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

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CHROMIUM PICOLINATE

LUTEIN & ZEAXANTHIN

CALCIUM & VITAMIN D

PHYTOSTEROLS MAGNESIUM OMEGA-3 PSYLLIUM DIETARY FIBER

CORONARY HEART DISEASE (CHD)

DIABETES & CHD

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12%

AGE-RELATED EYE DISEASE (ARED)

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

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

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

Avoided expenditures with supplementation

Net savings after cost of supplements

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

808,000 TO 2,337,000

650,000

7,659,000

548,000 TO 1,208,000

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$4.8 – $12.2 billion

$2.8 – $26.5 billion

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$7.4 billion

$4.2 – $8.6 billion

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

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e don’t know much about the first Thanksgiving—you know, the one that has inspired oh-so-many construction paper handprint turkeys. But one thing’s for sure: the Pilgrims were on to something. Setting aside time to appreciate whatever gifts you’ve been given, large or small, uplifts you and everyone around you. In “Living Gratitude” (page 31), Leo Babauta, founder of the simplicity blog ZenHabits. net, explains why giving thanks should be a daily practice, not an annual one. I’ll start my practice now, by thanking all the restaurants and markets that shared the delicious, healthy recipes you’ll find beginning on page 24. Chattanooga’s first certified “green” restaurant, 212 Market, offered its recipe for Riesling Poached Apples with Chantilly Cream (pears work, too, says 212 owner Sally Moses). Village Market in Ooltewah, Tennessee, provided a fresh, flavor-packed alternative to (blech) canned cranberry sauce. Benefit Your Life, Knoxville’s gluten-free market, shared its recipe for Almond Flour Cornbread— a perfect side dish or the foundation for a terrific stuffing or dressing. And then there’s Dinner in a Pumpkin, a centerpiece dish passed along by the staff nutritionist at Chattanooga’s Center for Integrative Medicine. We hope you’ll try these healthy recipes in your own kitchen, for Thanksgiving or any fall feast. Leo Babauta says, “Gratitude turns bad things into good things.” I say hard work helps, too. Case in point: Alison Campbell, who bought her parents’ business, Family Herb Shop, only to have a fire seriously damage the Hixson store weeks later. Fortunately, Alison is as resilient as the business has been; in no time she’d moved to a new, larger location farther north on Hixson Pike. We are so glad that Alison was able to get back on her feet so quickly, and we are grateful to the Family Herb Shop for the many years of service and excellent advice it has provided to customers in Hixson and the wider Chattanooga community. You can read about Family Herb Shop in our Natural Neighbor column, page 18. We hope you’ll join us in welcoming another family business to Chattanooga. Michigan natives Joe and Rebecca Klein fell in love with the Scenic City when they passed through driving to and from chiropractic school in Atlanta. Lucky for us, they decided to set up shop here: Inspire Chiropractic has just opened its doors in Chattanooga’s Southside. Read more about Inspire Chiropractic and the Kleins’ specialties on page 7. Finally, I had the good fortune to spend a weekend last month at the Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference and share some time with songwriter/poet Rachel Bagby. Using Dekaaz, her technique for writing poetry, I’ve created a short tribute to John Voell II, co-founder of Natural Awakenings Publishing Company (see memoriam, page 10). Smiling Sharing hugs Creative Visionary Big Dreams Awakening Our Communities Corvette Taillights flash A new trail to blaze

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newsbriefs Inspire Chiropractic Brings Family Care to Southside

ven before Doctors of Chiropractic Joe and Rebecca Klein opened the doors to Inspire Chiropractic, their new practice on the Southside, they knew what their first job would be: changing Chattanoogans’ perception of what chiropractic care is. “Chiropractic has always been about improving the body’s function,” Rebecca Klein Joe Klein, DC, and says. “Because we work with the Rebecca Klein, DC spine, people tend to think of us as ‘back doctors.’ Actually, we’re nervous system doctors. We take care of your nervous system because it controls every functional aspect of your body, from digesting to breathing.” She understood the connection between chiropractic and overall health long before she studied it. At age 14, after years of battling chronic pneumonia and taking an arsenal of medications, she finally found relief after receiving chiropractic care. “Once I had a properly functioning nervous system, my body was able to heal itself and I didn’t get sick as often,” she says. “That’s how chiropractic works: we remove the interference from the body so that the body can heal itself.” Rebecca focuses on athletic performance, while Joe specializes in pediatric and maternity care. He is certified in Activator Methods, a clinically tested chiropractic instrument, and Webster Technique, which helps realign the pelvis of pregnant women to facilitate a better birth process. “We look forward to serving the people of Chattanooga and welcome them to our family practice,” he says.

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Don’t Scrimp on Finishes, Renovation Expert Says

fter 18 years laying tile, remodeling kitchens and baths and installing hardwood and laminate in the Chattanooga area, Tony Mackleworth, owner of Tile It, has a client list that reads like a who’s who of area businesses. They include the Staybridge Suites and the new EPB building downtown, the Honda dealership on Highway 153, the Hilton Garden Inn on Shallowford Road, and Lee University campus projects and the Church of God world headquarters in Cleveland, Tennessee, just to name a few. But Tile It also does

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Local Brain-Training Center Hosts Open House

earningRx of Chattanooga will host an open house on November 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to the free event, where they can enjoy snacks, watch braintraining demonstrations and see some of the most effective training tools LearningRx has perfected over the past 30 years. Visitors can win prizes for participating in brain challenges, schedule a cognitive skills assessment for 50 percent off the original price, and learn Director Michelle Hecker Davis’ gift ideas for filling a “Smart Mom’s Toy Box.’” “Simple toys, when used properly, can help develop complex learning skills,” Davis says. “Cognitive skills—like attention, auditory and visual processing; memory; processing speed; and logic and reasoning—are essential tools that help kids become better learners. Research now shows that learning skills can be taught and therefore improved. Brain training does for the mind what exercise does for the body.”

LearningRx specializes in using cognitive skills training to help correct and/or prevent learning disabilities, Davis says. “We’ve had especially significant results helping children and teens with dyslexia, ADD and ADHD,” she says. “Many parents tell us that within three to six months of starting the program, their children no longer require stimulant medications like Ritalin. For those who aren’t familiar with the concept of brain training, we welcome them to stop by and see what this growing phenomenon is all about.” Chattanooga LearningRx is located at 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd., next to Bed, Bath & Beyond. For more information, contact Michelle Hecker Davis at 423-305-1599 or m.davis@ learningrx.net. See ad, page 9.

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veryone has a relationship with sugar,” says certified nutritional counselor Michele Enter. “What’s important in the relationship is who’s in charge.” Just in time for the holiday season, Enter will discuss how to beat the “Sugar Blues” at the next free meeting of CHEO, scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. November 17 in the Nutrition World Speaker Room off Vance Road in Chattanooga. “We all have sugar cravings, but sometimes our cravings tend to control our thoughts and actions, leading us to a less healthy life than we want for ourselves,” Enter says. The result can be weight gain, mood swings and diabetes. And for many people, sugar is addictive, causing physical changes from nutrient depletion as well as behavioral changes resulting from blood sugar imbalances. “Overconsumption of sugar can cause brain chemistry imbalances that fuel the addiction and literally rewire the brain,” she says. “This is serious stuff.” Americans consume 156 pounds of unhealthy sweeteners a year compared with 10 pounds of sugar a year in 1812, she notes. “That is a lot of dietary stress. Our bodies were never meant to handle this sugar load.” Enter’s interactive presentation will help participants make a plan to beat the sugar habit just as they would any other addiction: by gaining control of cravings without feeling deprived. They will learn to tell good from not-so-good carbs, measure the sugars in some common foods, and understand the source of their cravings. “This presentation underscores the point that food is our most powerful medicine,” she says.

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CAHS Founder Joyce Petrak Remembered

oyce Petrak, a pioneer in alternative and complementary wellness modalities in East Tennessee and founder of the Complementary Alternative Health Society (CAHS), passed away unexpectedly September 29. “Dr. Joy” established CAHS in 1999 as an education organization dedicated to bringing science and spirituality together in East Tennessee, with special classes, activities, monthly programs and symposiums in Knoxville, Athens, Oak Ridge, Loudon and Chattanooga. The spirit and mission of CAHS are carried forward by CHEO (the Complementary Health Education Organization) in Chattanooga and Knoxville. Petrak graduated from the University of DeJoyce Petrak troit with a degree in journalism. She worked as a photojournalist, editor and teacher before investigating natural and alternative healing methods to her address her own serious health problems. She graduated from the Michigan College of Naturopathy in 1978 as an iridologist and naturopathic nutritional consultant; began to use and study Bach Flower Remedies in 1980; and earned a doctorate of clinical hypnotherapy in 1991. She wrote several books still available at Amazon.com. They include How to Remember Bach Flower Remedies: Or First Get the Elephant Off Your Foot (1992), Angels, Guides & Other Spirits (1997) and From Atlantis to the Future (2007).

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In Memoriam

ohn R. Voell, father, author and visionary cofounder of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation, has served as a mentor to our family of publishers for 15 years. During John’s time with us, the Universe responded to his faithful living of the principle to love God, one’s self and others by providing fertile soil for the big ideas he relished nurturing. His books, Cancer: How to Heal It—How to Prevent It and Cancer Report, as well as his latest development project, United We Can, were just a few of the ways that John allowed himself to be an instrument of the Divine in helping humankind. John was passionate about the success of our magazine, pleased and proud that the now 90-strong family of Natural Awakenings franchise publishers touch the lives of millions of readers each month. He’s known around here for saying, “I don’t know what your spiritual beliefs are, but I believe that when I leave this world, I’m going to somehow measure my success by those I’ve helped along the way.” Those that knew and worked with him would say that he more than succeeded—he soared.

newsbriefs Center MedSpa Sets Move to Southside

n November 29, Center MedSpa will move from its 3rd Street location to the Center on Main, a new, green 20,000-square-foot building at 320 East Main Street in Chattanooga’s Southside. The spa doors will officially open December 2. The new Center MedSpa will cover more than 7,000 square feet, says director Jennie Gentry. The retail area will feature custom wood furnishings highlighted by natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows. “Clients will have a choice to be seated in a ‘clothed’ waiting area or the more graceful ‘robed’ relaxing room overlooking a serene rock garden, complete with water feature,” Gentry says. Five rooms will be devoted to therapeutic massage, including couples’ massage. There also will be four more rooms for custom-blended YonKa facials, peels and waxing; a treatment room for Palomar Laser services; a separate nail room; and men’s and women’s locker rooms. Gentry says Center MedSpa is set to attain Silver LEED Certification for new construction by the US Green Building Council. Center MedSpa will be located on the first floor of the Center on Main, which will also house the Center for Integrative Medicine, a community room and physical therapy services. The Center on Main will showcase both floors December 7 during the seventh annual MAINx24 festival. Center MedSpa currently offers massage therapy, aesthetics and nail and laser services at 1100 East 3rd St. Ste. G100. For more information, call 423-643-1980 or visit CenterMedSpa. com. Clients will receive $10 off any service in November with the mention of Natural Awakenings.

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s a successful “serial entrepreneur,” Julie Nelson has worn many professional hats— landscape designer (as owner of Artistic Organics), floral designer (as owner of Pejoux Designs), environmentally friendly house cleaner, and event designer— plus she’s formally trained in three-dimensional design and massage therapy. Now she’s launched a new Chattanooga business, Well Kempt Cottage, which brings together all her Julie Nelson talents and passions under one roof. Well Kempt Cottage offers a variety of services designed to promote relaxation, harmony and balance in a functional, aesthetically pleasing home environment, Nelson says. “Whether you’re in need of compassionate assistance de-cluttering and organizing areas of your home, a weekly house cleaner who understands your commitment to maintaining an environmentally friendly, nontoxic environment, or a designer’s eye to reinvent the spaces that no longer represent your unique personality, Well Kempt Cottage provides the knowledge, expertise and diligence to get the job done with ease,” she says. Nelson says this new venture is the manifestation of her love of “creating space”—something that grew and evolved through her work over the years. “Personal objects and spaces have something to say,” she explains. “When you clear away all the dust, dirt and clutter, and then artfully arrange the personal effects of a home, it is so refreshing to see how it can restore and rejuvenate your whole life.”

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he effects of lead in the body linger long after the lead itself is detectable through blood testing, and that can lead to incorrect diagnosis and treatment of symptoms, says Charles Adams, MD, of Fill Circle Medical. “Most doctors who check the blood for lead and see little or none will prescribe an antidepressant for their patient’s fatigue, sleep troubles, memory Charles Adams, MD problems and low libido,” he says. “The problem is that lead and other heavy metals are sneaky. They clear from the blood rather quickly, but then they are deposited in the bone, liver, nerves, brain, heart muscle, joints and other areas throughout the body.” Americans have about a thousand times the lead in their bones as did their pre-Industrial Revolution ancestors, he says, and medical studies confirm that there is no “safe” level of lead in the body. Heavy metals in the body can increase the risk for cancer, heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke and cause problems with memory, balance, strength, energy, fertility and sex drive. The body naturally rids itself of some heavy metals through sweating and elimination, he says, but chelating agents facilitate the process. “Oral chelation is an option, but it is not nearly as efficient as intravenous chelation, which has been used worldwide for 60 years and was recently proven safe and effective in a nationwide study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.” Adams recommends regular intravenous chelation as part of a preventive health and wellness program.

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newsbriefs New Practice Focuses on Hands-On Healing

onald Melzack, the Canadian psychologist who pioneered modern pain research, famously noted that the use of mechanical pressure to relieve pain is universal. “There is not one of us who does not stretch an aching back or rub an area that hurts,” he said. “These are our own, almost instinctive, maneuvers which have developed into various anti-pain procedures.” Registered nurse and licensed massage therapist April Nelson April Nelson has opened Soft Touch Therapeutic Massage, a new practice in East Ridge founded on this physiological truth and dedicated to the fundamental power of hands-on healing. A graduate of Chattanooga Massage Institute, Nelson worked as a nurse for 16 years before launching her massage practice. “I missed the hands-on helping that the health-care system has gotten away from in recent years,” she says. “I believe that massage therapy can boost a person’s immune system, making them less susceptible to illness. It can also improve circulation, calm the nervous system, and promote a restful night’s sleep, among many other health and lifestyle benefits.” Over the past decade or so, the healing power of massage has gained increasing acceptance by Western medicine, Nelson says. In 1998, Harvard-trained psychiatrist James Gordon, MD, wrote, “The idea that touch can heal is an old one … but in recent years … Science is confirming what we knew in our hearts … that ‘massage is medicine.’” Soft Touch Therapeutic Massage offers aromatherapy, hot stone massage, pain relief and relaxation massage using multidisciplinary techniques. It is located at 4120 Ringgold Rd., between Jenkins Restaurant and Tire City. For appointments, call 423-314-7512. See ad, page 21.

Reflexology Rubs Out Chronic Symptoms

enda Komula was introduced to reflexology at age 17, when someone used the technique to help relieve her chronic foot pain and sinus infections. The results were so dramatic that she ulKenda Komula timately decided on a career in reflexology. Now practicing at Bridge to Health in North Chattanooga, Komula is offering special discounted sessions to encourage

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others to try this form of alternative medicine. “Reflexology is based on the principle that we have reflexes in our palms and the soles of our feet that correspond to all the glands and organs in our body,” Komula says. “Reflexologists work those spots to increase the blood supply to the entire body, boosting circulation and helping the body normalize.” Her own experience began when someone trained in reflexology rubbed her achy feet. Not only did her foot problems clear, but so did her sinuses. While she first learned the technique for her own benefit, she eventually enrolled in the International Institute of Reflexology in St. Petersburg, Florida. More than a decade later, she uses what she’s learned to relieve others’ chronic symptoms, from headaches to low back pain. She adds that reflexology can work as an initial diagnostic tool: when a patient constantly complains of soreness in one area of the foot, Komula will recommend that he or she have the corresponding area on the reflexology chart checked by a physician. Bridge to Health is located at 207 Woodland Ave., Chattanooga. For a limited time, Komula is offering a one-hour reflexology session (regularly $60) for $50. For an appointment, call 423-400-9175. See resource guide listing, page 38.

CANC Hosts Civil War Signaling Re-Enactment

he Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center at Reflection Riding (CANC) is joining with the Chickamauga National Military Park on November 23 to host a Civil War re-enactment encampment observing the 150th anniversary of the Battle Above the Clouds. The event will feature a barbecue luncheon, a display of war artifacts and a special historical signaling demonstration. “So many people in our country are interested in the Civil War and everything to do with it,” says CANC board member Margaret Hill. “This signaling event is a way to show how the troops communicated with each other. Of course, they didn’t have cellphones, radios or walkie-talkies back then.” Re-enactors in Candy’s Flat will signal to their counterparts at Sunset Rock on Lookout Mountain, using a time-honored code to send messages back and forth, a practice that in the Civil War would have made the difference between life and death. The barbecue luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. and will feature Hillbilly Willie’s famous pork, chicken and beef barbecue. The cost will be $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12. The Eighth Regiment Band, a Rome, Georgia, group specializing in Civil War-era

music, will provide entertainment. Hill notes that CANC is also the site of history beyond the Civil War. “In addition to an unparalleled array of native plants and trees, trails and waterways, we have Spanish explorer and Cherokee history,” she says. “We hope these will qualify us for the National Register of Historic Places.” CANC is located at 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga. For more information, visit ChattanoogaANC.org. See ad, page 14.

“Yoga for Office Workers” November 24

rolonged sitting at computers and desks in the workplace can wreak havoc on our bodies, says Anthony Crutcher, director of ClearSpring Yoga (CSY), who will lead a twohour, all-levels workshop, “Yoga for Office Workers,” November 24 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $15. Office workers often suffer neck, shoulder and back strain as well as wrist problems, Crutcher says. Prolonged sitting also can shorten hamstrings and quadriceps and weaken stomach and back muscles, leading to lower-back pain. “The overall work environment, when coupled with these physical issues, can lead to stiffness and tension,” he says. In his workshop, Crutcher will explore the reasons for these problems and teach simple poses that can be done routinely in most workspaces to counter these issues and contribute to improved health. CSY will celebrate Customer Appreciation Day from noon to 4 p.m. November 23. The event will feature free classes every hour on the half-hour; studio tours; live music; refreshments; and “massage moments” by CSY partners Charlene Gill, Kneaded Renewal and Jeff Atkins Bodywork. “Drop by to say hello and learn more about what yoga can do to improve your health and well-being,” Crutcher says. CSY is still accepting applications for its Subtle Yoga RYT500 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Program, for anyone who has completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training and wishes to pursue RYT500 status. Training runs November 15, 2013, through January 11, 2015. For all class, event and workshop information, visit ClearSpringYoga.com or call 423-266-3539. CSY is located at 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. See ad, page 27.

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new animal study from the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City, reports daunting results. Female mice that consumed the equivalent of a human drinking three cans of soft drinks a day doubled their death rate from all causes. The study further showed that fertility rates dropped dramatically in male mice and their innate ability to defend their territory diminished. All of the sugar-saturated mice performed poorly on cognitive tests. The lab mice received a diet in which 25 percent of their total calories came from sugar (not high fructose corn syrup, which carries substantial additional health risks). That’s an amount commonly consumed in the Standard American Diet, easy to do in one sitting via a super-sized soft drink.

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osemary’s folkloric reputation for improving memory has been validated by science. UK researchers at London’s Northumbria University found that when the essential oil of rosemary was diffused into a room—a method practiced in aromatherapy—it enhanced participants’ ability to remember past events and remind themselves to do tasks planned for the future, like sending an anniversary card. Mark Moss, Ph.D., head of psychology at Northumbria, says, “We wanted to build on our previous research that indicated rosemary aroma improved long-term memory and mental arithmetic. In this study, we focused on prospective memory, which is critical for everyday functioning.” In the study, 66 people randomly assigned to either a rosemary-scented or unscented room were asked to complete a variety of tests to assess their memory functions. Those in the rosemary-scented room outperformed the control group. Blood analysis of those exposed to the rosemary aroma confirmed higher concentrations of 1,8-cineole, the oil’s compound specifically linked to memory improvement. The researchers concluded that the aroma of rosemary essential oil can enhance cognitive functioning in healthy individuals and may have implications for treating people with memory impairment. The findings were presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference, in Harrogate.

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Unplug to Cut Stress, Up Success Whether it’s extreme texting, tweeting, Googling, posting or blogging, the phenomenon of being caught in the web of the Web is real. Rationalizations range from coping with today’s information overload to fear of missing out (FOMO). Yet, detriments of such continual digital connectedness range from the stifling of family and social bonds to a lack of life skills that only face-to-face communication fosters. In 2011, The New York University Child Study Center reported that 8-to-18year-olds average more than six hours of daily media use and that school grades of a surveyed group that considered themselves “heavy” users were considerably lower than their “light” use counterparts. Stanford Communications Professor Clifford Nass, author of The Man Who Lied to His Laptop, remarked in a 2013 NPR interview that people that do extensive media multitasking “can’t filter out irrelevancy, can’t manage memory and are chronically distracted. They say they are productive and can ‘shut it off’, but can’t keep on task and focus on one thing.” Fortunately, programs to unplug are catching on. More than 400 middle and high schools in 20 U.S. states plus Canada took a Digital Blackout Challenge to refrain from using electronic devices for one week during the 2012-2013 school year (DigitalBlackout.org). From Chief Sealth International High School, in Seattle, Washington, senior Marissa Evans says the experience informed her “there’s a balance between ‘too much’ and ‘just enough’” in being connected, and classmate Alex Askerov terms the Challenge “a breath of fresh air.” For the 2013 documentary film, Sleeping with Siri, Seattle-based journalist Michael Stusser underwent a one-week, self-assessed “techno gorge”, followed by a digital detox of the same duration. During stage one, he said his blood pressure went up 40 points after four days. He found, “You’re always waiting for a response.” He subsequently enjoyed being disconnected. Foresters, a Toronto, Ontario-based life insurance provider, asks families to take a Tech Timeout pledge for at least one hour every day and make Sundays entirely non-tech, packed with family activities and socializing. Learn more at TechTimeout.com.

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Our capacity for self-examination distinguishes us from other animals. We feel compelled to ask: “Who am I? What am I here for? How can I attain my full potential?” The quest for answers has engaged humans for millennia.

opular books that have helped people on this journey span centuries, from Wallace Wattles’ The Science of Getting Rich (1910), Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich (1937), Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People (1937), Abraham Maslow’s Motivation and Personality (1954) and Dr. Thomas Anthony Harris’ I’m OK, You’re OK (1967) to Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret (2006). The personal growth genre is a cornerstone of the publishing industry. Companies like Hay House, founded by motivational author Louise Hay, have flourished. Hay teaches, “No matter where we live or how difficult

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sion is essential as more of those pursuing the examined life seek personal interaction in community and find that inward exploration frequently translates into outward action to improve the world. Perched on the cliffs of Big Sur, in California, the Esalen Institute, established in 1962, helped birth the modern human potential movement. It exists to help individuals grow through education, experience and research, with the conviction that positive personal and social transformation go hand-in-hand. Today, Esalen offers about 600 workshops a year, serving around 12,000 participants. Popular programs range from dance and yoga to couples workshops and psychology courses. Cheryl Fraenzl, director of programs, explains the appeal: “For most of us, life can be challenging and messy. Gaining the insight, skills and tools to move through the challenging times with more ease and grace while creating more love for yourself and those around you seems like a good investment of time and energy. Being consciously kind and relationally wise ripples out and changes the world. The effort has to start with the individual, like paying it forward; imagine if we all were doing it?” The largest holistic retreat center in North America, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, attracts 35,000 participants to 800 programs annually. According to Denise Barack, the nonprofit’s director of program development, current workshops in high demand include qigong, Buddhist meditation, mindfulness and yoga nidra. She also notes a growing interest in diverse dimensions of yoga, dance and “authentic movement” for

~ Plato healing, addiction recovery, releasing trauma and energy medicine. Psychotherapist and yoga teacher Stephen Cope, founder and director of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living, the Center’s yoga research department, notes that many guests first come to Kripalu “… as a result of some form of suffering. Then they engage in a period of self-exploration—perhaps learning some form of contemplative practice to help them manage themselves more effectively. Almost always there is a turn outward, back toward the world, and a longing to bring the healing power of contemplative practice into their own domain.” Once someone has experienced the benefits of contemplative practices such as yoga, meditation, breathing and other healthy lifestyle routines, notes Cope, a powerful aspiration typically arises to share these practices and perspectives. “These practices all lead to a sense of union, relatedness and sameness with others,” he says, “and this burgeoning consciousness of sameness compels us to share what we’ve learned.” In Rhinebeck, New York, the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies offers similar self-empowering and reflective opportunities. Dr. Stephan Rechtschaffen and Elizabeth Lesser founded Omega in 1977 as a “university of life.” Through working with prominent Zen masters, rabbis, Christian monks, psychologists, scientists and others, Lesser has found, “By combining a variety of religious, psychological and healing traditions,

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each of us has the unique ability to satisfy our spiritual hunger.” Based since 1981 in a former camp on a lake with more than 100 buildings on 200-plus acres, Omega hosts more than 23,000 guests in up to 500 programs between mid-April and October, plus special programs in Costa Rica and New York City. Director of Rhinebeck Programs Carol Donahoe notes the rising interest in workshops on dietary cleansing, detox and juicing, such as “Reboot with Joe Cross: A Jump Start to Health and Weight Loss,” led by the filmmaker of Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. Personal transformation and mindfulness programs led by teachers like Jon Kabat-Zinn, Saki Santorelli, Florence Meleo-Meyer, Byron Katie and Pema Chödrön are perennial favorites. “As humans, we continue to be fascinated by the big questions in life,” observes Donahoe, “like, ‘Where do we go when we die? Who are we if we are not our thoughts?’ People seem particularly drawn to hearing about it from those that have always lived their lives in a left-brain, logical way, and then come to believe the unexplainable

through an extraordinary life experience, and now view the world through a completely different lens.” As examples, she cites neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, who recounts his near-death experience in his bestselling book, Proof of Heaven, and neuroanatomist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, author of the bestselling memoir My Stroke of Insight. Taylor’s 2008 TED talk was ranked the nonprofit’s second most-watched for the past two years. Both of these cutting-edge thinkers have given presentations at Omega, which, like at Esalen and Kripalu, helps bring ideas and practices that

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once seemed on the fringe—from yoga and meditation to complementary medicine and sustainability—into mainstream consciousness. Particularly innovative initiatives include helping military veterans heal from post-traumatic stress disorder; the women’s leadership center; the center for sustainable living; and pioneering programs on mindfulness in the workplace, education system and at-risk urban youth communities. “We recognize that because we live in an interconnected world; the behavior of one can contribute to creating changes that benefit the whole,” says Donahoe. “Doing both the inner and outer work can awaken the best in the human spirit, and so provide hope and

healing to individuals and society.” For those unable to travel great distances for a holistic immersion experience in community with like-minded seekers, Wanderlust Festivals may offer an answer. Four-day regional summits, primarily held at ski resorts during the off-season, feature teachers like Shiva Rea, Elena Brower and Gurmukh; stimulating discussions; yoga; music and adventure, amidst stunning vistas. Wanderlust co-founders Sean Hoess and Jeff Krasno strive to create an expansive space for personal growth and mindful living. One common element at every gathering—now including urban and exotic locales—is Seane Corn and Suzanne Sterling’s Off the Mat program, mobilizing yoga students toward activating social change. The Shift Network is dedicated to creating an online community that shares the tools of self-actualization, empowering a global movement of people creating an evolutionary shift of consciousness that leads to a more enlightened society, built on principles of sustainability, peace, health and prosperity. This new model for the hu-

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Directions: To the whipped cream, add the sugar and liqueur, plus vanilla if desired.

When she makes this dish, 212 owner Sally Moses reserves the liquid from the apples and uses it to add flavor to other dishes, like butternut squash, bread pudding and apple cocktails.

Riesling Poached Apples Ingredients: 12 medium apples juice and peel of 2 oranges 1½ c Riesling (or another not-too-sweet dessert wine) 3 c water 2½ T honey 1 c sugar 1 vanilla bean, split 1 cinnamon stick 4 cloves 1 c cranberries (optional, for color) Directions: Peel the apples, cut them in half and scoop the seeds out.

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If you’re tired of serving cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving, Village Market manager Gary Shockley suggests the following recipe, which blends a variety of flavors for a special treat that is sure

to please. Stores well in the refrigerator. Serves 12. Ingredients: 1 medium lemon 1 (12-oz.) bag fresh cranberries (can use frozen) ½ c crystalized ginger, finely diced 1/3 c finely chopped onion 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cinnamon stick 2 c sugar ½ t dry mustard ½ t salt Directions: Zest lemon. Cut white pith from remaining lemon, cut the lemon crosswise to remove seeds, and then cut the lemon into ¼-inch dice. Combine all ingredients and slowly bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is thick and cranberries have burst. Serve at room temperature. Remove cinnamon stick just before serving.

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Lifestyle changes such as eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight can prevent or delay development of type 2 diabetes in those at high risk for the disease. With the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, you can work with others in a small group setting to learn how to adopt habits that will improve your overall health and well-being and reduce your risk. The program, which is led by a trained Lifestyle Coach in a classroom setting, is delivered over a 12-month period, beginning with 16 weekly sessions followed by monthly maintenance.

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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet and sauté onions until tender. Add meat and brown. Drain drippings from skillet. Add soy sauce, mushrooms, brown sugar and soup. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked rice and water chestnuts. Spoon mixture into cleaned pumpkin shell, replace pumpkin top, place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until the pumpkin is tender. Put pumpkin on a platter, remove pumpkin lid and serve meat. For your vegetable, scoop out pumpkin and serve.

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Directions: Preheat oven to 250° F. Separate stringy fiber from pumpkin seeds and then transfer the seeds to a strainer and rinse well. (1 pumpkin yields about 2 cups of seeds.)

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In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add seeds, reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes. Drain well and then transfer seeds to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry. For spicy pumpkin seeds, mix them with oil plus ½ t each garlic salt, cumin, coriander and cardamom before roasting. For sweet pumpkin seeds, mix them with oil plus 1 t each ground cinnamon, cloves and ginger and 1½ T dark brown sugar before roasting.

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Superpower Kids’ Immune Systems Natural Health Experts Share How by Jenna Blumenfeld

any experts admit there is no definitive reason that people sniffle more during colder months. Some speculate it’s because we’re spending more time indoors and missing out on resupplying vitamin D, which makes us more susceptible to disease. Others say that when the temperature drops, the body uses more energy to stay warm instead of to fend off infection. What health practitioners do know is it’s possible to maintain immunity naturally with diet, lifestyle and a proper whole foods supplement routine. Consider these tips from three experts to stave off illness and shorten its duration. NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR Christopher Johnson, Doctor of Naturopathy Thrive Naturopathic, Arlington, Virginia

Incorporate immunity-boosting foods. Ginger and garlic contain antioxidants such as vitamin C and selenium, and have antimicrobial qualities. Add minced ginger to teas or marinades; roast garlic with carrots and squash. Aim to eat one to two cloves of garlic and 250 milligrams of ginger daily. Try elderberry extract. Elderberry has strong antiviral properties. Consuming the plant’s extract may prevent virus-based illnesses and alleviate both the symptoms and duration of a cold. Adults can take one to two teaspoons twice daily for prevention; increase dosage to four times a day if feeling sick. Use less for youths, based on size. Make exercise and rest priorities. Daily physical activity rids the body of toxins, increases blood circulation and lowers stress levels. A simple 30-minute cardio routine three to four times a week strengthens immunity. Adequate rest helps the body recover and regenerate cells. Adults need a minimum of seven hours of sleep per night; children may need up to 13. ACUPUNCTURIST AND CHINESE HERBALIST Marco Chung-Shu Lam, Licensed Acupuncturist Mandala Integrative Medicine Clinic, Boulder, Colorado Practice deep-breathing exercises. Practicing yoga or t’ai chi several times each week can deepen the breath,

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allowing organs to function more efficiently and boost immunity. Concentrate on pranayama, a focused and controlled type of yogic breathing: Slowly inhale and exhale through the nostrils, expanding the belly, rather than the chest. Add herbs. Incorporate the root herb astragalus in a daily whole foods supplement routine, especially important for older adults. Used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine, astragalus supports the immune system by stimulating immune cell activity with its high polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate) content. Simmer the short, flat herb in soups or add to long-cooking grains like brown rice. Eat seasonally. Our body naturally drives us to eat heartier foods like sweet potatoes, beets and winter squashes in colder months—foods that support immunity by providing both fiber and vitamins A and C. Eat warming foods like stews, beans and miso; avoid raw foods, which cool the body and stress the immune system. DIETITIAN Barbara Bapst, Registered Dietitian Carolina Nutrition & Wellness, Charlotte, North Carolina Balance bodily pH. The typical American diet of fast food, sugary treats and refined snacks produces acid in the body, creating an environment in which bacteria thrive. Eat at least 10 servings of alkalizing foods each day to optimize the body’s immune response and overall functioning. Spinach, broccoli and cauliflower are excellent choices, along with almonds, olive oil and grapes. Drink plenty of water and green tea to keep acid in check. Up the antioxidants. Antioxidants help the body resist illness because they protect cells against harmful free radicals and oxidative stress. Berries are particularly beneficial and maintain their nutrients even when frozen; blend half a cup into a morning smoothie. As a diet supplement, consider adding 400 to 600 milligrams of curcumin—the active ingredient in turmeric, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory spice—to meals.

Focus on kids’ immunity. Although it’s tricky to get children to eat enough immune-supporting fruits and vegetables every day, encouraging them to sit down at the table for meals can help. Get kids excited about eating healthy foods by involving them in vegetable gardening, planting herbs in windowsill pots and preparing dinner. Incorporate pumpkin and carrot purées into sauces or stews to increase their nutritional power. Jenna Blumenfeld is a managing editor with New Hope Natural Media, in Boulder, CO.

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Cleaning Up Body’s Pollution Boosts Immunity by June Carver Drennon

Congested lymph in the body works a bit like Jell-O in a jar: if you shake it, the Jell-O becomes more fluid. With lymphatic drainage therapy, the vibration of the instrument works in the same way to break up the lymphatic congestion. Colonic irrigation removes old, unhealthy waste, which can lead to very serious weight and health problems. This waste inhibits the colon’s ability to assimilate nutrients, impairs proper elimination and harbors bad bacteria and disease. A series of treatments can help loosen and remove waste and strengthen and restore the peristaltic muscle, which allows the body to eliminate waste naturally. Once the colon and the lymphatic system are working properly, the body can flush out toxins and create more blood and lymph flow, which will aid in building the body’s defenses against disease.

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Humans rescue animals, but animals show up for a reason—most humans can use some rescuing, as well.

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Saves People Rescue You, Rescue Me by Sandra Murphy

Like water, grace seeks its own level. In rescuing animals, the rescuer is often also rescued. Both lives change for the better.

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uster came to us for a reason,” says Amy Burkert. “My husband, Rod, and I were walking our Shar-Pei, Ty, in our Philadelphia neighborhood when a man warned us about ‘a big, black dog’ in the alley. The friendly fellow came home with us and after a fruitless search for his family, we decided to make him part of ours.” In 2009, when the couple encountered difficulty finding a vacation hotel that would accept their new 70-pound German shepherd as an overnight guest, they decided to launch GoPetFriendly.com, a website that assists in finding travel accommodations for families with dogs and other pets. Selling their house in Pennsylvania and hitting the road in a 24-foot-long RV, they’ve now traveled to 47 states to research and qualify content for the website; Rod works from “home” and Amy writes the weblog. Their travel schedule flexes, with most stops lasting one to three weeks. “It’s not the life two accountants were banking on, but we couldn’t be happier,” she says, “and we owe it all to Buster.” The site now lists more than 60,000 hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, beaches, dog parks and activities across the U.S. and Canada, plus a road trip planner. “I woke up one morning and thought, ‘I can’t find a husband, so I’ll get a dog,’” says BJ Gallagher, a sociologist and award-winning author. “I’d lived in my Los Angeles house for 16 years and knew none of the neighbors. Within six months of adopting Fannie from a shelter, I’d met them

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all. Thanks to her, I’ve become a full-fledged member of my community.” Fannie’s Chinese heritage includes chow and Pekingese breeds. Transformations can come from more unusual pets, as well. Soon after Susan M. Tellem, a registered nurse in Malibu, California, gifted her husband, Marshall, with two tortoises for his birthday, the couple discovered there was no national protection program for the reptiles. They started American Tortoise Rescue (Tortoise.com), an organization that has been rescuing, rehabilitating and providing sanctuary to more than 3,000 water turtles and land tortoises since 1990. Their education and awareness initiatives for humane treatment have gone international, as well. It was a bird that rescued April Leffingwell. She had been dealing with a severe back injury that necessitated pain medication and kept her from regular work for six months when she and her husband visited a local Los Angeles pet store, “to get out of the house.” She was touched by seeing a large Moluccan cockatoo that was afflicted with a damaged claw. Her husband recognized how she related to the bird’s condition and brought Izzi home the next day. Now with just one leg, Izzi has learned to sleep while lying down to rest his other limb. “Izzi and I found each other when we were both broken,” she says. “We’ve become each other’s source of strength. If he can live with only one leg, I can live through pain.” When members of the armed forces deploy, they often have to find alternate living arrangements for pets and may not always be successful. Kimberly Gauthier, a blogger at KeepTheTailWagging.com, and her ex-Army partner are securing funding and laying plans to foster dogs for deployed soldiers. Emailing updates and Skype visits will aim to boost the morale of both the dog and serviceman or woman. The couple lives on five acres in Marysville, Washington. An animal-enriched environment has proved to be helpful for author Kathy Rowe, a 20-year veteran retired from the military, and her husband, Scott, who also retired from Air Force service that included Special Forces duty. They have chosen to live on a 100-acre farm in Tyner, Kentucky. Kathy believes their variety of resident rescued animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, turkeys and a potbelly pig, all help Scott in dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Riding, working with and grooming his horse, Quint, is particularly helpful. “My husband is less frustrated, has better focus, is less jumpy and has fewer flashbacks than he used to,” relates Rowe. “Knowing that our rescue dog, Lola, is guarding the farm, he feels he can sleep better because she has his back.” Humans rescue animals, but animals show up for a reason—most humans can use some rescuing, as well. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy of St. Louis, MO, at StLSandy@mindspring.com.

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LIVING GRATITUDE

A Taproot of Happiness by Leo Babauta

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f the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘Thank you,’ that would suffice,” a maxim first voiced by mystic Meister Eckhart, has held true through the centuries. Why should this simple act mean so much? Expressing gratitude works wonders.

ward to thank others.

Gratitude reminds us to recognize good people in our life. They range from loved ones to those that render a kindness to a stranger. Treasuring goodness in every form brings more of it into our experience.

Show thanks. Sometimes we think about something helpful or kind that someone did for us recently or long ago. Make a note, call them up or even better, tell them in person with sincere conviction why you continue to be grateful and appreciative. Another option is a thank-you card or email—keep it short and sweet.

Gratitude turns bad things into good things. Having problems at work? Be grateful to be employed and serving others. Challenges keep life interesting, enhance judgment and strengthen character. Gratitude reminds us of what’s important. Being grateful to have a healthy family and friends, a home and food on the table puts smaller worries in perspective. Gratitude reminds you to say, “Thank you.” Call, email or stop by to say thanks… it takes just a few minutes to express our reason for doing so. People like being appreciated. It creates a satisfying beam of mutual happiness that shines on.

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Create a morning gratitude session. Take a few minutes each morning to close your eyes, silence the to-dos and give thanks to whomever and whatever is cause for gratitude.

See the silver lining even in “negative” situations. There are always two ways to look at something. We can perceive something as stressful, harmful, sad, unfortunate and difficult, or look for the good embedded in just about everything. Problems held in a positive light from a different perspective can be opportunities to grow and to be creative in devising a solution.

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Learn a gratitude prayer. Many songs and prayers, religious or not, serve to remind us to be grateful. Find or write a special one and post it in a highly visible spot. Leo Babauta is the founder of the simplicity blog, ZenHabits.net, and author of bestselling e-books Focus, The Little Guide to Un-Procrastination and Zen to Done.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Wildlife Photography Workshop – 9am-1pm. $50. CANC encores its popular workshop offering opportunities to photograph various birds and animals with handlers helping onsite. Beginning to advanced photographers. Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd. Info & registration: 423-821-1160 ext. 0. Fall Back 10K, 5K and Fun Run – 9:15am (5K) & 10:15am (10K). Ringgold High School. Proceeds sponsor scholarships and buy shoes for Catoosa County School System kids in need. Info: ScenicCityMultiSportLLC.com.

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Good World Goods “Meet the Artists” open house – 5pm. Champagne reception features canvas and sculpture works by several of Chattanooga’s award-winning artists plus local emerging artists. Bring non-perishable donation for Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Good World Goods fair trade store, 8021 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga. Info: GoodWorldGoods.com. Party Like a Rockstar in the 1980’s – 6:30-11pm. American Lung Association’s annual Quest for a Cure dinner. Music by ’80s tribute band Rubiks Groove. The Chattanoogan Hotel, 1201 Broad St. Info: ChattanooganHotel.com.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Night Paddle – 7:30-10pm. $15 CANC members/$20 nonmembers. Guided nocturnal canoe trip up Lookout Creek to explore native flora and fauna of the valley. Bring a head lamp and bug spray. Limited space; pre-registration necessary. Chattanooga Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd. Info & registration: 423-821-1160 ext. 0.

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Pumpkin Smash: A Fall Harvest Festival – Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-493-9155 or CrabtreeFarms.org. Head of the Hooch – Nov. 2-3. Ross’s Landing, downtown Chattanooga. One of the world’s largest rowing regattas, with 2,000+ boats racing over two days. Info: HeadOfTheHooch.org.

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sunday Flow Yoga – 10-11:30am. All levels with Beth Daugherty. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, 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 Amy Bockman and 6:30 pm with Maggie White. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. First Sunday Intro Yoga Classes – 2:30-3:30 pm. Teachers rotate. No charge. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Yoga for Recovery – 6:15 pm with Tom Bodkin. Cost $5. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

monday Yoga Fundamentals – 10-11:15am. With Cecilia Keefer. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com. Flow Yoga – 11:30am-12:30pm. All levels with Howard Brown. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, 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 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

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All Levels Yoga – 5:30-6:45 pm. With Tom Bodkin. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, 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 Ease of Movement – 5:30-6:45 pm. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, 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.

Safe Yoga for Round Bodies – 7-8:15pm. With Amy Bockmon. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

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.

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.

tuesday Flow Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. All levels with Candy Eddinger. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Yoga for Flex-Ability – 10:15-11:30am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. YinYoga – 11:45am-1pm. With Candy Eddinger. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, 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. 50+ Yoga with Sue Reynolds – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-316-9642 or shreynolds@aol.com. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, highenergy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-326-4331 or alexana_23@ yahoo.com. Flow Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. All levels with Jenny Mac Merrill. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market

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Yin Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. With Elizabeth Townsend. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107 , Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

$7 Community Yoga Hour – 7-8pm. With Maggie White. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

wednesday Kripalu Gentle Yoga – 9:30-10:45am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Sitting Silent – 11:15-11:45am. With Janka Livoncova. No charge. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-2663539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Intermediate Yoga – 11:45am-1pm. With Janka Livoncova. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.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 Christine Mashburn. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Intermediate Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. With Amy Bockmon. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:45-7pm. With Beth Daugherty. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

thursday Musical Meditation – 8-8:30am. With Annie Harpe. Non-directed. Instruments change weekly. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Flow Yoga – 8:30-9:30am. All levels with Annie Harpe. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com. Yoga for Well-Being – 10-11am. With Sallie Beckes. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, 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. Walk-In Acupuncture Sessions – 1-6pm. See Monday listing for details. Margie J. Wesley, LAc, Nutrition World Wellness Center, 6245 Vance Rd. Ste. 4, Chattanooga. Info: 423-596-9024 or FourSeasonsAcupuncture.com. 50+ Yoga with Anita Gaddy – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 4:305:30pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, 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. Yin Yoga – 5:30-7pm. With Tammy Burns. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. Flow Yoga – 5:30-7pm. All levels with Jenny Mac Merrill. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, 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.

Dojo Chattanooga – Fencing 4:30-5:30pm ; Wing Chun 5:30-6:30pm. Beginners welcome. 323 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423267-0855.

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

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All Levels – 9-10:15am. With Anthony Crutcher. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com.

Morning Flow Yoga – 6:30-7:30am. All levels with Howard Brown. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-2663539 or ClearSpringYoga.com. Yoga Fundamentals – 10-11:15am. With Cecilia Keefer. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or Clear SpringYoga.com. Slow Flow – 11:30am-12:45pm. With April Turk. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpring Yoga.com. $7 Community Yoga Hour – 4-5pm. With Lauryn Higgins. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.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. Ste. 107, Chattanooga. Info: 423-266-3539 or ClearSpringYoga.com.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in this directory each month, email ChattanoogaNA@epbfi.com or call 423-517-0128.

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

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement FULL CIRCLE MEDICAL CENTER Charles C. Adams, MD 4085 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-861-7377 DrPrevent.com

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.

For over a decade, Full Circle Medical Center has continued to help menÂ and women get their youth back by balancing hormones naturally with bioidentical hormones. See ad, page 9.

SOLUTIONS PHARMACY 4632 Hwy. 58 N. Chattanooga, TN 37416 423-894-0423 SolutionsPharmacy.com

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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.

Bio-identical hormones can replace natural hormones that decrease as you age, affecting proper body function. Check with your doctor or compounding pharmacy to see if bioidentical hormones are right for you. See ad, page 3.

Chiropractic INSPIRE CHIROPRACTIC

Rebecca Klein, DC Joseph Klein, DC, Activator Certified, Webster-certified 400 E. Main Ste. 140 B Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-834-7125 InspireChiro.com

Astrology LILAN LAISHLEY, PhD 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.

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At Inspire Chiropractic our purpose is about living. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on a mission to serve, inspire and educate families to take action in their health through chiropractic care. Let our family take care of your family. See ad, page 8.

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SIGNAL MOUNTAIN CHIROPRACTIC Chris Bearden, DC, CCEP Kristina Bearden, DC, Webster-certified 1807 Taft Hwy. Ste. 3 Signal Mountain, TN 37377 423-886-3330 (o) 423-886-4440 (f) SignalMountainChiropractic.com

Dr. Chris Bearden specializes in sports injuries, rehabilitation and athletic performance enh a n c e m e n t . D r. Kristina Bearden specializes in maternity care and pediatrics. Their mission is to provide quality, personalized care, guiding each patient to optimum health. See ad, page 16.

Colon Therapy STILLPOINT HEALTH ASSOCIATES

June Carver Drennon Janelle Wilde 1312-B Hanover St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-756-2443

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

Counseling/ Psychotherapy ASALA CENTER

Lauryn and Diana Peterson, certified Constructive Living instructors Zanzibar Studio 600 Georgia Ave. Ste. B (downstairs) Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-653-4478 Constructive.LivingTN@gmail.com AsalaCenter.com AsalaCenter.blogspot.com Constructive Living is a practical lifeway based on Japanese therapies Morita and Naikan. Constructive Living instruction utilizes realistic and mindful tools and exercises to help the student make changes in his or her daily life.

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.

LEARNINGRx 2040 Hamilton Place Blvd. Ste. 780 Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-305-1599 LearningRx.com/chattanooga-east Facebook.com/chattlrx Twitter.com/learningrxchatt

ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE HOME SERVICES WELL KEMPT COTTAGE

Inspired residential services Julie Nelson Chattanooga, TN 423-443-2422 WellKemptCottage.com info@wellkemptcottage.com

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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.

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 on-screen action. Available for birthday parties, school & church events, fundraisers, and more! See ad, page 13.

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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 17.

Office space available in established complementary/alternative health clinic. Charming and peaceful environment ideal for counseling services, massage or similar therapies. Full- or part-time, furnished or unfurnished. Riverview area. Please call 423-756-2443.

For Sale Lightly used Chicken Coop

Health Foods and Nutrition NUTRITION WORLD

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.

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Ed Jones 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085 NutritionW.com

(tractor) for sale. Clean. Many upgrades including larger wheels and 2 additional access doors added (top & front). Great for up to 4 chickens. $325. Text to 423-667-0980. Please no phone calls.

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.

HELP WANTED VILLAGE MARKET

5002 University Dr. Collegedale, TN 37315 423-236-2300 VillageMarketCollegedale.com Over 50 years providing natural foods, bulk items, herbs, vitamins and vegan products along with the area’s largest selection of vegetarian meats. Excellent produce, fresh-baked goods and 20,000+ grocery items create a complete shopping experience. See ad, page 5.

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Seasons Wellness center is looking for a massage therapist to round out our wellness team which includes an acupuncturist, aesthetician, and life coach/counselor. Space includes a common reception area, and office space. Access to a community room where small classes can be held, washer/dryer, wireless internet, and some storage space. Community housekeeping is required. For more information call Margie Wesley at 423-883-5462 or 423-596-9024.

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SMILES OF CHATTANOOGA

DOJO CHATTANOOGA

Robert J. Gallien, DDS 4620 Hwy. 58 Chattanooga, TN 37416 423-208-9783 SmileChattanooga.com

Catering to patients’ personal needs with a whole-body approach. Dr. Gallien offers tests for sensitivities to commonly used dental materials and uses only biocompatible materials to restore beautiful, naturallooking teeth. Offering removal of mercury-silver fillings. See ad, page 17.

Homeopathy 423-899-6288 CustomerService@ToolsForHealing.com ToolsForHealing.com Offering 500+ products including ozonators, far infrared, hand-crafted mountain herbs, organic body care, water and air purification, nutritional supplements, books, gift certificates and energy devices including parasite zappers and more. See ad, page 23.

Integrative Medicine EAST BRAINERD INTERNAL MEDICINE Terry W. Smith, MD 1720 Gunbarrel Rd. Ste. 110 Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-899-5241

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

FULL CIRCLE MEDICAL CENTER

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

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

Salons 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.

NORTH SHORE MASSAGE & BODYWORK Amber Holt, AAS, LMT 620 Cherokee Boulevard Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-443-6861 AmberHoltTherapy.com

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

BANANA TREE ORGANIC SALON 6116 Shallowford Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-553-6773 BananaTreeSalon.com Facebook.com/BananaTreeSalon

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

Thermography STILLPOINT HEALTH ASSOCIATES June Carver Drennon Janelle Wilde 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 7.

RESTORATIVE BODY THERAPIES

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

Work with a medical or naturopathic doctor or energy medicine technician to seek the root of your imbalance. Traditional and alternative medicine, BHRT, weight loss, detoxification, infrared ozone sauna, hyperbaric oxygen and advanced IV therapies. See ad, page 9.

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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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TOOLS FOR HEALING, LLC

Trevor Haines 323 Cherokee Blvd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-267-0855 Trevor@DojoChattanooga.com DojoChattanooga.com

Reflexology THERAPEUTIC REFLEXOLOGY

Carol Bieter, LMT, CNMT 243 Signal Mountain Rd. Ste. E Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-605-4855 RestorativeBodyTherapies.com

Licensed massage therapist and certified neuromuscular therapist offers a wide range of relaxation and treatment massage techniques including neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release and Reiki. Certified and extensively trained in sports massage. See ad, page 13.

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Yoga CLEARSPRING YOGA

105 N. Market St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-266-3539 ClearSpringYoga.com Chattanooga’s original studio since 1999, offering a range of classes seven days a week for all ages and abilities. Small class size, personalized attention, beginner-friendly. Come be a part of this vibrant yoga community. See ad, page 27.

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