential oils, weightloss products, Advocare and many other natural health products for the entire family. See ad, page 15.

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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 26.

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

Healthy, vibrant hair color without the chemicals! Only at Banana Tree Organic Salon. Enjoy relaxation time in the massage chair during your visit and complimentary drinks.

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PURPLE SKY HEALING ARTS 625 E. Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-521-0624

Purple Sky Healing Arts is dedicated to providing Chattanooga with a variety of events to help bring body, mind and spirit to a state of balance. Weekly and monthly group sessions; special events and workshops. See ad, page 15.

Yoga MOVEMENT ARTS COLLECTIVE

Stacey L. Nolan, MEd, Bellydance Director Tara Philips, MSW, Med, Yoga Director 3813 Dayton Blvd. Red Bank, TN 37415 423-401-8115 MovementArtsCollective.com Movement Arts Collective, a studio for dance and yoga, offers classes and workshops in movement, dance and other wellness arts. Also the home of Body Positive Chattanooga, a grassroots organization that promotes body acceptance and self-love through education and activism. Visit MovementArtsCollective.com for more information.

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