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t work, gender lines have blurred considerably over the past few decades. But at home? Not so much. Sure, men are far more inclined now to help with the kids and the cleaning, but caregiving duties still typically fall to women. Mothers are usually the ones who care for young children, daughters are usually the ones who care for elderly parents, and sometimes those roles overlap in overwhelming fashion. And what’s the message so often dispensed to these harried caregivers? “Take care of yourself.” If you’ve been on the receiving end of that advice, the irony probably wasn’t lost on you. Great, you thought. Another person to take care of. Here’s the thing, though: that advice is spot-on. Caregivers, like cars, can’t run on empty. So the key to caregiving is making yourself as big a priority as you make others. That means scheduling “me time” (see Christine Helms’ tips on that subject, page 20), saying no when necessary, and not feeling guilty about asking for help. And so just in time for Mother’s Day—the national shout-out to the ultimate caregivers—this issue of Natural Awakenings features several articles to help women take better care of themselves. We drew inspiration from pro-volleyball star Gabrielle Reece (interviewed in Wise Words, page 30), who admits her personal and professional priorities shifted dramatically when she became a mom. Now the parent of two daughters, she says she finds balance by relying on “great girlfriends. I don’t mean people you go to lunch with—I mean real allies. People that give you good advice and are strong for you, that will take your kids and you’ll take theirs. I think that is an underutilized tool.” We offer several eye-opening health-related articles this month, including a long-overdue discussion of “The Pill” and its many negative side effects. (Yes, it’s been liberating, but there are much less dangerous birth control options!) Read more on page 28. And for those of you who struggle with tummy troubles (and who doesn’t, from time to time?), our Conscious Eating column (page 22) explains how probiotics in foods like yogurt and sauerkraut can ease a range of digestive issues. Finally, don’t miss this month’s Natural Neighbor: Dr. Colleen Smith, owner of Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute, the area’s only veterinary practice dedicated to integrative medicine. If a preventive, whole-body approach to wellness makes sense for people, it makes sense for pets, too. We’ve visited CHAI and seen what Dr. Smith and her staff can do for their patients. If you’re a pet owner, pay Dr. Smith a visit; the doctor is in on page 17.
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icensed massage therapist Carol Bieter admits to being “skeptical but intrigued” when she first heard of Kinesio taping, which uses a flexible tape with no medicinal properties to ease pain and speed healing. “I’d been searching for something that would work as an adjunct to massage, especially sports massage,” she says. “Sometimes the client needs something to help continue the healing process begun in a session. I found that Kinesio taping is the perfect solution.” Kinesio tape was developed in 1973 by a Japanese chiropractor who intended it as a “prescription” to work between chiropractic visits. It was such a success that it quickly became popular with serious athletes and is now used by college and professional athletes in every major sport, Bieter says. The tape works because it can be applied to the skin with varying degrees of stretch, depending on the type of correction needed, she says. “The result is reduced pressure on the neuroreceptors, which in turn eases pain,” she says. “It also allows for better flow of lymph fluids, helping to decrease inflammation, and it increases blood flow by reducing pressure on the capillaries. The combination of these effects means the body is better able to heal itself.” The tape is latex-free and hypoallergenic and can be used to treat myriad problems, from carpal tunnel syndrome to ankle sprains, she says.
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yoga prayer workshop and a special Gentle Yoga class for beginners are part of the May lineup of events at ClearSpring Yoga (CSY). Tammy Burns will lead the yoga prayer workshop May 4 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., guiding participants through simple yoga postures and prayers set to “The Beatitudes,” “The Peace Prayer,” “The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi” and other sacred music. “As westerners, we often believe that prayer is an activity we practice from the shoulders up,” Burns says. “Through the practice of yoga, however, we find that prayer can be felt throughout the whole body, much like love. When performed mindfully, with grace and intention, yoga brings one to a clear field of inner quiet, which is the perfect environment for living in conscious spiritual communication with God.” The cost is $20, with proceeds going to St. Catherine’s Shelter for Women and Children. Preregistration is recommended. “Gentle Yoga for Beginners,” a nurturing practice designed to stretch, strengthen and relax the body, will be offered May 17 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. “This class is structured around rejuvenating and healing the body,” says instructor Sallie Norris Beckes. “Yoga props such as blankets, blocks, bolsters and chairs are used for a safe practice and allow the body to fully achieve each posture comfortably. This class is held at a slower pace and focuses on stretching all areas of the body while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles.” The cost is $25. Preregistration is recommended. CSY is located at 105 N. Market Street, Chattanooga. For more information, visit ClearSpringYoga.com or call 423-2663539. See ad, page 27. LivingoodPhotography.com
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Get Moving for Prenatal Health
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hile most health-care providers recommend that pregnant women exercise regularly, many women don’t know what kind of exercise is best for pregnancy. Belly dance and yoga are the perfect place to start, says Stacey Nolan of the Movement Arts Collective studio. “People think of belly dance as a form of entertainment, but it’s actually one of the best forms of prenatal exercise,” says Nolan, Stacey Nolan & Tara Philips the studio’s belly dance director. She says many historians believe ancient women used belly dance throughout pregnancy to facilitate childbirth. “Many of the moves use the same pelvic muscles used in the birthing process,” she says. “Practicing belly dance improves pelvic floor health, encourages a connection with your body, and encourages optimal fetal positioning.” Nolan is trained in Dancing for Birth and has worked with many expectant mothers. “I’ve been teaching and performing belly dance for nine years, and I actually danced until the day I delivered my daughter,” she says. Slow-paced and gentle, prenatal yoga encourages flexibility and builds strength while encouraging optimal fetal positioning and strengthening the pelvic floor, says Tara Phillips, yoga director at Movement Arts Collective. Yogic breathing also can help manage the discomfort of labor, she says. Phillips is one of two yoga instructors in Chattanooga with 100-hour prenatal yoga certification. “In our prenatal classes, we always encourage expectant mothers to check with their care providers before engaging in any exercise regimen,” she says. “Our trained instructors closely monitor the mothers during classes and encourage them to listen to their bodies and rest when needed.” Movement Arts Collective is located at 3813 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank, TN. For more information, call 423-401-8115 or visit MovementArtsCollective.com. See ad, page 13.
Filling the “Energy Bank Account”
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hen people talk about good or bad “energy,” some folks roll their eyes. But there’s growing scientific exploration of the idea that there’s an unseen but perceptible connection between emotional health and the physical body, says Clare Mills, a Chattanooga energy worker and licensed massage therapist. “The Institute of HeartMath has found that the magnetic field of the heart can be measured, and it has an amazing effect on the hormones,” she says. “It’s considered 40 to 60 times stronger than the brain. All of this is to say that we can be taught how to retrain our heart and brain to reduce stress.”
Someone’s “energy” is the state of his or her emotional health, or “heart coherence,” she says. “Heart coherence is the alignment of harmony, purpose and gratitude,” she says. “It has a profound and positive effect on the body and decreases overall tension, yet this is typically not the state we are all in. The massage therapy and energy work I do can help bring about this coherence.” Mills says people can find new energy through massage and energy Clare Mills work combined with simple breathing techniques, a conscious shift in thinking, and exercise like qigong, which is “a great way to fill up the energy bank account.” She says qigong cultivates a positive state of neurochemistry, can moderate pain and can decrease depression and addictive cravings. “It is adaptogenic: it unlocks our inner pharmacy,” she explains. Mills teaches Qigong Level 1 Saturdays at 9 a.m. in the Montgomery Room inside Center on Main, 320 E. Main St., Chattanooga. To book therapeutic services at Center MedSpa, call 423-643-1980.
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n May 24, LearningRx Chattanooga will conduct free screenings for students struggling with symptoms of ADD/ADHD. Screenings will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the LearningRx Chattanooga Brain Training Center, located at 2040 Hamilton Place Boulevard (next to Marshall’s and Bed, Bath & Beyond). Families interested in the screening are encouraged to call in advance and make an appointment, as availability is limited. “Attention skills are critical for school success,” says Michelle Hecker Davis, executive director of LearningRx Chattanooga. “And many people don’t know that ADHD can manifest differently in girls than in boys. When it comes to ADHD, boys are more prone to problems with impulse control, while girls’ symptoms often manifest as inattention. If you think your child has ADHD, you should start with a screening that measures their attention and other cognitive skills.” Regardless of gender, Davis says, there are several symptoms commonly associated with weak attention skills: taking much longer than peers to complete daily homework; low self-esteem; anxiety or depression; poor grades; significant time-management challenges; chronic disorganization; and avoiding school. “LearningRx has developed a program to attack the root causes of attention disorders through intense drills and procedures designed to strengthen the ability to stay focused on a particular task, stay focused despite distractions, and process two or more tasks at a time,” she says. “Often we’re able to eliminate symptoms that are associated with poor attention skills.” For more information or to schedule a free screening on May 24, contact Davis at m.davis@learningrx.net or 423-3051599. See ad, page 9.
because chiropractors work with the expectant mother’s nervous system, the communication system between the brain and body, says Joe Klein, DC, a specialist in pediatric and maternity care at Inspire Chiropractic in Chattanooga. “It is vitally important for the mother’s nervous system to function optimally, for both her and the development of her baby,” he says. The changes in a woman’s body during pregnancy can cause misalignments of her spine and joints, increasing the risk of nervous system interference, an imbalance in the surrounding muscles and ligaments, and discomfort, Klein says. Also, the resulting nervous system stress may affect the body’s ability to function optimally. Chiropractic care during pregnancy can improve and maintain balance in the spine and pelvis, he says. “A well-functioning nervous system not only allows for proper function of the entire body, but it allows the mother to combat many of the discomforts of pregnancy,” he explains. Klein is certified in the Webster Technique, designed to realign a pregnant woman’s pelvis to facilitate a better birth process. He and his wife, Rebecca Klein, DC, encourage their pregnant patients to take a proactive approach to their maternal health, he says. “We here to educate them on all the benefits of playing an active role in their own pregnancy,” he says. “We can also provide information about midwives or doulas, or any other information that would be beneficial to them during their pregnancy.”
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Small, Simple, Sustainable Every couple wants their wedding to reflect their values. Concern for the environment prompts planning that supports eco-friendly local businesses and avoids generating the considerable waste and carbon footprints of traditional events. Veteran green wedding planner and environmentalist Kate Harrison, author of The Green Bride Guide, who blogs at GreenBrideGuide.com, assists couples through the process. “I advise couples to look at simple substitutions in line with their style and budget,” says Harrison. “Every choice adds up.” By invitation only. Digital invitations cost just pennies apiece; options like PaperlessPost.com offer the appearance of a paper invitation, arriving in an envelope that “opens” on the screen. Also consider elegant renditions of more conventional invitations made of recycled, upcycled or organic papers. For the invite that keeps on growing, try seed-studded paper creations that guests can plant in their backyards. Where the guests are. Selecting a location central to most of the guests minimizes the celebration’s carbon footprint, reduces travel expenses and maximizes attendance. “Consider picking a venue with natural beauty already present, such as a beautiful garden or ballroom,” advises Harrison. “You’ll cut down on the amount and cost of décor you’re buying just for the wedding.” Let them eat cake. Food and flowers are among the most costly components of a wedding, yet sustainable options can be just a worthy fraction more. A cake made with organic flour, a natural sweetener and local cage-free eggs, for example, can cost just $5 more. The key is finding a vendor willing to work with the couple’s values, says Harrison. Simple gifts. Americans spend an estimated $20 billion annually on wedding gifts, a high-impact opportunity to support local green economies. Harrison recommends establishing registries for experiences, charities and products (select sustainable options like recycled glass dishes or organic linens). Consider a local, seasonable wedding favor that guests can eat or reuse, such as maple syrup for a fall wedding in Vermont. Generally, keep all elements small, simple and local— and your own—for an occasion that truly cherishes both loved ones and our planet.
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Cycling Gains Ground at Colleges and in Cities May is National Bike Month, and more universities continue to commit to bicycling as a sustainable, healthy and environmentally conscious transportation choice. Recently, Harvard University joined Princeton and Yale as an official Bicycle-Friendly University (BFU), and the League of American Bicyclists designated 14 new BFU members, expanding the program to 58 colleges in 30 states across the U.S. with more to come. When New York City opened registration for a public bike-sharing program, Citi Bike, more than 5,000 people signed up within 30 hours. Similar demand for more cycling options is happening across the nation where shared bicycle programs are taking root (see Tinyurl.com/Top50BikeFriendliestCities). The popular Washington, D.C., Capital Bikeshare program began operating in September 2010, and is now the nation’s largest, with 200 locking docks able to accommodate more than 1,800 bright-red bicycles. As in many programs, people can sign up for a short-term stint or an annual membership using either a credit card online or at a station kiosk. Then they can unlock a bicycle and return it to any station within the system. All rides under 30 minutes are free, after which escalating fees kick in, encouraging people to make short trips and to keep more bikes available for other riders. For more information, visit BikeLeague.org.
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Last year, the U.S. joined Germany, Italy, China and Japan in producing more than 10 gigawatts of solar production nationwide. Now, other countries have awakened to the opportunity and are on their way to catching up. The popular Scandinavian retailer IKEA has sold $10,000 solar panels in 17 British outlets. Peru recently started a National Photovoltaic Household Electrification Program to connect 2 million of its poorest residents with solar power. In the first phase, 1,601 solar panels were installed to power 126 impoverished communities. The plan is to install about 12,500 photovoltaic systems for 500,000 households at an overall cost of $200 million. Earth Hour India is helping citizens to switch to solar energy in villages that previously had no electricity. Woodlands stores, in partnership with World Wildlife Foundation-India, has launched a collection drive across the country, inspiring individuals to donate to help light up more than 100 households in three villages in Madhya Pradesh with solar power. The residents had traditionally depended on forest resources for their energy needs.
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, poor air quality can irritate the respiratory system, reduce lung function, inflame and damage the cells that line the lungs, make lungs more susceptible to infection, aggravate asthma, aggravate other chronic lung diseases and cause permanent lung damage. U.S. Forest Service researchers have discovered that the urban forests in 10 cities across the country save on average one person a year from pollution-related death. In New York City alone, that number increases to eight people per year. The scientists recommend that people everywhere plant more trees.
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Drinking Cow’s Milk While Nursing Linked to Infant Eczema
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niversity of Pittsburgh researchers that followed 29,862 women for 11 years have found that supplementing calcium with vitamin D does not reduce hip fractures. The study, published in the Journal of Women’s Health, found that women taking calcium plus vitamin D had as many hip fractures as women taking a placebo. Women supplementing with more than 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day also had a 28 percent higher incidence of breast cancer. Because hip fractures are linked to a reduction in bone density, these findings are compounded by a review of research published in The Lancet, which established that vitamin D supplements typically taken with calcium did not increase bone density among elderly adults. The review analyzed 23 studies among 4,082 participants, 92 percent of whom were women.
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Pain-Free Pooch Five Natural Therapies that Work by Jennifer Kachnic
Because dogs won’t always let us know when they’re hurting, some people assume they don’t experience pain the same way we do, but that’s not the case. Instincts retained from their wild heritage will generally prompt them to hide pain as it’s a sign of weakness.
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he truth is that arthritis and muscle or joint injuries are just as uncomfortable for dogs as they are for us, and many canine illnesses generate significant pain. While conventional medications can ease discomfort, they’re not the only or even the best options in many cases. Alternative therapies can be helpful in managing and relieving pain and work best as part of a whole body wellness program designed for a dog’s individual needs. To that end, always consult with an integrative veterinarian before starting any new treatment. Together, practitioner and owner will note that some of the following modalities may be contraindicated in some situations—for example, massage should never be performed on or near a tumor. Canine Massage: Dogs love massage because they crave being touched. Physical contact from another being provides a calming effect and brings comfort. Skin, the largest sense organ in the body, is loaded with sensory receptors and nerve endings that register touch, temperature and pain, and send information to the brain. Massage therapy relaxes muscles
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and also stimulates endorphins, increases circulation, elevates oxygen levels, flushes toxins, helps with inflammation, strengthens the immune system and accelerates healing. All of these benefits can contribute to effective pain management. Acupuncture and Acupressure: Both of these time-honored modalities are based on the concept of keeping vital energy flowing through the body and seek to stimulate key points along the energy meridians beneath the skin. Acupuncture involves the insertion of small needles at these points, while acupressure uses fingers to apply pressure to the same points. Both modalities are widely known to assist in managing pain and anxiety. Energy Healing: Here, the practitioner improves the flow of energy in an animal’s body using a range of gentle and powerful natural therapies. During a treatment, the trained healer sends subtle energy through the hands to promote physical and emotional balance and healing. While conventional medicine follows the belief that treatments for disease or injury must be strictly biological, energy medicine works to restore the
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patient’s health by treating the mind, body and spirit in nonphysical ways. Energy healing modalities available for dogs include Reiki, qigong, Healing Touch and Tellington Touch. Cold Laser Therapy: Developed more than 20 years ago, cold laser therapy has become a popular alternative treatment around the world for aches and pains in dogs. It directs highly concentrated coherent light waves to muscles, tissues and organs, reducing inflammation and muscle spasms. It’s also applied to disc and other spine-related issues. Low-level cold laser therapy is painless, noninvasive and takes only minutes. The effects are similar to those provided by non-steroidal medications, with negligible negative side effects. Hydrotherapy: The benefits of swimming are renowned. When dogs swim, they feel a resistance to movement, which makes a vigorous five-minute swim virtually equivalent in energy expended to a five-mile run. Some dogs like swimming even better than running. Hydrotherapy, which includes exercise on an underwater treadmill combined with swimming, is particularly helpful. The effect on senior dogs is especially dramatic, affording them a painless and enjoyable way to move about and exercise. Water’s natural buoyancy supports the dog, lessens stress on joints, facilitates greater movement and provides a safe and healthful form of exercise for those suffering injuries, disease or pain. The best choice of therapies for an individual animal will depend on the dog’s condition and recommendations by the family veterinarian. Selected and practiced properly, these complementary modalities can make a major impact in a canine’s physical and emotional well-being, while minimizing or even eliminating the need for medications.
Jennifer Kachnic is the author of Your Dog’s Golden Years: Manual for Senior Dog Care Including Natural Remedies and Complementary Options. She is a certified canine massage therapist, animal Reiki practitioner and certified therapy dog handler with the American Humane Association. Learn more about this president of The Grey Muzzle Organization at GreyMuzzle.org.
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s the owner of worked with didn’t seem the only holistic interested in incorporatveterinary clinic ing alternative modalities in Chattanooga, Dr. Colinto their practice,” she leen Smith has noticed a says. trend. When her clients Launched in spring of see how their pets re2012, CHAI has enjoyed spond to her whole-body steady success as pet approach to wellness—a owners embrace the blend of conventional same philosophy that is veterinary medicine driving more Americans and natural treatments to an integrative aplike nutritional suppleproach to their own care. ments, acupuncture and People are realizing that chiropractic—they begin “The same disease there ways to reverse reassessing their own and, better yet, prevent in two pets can be disease without narcotlifestyles. “We have many cliics, surgery or other treated completely medical techniques that ents who, once they see a significant change and can be risky in their own differently improvement in their right. So in addition to because they have conventional medicine, pet’s health, are more interested in trying those offers acupuncother influencing CHAI modalities for themture, chiropractic, stem selves,” she says. “Often issues going on.” cell therapy (using the the whole family makes animal’s own fat tissue), a change, especially since they were so laser therapy, prolotherapy, Reiki, kiinvolved in their pet’s improvements. nesiology, herbal therapy, homeopathy It’s easier for them to improve their own and awake dentals. The clinic’s office health when they understand why and manager and head technician are Reiki how to do it.” masters and are now offering Reiki Interestingly, Smith took the opclasses, Smith says. posite path to the same destination. An “We are the only clinic in Chatoutdoor enthusiast and lifelong believer tanooga that offers a holistic style of in fitness, nutrition and other proacveterinary medicine, meaning wholetive approaches to health, she entered body treatments like nutrition with veterinary medicine with the idea of supplements and acupuncture for skin applying the same principles to her issues, heart issues and arthritis in the patients. The problem was, she couldn’t same patient,” Smith says. “We look at find a veterinary clinic that shared every patient individually and prepare her approach to animal health. So she a treatment plan for each pet. The same opened her own clinic: Chattanooga disease in two pets can be treated comHolistic Animal Institute, located on the pletely differently because they have Southside at 918 E. Main Street. other influencing issues going on.” “I started CHAI because my pri With such a variety of treatment mary focus was on integrative medioptions, Smith says, she’s seen “amazcine—that is, conventional and alterna- ing transformations” in her patients. “I tive together—and the former clinics I love going to work because I can make
a difference for a patient every day,” she says. “That makes it worthwhile.” Smith has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Virginia Tech and earned her doctor of veterinary medicine degree at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She is certified in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic and is trained in veterinary food therapy. “I have been giving nutrition lectures locally and will now be traveling nationwide to teach about speciesappropriate nutrition,” she says. “I also give an acupuncture lecture to the Chatt State vet tech class each spring.” CHAI offers discounts for local military, police and emergency personnel. For more information about Dr. Colleen Smith or the Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute, contact the clinic at 423-5318899 or CHAIHolisticVet@gmail.com, or visit ChattanoogaHolisticVet.com. See resource guide listing, page 34.
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The Healing Power of Massage
From Body Repair to Reversing the Blues by Case Adams
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n 1886, Dr. William Murrell stated in the British Medical Journal, “Massage is of such inestimable value in the treatment of many intractable diseases that it is regretted that so little is known about it in this country, and that it is so rarely employed as a therapeutic agent.” A 2013 survey by the American Massage Association (AMTA) showed that a majority of us are choosing massage therapy to treat such conditions as stress and pain management, according to Winona Bontrager, the association’s immediate past president. Of 1,007 adults surveyed, 75 percent opted for it within the previous year for stress or medical reasons, and 88 percent view massage as effective for pain relief. “A growing body of evidence shows that massage therapy can be effective for a variety of health conditions,” reports Bontrager, adding that massage is rapidly becoming recognized as an important part of health and wellness. Cody Landis, a licensed massage therapist and instructor at the Swedish Institute’s College of Health Sciences, in New York City, explains, “In the last few years, massage therapy research has
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been focusing more on the mechanisms by which the potential health benefits may be occurring—looking at the response of the brain, the immune system and the mechanisms of repair inside of muscle cells themselves.”
Relieves Stress
An AMTA survey reported that 32 percent of positive respondents used massage to relieve stress, and numerous recent studies have confirmed this. Research from Harvard Medical School shows that massage reduces pain and anxiety while increasing sleep and quality of life among metastatic cancer patients. Boston Medical Center researchers saw similar results among 60 cancer patients that underwent port placement surgery; 20-minute massages before and after surgery reduced participants’ stress and anxiety. Australian researchers reporting in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery found that massage reduced pain, anxiety and muscle tension following heart surgery among 152 cardiac surgery patients. A study from Japan’s Toho University School of Pharmaceuti-
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A study from Nashville’s Meharry Medical College of 43 HIV patients revealed that Swedish massage reduced their symptoms of depression. Lead researcher Russell Poland, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences, observes, “When we designed the study, we didn’t expect to see such a large effect of massage. We remain surprised.” The benefit was echoed by a University of California-Los Angeles study of 95 volunteers that displayed increases in their production of oxytocin hormone simultaneous with reductions in adrenocorticotropin hormone. Oxytocin is linked to compassion, empathy, maternal affection and social connection, while lowered adrenocorticotropin effects less stress.
Relieves Pain
Researchers in the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of Brazil’s University of Sao Paulo studied 46 birthing women and determined that lumbar massage during labor reduced pain by 27 percent. In another study at Beijing’s Chinese PLA General Hospital, deep massage brought relief to 64 patients suffering from chronic low back pain. Relief was reported by a third of 110 headache patients in a Turkish medical school study. Dhaka Medical College Hospital, in Bangladesh, found similar results in a study of 500 headache sufferers, many of which had migraines. Research from the University of Miami’s School of Medicine showed that massage reduced arthritis pain and increased both grip strength and range of motion among 42 rheumatoid arthritis patients. Lead researcher Tiffany Field, Ph.D., director of Miami University’s Touch Research Institute, says, “We have known that massage therapy reduces substance P, [a neuropeptide] which causes pain, and that it increases serotonin, the body’s natural pain killer. We also know that deep sleep is critical to lowering substance P, increasing serotonin and reducing pain.”
Expands Acceptance
Lucy Liben, dean of massage therapy at the Swedish Institute, affirms the recent research as evidence documenting the numerous health benefits of massage therapy. “More and more consumers are seeking massage therapy for help with a variety of medical issues and conditions. Doctors are increasingly referring patients for such treatment and hospitals are enlisting more therapists to provide care for patients,” says Liben. “Perhaps most importantly,” she adds, “research is offering us guidance in our work as massage therapists in how to provide the most effective care for chronic pain or musculoskeletal problems, during cancer treatment, during the changes of pregnancy or for any number of other healthrelated issues.” Case Adams is a California naturopath and author of 25 books on natural healing. Learn more at CaseAdams.com.
What Researchers Now Know Breast Cancer: A French study of 129 breast cancer patients found massage generally reduced lymphedema, a swelling of the lymphatic system, following treatments. The total reduction of lymphedema volume was 33 percent among those receiving massages, according to Gynecologic Oncology. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Thirty minutes of massage with trigger point reduced symptoms and improved function in a study of 21 carpal tunnel patients (Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies). Constipation: Massage therapy increased the average number of bowel movements among 33 hospitalized Korean children, as reported in the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing. Dementia: Research from Spain’s Extremadura University on 120 institutionalized elderly adults diagnosed with dementia found massage therapy generally helped improve behavior and sleep. Migraines: Craniosacral massage reduced migraine occurrence in a study of 20 migraine sufferers from Iceland’s University of Akureyri, as published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Osteoporosis: A study of 48 postmenopausal women receiving traditional Thai massage showed increased bone formation after just four weeks. The massage group’s serum P1NP levels—which assesses bone formation—increased by 15 percent, while the control group saw no increases (BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine). Stroke: Massage therapy tended to speed rehabilitation after strokes for 45 Russian patients in a study published in Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult.
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“Me Time” Shouldn’t Be a Guilty Pleasure
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ou know that spending some time on yourself is good for you, but making those few precious moments happen can be challenging. Here are eight ways to put Me Time at the top of your priority list.
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by Christine Helms For a concentrated dose of Me Time, try a massage—an hourlong investment that will keep you going all week long. While it’s well known that massage helps us escape the stresses of our everyday lives, more and more studies are showing that regular massage also offers a range of emotional and physical benefits. Here are 10 ways massage can enhance wellness:
• Recognize that you deserve some time to yourself to renew and refresh. Guilt may be holding you back, but if you When you feel less feel less stressed, everyone in your life stressed, everyone in • It reduces stress. A benefits. single massage can your life benefits. lower your heart rate, • Decide what you cortisol and insulin want to do. If you levels, all of which are tied to how knew you had 15 minutes just for stressed you feel. you, what activity would make you happiest? • It helps you relax. Long after a massage is over, you still benefit from • Figure out where you’re wasting time. brain chemistry responses that enWe all do things during the day that courage feelings of relaxation, lower aren’t necessary; find yours and cut stress and improved mood. them out. • It improves posture. Massage helps • Say no. If you don’t enjoy something your body reinforce healthy and or simply don’t want to do it, then natural movements, which will help don’t. correct posture problems. • Ask for help. There are always tasks at home and in life that someone else • It improves circulation. The pressure from massage moves oxygen-rich can do just as well as you can. blood through the body to damaged, • Make an appointment with yourself. tense muscles so they can heal, while Schedule your Me Time, and honor removing lactic acid and other metait the same way you would any other bolic waste. appointment. • It lowers blood pressure. Studies have • Set aside 15 minutes every day for shown that massage can lower both Me Time. Whether you do something diastolic and systolic blood pressure. or nothing, commit to spending those • It relaxes muscles. Sitting can cause minutes on something just for you. chronic back pain, which massage • Establish a ritual. Not only will it can ease by relaxing those tense make your Me Time special, it also muscles. helps ensure you will stick with it and • It improves flexibility. Sedentary that it will bring you joy.
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lifestyles and age can make joints less flexible. Massage helps improve fluidity and range of motion in joints and connective tissues. • It helps you breathe better. Massage can relax tight muscles in the upper body that can constrict breathing. • It relieves headaches. Regular massage helps prevent headaches by relaxing muscle spasms and trigger points. Already have a headache? Massage can ease the pain. • It strengthens the immune system. Studies have shown that regular massage can improve your body’s overall immune functioning. Another Me Time investment that pays long-term dividends is regular facials, which moisturize your skin and improve its overall tone and texture. Massage Envy Spa offers four different Healthy Skin facials featuring Murad’s high-performance clinical skin-care products. Each facial is designed to help with a specific skin-care issue, from acne to aging. Massage Envy’s Environmental Shield Vitamin C facial helps protect the skin from sun and environmental damage and repair the damage that’s already been done. The Clarifying Enzyme Acne facial reduces blemishes, breakouts and inflammation while improving skin clarity. The Anti-Aging facial exfoliates to brighten and smooth the skin and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The Sensitive Skin facial provides gentle exfoliation while it soothes, calms and hydrates. However you choose to spend your Me Time, remember that good physical and emotional health requires making yourself a priority, if only for a few minutes a day. Christine Helms owns Massage Envy Spa Frazier-Northshore (423-7572900), located in the Terrace Building at 345 Frazier Ave., Chattanooga. Convenient parking is available. Massage Envy Spa at Hamilton Place (423-855-8686) is located at the main entrance of Hamilton Place Mall, Chattanooga. See ad, page 3.
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Funny Tummy? Probiotic Foods Can Fix a Troubled Gut by Kathleen Barnes
Gas, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation—each of these digestive issues indicates an imbalance of “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria.
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hronic digestive discomfort is distressingly common. More than 60 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), notes Dr. Mark Pimentel, director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Program at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, in Los Angeles, and author of A New IBS Solution. Many are too embarrassed to mention it to their doctor, so they suffer silently and learn to live with it.
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While digestive distress can visit most of us occasionally, regular bouts have increased due to high-stress lifestyles and unhealthy diets, according to Dr. Dustin James, a St. Louis, Missouri, gastroenterologist and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Digestive Health. “Getting home late after a stressful day, eating a high-fat meal and then going to
bed is a recipe for problems,” he says. James advises a food-free interlude of four to six hours before bedtime and notes that prescription and over-thecounter heartburn medications can actually worsen the problem over time. Pimentel, citing his own research, also suggests that even a minor case of food poisoning may unbalance digestive bacteria enough to cause problems for years. “We think food poisoning leads to bacterial overgrowth,” says Pimentel. In his clinical experience, James says about 10 percent of IBS cases can be connected to the food poisoning theory. Although such cases are typically treated with an antibiotic, rifaximin, many experts ironically attribute bacterial overgrowth to the use of antibiotics. All antibiotics, taken for any reason, indiscriminately kill both good and bad intestinal bacteria, ultimately creating
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unbalanced bacteria colonies in the digestive tract, says James. “There can be bad long-term effects,” he advises. James’ antibiotics theory is affirmed by a major Australian review of current research on the links between antibiotics and intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Sugar is another culprit as are antibiotics in dairy products and meats, which can also aggravate digestive problems. Sugar feeds the growth of unfriendly bacteria and yeast and antibiotics kill friendly bacteria, contributing to imbalances. The U.S. obesity epidemic has even been linked to digestive problems. In a study published in the journal Frontiers of Public Health, researchers at the University of California-Berkeley warn against long-term exposure to antibiotics through their widespread use in the dairy and meat industries. One animal study from Washington University, in St. Louis, showed that intestinal bacteria tend to extract more nutrients—and more calories—from the same foods when eaten by obese animals than when ingested by thinner ones. This helps explain why obese people tend to stay obese without heroic measures.
Good Food Solutions There is considerable agreement that probiotics—live bacteria such as those con-
tained in fermented foods like quality yogurt—help rebalance beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract and ease ailments that include IBS. Due to U.S. food regulations, yogurt is routinely pasteurized, which kills its probiotic benefits; conscientious suppliers then add active digestive microorganisms, like Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, back into their products. “Check yogurt labels for specific names of the species and a certification that it contains live cultures,” counsels Maria Marco, Ph.D., an assistant professor of food science at the University of California-Davis. Coconut yogurt may be preferred by those with dairy-free diets. Dairy is acidforming and can be difficult to digest. Many fermented foods can provide the same probiotics to ease digestive woes and restore a healthy balance of the right bacteria. Sauerkraut, rich in Lactobacillus and other strains of healthy bacteria, is at the top of the list. It’s easy to make super-healthy sauer-
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kraut at home with shredded organic cabbage and salt. Other fermented foods to put high on a natural probiotic list include: miso, kefir, tempeh, soft cheese, kimchi, sour pickles and sourdough bread. James recommends two daily servings of high-quality yogurt or other fermented foods to obtain the 2 to 5 billion live bacteria needed to restore gut health. “Every human is unique; try different products in search of what works,” he says. Probiotic supplements may be more effective for people with serious digestive distress that need higher bacterial counts and the product label may provide specifics of the bacteria
and strains. “For example, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is a strain that has been proven to be effective against antibiotic-induced diarrhea,” Marco explains. High-quality probiotics usually require refrigeration to keep the bacteria alive. In addition, there are many nonfermented foods, including certain juices, candies and energy bars, with specific strains of bacteria added that have probiotic effects. Kathleen Barnes is the author of a wide variety of natural health books including 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health, with Dr. Hyla Cass. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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Ginger: Safe enough to quell the nausea of early pregnancy, ginger can offer relief from nausea, gas and even colic in babies. Peppermint Oil: A traditional remedy now validated by science, peppermint oil can relieve irritable bowels and heartburn. Consider enteric coated (acid resistant) capsules that can impact the small intestine, where relief is needed. Fennel: This mildly licorice-flavored seed hasn’t been extensively studied, but lovers of Indian cuisine have traditionally used it to promote smooth digestion after consuming curryladen meals. Sources: American Botanical Council; Mayo Clinic, MN; Baylor University, TX; University of Michigan; University of Rochester, NY
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Whoa! to Limitations Therapeutic Horseback Riding Strengthens Kids by Cyndee Woolley
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ach “Zachman” Aldridge was born healthy, but at just 10 weeks, he was hospitalized at the hands of his birth father. Suffering from a brain aneurism, partial paralysis and multiple broken bones from shaken baby syndrome, Zach’s mother, Rebekah, was told that he might live for a year. Rebekah’s hope for a miracle was granted as her son’s life extended into weeks, months and years. Yet, at 4, the effects of the injury still prevented Zach from walking or talking like other
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children. “While some people are resigned to leave special children like Zach confined to a wheelchair, therapeutic horseback riding gives them more options and improves their quality of life,” advises Kim Minarich, executive director of Southwest Florida’s nonprofit Naples Equestrian Challenge therapeutic riding program. A medical examination ensures a child is qualified for safe participation. During his first lessons, riding instructors had to prop up Zach’s head
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using “boppy pillows”. However, after just a few months, the Aldridge family saw dramatic improvements as the boy began speaking and telling his horse to “trot on.” Next, Zach began walking, a surprise to all. His growing strength had worked to overcome the paralysis and the gentle rocking motion of his therapeutic riding sessions gently pushed his displaced hip back into place, ultimately enabling him to take steps on his own. Zach’s achievements are not unique. Life-changing milestones like this are common occurrences at the 850 nationwide therapeutic riding centers registered with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International. Now in its 21st year, Dream Catchers, at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center, in Toano, Virginia, is one such center celebrating its many success stories. Kendall Lecker, a PATH International-certified advanced instructor, describes the rapid progress of a new 6-year-old student living with autism as illustration. In his first session, he slumped over in the saddle and struggled to hold himself up; by his third session, he was sitting up straight and confidently giving commands to his horse. “Often, our riders start with insufficient core strength and may not be able to hold themselves upright, something the average person takes for granted. But, in a relatively short time, most riders can see dramatic improvements,” says Lecker. Both Naples Equestrian Challenge and Dream Catchers have achieved premier accreditation by demonstrating the highest levels of training, safety standards and quality controls in the industry developed to protect the riders, staff and volunteers. Feedback from approximately 56,000 participants nationwide, including nearly 41,000 under the age of 18, show that therapeutic horseback riding helps participants in five key areas: Normalizes muscle tone. Riding
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“The riding center gave me a place to realize I wasn’t the only one with challenges. It was a place that I could go to and be normal for part of the week.” ~ Tiffany Billings, a college student with cerebral palsy
a horse helps children of all abilities build core strength and exercise muscles that they may not be able to work from the confines of a wheelchair. Increases flexibility and relaxation. The natural rhythm of a horse’s gait provides a relaxing effect on tense muscles and can gently rock joints back into place. It’s a unique therapeutic benefit not easily achieved through traditional physical therapy. Improves coordination, balance
and strength. Completing tasks like picking up an object, riding across the arena and placing it in a bucket helps riders develop hand/eye coordination. The movements also help improve balance and strength. Promotes spatial orientation and fine motor skills. Working side-by-side with their assigned volunteers and horses and reaching for objects from a different perspective than usual helps youths develop their spatial sense and
fine motor skills. Enhances self-esteem, self-confidence and self-control. Riders are encouraged to give verbal commands to their horse during sessions, which effects a command of vocabulary and boosts confidence while they bond with the horse. While the documented benefits are derived from personal testimonials rather than clinical studies, the positive results for children like Zach are indisputable. Meanwhile, therapeutic horseback riding is gaining increased acceptance in the medical community as more doctors are recommending this life-changing activity for their patients. PATH International spokesperson Cher Smith says, “Our mission is to help certified centers provide safe access for all individuals living with special needs.” For more information, visit PathIntl.org. Cyndee Woolley works as an advocate for therapeutic riding centers.
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isten to a traditional West African Griot story: When a tribal woman knows she is pregnant, she goes into the wilderness with a few friends to pray and meditate until they hear the song of the child. They recognize that every soul has its own vibration that expresses its unique flavor and purpose. When the women attune to the song, they sing it out loud. Then they return and teach it to everyone else. When children are born into the tribe, the village community gathers and sings their song, one unique melody for each unique child. Later, when children begin their education, the village again gathers to chant each child’s song. They sing upon the initiation of adulthood and at the time of their marriage. If at any time someone commits a crime or aberrant social act, the villagers will circle the individual and chant their song, recognizing that the proper correction is love and the remembrance of identity, because when you recognize your own song you have no desire or need to do anything that would hurt another. Finally, when the soul is about to pass from this world, family and friends gather at the bedside, as they did at birth, and sing the person to the next life. In any culture, a friend is one that knows our song and sings it to us when we have forgotten it. Those that love us are not fooled by the mistakes we’ve made or the dark images we hold about ourself. They remember our beauty when we feel ugly; our wholeness
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when we are broken; our innocence when we feel guilty; and our purpose when we are confused. Life always reminds us when we are and when we’re not in tune with ourself. When we feel good, we are matching our song. We may feel a little wobbly at times, but so have all the great singers. If we just keep singing, we’ll find our way home. In the end, we shall all recognize our song and sing it well. Modern pioneers in vibrational energy like Sharry Edwards (bioacoustic biology) and Donna Eden (energy medicine) have independently detected that each of us has a fundamental signature frequency that can be equated to our unique song that persists throughout life. We innately seek natural sounds that reinforce and strengthen our song such as the surf, wind or birds. Even the stars and heavens offer songs out of our hearing range that benefit cell-to-cell vibrations within that we intuitively feel as the magic of a midnight sky. At one with the universe, our song contributes its part in the infinite chorus of creation. Jill Mattson is an author, artist, musician and sound healing composer. Her books and CDs, based on 20 years of studying ancient civilizations, support healing and personal growth. Connect at JillsWingsOfLight.com. The Griot story is based on an interpretation by Jane Maluka and Dan Millman.
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Never Too Late to Get Healthy with CIM by Jo Peckinpaugh
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Often when I run, the person running alongside me is my remarkable primary-care physician, Natalie Johnson. She focuses on a holistic approach to wellness, and her passion for her patients is evident. She empathizes with our challenges, as she continues to successfully address those same challenges herself. She has been where I am. And then there’s Mr. Motivation, Patrick Wortman, CIM’s registered nutritionist and certified personal trainer—a regular at these workout sessions. He and his wonderful wife, Leslie, encourage and monitor each individual’s progress. Patrick is truly a walking advertisement for the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Each week, Allen Bible, CIM’s physical therapist, sends a targeted e-mail to address issues of concern to the participants and provide additional encouragement. Jeanne Harris, a friend of CIM, continues to volunteer to motivate and encourage, as well. If running isn’t your idea of fun, CIM offers a plethora of wellness options— even Zumba. Remember, it’s never too late to discover the joy of a healthy lifestyle. PS: I never did die. Of course, it’s not over yet :)
t’s never too late.” convenience of the Those participants; CIM staff words, spoken members set the schedby my physician, Dr. ule and follow alongNatalie Johnson, clung side, encouraging each to my emotional socks to person to succeed at like burrs. his or her fitness level. I thought of friends The ultimate goal is to who had dropped like complete a 5K race. flies from myriad dis There are approximateeases. And kids—glued ly 40 participants in the to video games and program, ranging in age addicted to processed from 8 to 80. Some of foods—on foreignthe experienced runners Often when I run, sounding medications easily meet the weekly the person running objectives. In my case, for “alphabet soup” illnesses like ADD and it’s truly been alongside me is my however, ADHD. a challenge. For the first Having retired from remarkable primary- couple of weeks, I really high-stress careers, my thought I was gonna die. husband John and I have care physician, Natalie (I’ve been assured this is The Center for Integrative Medicine is made a concerted effort Johnson. She’s been normal, since my startlocated at 320 E Main St. #200, Chattato adopt a healthier ing point was “practinooga. For more information, call CIM at lifestyle. For the most where I am. cally dormant.”) 423- 643-2246 or visit CIM.MD. part, we’ve made great Various members of progress. We’ve learned that most illness the CIM staff volunteer to participate in is diet and lifestyle related—that disease and oversee the two scheduled weekly isn’t caused by an absence of drugs, but workouts. Normally there’s a third run on by an absence of proper nutrition and Saturday. healthy lifestyle. We realized, however, that our wellness regimen however was missing one critical component: exercise. Pooh. Who likes exercise? Then I saw an advertisement by the Center for Integrative Medicine (CIM) for its “Couch to 5K” program. And once We offer an extensive array of again, I heard those words echoing in my classes to meet your needs. head: It’s never too late. So I entered … and I encouraged my 105 N. Market, Chattanooga, TN entire family to get involved. 423-266-3539 CIM staff doesn’t just provide a plan; it provides help following that www.ClearSpringYoga.com plan. Workout times are chosen for the natural awakenings
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Contraceptive Pill Chill Dangers Include Cancer, Strokes and Fatigue by Kathleen Barnes
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or more than 50 years, women have appreciated the freedom that birth control pills offer. They simply take a little pill every day and rest easy, fairly assured that an unplanned pregnancy won’t occur. However, there’s actually a lot not to love about “The Pill”, especially its long-term side effects. “The sexual freedom that women have fought so hard to obtain has been won at a terrible price,” advises Naturopathic Doctor Sherrill Sellman, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, author of The Hormone Heresy: What Women Must Know about Their Hormones. That price includes blood clots and even death from heart attacks and strokes in young women. As early as 1963, an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association linked The Pill to venous thrombosis, or blood clots. By 1968, at least one cancer journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, had linked cancer to the use of the steroid hormones contained in oral contraceptives. In 1973, Scandinavian researchers warned of the link between oral contraceptives and strokes. “In December 2002, the U.S. government published its biannual Report on Carcinogens that added all steroidal estrogens to the list of known human carcinogens,” says Sellman, “The grav-
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ity of this finding cannot be overstated: All estrogens used in HRT [hormone replacement therapy] and oral contraceptives have now been proven unequivocally to cause cancer.” Yet, regardless of the many downsides, The Pill remains the most common method of birth control worldwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with usage by 16 percent of married American women. Elsewhere, users include 29 percent of British women and 40 percent of women in France and the Netherlands.
pharmacist, certified clinical nutritionist and author of The Pill Problem. Oral contraceptives deplete more bodily nutrients than any other class of drugs, says Pelton, who blogs regularly at NaturalPharmacist.net. However, he adds, women taking The Pill even as long as 10 years may not notice any obvious health problems. “Maybe she’ll first notice a lack of energy, but doesn’t connect the dots and realize that magnesium, B12 and numerous other nutrients involved in energy production are depleted,” he explains. The nutrient-depleting effects of The Pill were recognized as early as 1975 in a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, but it carried no recommendations for replacing them. Some of these nutrients are essential for the production of brain chemicals, called neurotransmitters, including mood-elevating dopamine. An affected woman can become depressed, a condition closely linked to the use of The Pill, according to a German study published in 2013 in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry. The Pill’s steroidal hormones also reduce the body’s natural accumulations of disease-preventing antioxidants, increasing vulnerability to diseases of aging, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to Pelton. Women that decide to
Filches Vitamins
“Birth control pills are vitamin robbers, and this is the source of the health risks that accompany the use of The Pill,” says Ross Pelton, a registered
Nutrients Women on The Pill Need 4 BHRT* 4 Chrysin 4 Coenzyme Q10 4 DHEA 4 Folic acid 4 L-methlyfolate 4 Magnesium
4 Melatonin 4 Natural progesterone 4 Nettle root 4 Omega-3 oils 4 Probiotics 4 Selenium 4 Tyrosine
4 Vitamin B2 4 Vitamin B6 4 Vitamin B12 4 Vitamin C 4 Zinc
* Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (for perimenopausal and menopausal women) Source: Ross Pelton, NaturalPharmacist.net
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Dangerous Downsides Mount n Birth defects n Blood clots n Cancer (breast, uterine and colon) n Cardiovascular disease n Decreased sexual desire
n Depression n Fatigue, low energy and anemia n Fluid retention and weight gain n Heart attack n High blood pressure n Migraine
n Osteoporosis n Sleep disorders n Stroke n Vaginal yeast infections n Weakened immune system
Sources: American Heart Association; University of Milan, Italy; Berlin Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany; Women’s College Research Institute, Canada; Columbia University, NY; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; University of Parma, Italy; Wingate University, NC; Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, NJ; Institute of Health Sciences Research, Melbourne, Australia keep taking The Pill should add an array of specified supplements to counterbalance the nutrient loss, advises Pelton. Replacing nutrients should, in the long term, neutralize the negative effects of The Pill, even cancer and blood clots, he assures. Better yet, say Sellman and Pelton, stop taking The Pill and switch to safer forms of contraception. It may take months or even years for the nutri-
ent imbalances to be fully corrected, so start now.
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She cautions against the potential risks of using estrogen patches, shots and vaginal rings, and recommends avoiding anything that contains estrogen. “Not using The Pill doesn’t mean you have to rely on withdrawal or the rhythm method, both of which are notoriously unreliable,” says Lucille, preferring what she terms “barrier methods”, like diaphragms, cervical caps and male and female condoms. She notes, “Cervical caps are just as effective as The Pill and you can put them in and leave them a little longer for a bit more spontaneity.” Female condoms are even more convenient, she explains: “They fit much like a diaphragm and they can be left in place as long as eight hours.” Instead of potentially toxic spermicides, Lucille recommends using lemon juice, which, she says, is equally effective.
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Volleying Life Gabrielle Reece on Her Balancing Act by Christine MacDonald
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abrielle Reece has been called one of the world’s most influential women in sports and one of its most beautiful athletes. In her 20s, she built a career as both a fiercely competitive pro volleyball player and a fashion model. Since then, she’s written books and become an expert on women’s peak fitness and overall well-being, all while raising three daughters with her husband, Hawaiian surfer Laird Hamilton. Plus, she volunteers for environmental organizations such as the National Resources Defense Council and RainCatcher, a nonprofit bringing safe drinking water to people in need.
How do you find time for and balance all the roles you play in life—athlete, spouse, parent, businesswoman and volunteer? Juggling life is hard for everyone. Living day-to-day, taking care of kids and paying bills is a challenge. There are ways to make it all more manageable, but for me, there is a level of discomfort, challenge and difficulty, as well as moments of joy. I think women are sometimes thrown off-balance by some difficulty, instead of saying, “OK, how am I going to strategize and make it all work for me and my family?” We don’t give enough credit to having great girlfriends. I don’t mean people you go to lunch with—I mean real allies. People that give you good advice and are strong for you, that will
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With your busy schedule, how do you find time to work out and stay in shape? I think it’s been about momentum. I had the good fortune of training and eating well since I went off to play volleyball in college. That sort of steam made it easier as I added work, a partner and children. I think it’s more difficult for women that don’t have that experience. When they enter “the real world” and add a big career or long hours, a partner or family, it becomes difficult to establish that grounding in healthy practices. You have to create the environment in which you are going to succeed. That takes years. At some point, you have to be honest with yourself. For me, I know I won’t get exercise or anything else done if I stay home. There are some things I can go to a gym to do that I can also do at home but know I won’t, so it’s about creating an environment that activates good intentions.
How do you choose to expend your volunteer efforts?
take your kids and you’ll take theirs. I think that is an underutilized tool. I always encourage women to approach life with a strategy and use each other to help navigate it, because that makes it a little easier.
Which role is most important to you and where does selfcare fit in? At this time in my life, being a mother is the most important. When my girls are older and more independent, then their demands on my time will lessen. But I don’t think I’d ever blindly put one role over the other, because they are all connected. I just approach them with different parts of my personality. My work is intellectual, while being a mom is instinctual. Being in a relationship is a whole other ball of wax that I approach with the same diligence. Taking care of myself is at the center because I wouldn’t be able to do anything successfully if I am not well myself.
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Laird and I are usually quick to be on board with anything that involves the environment and people. These causes are near and dear to everybody, but make special sense for us, given the amount of time we have lived and worked outside.
As a mother, do you feel a special concern for being a good environmental steward? I felt this way even before I had children because I had the luxury of playing beach volleyball. I grew up in the Caribbean and have always tried to be a benefactor of the beautiful outdoors. It adds another layer of motivation when you start thinking about your kids and the opportunities they will or will not have in their future. In Hawaii, the Polynesians traditionally didn’t believe in ownership, but in being stewards of an area. That’s how I feel about the place where we live now. The ultimate for me would be to leave it better than I found it. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.
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acclaimed new book. Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd. Info: 423-821-1160 or ChattanoogaNatureCenter.org.
SPLASH free water-safety course for children and families – Apr. 28-May 2. National program offered at YMCA locations throughout Chattanooga, N. Georgia, Cleveland, TN. Space limited; early registration encouraged. Info: 423-265-8834.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 Wednesday Market at Chattanooga Market – 4-7pm. Live music by Ryan Oyer 5-6pm. Free admission. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.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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Forro in the Dark at Nightfall – 7-10pm. Free outdoor concert downtown with opening act Pack of Wolves. River City Stage at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga. Info: NightfallChattanooga.org.
Symphony & Opera 1-3:30pm. Free admission. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.
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Cuatro de Mayo at Chattanooga Market – 11am4pm. Free admission. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.
“Testing Process for Learning Differences, Diagnosis: Now What?” – 6-7:45pm. Free lecture is part of Skyuka Hall Speakers Series at the Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. Info: 423-757-5314 or ChattLibrary.org.
Yoga Prayer Workshop – 2-3:30pm. Tammy Burns leads simple yoga postures and prayers set to sacred music. $20. Proceeds go to St. Catherine’s Shelter for Women and Children. Preregistration recommended. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. First Sunday free Introductory Yoga Class at ClearSpring Yoga – 2:30 pm. Experience the yoga community and find out what yoga can do for you. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Wednesday Market at Chattanooga Market – 4-7pm. Live music by Lon Eldridge 5-6pm. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Free admission. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 9 Packway Handle Band at Nightfall – 7-10pm. Free outdoor concert downtown with opening act Dismembered Tennesseans. River City Stage at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga. Info: NightfallChattanooga.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 10 Community Acupuncture @ The Wellness Tree – 10am-noon. All proceeds go to Mission Chattanooga. Cost on a sliding scale of $20-$40. Treatments given on a first come, first served basis. The Wellness Tree, 2805 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Parking in back. Info: 423-877-3770 or Chattanooga WellnessTree.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 11 Mother’s Day Celebration at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Live music by the Chattanooga
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 Wednesday Market at Chattanooga Market – 4-7pm. Live music by Josh Gilbert 5-6pm. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Free admission. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com
FRIDAY, MAY 16 Roadkill Ghost Choir at Nightfall – 7-10pm. Free outdoor concert downtown with opening act Paul Hadfield & The McCoys. River City Stage at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga. Info: NightfallChattanooga.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 17 “Gentle Yoga for Beginners” – 2:30-4pm. Sallie Norris Beckes leads nurturing practice to stretch, strengthen and relax the body. $25. Preregistration recommended. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Spirits in the Wild at the Chattanooga Zoo – 7-10pm. Fundraiser for ages 21 and up. $40 members/$35 nonmembers. Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Info: 423-697-1322 or ChattZoo.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 18 Strawberry Festival at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Live music by Tiffany Taylor, 12:301:30pm; Julie Gribble 2-3pm. Free admission. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com. Meet DeLene Beeland, author of The Secret World of Red Wolves – 1:30pm. Learn about red wolves and Beeland’s experiences gathering information for her
Retreat with Mukti – May22-26. Mukti leads silent retreat (except for twice-weekly satsangs) at the Well Being Conference Center, 557 Narrows Rd., Tazewell, TN. Register and info: MuktiSource.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 23 Pokey LaFarge at Nightfall – 7-10pm. Free outdoor concert downtown with opening act The 9th Street Stompers. River City Stage at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga. Info: Nightfall Chattanooga.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 24 Free ADD/ADHD screenings for students – 12:304:30pm. Appointments recommended as availability is limited. LearningRx Chattanooga Brain Training Center, 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. (next to Bed, Bath & Beyond). Info: m.davis@learningrx.net or 423-305-1599.
SUNDAY, MAY 25 Beast Feast BBQ Festival at Chattanooga Market – 11am-4pm. Live music by Bucktown Kickback 12:30-1:30pm; Cereus Bright 2-3pm. Free admission. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 Wednesday Market at Chattanooga Market – 4-7pm. Live music by John Lathim and Michelle Young. Free admission. First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Info: ChattanoogaMarket.com.
THURSDAY, MAY 29 Farm-to-Table Bike Ride with Crabtree Farms – 4:30-7pm. Group ride from the farms through downtown Chattanooga to host restaurants the Flying Squirrel (local foods samples & beverage) and Easy Bistro (cocktail). $35 covers tax and tip. Bring bike and helmet. RSVP required by 5/22; space limited. Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-493-9155 x 10 or CrabtreeFarms.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 30 Ester Rada at Nightfall – 7-10pm. Free outdoor concert downtown with opening act The Creative Underground. River City Stage at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., Chattanooga. Info: Nightfall Chattanooga.org.
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ongoingevents 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.
sunday 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. 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. $7 Community Yoga Hour – 2:30 pm with Robin Elder and 6:30pm with Jessica Kitchens. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.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. Restorative Yoga – 4:30-5:45pm. Start your week off right with a calming physical and mental restoration session using props to ease your mind and balance your spirit. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.
monday Yoga Fundamentals – 10-11:15am. With Cecilia Keefer. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Flow Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. All levels with Howard Brown. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.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
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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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
tuesday 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. 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. 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. 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.
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$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. Yoga Fundamentals – 5:30-6:45pm. With Robyn Elder. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Prenatal Yoga – 5:45-7pm. With Beth Daugherty. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. 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.
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 – 5:30-6:45pm. Beginners with Robyn Elder. 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. 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 thursday 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. 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.
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. 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.
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. Qigong Level 1 – 9am. With Clare Mills. Montgomery Room inside Center on Main, 320 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-643-1980. 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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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 15.
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CONDITIONAIRE CO. INC. Chattanooga, TN 423-894-0612 Conditionaire.com
Taking care of your indoor comfort with central heating and cooling products. Central air conditioning, heat pumps, gas heating, geothermal, humidification, dehumidification, duct sealing, ventilation, programmable controls, ductless systems, air cleaning/purification, quality installation and service. See ad, page 13.
ANIMAL HEALTH CHATTANOOGA HOLISTIC ANIMAL INSTITUTE Colleen Smith, DVM, CVA 918 East Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-8899 ChaiHolisticVet@gmail.com ChattanoogaHolisticVet.com
Center for Mindful Living 1212 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404 423-503-5474 DrLilan@Laishley.com Laishley.com
Astrologer and counselor with extensive education and experience helps you gain greater self-understanding. Explore work, relationships, children, career and life purpose. Appointments for birth chart, chart comparison, current cycles, counseling, classes and mentoring.
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 19.
Automotive ECONOMY HONDA SUPERSTORE
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Holistic veterinarian, certified veterinary acupuncturist, veterinary chiropractor integrating conventional and alternative therapies for cats and dogs. Small animal nutrition consulting and food therapy. Equine acupuncture therapy.
Economy Honda Superstore is a Honda dealership committed to providing great vehicles and excellent service to Chattanooga and the surrounding area. They don’t call us the Superstore for nothing! See ad, page 21.
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DETOXIFICATION The Wellness Tree Tiffany (Atty) Breen 2805 Dayton Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37415 423-833-3579 EnableHealing.com
For over 11 years, Atty has been specializing in essential oils, energy work and holistic life coaching. She offers a detoxifying, yet deeply relaxing, type of bodywork that awakens the senses while effectively addressing numerous health concerns.
FULL CIRCLE MEDICAL CENTER
Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute 918 East Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-8899 Offering green grooming, including relaxing hydro-massage baths with all-natural EarthBath products. Certified grooming for all canine breeds, as well as cats.
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.
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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LEARNINGRx 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ste. 780 Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-305-1599 LearningRx.com/chattanooga-east Facebook.com/chattlrx Twitter.com/learningrxchatt
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. See ad, page 9.
ENTERTAINMENT ROLLING VIDEO GAMES 748 Overbridge Ln. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-475-6696 RollingVideoGames.com
A mobile game truck with widescreen high-def TVs in front of custom stadium seats with built-in vibration motors synched to the onscreen action. Available for birthday parties, school & church events, fundraisers, and more! See ad, page 25.
Environmental Education TENNESSEE RIVER GORGE TRUST 535 Chestnut St. Ste. 214 Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-266-0314 TRGT.org
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 7.
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE HOME SERVICES WELL KEMPT COTTAGE
Inspired residential services Julie Nelson Chattanooga, TN 423-443-2422 WellKemptCottage.com info@wellkemptcottage.com Well Kempt Cottage offers a variety of specialized services to create harmony and delight throughout your home: professional home organization; repurposing of aesthetics and décor to create flow; home staging; environmentally responsible, nontoxic cleaning.
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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.
THE FAMILY HERB SHOP Alison Campbell 6462 Hixson Pk. Ste. 101 Hixson, TN 37343 423-843-1760
Over 50 years providing natural foods, bulk items, herbs, vitamins and vegan products along with the area’s largest selection of vegetarian meats. Excellent produce, fresh-baked goods and 20,000+ grocery items create a complete shopping experience. See ad, page 8.
Holistic Dentistry SMILES OF CHATTANOOGA Robert J. Gallien, DDS 4620 Hwy. 58 Chattanooga, TN 37416 423-208-9783 SmileChattanooga.com
Family owned and operated for the last 21 years, we provide a wide selection of vitamins, herbs, essential oils, weight-loss products, Advocare and many other natural health products for the entire family. See ad, page 15.
Catering to patients’ personal needs with a whole-body approach. Dr. Gallien offers tests for sensitivities to commonly used dental materials and uses only biocompatible materials to restore beautiful, naturallooking teeth. Offering removal of mercury-silver fillings. See ad, page 9.
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MASSAGE INSTITUTE OF CLEVELAND 4009 Keith St. Ste. 207 Cleveland, TN 37311 423-559-0380
Massage Institute of Cleveland, East Tennessee’s oldest continuously operating massage school. 28-week-long day or evening program. $3,400 tuition includes books. No-interest payment plans. VA-approved. Discount massage clinic open to public.
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Work with a medical or naturopathic doctor or energy medicine technician to seek the root of your imbalance. Traditional and alternative medicine, BHRT, weight loss, detoxification, infrared ozone sauna, hyperbaric oxygen and advanced IV therapies. See ad, page 20.
KINESIO TAPING RESTORATIVE BODY THERAPIES Carol Bieter, LMT, CKTP 243 Signal Mountain Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-605-4855 RestorativeBodyTherapies.com
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Martial Arts DOJO CHATTANOOGA
Trevor Haines 323 Cherokee Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-267-0855 Trevor@DojoChattanooga.com DojoChattanooga.com Trevor Haines teaches the martial arts Wing Chun Kung Fu and Five Animal Kenpo Karate. Excellent for self-defense and overall wellness, martial arts develop physical and mental confidence and discipline.
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Customized therapeutic massage relieves stress, decreases anxiety, increases energy, promotes healthier lifestyle. Long-term effects can include increased circulation, improved flexibility and stronger immunity. Our professional massage therapists will work with you to customize your session. See ad, page 3.
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Thermography STILLPOINT HEALTH ASSOCIATES June Carver Drennon 1312-B Hanover St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-756-2443
Dedicated to improving health through thermography, colonic irrigation, cellular detoxifying foot baths, massage and lymphatic therapy. Additional therapies available include individual and family counseling, and Emotional Freedom Technique. See ad, page 19.
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