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Supplements as interventions Taking any of these eight dietary supplements at preventive intake levels* has been shown to reduce the occurrence of medical events related to these four diseases in high risk populations.

B VITAMINS

CHROMIUM PICOLINATE

LUTEIN & ZEAXANTHIN

CALCIUM & VITAMIN D

PHYTOSTEROLS MAGNESIUM OMEGA-3 PSYLLIUM DIETARY FIBER

CORONARY HEART DISEASE (CHD)

DIABETES & CHD

16%

12%

AGE-RELATED EYE DISEASE (ARED)

OSTEOPOROSIS**

Event rate % of targeted population that will experience a medical event per year Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Relative risk reduction The risk of having a medical event is reduced by taking these supplements.

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AMD

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11.5%

15%

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Age-related Macular Degeneration

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2013–2020 Cumulative Stats

115,000

Medical events avoided The number of medical events avoided between 2013–2020 if the targeted population used these supplements at preventive intake levels.

Avoided expenditures with supplementation

Net savings after cost of supplements

Savings yet to be realized if targeted population takes supplements at preventive intake levels

808,000 TO 2,337,000

650,000

7,659,000

548,000 TO 1,208,000

$12.1 – $35.1 billion

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$31.0 billion

$6.8 – $15.0 billion

$3.9 – $26.6 billion

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$7.7 billion

$4.8 – $12.2 billion

$2.8 – $26.5 billion

~$7.8 billion***

$7.4 billion

$4.2 – $8.6 billion

Notes: *Preventive intake levels identified in full report. **Dietary supplement regimens for osteoporosis apply only to women 55 and over ***With less than 1% currently using this supplement, nearly all of the net savings has yet to be realized. Source: Smart Prevention—Health Care Cost Savings Resulting from the Targeted Use of Dietary Supplements—Frost & Sullivan, www.frost.com

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Preserving the Gorge...Forever. Explore and learn while you help your community It’s only with your help that we can keep the Tennessee River Gorge a healthy and productive resource for our community. When you explore and learn, you make a positive impact through your partnership with the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Come to our events. Volunteer. Stay at the Pot Point campsite. Take a trail run on Stringer’s Ridge. By connecting with the land, you will form your own story about

the importance of this place. And that will help us tell our story about the necessity of protecting the Gorge. You can also help by becoming a member or volunteering. Learn more at www.trgt.org. Share your stories with us through our website or on Facebook. We invite you to partner with the Tennessee River Gorge Trust as we work to preserve the Gorge... Forever.

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e’re in our eighth year of publishing Natural Awakenings in Chattanooga, and our relative longevity in the mercurial world of magazines has allowed us to make a couple of interesting observations. First (and with apologies to Mark Twain), reports of the death of print media have been greatly exaggerated. We are constantly encouraged and delighted by reader and advertiser response to Natural Awakenings. Since we’ve begun publishing, we’ve increased our page count and gone to full color to accommodate the advertisers who believe we have a worthwhile message that people in Chattanooga want to hear. We attribute our success to those advertisers, who are as passionate as we are about the health of people and the planet. We also owe a lot to our parent company, Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation, which had the vision to turn one small, forward-thinking magazine in Naples, Florida, into a growing family of print publications in 90 American markets, with a coast-to-coast readership of some 4 million. (Of course we’re online, too: you can read this and every issue of Chattanooga Natural Awakenings at NaturallyChattanooga.com.) Second, the natural approach to life and health is here to stay. Just since we launched Natural Awakenings in Chattanooga in 2006, we’ve seen exponential growth in businesses born from the philosophy that we can and should become proactive, responsible stewards of our bodies and our earth. And the ways in which we can accomplish that goal are myriad—you’re holding the proof right in your hands, with our fifth annual Healthy Living Directory (pages 18-37). When we published our first directory in 2010, we based it on a template used by Natural Awakenings magazines across the country, including their categories for green and sustainable products; holistic and integrative health care; yoga and other mind-body practices; massage therapy and other types of bodywork … you get the idea; it was a very comprehensive list. And it worked great for one year. Since then, however, we’ve steadily added our own categories—like glutenfree foods, animal health, environmental education and holistic dentistry—to reflect Chattanooga’s unique and burgeoning green- and healthy-living economy. Browse through the directory and you’ll probably be surprised to see just how many paths there are to a more natural, less stressful—and therefore healthier— lifestyle. This is one issue of Natural Awakenings that we’d encourage you not to recycle—at least, not yet. Keep it handy until this time next year, so you’ll have at your fingertips information for products and services that will help you be the best you can be, all year round. We wish all our readers and advertisers a happy New Year and a peaceful, fulfilling 2014.

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ew research from New Zealand’s University of Otago shows that consuming more whole fruits and vegetables increases peacefulness, happiness and energy in one’s daily life. Scientists discovered the strong relationship to be particularly apparent in countering winter blues. A total of 281 college-age students filled out an online food diary and mood survey for 21 consecutive days. Results showed that eating fruits and vegetables one day led to improvements in positive mood the next day, regardless of other key factors, such as body mass index. Other types of food did not produce the same uplifting effect. “After further analysis, we demonstrated that young people would need to consume approximately seven to eight total servings of fruits and vegetables per day to notice a meaningful positive change,” says Tamlin Conner, Ph.D., with the university’s department of psychology. “One serving of fruit or vegetables is approximately the size that could fit in our palm, or half a cup.” Study co-author Bonnie White suggests that this can be accomplished by having vegetables comprise half of the plate at each meal and snacking on whole fruit like apples. The American Psychiatric Association acknowledges that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects, at least mildly, as many as 20 percent of Americans.

Sweets Sour Brain Power

inging on sweets and soda in an effort to bone up for exams or presentations probably has the opposite effect, according to a new animal study from the University of California, Los Angeles. Researchers found that eating or quaffing too much fructose, like that found in cane sugar and the highfructose corn syrups permeating many processed foods, can cause unclear thinking, poor learning and impaired memory. Scientists have long known that high-fructose diets increase the risk for diabetes, obesity and fatty liver. Now the UCLA team has discovered that only six weeks of a high-fructose diet slowed the animals’ brains. The good news is that eating omega-3 fatty acids like those found in cold water fish appear to counteract the negative effects of fructose, enabling the animals to think more clearly.

Brief Bouts of Yoga Bolster the Brain

ust 20 minutes of yoga postures, breathing and meditation are valuable tools for bolstering mental functioning. A study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reports that a single, 20-minute hatha yoga session significantly improved participants’ speed and accuracy on tests of working memory, focus, retention and ability to absorb and use new information. Study participants didn’t get the same positive brain buzz from 20 minutes of aerobics. The study appeared in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health.

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here is growing evidence that mammograms, which are the primary screening tool for breast cancer, may cause it. Scientists have long known that radiation causes cancer, and now research published in the British Journal of Radiobiology reports that the so-called “low-energy X-rays” used in mammography are four to six times more likely to cause breast cancer than conventional high-energy X-rays because the low-energy variety causes more mutational damage to cells. Mammograms led to a 30 percent rate of over-diagnosis and overtreatment, according to a study published in the Cochrane Review. Researchers wrote in the study, “This means that for every 2,000 women invited for screening throughout 10 years, one will have her life prolonged and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessarily. Furthermore, more than 200 women will experience important psychological distress for many months because of false positive findings.” Many women and functional medicine doctors are now choosing non-invasive and radiation-free annual thermograms as a safer alternative. Those at high risk for breast cancer may choose to do periodic MRI screenings, a recommendation supported by research at Britain’s University Hospitals Birmingham.

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a form of psychotherapy. Ideally, he says, conventional and integrative medicine, plus complementary practitioners, work together to provide the total care an individual patient needs. “Any problem on one level affects all levels, so we assess patients on all three with whatever tools we have,” he says. While conventional medicine may be able to treat structural problems well and biochemical problems to a certain extent, it falls short on the energetic level. That’s when it’s time to expand the team, counsels Yang. “‘Know yourself’ is the watchword. Get to know what to use and when to use it. It’s the practitioner’s job to educate patients in this way.” Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned as the father of the integrative medicine movement in the U.S., has remarked, “If I’m in a car accident, don’t take me to an herbalist. If I have bacterial pneumonia, give me antibiotics. But when it comes to maximizing the body’s natural healing potential, a mix of conventional and alternative procedures seems like the only answer.” Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, founding director and president of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, turns to the integrative realm of ayurvedic medicine for healing and wellness. The 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition incorporates lifestyle changes, yoga and meditation, detoxification, herbs, massage and various other individually targeted healing modalities, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.

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onventional doctors too often dispense vague, boilerplate health advice, urging their patients to eat a healthy diet, exercise and take helpful supplements. Some are lucky enough to also be directed to detoxify their body and manage stress. That’s typically the best most people can expect in terms of practical advice. It is rare to receive specific, individualized answers to such burning questions as: What is the best diet for this specific problem or my body type? Which exercise will work best for me—yoga, running, tennis or something else? Why do I feel stressed so much of the time, and what can I do about it? What supplements are best for me, and which high-quality products can I trust? Complementary natural healing modalities can address all of these

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“We need to understand the value of an integrative approach because no single modality treats everything,” says Dr. Jingduan Yang, the Philadelphiabased founder and medical director of the Tao Integrative Medicine. By way of example, he maintains credentials as a physician, a board-certified psychiatrist and an internationally recognized expert on classic forms of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Integrative practitioners see the human body on three levels, Yang explains: structural; biochemical; and bioenergetic,

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“Wellness is a team effort,” advises integrative medicine specialist Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director at Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing, in Salt Springs, Florida. It’s not only a matter of knowing what needs the practitioners will address at specific times, it’s also knowing who can help when the going gets tough. “Modern medicine has the edge for early detection of disease,” Jain notes. “However, Ayurveda is excellent in determining the earliest imbalances in the mind and body that eventually lead to disease.”

Health insurance may not cover the services we want, and high deductibles may pose a financial challenge in maintaining comprehensive health care, so we need a personal wellness plan. Most experts consulted agree that a personal wellness program should include a practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs. Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doctor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital services. In some states, a naturopathic physician (ND) can perform the functions of a primary care doctor in ordering and reading laboratory tests. As part of a personal wellness team, consider a functional medicine or integrative physician, chiropractor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/ acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practitioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy). It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Sometimes, one practitioner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other complementary practitioners may form a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.

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An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful lifestyle changes, depending on one’s dosha, or energetic temperament. Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommendation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla. natural awakenings

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A personal wellness program should include a lead practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a plan of care that meets the individual’s needs. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go hand-in hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic flow. Diagnostic techniques employ intuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation. Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other factors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered craniosacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of the Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy Association of North America. She relied on a whole team to realize a natural way back to health after being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a foundational plan toward obtaining and maintaining optimal health. In fact, many of our experts recommend both a monthly chiropractic adjustment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being. Naturopathic practitioners operating in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition counsel and often recommend herbal remedies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physician like a naturopath on your team. Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctorates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly

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advocates that people start by working with a good integrative or functional medicine medical doctor. “In some states, like Pennsylvania, chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in many states they cannot,” he notes. “I recommend undergoing a physical every six months and regular bone density tests, plus colonoscopies.” Loquasto is not in favor of mammograms because of the radiation exposure associated with them, but supports routine breast screening using ultrasound or thermography.

Self-Diagnosis

Intuitive listening and observant selfknowledge are crucial parts of any wellness plan. Most people are aware when something doesn’t feel right in their body. “Libido is a great barometer of health,” suggests Dr. Diana Hoppe, an obstetrician, gynecologist and hormone specialist in San Diego, California. “If you’re not interested in sex, it’s probably a sign that you need to do some investigating.” Reasons for such a decline of interest are wide-ranging says Hoppe. “For men and women, it might be due to hormonal changes, lack of self-esteem, medications, stress, relationship issues, job, family life or lack of sleep. It means that somewhere, things are out of balance,” she says.

Funding a Plan

A personal multifaceted wellness program can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially one knowledgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto advises. Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door. A current trend has medical doctors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practitioners collaborate in one facility. They

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find that sometimes insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition education, when doctors or chiropractors prescribe them. Maintaining wellness in an environment filled with chemical, biological and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks affordable: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typically costs about $80 an hour. While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiropractic, “The cost of these preventive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.” Kathleen Barnes is author of more than a dozen natural health books. Her latest is The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Finding the Right Practitioner Word-of-mouth is the most common way to find a natural health practitioner, plus many national organizations will help identify practitioners by location. Schedule an initial conversation to ask a practitioner key questions. What is your degree, certification or license? Who trained you and how did you train, specifically? Do you practice full time? How long have you been in practice? Will you provide patient references I can speak with? Trust in intuitive responses to the individual during the conversation or interview. His or her passion for the work of healing should be noticeable.

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A health or wellness coach integrated into a personal healthcare team can be critical to catalyzing sustainable change. Many people understand they need to modify their self-care, yet fail to take the optimal steps to make such a transformation happen.

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hat we’ve discovered is that people don’t routinely change behavior due to education alone or out of fear. They change through partnership,” explains Linda Smith, a physician’s assistant and director of professional and public programs at Duke Integrative Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina. Coaching partnerships supply a supportive bridge between provider recommendations and patient implementations, she says, “significantly increasing the client’s ability to make changes successfully.” “Health coaching was absolutely essential to my health,” says Roberta Cutbill, a 72-year-old retired registered nurse in Greensboro, North Carolina, who considered her lifestyle relatively healthy when in her late 60s she experienced autoimmune and cardiac problems. “I have an excellent primary care doctor who, when these issues came up, told me that I needed to change my diet, thoughtfully downloaded a list of recommendations and sent me on my way. I still needed help with many things in order

to make the changes,” recalls Cutbill, which is why she turned to a health coach at Duke Integrative Medicine. Margaret Moore, founder and CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, in Belmont, Massachusetts, identifies two primary forces that enable behavioral change: autonomous motivation (people want to do something for their own reasons, not because someone tells them to) and confidence (they believe they can do it). “The most powerful motivating forces of all are what you treasure most in life, your life purpose and contribution,” she remarks. Both Smith and Moore emphasize that the priorities in any health coaching relationship are client driven, based on the client’s chosen goals and personal intrinsic motivators. Confidence in attaining ultimate success is built through positively framed experiments and experiences. “A health coach is trained to help clients break up their goals into manageable steps,

focus on strengths, track progress and identify and overcome personal roadblocks,” explains Dr. Karen Lawson, an integrative physician and director of integrative health coaching at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, in Minneapolis. A helpful approach sets goals that can be met and exceeded, not insurmountable ones. “The key is always keeping a positive lens, helping clients see the progress they achieve,” continues Lawson. This involves speaking in terms of growth through trial and error, in which outcomes are explored without judgment and clients feel empowered to modify. This is vital, explains Moore, because experiencing at least a threeto-one ratio of positive to negative emotions creates the conditions for the brain to learn, change and thrive, making people feel more capable of taking care of their health. Mindful awareness is another essential tool; being self-aware and reflecting on what we are doing while it is happening. Unlike thinking, analyzing and planning, mindfulness involves observing while experiencing. During sessions, coaches use it to give their full attention in a non-judgmental way, modeling how clients can bring such compassion to themselves. A mindful state calms mental noise and puts reflective distance between individuals and their beliefs, emotions and behaviors. It improves their ability to handle negative emotions and to make a conscious choice to respond with a different attitude or new behavior, according to Moore. For Cutbill, maintaining a personal relationship with her coach over time has been the most significant factor in the improvement of her health. “The relationship was healing, because my coach regularly pointed out my progress with profound encouragement and validation. I wish all primary care doctors had health coaches on staff to help them and their patients attain the success they both are aiming for.” Lauressa Nelson is an editor and contributing writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LauressaNelson@gmail.com.

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Acupuncture An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of meridians. Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system. Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life-force. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs.

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Alkaline Water Drinking water that has been treated through the use of a water ionizer. Proponents of alkaline water believe that high acidity in the body contributes to a number of physical illnesses and conditions, from fatigue and weight gain to more serious disorders. They believe that drinking alkaline water can help resolve these health problems by raising the body’s pH level.

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Astrology A system of traditions and beliefs that holds that the relative positions of celestial bodies either directly influence life on earth or correspond to events experienced on a human scale. Modern astrologers define astrology as a symbolic language, art form and type of divination that can provide information about personality and human affairs, aid in the interpretation of past and present events, and predict the future.

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Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement The treatment of the symptoms of menopause (and its male equivalent, andropause) through the use of hormones that have the same chemical structure as those naturally produced by the body. Many compounding pharmacies have staff trained in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), which is thought by many to have fewer risks and side effects than traditional methods of hormone replacement.

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Gloria is a nurse educator with more than 20 years’ experience working with physicians and practitioners. Gloria offers education and counseling in bio-identical hormones to minimize the physical and psychological effects of hormone deficiency in men and women.

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Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander technique, Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, polarity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager. Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

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Chinese Medicine

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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.

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Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress. The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment.

An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by a professional using special equipment. One colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas and cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for prevention of disease. Colonics are used for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold.

INSPIRE CHIROPRACTIC

Rebecca Klein, DC Joseph Klein, DC, Activator Certified, Webster-certified 400 E. Main Ste. 140 B Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-834-7125 InspireChiro.com At Inspire Chiropractic our purpose is about living. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on a mission to serve, inspire and educate families to take action in their health through chiropractic care. Let our family take care of your family.

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

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

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These terms encompass a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors, who offer advice and information, to psychotherapists, who treat depression, stress, addiction and emotional issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may use bodywork, ritual, energy healing and other alternative modalities as part of their practice.

CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, PC Nora Moore, RN, MEd, LSPE 320 East Main St. Ste 200 Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-643-2246 (o) 423-643-2030 (f) CIM.md

Nora utilizes her background in nursing to approach mindbody-spirit healing of the individual. She uses the tools of traditional psychotherapy, biofeedback, hypnosis, thought-field therapy and equine-facilitated therapy to help individuals and families learn skills that bring optimal healing, balance and purpose.

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Counseling/ Psychotherapy

DR. RICK PIMENTAL-HABIB, PhD, CCH Individual Psychotherapy Relationship Counseling Clinical Hypnotherapy Wellness Groups, Workshops, Retreats 423-326-7099 DrRPH.com WellNestChattanooga.com Daily inspiration on Twitter @DrRickWellNest

CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, PC Holli Richey, LCSW, RH (AHG) 320 East Main St. Ste200 Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-643-2246 (o) 423-643-2030 (f) CIM.md

A psychotherapist in private practice in Chattanooga, Dr. Rick is author of Empowering the Tribe and The Power of a Partner and writes the Chattanooga Pulse “Shrink Rap” column. Visit his mind/body/ spirit wellness center, WellNestChattanooga.com.

As a mindfulness-based psychotherapist and registered herbalist, Holli offers holistic care to empower change and support wellness. Holli specializes in customized herbal formulas designed to address individual needs for a wide range of health concerns.

CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, PC Brittney Smith 320 East Main St. Ste 200 Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-643-2246 (o) 423-643-2030 (f) CIM.md

Licensed professional counselor with master’s in marriage and family therapy. Working with individuals and couples, she specializes in treating issues related to sexuality, trauma resolution and addictions. With the goal of empowering holistic growth and change, her eclectic approach focuses on mind, body and spirit.

LILAN LAISHLEY, PhD Center for Mindful Living 1212 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404 423-503-5474 DrLilan@Laishley.com Laishley.com

A manual therapeutic procedure to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated because they never completely fuse; and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse. CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity.

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

Dedicated to improving health through colonic irrigation, cellular detoxifying foot baths, far infrared massage beds, massage and lymphatic therapy. Additional therapies available include individual and family counseling, and Emotional Freedom Technique.

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

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.

CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, PC Tim L. Russell, LMT 320 East Main St. Ste 200 Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-643-1965 CIM.md

Tim’s unique approach involves listening to the tension patterns within the tissues, then assisting the body in its movement toward greater balance and ease. His goal is to help motivated people learn to feel better.

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The practice of resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body of energy and make it more susceptible to disease. Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats and colon cleansing.

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

A self-help procedure founded by Gary Craig that combines fingertip tapping of key acupuncture meridian points while focusing on an emotional issue or health challenge. Unresolved, or “stuck,” negative emotions, caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system, are seen as major contributors to most physical pains and diseases. These can remain stagnant and trapped until released by the tapping. EFT is portable and easy to memorize, so it can be done anywhere.

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Overall health is affected by physical, emotional and spiritual needs. EFT promotes letting go of past negative behaviors to allow positivity and growth. Vibrations of essential oils strengthen the body’s connection to vibrant health.

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Environmental Education

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Nonprofit Sierra Club group educates with free monthly meetings, event booths, e-newsletter and actions (local/state/ national) to protect the environment. Similar to holistic, it promotes organic, non-GMO, local farming, clean air/water, wilderness preservation, energy efficiency, more.

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Gluten-Free Foods Gluten is a protein composite found in most breads, but also sometimes in unexpected places like ketchup or ice cream. Those with gluten sensitivity, gluten allergy or Celiac disease can experience a variety of symptoms, from gas and diarrhea to malnutrition, skin rashes and fatigue. Gluten-free foods have become a popular choice for people who cannot tolerate traditional breads, cereals and other gluten-containing products.

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Herbal Medicine This oldest form of medicine uses natural plants in a wide variety of forms for their therapeutic value. Herbs produce and contain various chemical substances that act upon the body to strengthen its natural functions without the negative side effects of synthetic drugs. They may be taken internally or applied externally via teas, tinctures, extracts, oils, ointments, compresses and poultices.

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Counselor, Life Coach Dottie Hutcheson Stewart, MA 423-596-8915 DottieStewart12@yahoo.com Pain Therapy Carol Bell Hawkins P.T. 423-584-0423 Massage Therapy Christi Shelby, LMT 423-394-2608 At Nutrition World 6237 Vance Road, Suite 4 Chattanooga, TN 37421

CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, PC Holli Richey, LCSW, RH (AHG) 320 East Main St. Ste 200 Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-643-2246 (o) 423-643-2030 (f) CIM.md

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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, natural-looking teeth. Offering removal of mercury-silver fillings.

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Holistic Health Care ¬ Integrative Medicine

Holistic Health Care A health care practice which considers and treats all aspects of a patient’s needs—psychological, social and physiological. Holistic health care generally includes a variety of alternatives to traditional Western medicine, which tends to be reactive rather than proactive, and which often relies on pharmaceutical treatment of symptoms.

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.

Homeopathy A therapy that uses small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and healing processes in order to cure illness. Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar,” and pathos, meaning “suffering,” employs the concept that “like cures like.” A remedy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause, if given in an overdose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing.

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Insurance STATE FARM INSURANCE Larry Pyatt, Agent 241 Signal Mountain Rd. (across from Baylor School) Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-265-8580 Larry@LarryPyatt.com

For 28 years helping Chattanooga clients manage the risks of everyday life and recover from the unexpected. Leadership built on quality service, mutual trust, integrity and financial strength. Coverage for home, auto, boat, life, health.

Integrative Medicine This holistic approach combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit. Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies without serious evaluation.

CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, PC Natalie I. Johnson, MD 320 East Main St. Ste 200 Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-643-2246 (o) 423-643-2030 (f) CIM.md

Multiple providers integrate evidenced-based medicine with complementary and alternative therapies, evaluating and responding to patients based on their physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs.

CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, PC Jeff Jump, MD 320 East Main St. Ste 200 Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-643-2246 (o) 423-643-2030 (f) CIM.md

Dr. Jump is the founder and medical director of the Center for Integrative Medicine. He is board certified in family medicine, medical acupuncture and holistic medicine.

CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, PC Jenny Bradshaw Phillips, PA-C 320 East Main St. Ste 200 Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-643-2246 (o) 423-643-2030 (f) CIM.md

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Terry W. Smith, MD 1720 Gunbarrel Rd. Ste. 110 Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-899-5241

In family practice for 23 years in Chattanooga. Recognizing the genetic and biochemical individuality of each patient, Dr. Smith uses traditional medicine and nutritional therapies to try to determine the best outcome for each patient.

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A therapeutic form of taping designed to help speed recovery from injury, aid in retraining over- or underworked muscles, decrease pain, and help alleviate chronic muscle tightness.

A professional who helps clients identify their personal and/or professional goals and design a plan or institute techniques for achieving them. The life coach works with clients to recognize and overcome any obstacles that may interfere with achievement of those goals.

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Systems of codified practices and traditions originally designed primarily for self-defense or combat. Now more often practiced as a sport, the martial arts have a strong emphasis on honor and self-discipline. The best-known martial arts originated in Asia and include aikido, karate, judo and tae kwon do.

A general term for the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tapping the muscles and connective tissues by hand or using mechanical devices. Its goal is to increase circulation and detoxification in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness.

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Trevor Haines teaches the martial arts Wing Chun Kung Fu and Five Animal Kenpo Karate. Excellent for selfdefense and overall wellness, martial arts develop physical and mental confidence and discipline.

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More than 8 years’ experience practicing myofascial release, sport and Swedish massage, and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. Yary’s attention to neck, back and shoulder conditions ensures maximum results and improves flexibility.

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Let Amber’s healing hands target and loosen bodily stress and tension while helping to get rid of pain. Specializing in neuromuscular therapy, structural integration, myofascial release and reflexology. Discounts available after initial visit.

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Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies and counseling seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids.

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Licensed physical therapist performs pain-neutralization techniques using hands to gently maneuver soft tissues to stimulate body’s unique healing reflexes. Quick, costeffective. Excellent for chronic pain like back, neck, TMJ, abdomen. Unlike other physical therapy treatments.

Pilates A structured system of small, isolated movements that demands powerful focus on feeling every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines. Emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. More gentle than conventional exercises, Pilates, like yoga, yields long, lean, flexible muscles whose gracefully balanced movements readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting and bending. Can help in overcoming injuries.

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A natural healing art based upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body, and that correctly stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands increases circulation and promotes specifically designated bodily and muscular functions.

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

Experienced; certified in Original Ingham Method. Works on the hands and feet. Reflexology increases nerve and blood supply and circulation to the whole body, balancing and helping it normalize. Calming sessions designed for individual needs.

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Tai Chi & Qigong Combine movement, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the body’s flow of vital energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”), improve circulation and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to traditional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a selfdefense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm.

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A diagnostic technique that uses an infrared camera to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges.

Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and refers to the joining of one’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation, and diet and nutrition. Although yoga is not meant to cure specific diseases or ailments directly, it has been found effective in treating many physical ailments.

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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.

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.

Vegetarianism The voluntary abstinence from eating meat and/or other animal products for religious, health and/or ethical reasons. Lacto-ovo vegetarians supplement their plant-based diet with dairy (lactose) products and eggs (ovo). Lacto vegetarians eat dairy products, but not eggs; ovo vegetarians include eggs, but no dairy; and vegans do not eat any animalderived products.

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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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