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specially after our cold winter, spring feels especially sweet this year—like Mother Nature’s throwing a party for us. Every bud swelling on a branch or bit of green poking out of the ground seems like a new gift. We spend a lot of time out in our garden, and it’s impossible not to feel humbled by and grateful for the countless tiny blessings it bestows on us. Maybe that’s why we find gardening so transformative: it blends motion and mindfulness, the original “mind-body” practice. So if spring drives you away from your desk and out into your garden, don’t feel guilty. You’re doing yard yoga. Fittingly, this issue of Natural Awakenings is all about food and gardening, and we offer plenty of info to help you make the best of both. Whether you have your own garden or just enjoy eating the fruits (and vegetables) of others’ labor, our article “Fresh Food Trends” suggests new ways to appreciate the growing locavore movement. Certainly you should begin by taking advantage of the ever-expanding number of small farms in the Chattanooga area (as well as the restaurants that patronize them). But there are other ways to enjoy what nature provides. Ever thought about foraging for your food? With a little professional guidance, you can learn to identify wild-growing nuts, herbs and mushrooms, among other foods. Or if your garden presents you with a bumper crop of veggies, try fermenting some of it. Fermentation turns fresh food into “preserved sustenance” with beneficial microorganisms that represent “a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences.” (Read more on page 16.). Every parent should read our “Healthy Kids” column on the seven signs of food sensitivities (page 22). Some of those signs might surprise you. Does your kid have itchy skin or chronic ear infections? Is she bouncing off the walls, or perennially cranky? All those symptoms can be caused by something in the diet, from gluten to artificial chemicals. It can take a little detective work, but finding the culinary culprit can make a big improvement to your child’s quality of life—and yours, too! As you prepare your garden, don’t forget to stop by the Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding the weekend of March 28 to 30, during its annual open house and native plant sale (details on page 8). There’s free admission, and it’s the perfect time to stock up on beautiful plants that will actually want to grow in your yard.

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newsbriefs Free Marketing Workshop for Holistic Healers

n March 22, Vicki Lewis of Clarity Queen Coaching will teach a free holistic marketing workshop designed for healing arts professionals who want to work with more clients and increase their income without burning out. The workshop is appropriate for all holistic healers, such as massage therapists, yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, health coaches and energy healing practitioners. “Participants will discover how to have a fulfilling holistic career and to earn the profits they deserve,” Lewis says. “This workshop includes meditation, journaling and self-care practices to awaken a deeper sense of purpose and passion.” As a professional healer for 15 years, Lewis says she knows the ups and downs of having a holistic business. “I now teach self-care and heart-centered marketing to help my clients have confidence, clarity and prosperity in their businesses,” she says. While the workshop is free, seating is limited, so participants should contact Lewis to reserve a spot at 423-805-4028 or vicki@clarityqueen.com. The workshop will be held March 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Nutrition World in the Yoga Room at 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. For more information, visit ClarityQueen.com/events. See ad, pages 2 and 40.

March CHEO Meeting Features Specialty Share

he March meeting of CHEO, the Complementary Health Education Organization, will feature the organization’s popular Specialty Share, with members offering free mini-sessions in a variety of holistic therapies. The meeting will be held March 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Nutrition World’s Yoga/Speaker Room, located off Vance Road in Chattanooga. Among the free mini-sessions offered will be Reiki, reflexology, chair massage, intuitive readings, cardiovascular screenings, and aromatherapy hand massage with essential oils. CHEO meets monthly, every third Sunday, to share holistic knowledge and samples of therapies with the public. Meetings are free, and the public is always welcome.

For more information, contact Jeannie Harrison, RN, at jeannie25203@gmail.com, or Tami Freedman at TamiFreedman@ aol.com or 706-459-0055. To learn more about CHEO visit 4CHEO.org. See resource guide listing, page 35.

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newsbriefs March “Movement” Workshop Focuses on Spine

anka Livoncova will offer the third session in her four-part series, Experiential Anatomy and Movement Workshop, March 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. at ClearSpring Yoga. “To evoke and support a more honest and creative dialogue with our bodies—in our life as well as in our asana practice—we will be looking at our anatomy and the ways in which we move from a different perspective,” Livoncova says. This session, focusing on the spine, will explore more economical and spontaneous forms of movement in the shoulders and pelvis, drawing on the imagination as well as exercises from somatic practices such as Feldenkrais and Eutony. “Our yoga practice can be an intuitive process, reflecting who we are as complex and unique individuals,” Livoncova says. “We can encourage the process of learning to trust what our bodies have to tell us, rather than relying only on someone else’s instructions. So come and let your breath and imagination guide you.” Livoncova is an E-RYT 500 registered yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance and a licensed massage therapist. She has been practicing meditation and yoga since 1994 and teaching since 2004. Her practice and teaching focus on the movement of body, breath and awareness as a way to discover and dissolve energy blocks in the body. The cost is $45. The final session in the series, focusing on the shoulders, will be held April 26. To register for either session online, visit ClearSpringYoga.com. See ad, page 21.

CANC Hosts Annual Plant Sale, Open House

he Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding (CANC) will host its 27th annual Native Plant Sale and Open House March 28-30. The sale will feature native plants that volunteers have propagated in the nursery on site for a variety of garden conditions. “Native plants are a good choice for introducing into the home landscape for a number of reasons,” says greenhouse manager Paola Craddock, PhD. “They are beautiful, they are sustainable, and they contribute to habitat conservation by creating biodiversity and an environment favorable to wildlife.” Visitors are encouraged to bring the whole family and explore CANC’s unique landscape, with more than 13 miles of trails, more than 1,000 species of flora and a broad variety

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of animal life. “We are anxious to share with our community the beauty, serenity and adventure to be found all on one site, right here, just minutes from downtown Chattanooga,” Craddock says. “We hope many people will take advantage of the free admission all weekend.” Evidence of early Tennessee Valley Native Americans, Spanish explorers, pioneer settlers and Civil War soldiers is present in the natural landscape of CANC, she adds. Other features include the George S. Bryan Discovery Forest Treehouse and the Paddler’s Perch, both located on the banks of Lookout Creek, and the Wildlife Wanderland, with its many species of captive native animals, including highly endangered Red Wolves. The sale and open house will be held March 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 30 from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit ChattanoogaANC.org or call 423-821-1160 ext. 0. See ad, page 22.

Facials Good Fit for Wellness Routine

good wellness regimen encompasses so many things—a healthy diet, sufficient exercise, plenty of rest. But another component of feeling good is looking good, notes Christine Helms, owner of Massage Envy Spa in North Chattanooga, so Murad Healthy Skin facials are a perfect complement for the spa’s menu of healing services. “If you want to look as good as you feel, taking proper care of your skin can go a long way to achieving that goal,” Helms says. “After all, who doesn’t want to have flawless skin 365 days a year? We help our clients realize that objective when they add our facials to their wellness routine.” Massage Envy estheticians are specially trained in Murad facials, which use clinical skincare formulas specifically designed to address a range of issues, including sun exposure, acne, aging and skin sensitivity. While the formulation for each facial is different, Helms says that what clients tend to notice is that their skin is clearer, smoother and “brighter,” with improved elasticity and reduced redness and irritation. “All our facials, practiced regularly, will moisturize your face and improve the overall tone and texture of your skin,” she says. Massage Envy Spa Frazier-Northshore is located across from Coolidge Park between Veterans Bridge and the walking bridge, in the Terrace Building at 345 Frazier Ave., Chattanooga. Convenient parking is available. Contact the spa at 423757-2900. Massage Envy Spa at Hamilton Place is located in Hamilton Place Mall in Chattanooga, at the main entrance between Belk women’s store and the Piccadilly restaurant. Contact the spa at 423-855-8686. See ad, page 5.

Indoor Air Can Pose Greater Pollutant Risk

e breathe far more often than we eat or drink, yet concerns about air quality are often overlooked compared to concerns about what’s in our food and water. And while we can control only so much of our exposure to bad outdoor air, we can do a lot to cleanse the pollutants from our homes and workplaces, says Kim Ray of Conditionaire, a Chattanooga company specializing in indoor air quality. “According to the EPA, the average American spends approximately 90 percent of their time indoors,” Ray says. “Most people know that outdoor air pollution can damage their health, but many do not know that indoor air pollutants can do the same thing. EPA studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor levels of pollutants may be two to five times—and occasionally more than one hundred times—higher than outdoor pollutant levels. Indoor air pollutants have been ranked among the top five environmental risks to public health. And energy-efficient buildings often have worse air quality than others.” Health effects from toxic airborne particles can show up years after exposure, she adds. They can include heart disease, respiratory disease, reproductive disorders, sterility and cancer. Infants and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to indoor pollutants, she says.

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t stands to reason that Ed Jones, owner of Nutrition World, would list “poor nutrition” as the primary cause of poor health. Not so, he says. “The numberone factor that causes health problems is stored emotions,” he says. “I recently read a quote from Dr. Larry Burk, coLucille York founder of the Duke Center for Integrative Medicine, who said, ‘We store every memory in the body.’ I wholeheartedly agree.” In keeping with this belief, and his mission to offer natural health solutions to Chattanoogans, Jones has brought Lucille York, an expert in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), to Nutrition World. EFT is a therapy created to undo the physical damage caused by internalized emotions, Jones says. “When we experience trauma during certain vulnerable moments of life, these negative messages are programmed into some of our cells, creating cellular expressions that often produce fear, emotional disharmony, poor health and disease,” he says. “The American method of handling these insults to our psyche is to run, hide, medicate, drink, overwork—anything but face and fix the damage.” While there are many techniques for “reprogramming” the cells, Jones’ favorite is EFT, which he says he has tried with great success. “EFT is a science-based, do-it-yourself technique,” Jones says. “It operates on the body’s acupuncture points, where emotions can become trapped in a spiral that may never end without such intervention.” York, who trained under EFT founder Gary Craig, will be at Nutrition World on Fridays to assist anyone interested in learning the technique. To learn more, contact Lucille York at 423-355-9205 or visit EmoFree.com. See ad, pages 2 and 40.

Sales Window Opens for Colmore Farms Beef

iming is everything at Colmore Farms, a windswept 600 acres atop Lookout Mountain in Rising Fawn, Georgia, where heritage Salers cattle forage on grass and hay, just as they’ve done for centuries The grand prizewinner at the in the similar landscape of National Western Stock Show their native Auvergne, France. was born at Colmore Farms. “March, April and May is when my steers will be ‘finished’—when they weigh enough and the marbling is there,” says owner Jo Colmore. “I don’t calve all year round; all my calves come in January and February. So it’s the following spring when people sign up to get a quarter or a half a steer.” More and more people in Chattanooga and North Georgia are doing just that, Colmore says. They’ve become regular customers of Colmore Farms not only because of the culinary quality of the beef produced there, but because they are leery of commercial farms that inject cattle with antibiotics, feed them chemical-laden grain, and raise them in dirty, inhumane conditions. Colmore, a longtime cattle farmer, bought his first Salers bull in 1987, about 15 years after the breed was introduced in the United States and immediately became an industry favorite for its tenderness and flavor. Since then, Colmore Farms has won four national grand championships and two reserve grand championships at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. In fact, a calf born at Colmore Farms last January just won the grand championship this year, he says. “She was born right here on the farm—I raised her sire and I raised her dam—and I sold it to a man in Kansas, who bought it for his little boy to show. I also raised the parents of the bull that won.” Colmore says he happened to miss the show, as he was unable to make it to Denver for the first time in 30 years. (Timing is everything.) To sign up for a quarter of half portion of locally raised, grassfed Salers beef, contact Jo Colmore at jo@colmorefarms.com or 423-309-3490. See ad, page 17.

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Well Kempt Cottage Hosts “Home Transformation” Giveaway

ell Kempt Cottage, a locally owned interior services company with a mindful-living focus, is launching a new blog featuring organizing, decorating and home staging tips, how-to’s, and before/after photos. To celebrate the launch of the blog, owner Julie Nelson is hosting a contest to win a one-day makeover ($500 value) of home organization and/or home styling services. “Simply submit a photo of the space you would like to transform, along with a brief description of why you need our assistance and how a mindful approach to organizing and decorating will benefit you,” Nelson says. “One lucky recipient will be chosen based upon the space presented and our ability to provide an amazing transformation.” All submissions will be kept private. The winner will receive up to $500 in home organization and/or home styling services plus a featured spot on the new blog. The winner will be announced on April 5. Deadline for submissions is April 1.

To submit a photo and be entered into the drawing, or to find out more about Well Kempt Cottage, call 423-443-2422. or visit WellKemptCottage.com. See resource guide listing, page 35.

A growing trend is the ringing of a doorbell heralding the arrival of healthy food. In addition to the convenience and time savings, having a grocery delivery van make roundtrips to and from multiple customers’ doorsteps generates far less emissions than traditional shopping. Home deliveries of local and organic fresh fruits and vegetables have customers clamoring for more. After serving most of the New York metro area for more than a decade, online grocer FreshDirect (FreshDirect.com) began delivering in the Philadelphia metro area in October 2012 and expanded to other parts of Pennsylvania, plus New Jersey and Delaware, last fall. “Our hyper-local, farm-to-fork food systems result in healthy relationships between consumers, food and farmers,” says David McInerney, co-founder of FreshDirect. The company also supports hunger organizations and provides nutritional counseling. Planet Organics (PlanetOrganics.com) serves the San Francisco Bay area. Beginning last fall, Instacart partnered with Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Costco to begin delivering food to homes in 13 neighborhoods in Chicago. Beginning in Colorado, where it’s based, Door to Door Organics (DoorToDoorOrganics.com) now provides its service in Michigan, plus metro areas of Kansas City, Chicago and New York. Green BEAN Delivery (GreenBeanDelivery.com), based in Indianapolis, now also delivers organic and sustainable foods in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; and most recently, St. Louis, Missouri. Irv & Shelly’s Fresh Picks (FreshPicks.com) taps into 100-plus farmers within a day’s drive of its Niles, Illinois, center, to serve the Chicago and Milwaukee metro areas. “We’re able to concentrate on reaching people of all incomes and get deep into the communities,” says co-owner Shelly Herman. The eight-year-old company also partners with community groups, food pantries and schools. Going a step further, other companies are delivering prepared healthy meals. In one example, Power Supply (MyPowerSupply.com) recently partnered with Mindful Chef to foster this connection with 50 yoga and other fitness facilities, as well as other businesses in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

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FDA Wakens to Local Needs Small farms, farmers’ markets, local food processors and community food banks have been given a reprieve, because on December 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to take a second look at proposed new laws that would have put many of them out of business. The new rules, proposed under the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), came under fire from consumers, farmers and others with voices that were heard. The FDA said its “thinking has evolved,” and “…significant changes will be needed in key provisions of the two proposed rules affecting small and large farmers. These provisions include water quality standards and testing, standards for using raw manure and compost, certain provisions affecting mixed-use facilities and procedures for withdrawing the qualified exemption for certain farms.” Source: TheDailyGreen.com

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International Pact Could Lower Food Protections The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is the largest global trade pact to be negotiated since the inception of the World Trade Organization. Many details remain a mystery and negotiations are being conducted in secret. Leaked drafts of its provisions indicate that the TPP would give multinational corporations the power to sue countries, states, counties or cities in order to negate laws specifically designed to protect citizens, such as bans on growing genetically modified organisms (GMO). Corporations would be allowed to resolve trade disputes in special international tribunals, effectively wiping out hundreds of domestic and international food sovereignty laws. The TPP would require countries to accept food that meets only the lowest safety standards of the collective participants. If enacted, consumers could soon be eating imported seafood, beef or chicken products that don’t meet basic U.S. food safety standards, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would be powerless to stop imports of such unsafe foods or ingredients. Plus, the labeling of products as fair trade, organic, country-of-origin, animal welfare-approved or GMO-free could be challenged as barriers to trade. Opposition has grown, thanks to petitions by members of the Organic Consumers Association and other groups. More than 400 organizations, representing 15 million Americans, have petitioned Congress to do away with accelerated acceptance of the measure without full debate. For more information, visit OrganicConsumers.org and search TPP.

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Coconut Oil Manages Cholesterol, Shrinks Waistlines

educed physical activity and increased consumption of carbohydrates and saturated fats fuel increased rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance, plus abnormal lipid content in the blood. Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, its chemical composition appears to prevent it from generating negative effects on lipid profiles, according to a growing body of research. In an earlier study published in Lipids, women that exhibited abdominal obesity consumed supplements of either coconut oil or soybean oil. Throughout the 12week trial, both groups followed the same weight-loss diet. At the end, the coconut oil group presented a higher level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or protective cholesterol, and smaller waistlines, while the soybean oil group showed lower HDL levels and an increase in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) plus a less desirable LDL-to-HDL ratio. In a later study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of coconut oil was again associated with a beneficial lipid profile in pre-menopausal women. Researchers that conducted a concurrent pilot study with male and female subjects found that men also experienced shrinking waistlines when supplementing with coconut oil. They explain that coconut oil contains mainly medium-chain fatty acids, which rapidly convert into energy, thereby circumventing the cycle that makes cholesterol and stores fat (Pharmacology).

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he nationwide health epidemic of chronic diseases afflicting the human population is also showing up among companion animals. According to a report by the Environmental Working Group, pets, like a canary in a coal mine, may be the environmental sentinels that are now signaling a clear connection between disease and manmade chemicals. In a study that analyzed blood samples of dogs and cats, 48 of 70 industrial chemicals and pollutants were traced, many recording levels that were substantially higher than previously reported in national studies of humans. Dogs displayed double the concentration of perfluorochemicals (used in stain-proof and grease-proof coatings); cats evidenced 23 times the concentration of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) fire retardants and 5.4 times the amount of mercury. PBDE levels in hyperthyroid cats have been linked to eating canned cat food and to the increased use of PBDEs in consumer products during the past 30 years. In humans, high levels of flame-retardant chemicals are implicated in endocrine disruption, Type 2 diabetes and thyroid disease. Suggestions for minimizing exposure include avoiding chemicalladen household cleaners, furnishings and carpet; drinking carbonfiltered water; steering clear of food and beverage containers made from or lined with plastic (including cans); and eating organic produce and free-range meat.

lusive anti-cancer elements of vitamin E, natural tocopherols, have been identified by researchers at Ohio State University as being able to deactivate an enzyme essential for cancer cell survival. Although both alpha and gamma forms of natural tocopherols worked, the gamma was the most potent in shutting down the troublesome enzyme. Through manipulating the structure of the gamma molecule, the scientists were able to create an agent 20 times more effective than the original vitamin. In mice, this agent reduced the size of prostate cancer tumors. Over-the-counter vitamin E supplements are limited because many use synthetic forms that do not contain the natural gamma tocopherols. The study’s authors, led by Ching-Shih Chen, Ph.D., note that the human body cannot absorb the high dosages of natural vitamin E required to achieve the anti-cancer effect; their goal is to develop a safe pill that could be taken daily for cancer prevention.

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ardening is not about having or taking; it’s about giving,” says Connecticut psychotherapist Gunilla Norris, author of A Mystic Garden: Working with Soil, Attending to Soul. “And in giving, the garden gives back to you.” She deems the art of practicing gratitude in the garden as an intentional path for cultivating spirituality.“Every day, go out and thank the ground. Life is burgeoning all around us, all the time,” she continues. “If we can just appreciate that, it’s a big deal.” It’s hard not to be humbled and awed by the miracle of life when we see a seed-

ling push its tiny green head above ground, lean toward the sun and unfurl its first set of leaves. Each bit of plant life is simply fulfilling its mission to grow and be. “Gardening enhances our relationship to the Earth. Through gardening, we are helping to heal the planet, which is part of the work we are all called to do,” remarks Al Fritsch, a Jesuit priest in Ravenna, Kentucky, and author of the e-book, Spiritual Growth Through Domestic Gardening (free at EarthHealing.info/garden. htm). Over his lifetime, Fritsch has helped turn a parking lot, a section of church

lawn, and overgrown bottomland all into thriving gardens. In his view, “It gives us a sense of home, roots us in place.” We can even discover our personal calling through cultivating a garden while gleaning endless spiritual lessons: Here dwells patience and an appreciation for the natural order of things; no fertilizer can force a flower to bloom before its time. Here resides mindfulness as we learn to notice changes in the plants under our care and discern what they need to thrive. Here abides interdependence; we wouldn’t have carrots, corn or cherries without the bats, birds, and bees playing in the pollen. In a garden, we naturally accept the cycle of life, death and rebirth as we bid adieu to the joy of seasonal colors and let flowerbeds rest in peace, anticipating their budding and blooming again. Just as the fruits of growing a garden exceed the doing—the weeding and seeding and countless other tasks—so do the riches of tending a spiritual life surpass the striving. We do well to rejoice in the sacred space created, cherishing every spiritual quality nurtured within and reflected in the Divine handiwork. Breathing in the floral perfume carried by the breeze and reveling in the multi-hued textures of living artistry, we celebrate the fact that we too, are playing our part of the natural miracle of life. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Fresh Food Trends Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating by Melinda Hemmelgarn

Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible.

here’s even a new term, “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuelguzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations has designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming. Here are four thriving food trends resulting from shifts in Americans’ thinking and our growing love for all things local.

Foraging

What could be more entertaining and economical than searching for and gathering wild foods in their natural habitat? From paw paws and persimmons in Missouri to palmetto berries in Florida and seaweed in California, Mother Nature

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provides a feast at her children’s feet. Commonly foraged foods include nuts, mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes. Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.” On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables.

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It’s free food, there for the picking.” However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.” For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recommends the book Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for safe mushroom identification. She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who publishes educational articles at Wildman SteveBrill.com. “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says. Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.

Fermentation

Kefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance. Katz recalls how his boyhood love for sour pickles grew to an “obsession with all things fermented.” An abundant garden crop of cabbage left him wondering, “What are we going to do with all that cabbage?” The answer came naturally: “Let’s make sauerkraut.” Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation. com). He observes, “Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.” Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microorganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences. For example, several researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting

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high-quality pasture, which includes grass, legumes and hay, the more beneficial the fats will be in their milk. On the other hand, when ruminant animals, designed to graze on pasture, are fed a steady diet of corn and soy, both their milk and meat contain less beneficial fat. According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the National Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agriculture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs. Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.

Faith

How might eating with the “creation” in mind influence food and agriculture trends? Barbara Ross, director of social services for Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, believes, “People’s common denominator is that we are all part of and integral to the creation.” She considers how “Food, agriculture, environment and economy are bound together in a way that requires we think, plan and act for the dignity of each person and the common good of the human family.”

Hyperlocal Superstars Food Corps is a national nonprofit with a mission to improve school food and thus children’s health and lifelong potential. Active in 15 states, it places teams of young teachers in limited-resource communities to establish school gardens, provide food-based nutrition education and supplement school meals with garden fresh produce. Visit FoodCorps.org. Ross explains that the choices we make in these vital areas affect the richness of our soils, the purity of our air and water and the health of all living things. Marie George, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at St. John’s University, in Queens, New York, agrees, “The serious ecological crises we see today stem from the way we think,” and “reveal an urgent moral need for a new solidarity” to be better stewards of the Earth and its creatures. For example, George sees it as contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer; that’s why she opposes gestation crates and the push for cheap food that exploits animals and the environment in the process. Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, shares a passion for addressing food justice and sustainability from her faith-based perspective of Franciscan spirituality. She believes that, “When we connect our spirituality with the daily act of eating, we can eat

in a way that leads to a right relationship with our Creator.” By bridging spirituality with nutrition and the food system, Moltzen hopes to raise awareness of how people can care for their body as a temple and live in right relationship with the Earth, which she perceives as “the larger house of God.” Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the author of Soil and Sacrament: A Spiritual Memoir of Food and Faith. His book takes the reader on a journey to four different faith communities— Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and Jewish—to explore connections between spiritual nourishment and the cultivation of food. Bahnson speaks about sacred soil and the communities of mystical microorganisms that lie within and create the foundation for sustenance. He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger. Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food—one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity itself.” Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

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in the most healthy, caring, holistic way possible, and to share information about dental wellness with them so that they can make educated decisions about their oral health. I understand the critically important relationship of oral to overall health, and I want my patients to realize that you can’t be truly health without good oral health.” When appropriate, Gallien works with other qualified health professionals to help him return a patient to optimal oral and overall health. Gallien’s commitment to education doesn’t just extend to his patients. He’s also a strong believer in continuing education, which allows him to provide the most modern, state-of-the-art dental care available. He has advanced training in many areas of cosmetic and traditional dentistry, and he is a graduate of the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), where he received extensive training in cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry and was recognized as a Preferred LVI Dentist. Gallien’s office also offers state-ofthe-art restorative and cosmetic dentistry to correct, restore or enhance a patient’s smile. “Our goal is to integrate esthetics as part of total dental and overall health while creating a pleasing, natural facial appearance,” he says.

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are certified have an official label, which indicates that they have been handled, manufactured and tested safely. At present only three organizations certify products as gluten-free: the Gluten Intolerance Group, the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness and the Celiac Sprue Association. Times are changing, though. In August 2014, gluten-free labeling regulations will go into effect in the United States. Under the new regulations, any label that reads “glutenfree,” “no gluten” or “free of gluten” must have a tested value less than 20 ppm (parts per million). While there is no specific testing method imposed on the manufacturing companies, they can use effective quality-control tools to ensure that food labeled gluten-free is less than 20 ppm. These tools range from requesting certification from suppliers to employing a third-party lab to conduct in-house testing. After the FDA announced the new regulations, Cynthia Kupper, RD, executive director of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America, issued a press release stating, “This ruling provides assurance to consumers that products labeled gluten-free are truly safe for persons requiring a gluten-free diet.” Unfortunately, we often see the gluten-free designation—and similar labels—being misused and misunderstood. So we’re pleased to see this new regulation, which is definitely a step in the right direction, giving people hope that companies aren’t taking advantage of those who truly are in need of gluten-free products. While our practice focuses on chiropractic, we’ve moved to an area that has many qualified health providers to help guide our practice members and community in the right direction. We are so blessed to know that our practice members are in such good hands.

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n recent years, Pediatrician William Sears has seen many more cases of asthma and eczema in his San Clemente, California, office. Dairy and wheat remain the biggest culprits, but experts believe new factors may be contributing to the rise in food sensitivities, including synthetic additives like partially hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and flavors and sweeteners, plus genetically modified ingredients. Often undiagnosed and untreated, food intolerances can cause long-term tissue damage, warns Sears, author of The NDD Book, which addresses what he calls nutrient deficit disorder without resorting to drugs. Increasingly, kids are developing formerly adult-onset diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, cardiovascular disease and acid reflux, he says. If it seems that a child is having a dietary reaction, first look for clues. “A lot of parents already suspect the answer,” says Kelly Dorfman, a licensed nutritionist dietitian and author of What’s Eating Your Child? Become a “nutrition detective”, she suggests. Here’s how to assess conditions and find solutions.

Spitting Up

Suspects: Intolerance to casein— a protein prevalent in dairy cow milk different from its form in breast milk that can get into mothers’ milk or formula— tends to irritate an infant’s gut lining, causing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and then chronic ear infections or constipation, says Dorfman. Action: Remove dairy from the baby’s and nursing mom’s diet for at least a week. For formula feeding, choose a brand made with predigested casein or whey. To heal baby’s damaged intestinal lining,

give 10 billion CFU (colony forming units) daily of probiotic bacteria, mixed in a bottle or sprinkled on food.

Chronic Diarrhea

Suspects: Intolerance to gluten (a protein in wheat and other grains) or lactose (dairy sugar). Diarrhea, the gastrointestinal tract’s way of eliminating problematic substances, plus gas and bloating, often accompany these intolerances. Lactose intolerance is usually a root cause and is present in nearly everyone that’s gluten intolerant, Dorfman says. Action: Get a blood test to check for celiac disease, then eliminate gluten for at least a month. Although the diarrhea could end within a week, “You need a few weeks to see a trend,” counsels Dorfman. Consume fermented dairy products like cheese and yogurt, which have low lactose levels; cream dairy products may also test OK.

Chronic Ear Infections

Suspects: Dairy intolerance and for many, soy sensitivity. Some research has shown that 90 percent of kids with recurring ear infections or ear fluid have food reactions, corroborated by Dorfman’s patients. Action: Quit dairy and soy for several months to verify a correlation. Dorfman recommends eliminating soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu, adding that ultrasensitive individuals may need to avoid processed foods that contain soy byproducts.

and chronic headaches to ADHD and coordination loss. Action: Eliminate gluten for a month to assess a potential connection between mood and food, possibly signaled by excessive eating of a certain food.

Stunted Growth

Suspects: Gluten sensitivity or zinc deficiency. Because gluten intolerance interferes with nutrient absorption, suffering kids often fail to thrive. “Small size—height or weight—is a classic symptom of celiac disease,” Dorfman advises. Zinc could be another factor; it normalizes appetite and through its relationship with growth hormones, helps the body develop. If levels are too low, growth will be abnormally stunted. In such cases, a child may rarely be hungry, be a picky eater or complain that food smells or tastes funny, Dorfman says. Action: Eliminate gluten consumption for a month. A blood test by a pediatrician can determine serum zinc levels, or buy a zinc sulfate taste test online. After sipping a zinc sulfate solution, the child will report either tasting nothing (indicating deficiency) or a bad flavor (no deficiency). Zinc-rich foods include beef, chicken, beans, pumpkin seeds, cashews and chickpeas. To counter a deficiency, ask a family healthcare provider for an age-appropriate supplement dose. Pamela Bond is the managing editor of Natural Foods Merchandiser.

Itchy Skin

Suspects: Reaction to gluten, casein (in dairy products) and eggs plus oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, strawberries and pineapple. Action: Because itchiness can suggest a histamine response, ask an allergist for an IgE radioallergosorbent (RAST) blood test to detect food sensitivities.

Hyperactivity

Suspects: Sensitivity to artificial colors or sugar. According to Sears, children’s underdeveloped blood-brain barrier increases vulnerability to the neurotoxic effects of chemical food additives, including artificial colors and monosodium glutamate (MSG). Action: When possible, buy organic foods certified to contain no artificial colors. Otherwise, scrutinize food labels for the nine petroleum-based synthetic dyes in U.S. foods: Blue 1 and 2, Citrus Red 2, Green 3, Orange B, Red 3 and 40, Yellow 5 and 6. Avoid ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, glucose, fructose, cane sugar and syrup—all added sugars.

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Qigong Reaching Your Highest Energetic Potential (Part 2 of 2) by Jeff Primack, Supreme Science Qigong

Qigong is about breath mastery. The best schools emphasize breathing to remove blockages and build a surplus of energy. Through technical training in abdomen placement, you can increase your body temperature and blood circulation on demand. When someone lays hands on another person while doing Tumo breathing, it can send profound waves of healing qi into that person. Consider Genesis 2:7: “God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” Does it weaken our connection to Spirit if we are breathing shallowly? Scripture suggests a connection between being alive and breath coming into our nostrils. What if we breathed more consciously and deeply all day? Qigong is about getting high naturally. Alcohol transforms the state of mind, yet it also destroys the liver. Qi has no side effect except making you feel full of vitality. Its highs are beyond words. With focused practice, most people can move qi, causing a mild to intense euphoria. Qi is free, abundant and right under our noses—the ultimate ally to help us rise above life’s obstacles and reduce stress.

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system. Your lower abdomen is the seat of what qigong calls your “Dan Tien”— it’s your center of gravity, housing the majority of vital energy. It wasn’t until I learned pranayama breathing that I experienced being one with the universe. My whole body filled with blissful electricity that hummed inside me; for a time I was one with spirit and matter, and I knew I was going to dedicate my life to teaching others how to access this bliss naturally. Yogis describe nirvana as a mind-state where we access our super consciousness. From these higher-vibration states we can receive divine insight and creativity.

Qi Revolution will come to Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville, North Carolina, March 22-25 and to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta April 1215. Jeff Primack, Kai Van Bodhi and dozens of other instructors will host four days of qigong training for $149. For tickets and info, call 1-800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com. See ad, page 3.

Health-care practitioners need qigong and can prevent getting drained by using specialized breath/movement exercises. This is true of many of the therapists and nurses I encounter. Each year we train hundreds of registered nurses, and nearly all of them complain that they constantly feel drained. We also find that massage therapists take on the aches and pains of their clients. (While this may sound superstitious, I assure you the phenomenon is real.) Often doctors who specialize in a certain aspect of medicine are exposed to a certain “energy information signal” so frequently that they end up with the same problems they are surrounded by. What is a healer supposed to do? By using qigong, they can easily cleanse their energies. Many nurses say that after practicing qigong, they’re no longer affected by other people’s energy so dramatically and can get through a full shift without feeling depleted.

30,000-person qi lectures inside stadiums. Due to the huge amount of collective energy at these stadium events, many participants experienced the deepest levels of qigong within hours, and many healings were reported. Historically speaking, qigong went from being practiced by almost no Chinese people in the 1970s to a mind-blowing 200 million by the mid-1980s. I believe that qigong is God-connecting, humbling and healing to the

spirit, and that it unifies people, which is something the Chinese government is not supporting now. America is different, and I am proud to live in a country that supports our right to gather in freedom. We organized Qi Revolution, four days of qigong, because we want the secret to get out. Hundreds of people moving and breathing in sync is a truly vivid experience, allowing you to feel energy beyond what you could by yourself.

Qi has no side effect except making you feel full of vitality. Its highs are beyond words.

Practicing qigong in groups is the secret. By the year 1999, before the Chinese government made it illegal to practice qigong in groups, there were 100 to 200 million Chinese people practicing under a few very famous qigong masters. Approximately 10 percent of the Chinese population regularly practiced qigong in a meet-up group, usually at a university, government building or public park. Dr. Yan Xin was perhaps the most influential qigong figure of all time, facilitating natural awakenings

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ON THE GO Safe Eating Away from Home by Judith Fertig

lthough following a diet without gluten has become easier due to increased availability and labeling of gluten-free foods, we still need to know how to make sure which foods strictly qualify. We always have more control in our own kitchen, yet we’re not always eating at home. Natural Awakenings asked experts to comment on reasons for the demand and offer practical tips and tactics for healthy eating on the go. According to the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment, 18 million Americans are now gluten sensitive, 3 million more suffer from celiac disease, and the numbers continue to skyrocket, says Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist and author of Grain Brain. Gluten, a naturally occurring protein in wheat, barley and rye, is prevalent in the modern American diet. Perlmutter points to new wheat hybrids and increasing amounts of gluten in processed foods as exacerbating the problem. He particularly cites today’s overuse of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications as contributors to “inappropriate and excessive reactions to what might otherwise have represented a non-threatening protein like gluten.”

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Jules Shepard, a mother of two in Washington, D.C., and author of Free for All Cooking: 150 Easy Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Can Enjoy who also shares recipes at Blog.JulesGlutenFree.com, remembers when going out for a gluten-

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free lunch was difficult. “The friendly lunch spots my coworkers and I used to enjoy on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis were no longer friendly for me,” she says. “There was nothing on the menu I could eat, and it seemed better for everyone if I simply stayed in the office. But it isolated me socially from my colleagues and deprived me of a much-needed midday break that had been such an enjoyable part of my routine.” Attending catered breakfasts or lunches for office meetings also presented difficulties. Shepard learned that it’s best to be prepared and pack something, even if it’s only a snack. “Some of my favorites include fresh fruit, like apples or bananas with peanut or almond butter, washed berries, applesauce, coconut yogurt, hummus and red peppers, trail mix, dry cereals like granola, and nutrition bars. I keep a variety of these bars in my purse and car year-round, so I’m never bored with my choices.” “Gluten-free instant oatmeal is a staple in my life,” advises Shepard. She never leaves home without it, regardless of the length of the trip. “All you need is a cup or a bowl and some boiling water. Be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats, because regular oats can be contaminated with gluten grains.” Shepard also recommends avoiding pre-sweetened varieties. Kate Chan, a teacher and mother of two in suburban Seattle, Washington, who has been following a gluten-free diet since 2000, has solved the problem of eating healthy at work another way: The family cooks extra the night before.

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“While cleaning up the kitchen, I just pack the leftovers for lunch. I like to vary the side dishes a bit if I pack side dishes at all, and toss in fruit and more vegetables,” she says. Chan likes to use a bento-style lunch box with several compartments, plus thermal containers, so she can enjoy a variety of gluten-free lunch options.

On the Road In Los Angeles, California, Kristine Kidd, former food editor at Bon Appétit, has recently returned to gluten-free eating. On her menu-planning and recipe blog, KristineKidd.com, and in her cookbook, Weeknight Gluten Free, she recommends whole, fresh foods from farmers’ markets that are naturally gluten-free. When she and her husband hike the Sierra Mountains, she carries homemade, high-fiber, gluten-free cookies to eat on the way up and packs gluten-free soups such as butternut squash and black bean, corn tortillas with fresh fillings, and fruit for a delicious lunch upon reaching the peak. Some gluten-free snacks can contain as many empty calories as other types of junk food, notes Registered Dietitian Katharine Tallmadge. “Many ‘gluten-free’ products are made with refined, unenriched grains and starches, which contain plenty of calories, but few vitamins or minerals.” She agrees with Kidd and others that choosing whole, natural, fresh foods, which are naturally gluten-free, makes for healthy eating wherever we go. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Scouts, badges, troops and summer camp—they’re not just for kids anymore. Dog Scouts of America is a new twist on tradition that is fun for all ages.

ogs, their owners and the larger community all benefit when a pet earns the basic Dog Scout certification badge. Any dog can participate, as long as he’s well-behaved. To qualify for the initial badge, he must be able to heel without pulling, greet a person calmly, meet another animal without overreacting and to see food and leave it alone. The test criteria are similar to that used for the Canine Good Citizen certificate from the American Kennel Club. Tests can be videotaped if there’s no organization evaluator in the area. Once the dog’s earned the basic Dog Scout badge, the rest of the badges are optional, depending on how involved human-canine pairs wish to get. Instead of pursuing a particular sport or activity, scouting allows the dog to dabble and find what he likes best. Distinctive badges can be earned in separate ability levels including obedience, community service, trail work, nose work, water sports, pulling, herding and lure coursing (a performance sport first developed

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for purebred sighthound breeds). Handlers can also earn badges in canine care, first-aid and sign language. All training is based on positive behavior and reinforcement on everyone’s part. “We don’t want dogs to be an accessory or a lawn ornament; they are part of the family, and a lot of fun, besides,” explains Dog Scouts president Chris Puls, of Brookville, Indiana. “As trainers, we have to figure out how to communicate with another species.” Most members engage in scout activities with more than one dog. Requirements for operating a troop are flexible, but holding four meetings a year is recommended. Meetings don’t have to be formal—a group hike in the woods counts. Other activities may include backpacking, biking, camping and treasure hunts like letterboxing and geocaching. If Sparky would like to try flyball, (timed relay races with balls) or treibball (urban herding of Pilates balls), but has no opportunity for these pursuits on his home turf, summer

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camp is a good forum to investigate lots of options. Weekend camps are held in Maryland in July and Texas in November. Weeklong camps are held in Michigan in June and July. “Many people bring more than one dog to camp,” says Allison Holloway, who works in financial account services for the U.S. Department of Defense, in Columbus, Ohio. “I take six dogs with me and each has his or her favorite activity, which I like, because it’s too much for one dog to go from early morning until late at night. New members often say they come to camp just for the fun and camaraderie, but they usually end up collecting badges like the rest of us. It’s a great reminder of what you and your dog did at camp together.” One of Holloway’s dog scouts has special needs. Lottie Moon is a double merle, all-white, Australian shepherd that doesn’t let being deaf or blind slow her down. Last year she surprised her owner by earning an agility badge at camp. “I think she sees shadows and movements. I place a dowel rod in front of the jump and she knows that when she touches it, it’s time to go airborne,”

says Holloway. “Lottie inspires and motivates me.” Holloway received the Dog Scout’s 2013 Excellence in Writing Award for her blog at Lottie-SeeingInto Darkness.blogspot.com. Many Dog Scout troops serve their communities to show how dogs can

and should be integrated into daily life. In Wyoming Valley, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Phyllis Sinavage, office manager for a wholesale distributor, reports on recent activities conducted by Troop 221. “We’ve donated oxygen masks for pets to local fire departments and emergency services. We raise funds to buy them and also have oxygen mask angels that donate the price of a mask in memory of a pet. One third grade class raised enough money to purchase two masks after we visited and did a bite prevention class.” The Dog Scouts of America Hike-a-Thon, in May, is the nonprofit organization’s annual fundraiser, open to everyone willing to ask friends and family members to pledge funds for distances walked. It’s a good way to partner with the dog for quality outdoor time, spread the word about Dog Scouts and enjoy the spring weather. Learn more and join with others for a troop experience at DogScouts.org. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Tweet those Fitness Goals Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track by Tamara Grand

friends with similar health and fitness goals. Follow links to motivational photos, low-calorie recipes and athome workouts. Tweeting when feeling the urge to eat virtually guarantees that we’ll receive a helpful response in a minute or two. Twitter chats are also a fabulous way to connect with an established and helpful healthy living tribe.

A visual smorgasbord of clean-eating recipes, at-home workouts and inspirational photos keeps spirits up. Pinterest accesses photos throughout the Internet that we can grab and “pin” to a personal online vision board. It’s also possible to create a visual cookbook, pinning recipes to, for example, clean eating, Paleo, pumpkin and oatmeal themed boards. It’s fun to connect with our favorite healthy living peeps and start following their boards for continuous injections of inspiration and motivation.

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umans are inherently social creatures. Most of us enjoy the company of others and spend much of our waking time engaging in social interactions with colleagues, friends and family. People that spend a lot of time together often adopt one another’s eating and exercise habits—sometimes for the better, but often for the worse. At least one positive side to wishing to conform socially is unexpected. Finding the right circle of friends—our own personal support group—can make sticking to an exercise schedule or diet easier. It’s a key factor in the popularity of organized weight-loss groups and exercise classes. Studies published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and the Journal of Obesity demonstrate that just having a weight-loss or fitness support system in place results in better adherence to diet and exercise with more pounds shed and kept off over the long term. Researchers believe that in

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addition to the motivation and accountability supporters provide, benefits are also enhanced by learning through observing; changing our behavior through watching the actions and outcomes of others’ behavior. If we don’t have physical access to a local support group, we can access one online or create our own, using one of the following social media platforms.

Facebook

The leading social networking website includes thousands of community and group pages devoted to weight loss, exercise and healthy living. Its search function helps find one that fits our needs. Make an introduction and join the discussion. Participating in a special challenge helps everyone stay motivated.

Twitter

This micro-blogging site is informal and fast-paced, providing nearly instantaneous feedback. Use Twitter to identify

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Love to take photos using a smartphone? Instagram provides a platform for sharing snippets of our day via pictures. Fitness fans regularly “Instagram” their meals and workouts, in part to remain accountable to their online followers, but also to help motivate themselves and others to make healthy choices each day.

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Our go-to resource for music videos is also home to hundreds of healthy living “channels”. Want to follow someone’s 100-pound weight-loss journey, learn how to cook quinoa or follow along with free, at-home workout videos? This is the place. Watch, share and comment on a favorite YouTube video to become part of its online community. The key to using social media to improve our health and fitness is inherent in the name. It’s a friendly way to interact, participate and engage with others. Tamara Grand, Ph.D., is a certified personal trainer and a group fitness and indoor cycling instructor in Port Moody, British Columbia, in Canada. Her new book is Ultimate Booty Workouts. She contributes to Life.Gaiam.com and blogs at FitKnitChick.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Finding Moccasin Bend’s Brown Ferry Road – 9:30am. Chickamauga Battlefield park historian Jim Ogden leads 1.2-mile hike beginning at Brown’s Ferry Federal Road Trailhead on Moccasin Bend (west end Riverside Ave). Info: 706-866-9241. Friends of the Chattanooga Public Library Book Sale – 10am-9pm. Last day of sale (halfprice day) at Northgate Mall, Hixson, TN. Info: Lib.Chattanooga.gov. Red Wolf Program at CANC – 11am. Learn about the Red Wolf Recovery Program and see (and maybe help feed) the wolves. Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd. Info: 423=821-1160 ext. 0. Skullduggery at CANC – 2:30pm. Find a skull, but don’t know what animal it’s from? Learn how to tell the difference during our basic Skull ID class. Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd. Info: 423-821-1160 ext. 0. Mardi Gras Gala – 7pm. Enjoy a night of New Orleans-themed music, food and beverages to benefit Chambliss Center for Children. Ticket price includes all food and beverages. Beads, masks, photo booth, a float, much more. Loose Cannon Gallery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga. Info: CH-CS.org.

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Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga, TN. Info: 423-877-3770 or ChattanoogaWellnessTree.com. The Rump Run 2014 – 9am (5K); 9:15 (1-mile fun walk). To be held at Enterprise South Nature Park, Chattanooga. Benefits Greater Chattanooga Colon Cancer Foundation. Preregistration $30 online, $35 mail-in, $40 day of registration. Children 10 and under $10. Info: RumpRun.com. Birds of Prey at CANC – 11am. Learn about the different birds of prey in our state with an in-depth look at the red-tailed hawk. Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd. Info: 423-821-1160 ext. 0. Tracking 101 at CANC – 2:30pm. An introduction to the basic tracks of different animals and what to look for when you start tracking an animal. Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd. Info: 423-821-1160 ext. 0.

CHEO Specialty Share – 2-4pm. March meeting of the Complementary Health Education Organization features free mini-sessions of modalities like Reiki, reflexology, chair massage, aromatherapy. Public welcome. Nutrition World yoga/speaker room, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: Jeannie Harrison RN, jeannie25203@gmail.com, or Tami Freedman, TamiFreedman@aol.com or 706 459 0055.

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Breakfast in a Bag at CANC – 11am. Learn a neat camping trick and get some bacon and eggs in the process. Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd. Info: 423-821-1160 ext. 0.

Dash for DS – 9am. 5K and 1M fun run at Tennessee Riverpark helps raise awareness for those with Down syndrome in the Chattanooga area. Info: ChattanoogaDownSyndrome.org.

Third Annual Native Plant Symposium – “Native Plants, Natural Landscapes” features practical information and advice on how to improve your landscapes and gardens through sustainable landscaping practices. Registration required. Info: TennesseeValley.Wildones.org/2014-symposium.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Community Acupuncture at The Wellness Tree – 9-11am. All proceeds go to Mission Chattanooga. Cost is on a sliding scale of $20-$40. Treatments are given on a first come, first served basis. 2805

Wildlife Wanderland at CANC – 2:30pm. Tour the Wanderland and learn about our animal ambassadors. Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd. Info: 423821-1160 ext. 0. Qi Revolution workshop – March 22-25. Fourday intensive focuses on qigong breathing, moving forms, strength training, massage, reflexology, food healing. $149. Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC. Info: 800-298-8970 or QiRevolution.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 24 Rain Water Collection Systems – 7pm. March Cherokee Sierra Club program presented by Joseph Sumpter, general residential contractor and certified green builder in Sewanee, TN. Free. Public welcome. Healthy snacks served. Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park, 200 River St. Info: Barbara Kelly, 423-718-5009 or bk1nvers@gmail.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 16

McKay’s Road to Nightfall – 8:30pm. First of four preliminary competitions for local bands hoping to win a headliner spot at Nightfall. Preliminary winners chosen by popular vote. Industry experts judge final. Rhythm & Brews, 221 Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ChattanoogaPresents.com.

Holistic Marketing Workshop for Healing Arts Professionals – 2-3:30pm. Free. Vicki Lewis of Clarity Queen Coaching teaches burned-out healers (massage therapists, yoga/Pilates teachers, energy healers, etc.) how to build practice without burnout. Seating limited; call to reserve a spot. Nutrition World yoga room, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info and reservations: 423-05-4028 or Vicki@ clarityqueen.com.

Lookout Wild Film Festival – Mar.21-23. Showcases wild places and the people they inspire through a film festival that highlights Chattanooga. Schedule and info: LookoutFilmFestival.org.

Fairy Houses are Hot! at CANC – 10am-1pm. Members $10 per family; nonmembers $15 per family. Use fairy gold to buy building and decorating materials in the fairy marketplace. Explore CANC for nature’s cast-offs, and build a fairy house. Prepayment required. Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd. Registration: 423-821-1160 ext. 0. Awesome Opossum at CANC – 11am. Learn about opossums and what makes them unique. Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd. Info: 423-821-1160 ext. 0. Experiential Anatomy and Movement Workshop – 2-5pm. Third of four-part series with Janka Livoncova focuses on more spontaneous, economical movement of the spine. $45. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info or registration: ClearSpringYoga.com.

CANC 27th Annual Native Plant Sale & Open House – Mar. 28-29, 9am-5pm; Mar. 30, noon5pm. Sale features native plants propagated in the nursery at Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center at Reflection Riding, 400 Garden Rd. Info: ChattanoogaANC.org or 423-821-1160 ext. 0.

save the date TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Deadline for entry, “Home Transformation” giveaway – Well Kempt Cottage is giving away a one-day makeover of home organization/home styling. $500 value. Winner to be chosen April 5. Info and contest rules: WellKemptCottage.com or 423-443.2422.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Qi Revolution workshop – April 5-8. Four-day intensive focuses on qigong breathing, moving forms, strength training, massage, reflexology, food healing. $149. Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Info: 800-298-8970 or QiRevolution.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Experiential Anatomy and Movement Workshop – 2-5pm. Fourth of four-part series with Janka Livoncova focuses on more spontaneous, economic movement of the shoulders. $45. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpring Yoga.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 2 Seventh Annual Community Health, Fun & Wellness Expo – 9am-1pm. Health Science Center at Chattanooga State Community College. Info: Nancy Watts, 423-697-2568.

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ongoingevents sunday Restore and Flow Yoga – 10-11:30am. All levels with Beth Daugherty. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Unity of Chattanooga Service – 11am. Discover Unity’s message of positive, practical Christianity, and experience the warmth of God’s unconditional love. 604 Black St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-7557990 or UnityOfChattanooga.org.

Learn to be a Massage Therapist – 28-week class at East Tennessee’s oldest massage school. Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

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$7 Community Yoga Hour – 2:30 pm with Robin Elder and 6:30pm with Maggie White. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encouraged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com.

First Sunday FREE Intro Yoga Classes – 2:303:30pm. Teachers rotate. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Flow Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. All levels. With Amy Bockmon. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

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Yoga for Flex-Ability – 10:15-11:30am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Yoga Fundamentals – 10-11:15am. With Cecilia Keefer. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Flow Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. All levels with Howard Brown. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com. Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:306pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:307:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Walk-In Acupuncture Sessions – 1-6pm. Distal points used; patients remain fully clothed in a comfortable recliner in a large room with other clients. $15-40, depending on family income (no verification needed); $10 extra first visit. Cash and checks only. Margie J. Wesley, LAc, Nutrition World Wellness Center, 6245 Vance Rd. Ste. 4, Chattanooga. Info: 423-596-9024 or FourSeasons Acupuncture.com. All Levels Yoga – 5:30-6:45 pm. With Jessica Kitchens. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com Yoga for Ease of Movement – 5:30-6:45 pm. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Yoga for Round Bodies – 7-8:15pm. With Amy Bockmon. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

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Dojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. 50+ Yoga with Sue Reynolds – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-316-9642 or shreynolds@aol.com. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, highenergy 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. Flow Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. All levels with Jenny Mac Merrill. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com.

Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Managing Reactions to Traumatic Stress – 6:30pm. Educate self and significant others on the effects of PTSD. Clinic, support group follow workshop. Free. Dr. Savannah JG or Margie Wesley, 6074 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-883-5463. $7 Community Yoga Hour – 7-8pm. With Maggie White. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

wednesday Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encouraged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com. Kripalu Gentle Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Sitting Silent – 11:15-11:45am. With Janka Livoncova. No charge. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Intermediate Yoga – 11:45am-1pm. With Janka Livoncova. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Yoga in Japanese with Mina Chong – Noon1pm. $8 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Dojo Chattanooga – Adult Kenpo 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:306pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Adult Kenpo 6:307:30pm; Wing Chun 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Mindful Yoga with Annie Harpe – 5:30pm. $10 per class. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-598-8802.

Yin Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. With Elizabeth Townsend. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

Yoga Fundamentals – 5:30-6:45pm. With Anthony Crutcher. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Power Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Energetic range of flowing movement; appropriate for everyone. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4085 or NutritionW.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:45-7pm. With Beth Daugherty. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:15-7:30pm. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100.

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thursday Yoga for Well-Being – 10-11am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Dojo Chattanooga – Warrior Fit 12:30-1pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm; Youth Kenpo 4:30-5:30pm; Fitness Kickboxing 5:30-6pm; Warrior Fit 6-6:30pm; Wing Chun 6:30-7:30pm; Adult Kenpo 7:30-8:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Walk-In Acupuncture Sessions – 1-6pm. See Monday listing for details. Margie J. Wesley, LAc, Nutrition World Wellness Center, 6245 Vance Rd. Ste. 4, Chattanooga. Info: 423-596-9024 or FourSeasonsAcupuncture.com. 50+ Yoga with Anita Gaddy – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, highenergy 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. Yin Yoga -- 5:30-7pm. With Tammy Burns. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. New to the Mat – 5:30-6:30pm. Beginners with Robyn Elder. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com. Flow/Restorative Yoga with Mina Chong – 6:15-7:30pm. $10 per class or 11 classes for $100. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351. Daily Zen Meditation Group – 8-9pm. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Includes Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@yahoo.com, MovementArts Collective.com. Body Massage – One full-hour body massage for $25. The Massage Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

friday Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led

by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encouraged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com.

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Morning Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30am. All levels with Howard Brown. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Yoga Fundamentals – 10-11:15am. With Cecilia Keefer. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Slow Flow – 11:30am-12:45pm. With April Turk. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. $7 Community Yoga Hour – 4-5pm. With Lauryn Elyse. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com. Dojo Chattanooga – Fencing 4:30-5:30pm ; Wing Chun 5:30-6:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423267-0855. Emotional Freedom Technique at Nutrition World – EFT practitioner Lucille York is at Nutrition World on Fridays to help people use this natural method of improving health by releasing trapped emotions. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-355-9205 or EmoFree.com.

saturday Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encouraged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com.

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All Levels Yoga – 9-10:15am. With Anthony Crutcher. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Dojo Chattanooga – Fencing 9:30-10:30am; Fitness Kickboxing 10:30-11am; Warrior Fit 1111:30am; Adult Kenpo 11:30am-12:30pm; Wing Chun 1-2pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-267-0855. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 1011am. 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. Yoga Fundamentals – 10:30-11:45 am. With Amy Bockmon. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

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Astrology LILAN LAISHLEY, PhD

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Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement FULL CIRCLE MEDICAL CENTER

Charles C. Adams, MD 4085 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-861-7377 DrPrevent.com

For over a decade, Full Circle Medical Center has continued to help men and women get their youth back by balancing hormones naturally with bioidentical hormones. See ad, page 20.

Chiropractic 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. We’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. See ad, page 20.

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

Dedicated to improving health through colonic irrigation, cellular detoxifying foot baths, massage and lymphatic therapy. Additional therapies available include individual and family counseling, and Emotional Freedom Technique. See ad, page 7.

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.

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For 30+ years, TRGT has worked to protect the ecological diversity, beauty and history of the Tennessee River Gorge through protection, education and the promotion of good land stewardship. See ad, page 17.

ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE HOME SERVICES WELL KEMPT COTTAGE

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Health Foods and Nutrition NUTRITION WORLD

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A mobile game truck with widescreen high-def TVs in front of custom stadium seats with built-in vibration motors synched to the on-screen action. Available for birthday parties, school & church events, fundraisers, and more! See ad, page 23.

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 & 40.

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