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

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LIVE YOUR SONG It Keeps Us in Tune with Ourself by Jill Mattson

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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 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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newsbriefs The Art of Flow Breaks Code to Intentional Creation

reddie Zeringue, a transformational coach and facilitator for over 25 years, has announced the release of his long-awaited new book, The Art of Flow, available in print and digital form. Known for helping clients achieve breakthroughs in the areas of health, relationships, prosperity and personal wellbeing, he has distilled vital principles into The Art of Flow, marking a new direction in the transformational field. Zeringue, publisher of the Northeast Florida edition of Natural Awakenings magazine, says, “The point of the book is to bring people into a state of natural flow, where they are able to create their lives in a very dynamic way that overrides resistance and opens up space to let in the limitless bounty of creation. The Art of Flow goes beyond The Secret and other books in the field to transform how we see ourselves and each other, objectively analyzing great teachings from a new perspective and embracing the idea that we are ‘divine creators’.” Universally-applicable and harmonizing with any individual’s personal beliefs or spiritual path, the essentials of the book are practical explanations of concepts we are all familiar with—things we’ve heard so often that we might assume we already know what’s at their core. Zeringue brings them into a new light, illuminating how they work together to dynamically create our lives. The mastery of these principles is profoundly life changing. Charlotte Eulette, international director of the Celebrant Foundation & Institute, says about The Art of Flow, “Stirring and moving to the very core, each story and lesson resonates and is immediately useful. Never remove it from your desk; refer to it always.” The book is available on Amazon.com and ArtofFlow.com, which features a FREE audio supplement available for download. See ad on page 15.

Master Coach Releases Book, If Not Now, When?

ife Coach Atul Uchil, Ph.D., certified as a master coach practitioner and life mastery coach, will release his latest book, If Not Now, When?, on May 7. Through the story of the twists and turns of a wild trip to Thailand and a near-death experience, he reflects on his journey of finding peace of mind, as well as meaning, purpose and an awareness of what is important. Uchil’s last book, Remember Thou Art Mortal: The Chronicles of a Mending Heart, an account of his recovery into a healthy post-heart attack life through eating a natural diet, earned a 2013 Reader Views’ Readers’ Choice Literary Award in the health and wellness category. This is the seventh book authored by the entrepreneur, who has three decades of experience in business management, coaching and public speaking. He spent 18 years in a variety of senior management roles at several large consulting organizations before founding his own business consulting companies.

As an alumnus of the Certified Coaches Federation, Uchil conducts training and certification events in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, PA and TN. For information, call 757-471-1083, email AUchil@Uchil-llc.com or visit BravoMotivation.com. See ad on page 25.

Strawberry Festival Month

hen the month of May finally arrives in Tennessee that only means one thing. It’s Strawberry Festival Season. If you are a true strawberry lover, treat yourself to one of the many strawberry festivals that Tennessee has to offer. It’s celebrated throughout the state in grand style. There are three major Strawberry Festivals in Tennessee: West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, Tennessee Strawberry Festival, and the Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival. West Tennessee Strawberry Festival is held in Humboldt, TN. More than 100,000 persons attend this week-long festival. Make sure to stop by the West Tennessee Historical Strawberry Festival Museum, located on Main Street, about 45 minutes south of Nashville. The museum includes Strawberry memorabilia of past festivals dating back to 1934. The Festival is held from May 4 through May10. For information visit: WTSF.org. Dayton Tennessee Strawberry Festival is held in Dayton from April 26 through May 17. Strawberry Festival highlights include tasting the longest strawberry shortcake, pie and baking contest, derby car races, music, carnivals and food vendors. For more information visit: TNStrawberryFestival.com. Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival is held in Portland, about 30 minutes north of Nashville, from May 2 through May 10. One of the largest, long-standing strawberry festivals in the state, this event offers parades, contests, concerts, fun-for-everyone activities and good things to eat. For information call the Portland TN Chamber of Commerce.

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oin us and be introduced to the premier anti-aging product to hit the market! During advanced research on the uses of the Nerium oleander plant, an accidental discovery was made: the unique properties of Nerium oleander provided remarkable age-defying results when applied to the skin. This finding led to the formation of Nerium International and the creation of the NeriumAD skincare line. Nerium diminishes the signs of aging, including reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, deep creases, discoloration, uneven skin texture and enlarged pores. You can expect to see remarkable results in just 30 days. Why is this skincare product any different than anything else out there on the market? It works, and is backed by over a decade of science and development. The company stands behind their product with a 30-day money back guarantee. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with NeriumAD, return it for a full refund. You won’t, because Nerium simply works. RSVP early to 615-463-7677 as seating is limited and fills quickly. Free. See calendar listing May 10 for complete seminar schedule. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville.

ccording to the National Institutes of Health, lower respiratory infections are more prevalent worldwide than HIV, malaria, cancer and heart attacks. Those that suffer from Steven Frank chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis or asthma are especially prone reports the journal PLOS Medicine. Treatment can be especially difficult when it’s unclear if the cause is a virus, bacterium or fungus. The typical Western practice of ingesting pills spreads drugs throughout the body instead of treating only the air-side of the lungs, where the problem is located. It’s better to target the active treatment agent only where it’s needed. A study in the European Journal of Clinical Micriobiology & Infectious Diseases suggests delivering a fine-droplet mist from a nebulizer directly atop the invading pathogens and replenishing often to keep the area moist with antimicrobials. This can achieve far greater local dosing with far lower systemic penetration. Choose an antimicrobial that kills all three potential types of pathogens so the physician won’t need to guess the proper drug or try them sequentially. A more natural option is to avoid drugs. Clinical studies by the Klearsen Corporation and the laboratory work at National Jewish Hospital have shown that locally administering an enhanced aqueous colloid of silver in the recommended manner will clear even the most stubborn pathogens. Plus, it has no adverse side effects. When dosing with a liquid colloid of silver concentration of 50 parts per mission (ppm) or more, the suggested protocol is usually three milliliters, three times per day. For acute infections, the three-milliliter dose can be administered every two waking hours. Using a nebulizer is essential to achieve the effective micro-droplets required to reach all areas of the lungs. Inhaling the nebulized mist deep into the lungs will coat the invading pathogens. Note that a vaporizer isn’t suitable because its steam delivery will leave the active ingredients behind.

Steven Frank, has researched respiratory infection therapies for 15 years and holds three related patents. Study sites include the Institute for Tuberculosis Research, National Jewish Hospital and Klearsen Corporation. He presented Respiratory Clinical Trial results to the American Naturopathic Medical Association in 2006. He can be reached at SteveF@NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad on page 23.

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a group of new publishers that completed an April training program at corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs now launching new Natural Awakenings magazines in Chicago Western Suburbs; Rochester, New York; and Hawaii. Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. The company currently publishes 90 Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, with a collective readership exceeding 3.5 million. “Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings’ dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers with a wealth of national and local resources mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier, longer life.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn more about franchise opportunities, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or call 239-530-1377.

Joel Atkins Performing at Co-Creators’ Coffeehouse

he CoCreators’ Coffeehouse is an Outreach Program, run by volunteers, for the Center for Spiritual Living Nashville. Co-founded by Gordon Ellis and Butterfly in 1999, this event, held on the first Friday of each month, is designed to encourage enjoyment of the Performance Arts. In 2013, we celebrated our 14th anniversary. The CoCreJoel Atkins ators’ Coffeehouse brings together a diverse group of artists and performance styles. OpenMic starts the night at 6:30pm with three very talented spotlight performers sharing their music, followed by our featured performer at 8:30pm. This is a free, community event and we don’t charge for food. Please bring your favorite appetizer, snack or drink to share. We ask that you bring something to contribute to the Potluck. Love donations ($10) to Center for Spiritual Living Nashville are greatly appreciated. Several of the performers sell their CDs and this is an opportunity to support your local artists! Volunteers are needed to help with setting up and taking down the tables and chairs, or working with the hospitality group to make the coffee and set up food tables. Additional volunteer opportunities exist, let us know how you want to contribute. Join us Friday, May 2 when our featured performer is Joel Atkins. Atkins is a Singer/Songwriter/Percussionist who has worked with many of Nashville’s finest songwriters. For more information visit: CoCreatorsCoffeehouse.org. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, 615-356-0174. See ad on page 27.

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uelle is a 2x yearly special quest at Cosmic Connections. A conscious channel with a clear connection to source energy, her group channeled events are energy and information packed. Private Sessions give you clear insight to the direction your own beloved soul is trying to direct you. Topic of the group event is “Awake and Lovin It.” Awakening happens again and again as new and expanded awareness drops into being within you. Each time you will feel as though you have awakened again. It is our job and honor to shine a light on your path for each of those magical moments that can change your life forever. It is your job to stay reflective of the immortal being of light that you really are and reflective of that which you would intentionally choose. It is both of our jobs to raise it all up. Join us and raise it all up! Tuesday, June 3, from 7-9pm. $35. Private meetings with Juelle are available May 31 – June 6. Visit online or call for more information. 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com.

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BodyTalk for Balanced Health

TN Crafts Fair

he Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA) was founded in 1965 to encourage, develop and promote crafts and craftspeople in Tennessee. The organization carried out this mission first, by hosting The Best of Tennessee Craft Exhibition and later, in 1972, the state’s first Craft Fair. In 1978, a second juried craft fair—this time a national show—was established. Each of these events continues today. Our Craft Fairs are traditions of their own, attracting nearly 100,000 visitors. Celebrate and support America’s rich craft heritage on the lawn of Nashville’s famed Parthenon. No matter what you are looking for, you’ll be sure to find it among the artists participating in the always anticipated, juried fair. Uncover a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted piece of American treasure. The fine craft works on display are perfect for birthdays, weddings, and just because gifts for friends, family… and yourself! In addition to the array of high quality craft, visitors enjoy food from area vendors, family-friendly activities in our Kids’ Tent and demonstrations from artisans aimed to educate as they create pieces in front of your eyes. A unique feature of Tennessee Craft Fairs requires artists to be on-site. While shopping, you’ll meet the artists, learn what inspires them and just how they take raw materials like clay, wood, metal and glass and transform them into fine craft.

very individual is a unique whole being of mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Holistic reflects the idea that these parts can’t be separated. There is increasing understanding that these areas are held together by energy that flows throughout the person’s being. When the body is functioning normally and maintaining homeostasis (sensitive balance), then each system, organ, and microscopic cell are in constant communication with each other. Anything that disrupts the balance of energy flow, alters health, and can result in distress, disease, and other unnatural conditions. By rebalancing the mindbody vital life force, the body can heal itself, restore natural health and an inner balance among all the systems. The BodyTalk process restores function at optimal levels to speed up healing. The overall flow and balance of energy throughout the body is vastly improved. These corrected energy patterns are stored in the body’s cellular memory. Long-term improvement in health is the expected result. BodyTalk has provided benefits to many individuals with a wide range of problems including chronic long term disorders such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, headaches, infections, viruses, constant pain, allergies, and digestive disorders. Individuals with learning disorders, phobias, and emotional disorders are helped by this method. Anyone can benefit from the balancing that BodyTalk offers, regardless of age, health, or diagnosis. Some rely on it to maintain a healthy balance, while others use it to restore health. BodyTalk is a noninvasive technique that is safe and effective. It can be used alone or in conjunction with other natural techniques or Western medicine treatment. Sue St. Clair, owner of BodyTalk, is a nurse practitioner and certified BodyTalk specialist. Attend this free event on Saturday, May 24 from 11am-12pm for a discussion and BodyTalk session demonstration. Mini sessions will follow at a reduced rate. RSVP appreciated to 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. See ad on page 6.

Our Craft Fairs are always free and open to the public. Tennessee Craft Presents the Spring Tennessee Craft Fair, Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 from 10am-6pm and Sunday, May 4, from 10am-5pm.

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y the 1980s a genre of “Each person nected.” Each person can events that catered to make that deeper spiritual can make that connection with themmetaphysical and alternative health communideeper spiritual selves, their Higher Power ties was firmly established and with other people. and growing fast. In cities connection with The reputation of from coast to coast, you metaphysical shows is themselves, could easily find an event changing. Even those that featured the latest in people who think the their Higher metaphysical and holis‘woo-woo’ movies are Power and with junk, will quietly and tic information, services and products. Things like other people” sometimes secretly admit acupuncture, chiropractic, to having had an unusual massage therapies, yoga, meditation, experience they couldn’t tell anyone Tai Chi, Reiki, intuitive readings, astrolelse about and wonder if there really ogy, green living, vitamins, vegetaris something to ‘all that junk.’ Metaian/vegan lifestyles, organic foods physical shows expand perceptions. As and organic products that were once our world continues to evolve, it gives considered ‘too far outside the box’ people a place to come to understand grew to be embraced by much of the some of the changes. mainstream and accepted as normal. That trend has continued to grow. Katherine King is the owner of Cosmic The expansion of technology, the Connections located at 1701 Portland internet and even the entertainment inAve, Nashville and the sponsor of dustry have changed our perceptions, the 2014 Galactic Expo. The expo is expanded our awareness and opened being held on Saturday, May 17, from us to unlimited possibilities. Oprah 10am-7pm and Sunday, May 18, from helped us with her Spiritual Weeks 10am-5pm at the Tennessee State Fairthat included medical intuitive Carolyn grounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave, NashMyss. Public Television brought us selfville. Come learn about holistic and help, motivational and inspirational alternative healing modalities, services author, Wayne Dyer. Movies and TV and products. Attend the educational series continue to expand our percepseminars presented by guest speakers and take some time to visit the various tions and open us to other possibilities. There is a common theme to booths for unique and one of a kind metaphysical events and that is, “The items. For discount ticket information human mind, body and spirit are consee ad on page 2.

Cover artist Helena Rose’s creations portray the power and beauty of nature and the female form. A student of astrology, tarot reading and numerology, Rose depicts a magical place where the tangible and ethereal meet through her art. “I am endlessly inspired by the world around me—vibrant, saturated colors; overly intense light; fluid forms; and jagged textures,” says Rose. “The luminosity of life, humanity and the cosmos often leaves me speechless.” Rose uses a wide array of materials in her creations, including pastels, colored pencils, clay and wood. She also creates wearable art, such as handbags made from salvaged leather and jewelry made from sea glass, meteorites, gemstones and other natural materials. The cover image, Passionate Pursuit, is part of a series of “collage to canvas” acrylic paintings. “I had been making collages for years and one day decided to try using those fun little pieces as sketches for my more serious painted works,” comments Rose. Born, raised and home-schooled in rural Washington state, Rose is a self-taught artist who makes her art and home in Thousand Oaks, California. View the artist’s portfolio at Facebook.com/LikeHelenaRoseArt.

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healthbriefs Healthy Homemade Infant Food Reduces Kids’study Allergies published in the Journal of Allergy and

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new, noninvasive infertility treatment has met with highly favorable results. In a recent study published in the journal Midwifery Today, 40 of 48 women between ages 28 and 42 that underwent two or more sessions of Merciér Therapy achieved pregnancy within the first year; 32 of those used the method alone (no other artificial fertilization/ insemination techniques). The fouryear study was presented at the 2013 World Congress of Low Back and Pelvic Pain. The Merciér Method was developed by Jennifer Merciér, a midwife and holistic women’s health practitioner. The regimen includes six hours of pelvic organ massage manipulation, along with a supplement program and continuous monitoring. She explains, “Our protocol is a gentle and noninvasive visceral manipulation of the female reproductive organs that helps to increase general organ mobility and blood flow, which enhances optimal function.” A documentary on the protocol, Fertility: The Shared Journey with Merciér Therapy, premieres this month (MercierMovie.com).

Clinical Immunology reports that infants that were fed more homemade foods comprising a higher percentage of fruits and vegetables were less likely to develop food allergies. In assessing youngsters of the same age, researchers from the University of Southampton Medical College, in the UK, followed 41 children that had developed food allergies by the age of 2, alongside 82 non-allergic infants. After tracking the toddlers’ diets with food diaries and conducting allergy testing, the researchers found that infants fed more of the healthier homemade diet had a significantly lower incidence of food allergies as toddlers.

Roundup Toxin Accumulates in GM Soybeans

study published in the journal Food Chemistry tested soybeans grown from seeds that were genetically modified (GM) to be resistant to the herbicide Roundup. It compared these with organic soybeans and soybeans from non-GM seeds. The chemical and nutritional analysis of soybean samples from 31 different Iowa farms found the GM soy contained significantly higher levels of the toxin glyphosate, the central chemical in Roundup, than both the organic and the conventional non-GMO soybeans. The organic soybeans contained no glyphosate, plus significantly higher levels of protein and zinc, as well as lower levels of saturated fats.

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eremy Brosowsky had an epiphany at a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, greenhouse a few years ago that set him on a more sustainable path: “What if we could take our garbage and grow food in it?” He was in the Midwest to learn about urban agriculture at Growing Power, the pioneering urban farm of McArthur Genius Fellow Will Allen, and was considering starting a rooftop agriculture business. Allen’s emphasis on the importance and elusiveness of fertile soil intrigued him. “If you don’t dramatically improve the soil, you cannot grow food in cities,” Brosowsky realized. His solution was to create Compost Cab (CompostCab.com), a Washington, D.C.-based service that picks up and delivers urban food waste to local farms for composting. Nearly 100 cities already divert food waste from landfills, but Brosowsky emphasizes, “Composting is not just about waste reduction. It’s about food production, education, jobs and creating social benefits.” He hopes to roll out Compost Cabs in other cities.

Dangerous Additive FDA Finally Regulates Triclosan

he U.S. Food and Drug Administration, under a new court agreement with the Natural Resources Defense Council, has agreed to issue a new rule governing the use of Triclosan, a controversial antimicrobial agent used widely in consumer products, by 2016. The action was first proposed in 1978. Triclosan, a possible endocrine-disrupting chemical, has been found in three-quarters of people from whom blood, urine or tissue has been analyzed as part of bio-monitoring studies; it is also found in the environment after having passed through sewage treatment plants. Source: TheDailyGreen.com

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response. She observes, “The individuals I was counseling about their restless desire for something better mirrored my own discontent, and my restlessness was an emotional response to what was emerging. “Today, I no longer concern myself with making the right decision. I trust that whatever the circumstances are, I need to listen, observe and reflect, because ‘now’ contains information for my next step,” she advises. Amanda Owen, counselor, coach and author of Born to Receive: 7 Powerful Steps Women Can Take Today to Reclaim Their Half of the Universe, has studied the state of receptivity that Teague references. Owen explains, “Receiving is a dynamic and productive state. When the body is relaxed and the mind and nervous system are calm, we become receptive and can feel and intuit subtle information contained in the energy received from external and internal environments. “Our parasympathetic nervous system is engaged when we’re in this listening state. In contrast, rushing through the

by Linda Sechrist

What if you could consistently tap into answers to life’s problems when you need them, knowing deep down that you are on the right track and that the decisions and choices you are making are the correct ones?

ur body is a wellspring of priceless wisdom. Yet heeding our innate voice seems constantly tested as society distracts us with the busy acquisition of external knowledge and rewards more visible work. Those used to focusing outwardly over-stimulate their five senses and so tend to disconnect from their body’s deep innate intelligence—our sixth sense, also known as intuition. The resulting joylessness, discontent, isolation, depression and illness have sent millions in search of a real solution that discerning experts believe already exists within. Our ultimate guide to the fountain of personal health and happiness, they believe, could well be our own intuition.

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For years, Katie Teague, producer of the documentary film, Money & Life, lived with the consequence of sublimating her intuitive impulse. “I felt a restless itch in my soul,” relates Teague, who intuited that life was prompting her to change careers so she could use her talents in a more meaningful way. The vision of her 94-year-old self lying on her deathbed and faced with the question, “What are you not saying yes to?” pushed Teague to take a leap of faith—close her psychotherapy practice and enroll in a filmmaking class. Teague recognizes that a deeper wisdom activated her 12

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day engages our ‘fight-or-flight’ sympathetic nervous system. Busyness and mind chatter drowns out the valuable information that intuition provides,” Owen notes. An intuitive energy therapist, Marilyn Eppolite strongly relies on intuitive guidance in her southern New Jersey practice, believing it emanates from her body’s intelligence. “I listen and it’s always present,” she says. Eppolite shares an example of a time she received a clear image and perceived the bodily sensations of a grieving small child from a female client that a psychotherapist had referred. “When I described what I was sensing, her tears flowed and she also connected to the feeling,” she says. “It provided the needed breakthrough she needed to access her feelings and move forward in therapy.” Eppolite is keenly aware when roadblocks—busyness, willfulness and a fearful, restless mind—create interference. “These feed each other and can rarely be separated. I can’t hear or feel my intuition when my energy and attention are willfully directed outward,” she observes. Abandoning the drive for personal control and surrendering to stillness is how Eppolite signals her body’s intelligence that she’s ready for whispers of guidance. “I sense that surrender as strength and trust that the information received is for my greatest good, even if I don’t fully understand it,” she remarks. “Discernment is necessary because deep wisdom frequently comes in segments that I must piece together and put into action before more of it bubbles up from within.” The teachings of Yogeshwari Kamini Desai, Ph.D., combine Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. As the director of education and lead teacher of the Amrit

Method of Yoga, at the facility in Silver Springs, Florida, Desai instructs on listening to the voice of intuition identified as prana in yogic tradition, which she characterizes as “the energy that enlivens and carries out all balancing and life-giving processes in nature. “It speaks through the body as sensations, impulses and urges,” she says. “This ‘inner divining rod’ informs us what feelings, thoughts and actions are moving us into alignment with our source and what is moving us out of alignment.” Quieting the mind and strengthening the directives of prana through meditation, yoga and being in nature moves us away from what we tell ourselves and back to directly responding to its promptings. “Absorbed in the present moment and bodily sensations, we connect with inner guidance,” explains Desai. “With practice, our mind becomes a servant to inner intelligence. It can both direct our lives and make us sensitive to early symptoms suggesting oncoming illness,” she adds. “There is growing interest in energy medicine and developing a deeper connection to the body’s intelligence through yoga and energy practices like qigong and tai chi because people are tired of taking medications that don’t heal the root cause of health problems,” comments Dr. Sue Morter, founder of Morter Health Center, near Indianapolis, Indiana, and the healing phenomenon she terms Energy Codes. A regular practice of any one of these disciplines expands sensory function to encompass internal recognition and referencing of subtle information. Morter teaches how to awaken gut feelings, personal power and self-love to restore wholeness left behind in pursuit of external sources of happiness. “Participants learn to trust their gut more than the opinions of others, which turns up the volume on the whispers of intuition,” she explains. After Pat Hall, a therapeutic bodyworker in Augusta, Georgia, read Jill Bolte Taylor’s My Stroke of Insight, she was certain a habit of listening to mental chatter interfered with feeling and interpreting her body’s helpful promptings. “Jill’s experience of her body as energy and her mind as silent when the left lobe of her brain shut down due to a stroke was my ‘Aha!’ moment,” says Hall. For her, heeding inner guidance took practice and a commitment to dismantling reactive thought patterns and habits, plus discerning between intuition and distracting chatter. “Mind chatter generally creates fear, negativity and pressure to do something,” she explains. “Intuitive guidance is gentle, expansive and undemanding.” Hall believes in the Buddhist concept that mindfulness of the body allows us to love fully. She finds, “It brings healing, wisdom and freedom.” She relates how she is led to direct a client’s attention to their own body’s intuition, which works best when she is following her instincts, rather than thinking. “After one session, my client, who had been silently experiencing numerous feelings in her stomach, asked me why I had touched her abdomen. I was just intuitively led to that part of her body.”

Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz, also a Ph.D., medical intuitive and co-author of All is Well, notes that everyone has a connection to intuition. “We get a gut feeling and sadness in our heart from our inner intelligence that we don’t know what to do with. While some individuals consult a practitioner, others listen to their body’s intuitive language and reflect on their insights and dreams—the language of soul,” says Schulz. “Intuition can speak softly through symptoms,” she observes. “Eventually, when disregarded, it can become a full-blown illness.” Biochemist and author of Secrets of Our Cells: Discovering Your Body’s Inner Intelligence, Sondra Barrett, Ph.D., is awed by the body’s cellular intelligence. “Our cells are invisible, so we don’t think of ourselves as cellular beings. However, a deeper understanding of our constitution and that our cells speak to each other and collaborate harmoniously could inspire us to befriend our body’s intelligence for life,” she says. “We might shift from wanting to fix an ache or pain to understanding that our cells are warning us of something.” Sonia Choquette, a global consultant who recommends we rely on our sixth sense as our first sense, has authored several books on intuition. She finds, “With intuition, we have a personal compass and an ally in discerning what is authentic and true for us so that we won’t be tugged and pulled in different directions when we make decisions.” Laurie McCammon, co-author of Enough: The Rise of the Feminine and the Birth of the New Story, was relaxing and reflecting with two friends when intuition graced her with a message of information-laden energy: “I am enough. We are enough. I have enough. We have enough. Enough!” The experience inspired them to collaborate on an e-book celebrating the grassroots groundswell toward a major shift in the world. “I believe intuition is an aspect of The Grand Plan, which always moves us toward greater expansion, inclusion and an ever more mature and loving response to life,” says McCammon. Ute Arnold, founder, director and teacher of the Unergi School of Body-Psychotherapy, in Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania, describes several physical signatures of body intelligence that can foster improved self-care. “You feel more expansive, available and receptive—with a sense of a longer spine, a wider and deeper body and feet rooted in the Earth’s powerful energy,” explains the author of Touchback: A Self-Healing Journey with Body, Art and Nature, who also has a master’s degree in fine arts. “Expanded into a condition of soft relaxation, your mind stops talking; you enter a mind-body state of energetic receptive listening, where emotional intelligence is accessible. “These feelings and sensations are indicative of wholeness. From it, we have access to the eternal place of the fully healed soul, which whispers intuitively, nudging us toward what can heal our life, body and mind.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews. natural awakenings

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our strength in self-expression and internal understanding will blossom and you’ll find a great amount of gratification with these two elements of life. There you could find an outlet to express your creative side that you’ve held back and now is the time to use hidden talents again. There will be a little difficulty in asserting yourself in relationships until you find a way to ask for what you want, but your easy going manner will put people at ease. Your natural enthusiasm is contagious, but you may have to confront your fears of commitment and rejection. Be careful about a tendency towards impulsiveness and take time to develop the self-discipline needed to reach your goals. You’ll enjoy the excitement of conflict and challenge and can easily be arrogant or turn on the charm. You may also be a little accident prone this year so pause before making snap decisions. Intense feelings and emotions could easily get out of control. This will probably be set off when changes are apparent to you while others seem slow at making them. Use the wise-old-self and your intuitive nature to teach others when and where to move forward. It might be boring working alone as your preference is to work with others so use that little extra creativity this year to help others and be sure you are walking the talk. This will be a great year to replace the wardrobe as a new you will be front and center. Have a great year! Marvin L. Wilkerson, Professional Astrologer and Certified Hypnotherapist, is available for private consultations. For information or to schedule: 615-557-5667 or visit: AstroMarv.com or BLHypnosis.com. See ad page 18.

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Body Ease Fluid, Flexible Movement Can Be Ours by Sarah Todd

ad habits are hard to break—and it’s even harder to eliminate those we are unaware of. Many people experience pain from unconscious physical patterns such as hunching over a computer keyboard or holding a musical instrument at an uncomfortable angle, but don’t know how to identify and change limiting positions. This calls for body movement re-education.

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19th century as a means of improving his onstage presence, the Alexander Technique is highly regarded by actors and entertainers, yet anyone can benefit from it, according to Arcaya. In typical one-on-one sessions, Alexander movement practitioners use a light, gentle touch and verbal instruction to show students how to realign their head, neck and upper back while standing in front of a mirror, which helps the rest of the body attain a more natural position. Next, students learn to move through routine activities like sitting, walking and bending in ways that replace damaging habits with easier movements. The technique is easily modified to meet individual needs, Arcaya says, citing a former student that suffered from hemophilia. “He could hardly bend his knees, and he had little mobility in one elbow; he was terribly stiff,” she recalls. While the technique couldn’t treat the disease, “It allowed him to skillfully use his remaining uninjured tissue.” One day, when he returned from a three-mile walk with his young son, he was beaming. “‘I walked with a freedom and a lightness,’ he said, ‘I didn’t want to stop.’” A 2008 study in the medical journal BMJ found that patients with chronic back pain experienced long-term benefits from Alexander Technique exercises and lessons. People with Parkinson’s disease

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also improved their walking, speech, posture and balance through Alexander training, according to a 2002 study in Clinical Rehabilitation.

Feldenkrais Method

Others in need of movement reeducation use the method founded by physicist, electrical engineer and judo black belt holder Moshé Feldenkrais in the mid-20th century. Feldenkrais was familiar with the Alexander Technique, and the two methods share the same fundamental goal of helping students change harmful patterns through movement exploration, touch and dialogue. The Feldenkrais Method avoids concepts of “right” and “wrong”. Instead, the practitioner leads students through gentle, slow-movement sequences, mostly on the floor, while asking questions about subtle details as they experience options. This sharpens sensory awareness of how to perform each movement with maximum ease. In one-on-one sessions, the student is passive while the practitioner’s hands suggest various non-habitual movements to widen his repertoire. It all increases flexibility, balance, fine motor skills and overall physical self-awareness. Feldenkrais stated, “What I’m after isn’t flexible bodies but flexible brains; to restore each person to their human dignity.” Seniors that practiced the Feldenkrais Method enhanced their balance and mobility, according to a 2010 study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. It may also alleviate symptoms of nonclinical depression, according to a 2011 pilot study reported in the Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association.

Trager Approach

Another entry point to such a bodily reawakening is the Trager Approach, invented by Dr. Milton Trager, an athlete who suffered from a congenital spinal deformity. “The intention of the practitioner in a Trager session is to introduce the client to a series of playful and pleasurable sensations as the session unfolds,” says practitioner Martha Partridge, of New York City, who works primar-

ily with people that have Parkinson’s disease. During tablework sessions, practitioners “bring awareness” of a specific movement by rocking, cradling and gently rotating a client’s body, Partridge explains. The feeling of effortless movement is further ingrained through a series of mental gymnastics, termed mentastics, that clients can do at home. The objective, says Partridge, is to help

people have a sense of joy in everyday, common movement. All three bodywork techniques can help people banish bad habits for good. “Gradually, aches and pains will go away,” Arcaya says. “You can undo the imbalances that have done you wrong.” Then go forward, doing things right. Sarah Todd is a freelance writer in Brooklyn, NY. Connect at SarahToddInk.com.

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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.”

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Wardrobe consultants that apply the principles of feng shui to clothing believe the jacket we choose to wear carries as much impact as our words. Clothing pieces and accessories selected with conscious awareness and intention can bring us into harmony and balance, energize our life and transmit subconscious messages about our values. Feng shui clothing stylists believe the five elements of nature—wood, fire, earth, metal and water—connect in an unending cycle of harmony that keeps the world in balance. Following an authentic and harmonious lifestyle connects us with this cycle and the environment in a more natural balance of human motion and planetary sustainability. As pioneering stylist Evana Maggiore observed in Fashion Feng Shui: The Power of Dressing with Intention, “I came to the conclusion that clothing is your body’s most intimate environment and energetically influences your life in the same way that your home and business décors do. Body coloring and shape, style, personality, lifestyle, goals and clothing design can align perfectly with the colors, shapes, substances and energies of feng shui’s five elements. Because feng shui connects divine energy to physical form, I realized I could

dress my client’s spirits, as well as their surfaces.” Fashion Feng Shui, Maggiore’s international corporate legacy, maintains that combining intention and the five elements with awareness of our personal style attracts what we desire. Holistic image and lifestyle consultant and lead trainer Andréa Dupont, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, states that the first step is discovering our “essence”, or primary element. “You can’t dress yourself until you know yourself. I ask clients, ‘If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?’ Once we establish an individual’s inner strengths and core element, the results can be life changing.”

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For Denise Medved, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, owner of Feng Shui Style, wardrobe consciousness shows respect for our individuality and the environment. “When I choose to dress in natural fibers such as cottons, leathers, silks or wools, or their vegan complements in manmade fibers, it represents the life force of plants and animals and builds qi, or energy,” says Medved. She suggests assembling an outfit embracing three of the five elements. “A water/wood/fire triad might be black, woven, silk trousers; an organic, cotton, floral print shirt; and a red, recycled wool jacket. Personalizing this with the surprise of grandmother’s yellow stone pin on the lapel adds creative flair and earth and metal elements.” Nature’s jewelry energizes and circulates qi.

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Practicing the three basic tenets of sustainability together with principles of feng shui keeps our wardrobe and closet resonating with life. Consultants agree that a wardrobe representing the five elements allows endless possibilities of creative combinations and reduces the need for having to keep up with new fashion trends. Shopping for such treasures at consignment and thrift stores, plus estate sales, allows us to reuse and repurpose clothing, energizing our budgets, closets and attitudes. Recycling items that pack closets and no longer suit our needs frees space and energy to create a wardrobe that is authentically ours. The Practical Encyclopedia of Feng Shui, by Gill Hale, also contains helpful advice for bringing out an intended inner message and making a statement. The color green conveys the wood element, or individuals that are public spirited and energetic. Red suggests fire, the color of inspiring leaders. Supportive and loyal earth personalities gravitate to khaki, while resolute, metal people may select grey. Natural communicators that view life holistically will be reflected in the water element of black. A feng shui philosophy provides guidelines for living in harmony with the natural world and in conscious awareness of life. Each choice expresses a stylistic living intention that will be noticed by the world. Gail Condrick is an archetypal consultant and Nia Technique faculty member. Connect at GaelaVisions.com.

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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 gravity 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.

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“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 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

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increasing vulnerability to diseases of aging, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, according to Pelton. Women that decide to 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 nutrient imbalances to be fully corrected, so start now.

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Although no natural forms of estrogen are suited for birth control, safe and effective natural forms exist, advises women’s health expert Holly Lucille, a naturopathic doctor and registered nurse in West Hollywood, California. 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. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including the Basic Health Publications User’s Guide to Natural Hormone Replacement. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Whoa! to Limitations Therapeutic Horseback Riding Strengthens Kids by Cyndee Woolley

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 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 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

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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 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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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.

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.

Multiple Culprits

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 highfat 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 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

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There is considerable agreement that probiotics—live bacteria such as those contained 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 acid-forming 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 sauerkraut 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 seri-

ous 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 non-

fermented 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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Co-Creators’ Coffeehouse - Open Mic/6:307:30pm. Spotlight Performances/7:30-8:15pm. Featuring Joel Atkins at 8:30pm. Spotlight performers are Paul Nielsen, Nancy Moran and Fett, and Jennie Mae. For information visit: CoCreatorsCoffeehouse.org. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org.

Center for Spiritual Living Nashville Meditation/10:30am, Service/10:45am. “The Golden Key to Yourself” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. Years ago, New Thought writers Emmett Fox and Venice Bloodworth gave us incredible insights into the true nature of Spirit. We will celebrate their ideas as we realize the truth is still, and always, the truth. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-3560174. Info@CSLNashville.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 3 Homeopathic Weight Loss - 1-3pm. Free. Join Kyle & Sadie Brooks as they discuss a safe, homeopathic weight loss program clinically shown to release fat at the rate of ½ pound per day for women and ¾ pound per day for men (results vary.) This system helps to curb appetite, flush fat and minimize cravings; supports brain health and aids in digestion. Free weight loss & nutritional counseling after the seminar. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com. 615-463-7677.

classifieds GIFTS Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Essential oils, flower essences, incense, crystals, jewelry, music, unique gifts and holistic services, we have it all. Stop by for a visit.

ENERGY WORKSHOPS New Moon Monthly Energy Workshop – 6:30-9pm. Second Monday of every month. Single event $20 or $10 each month with membership. Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson will guide you through the monthly Sun/Moon cycle and important energy’s, Angels for the New Moon, monthly forecast for each sign, current yearly phase along with a guided meditation. You will receive handouts along with a recording of the workshop. Event held in Brentwood. For more information call Marvin at 615-557-5667 or visit: AstroMarv. com to learn more about this one of a kind workshop.

SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY LOOKING FOR A HOME Near 100 Oaks. Will consider shared space with complimentary business. Need large open area that could seat 150 people (Sunday) around 2000-3000 sf. Small bookstore, classrooms and office, 24/7. Parking at least 80 spaces. Contact Gala Gorman, realtor, at 615-498-4858 or Gala. Gorman@gmail.com. MCCSL.org.

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Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. “Diving In” with Rev. Michael Woody plus new music director Lisa Firestone. It can be easy to get distracted from our relationship with God but if we desire to experience true peace and prosperity we must dive into our connection to Source! MCCSL meets at Hilton/Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd, Brentwood. 615-662-5539. Info@MCCSL.org or MCCSL.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 8 Recycling/5-Cent Deposit - 7-8:30pm. Free & open to the public. Marge Davis, president of Scenic Tennessee and coordinator of Tennessee Bottle Bill Project/Recycling Refunds, will discuss the status of the campaign (boost recycling, clean roads, create green jobs by requiring a 5-cent deposit on glass, plastic, and aluminum beverage containers.) Visitor center at Radnor Lake Natural Area, 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville. Enter from Granny White Pike side. Sierra Club Program.

SATURDAY, MAY 10 Meditate With HU Song - 11am-12pm. Free. Looking for a way to bring yourself to Center quickly and regain balance? Come and experience HU! Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections. com. Past Life Regression Group Healing - $30. 1-2pm. Do you think you’ve lived before or been drawn to a place you know nothing about? Join Tania Smith, Certified Advanced Hypnotherapist, and learn about past life connections using hypnosis. RSVP appreciated to 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com. Real Results Get Together - 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Event repeats May 13, 6:30-7:30pm, May 24, 2-3pm and May 27, 6:30-7:30pm. Nerium, a plant-based, cruelty free, anti-aging/age defying skin care product is taking the market by storm. Come and learn about the decade of science and development that went into this product. See the before and after and judge for yourself. 615-4637677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 11 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville Meditation/10:30am, Service/10:45am. “Making Peace with Your Parents (and Yourself)” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. We offer a special Mother’s Day

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MONDAY, MAY 12 A Course in Miracles Discussion Group - 6:308pm. If you’ve been curious about this modern spiritual masterpiece, join us for this evening discussion group. All levels welcome. Find us on meetup.com, or contact the Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 16 Inner Space Journey - 7-8pm. $6. Get a free oneday parking pass to Galactic Expo for attending. Take an energy bath with aetheric energy emitters as you relax to the music of Michael Stearns or Steve Brand and end with a guided meditation to the Pleides. Testimonies include more restful sleep, deeper relaxation, more focus and clarity. Begins promptly at 7 and seating is limited. RSVP appreciated to 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com. Movies That Matter (MTM) - 7pm. Free; donations to CSLN graciously accepted. “What Dreams May Come” starring Robin Williams, Annabella Sciorra and Cuba Gooding, Jr. Upon his death, a man must deal with leaving his human existence as well as trying to find his wife, his soul mate, with whom he still has a connection that’s transcended death. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 18 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville Meditation/10:30am, Service/10:45am. “The Magic of Believing” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. There is pure magic in thinking something good is really so before it appears in your experience. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org. Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. “Out of the Silence” with Rev. Michael Woody plus new music director Lisa Firestone. Our Master Teacher Jesus once counseled us to go into our inner chamber, lock the door and pray in secret, to go into the silence. What comes out of the silence is Divine. MCCSL meets at Hilton/Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd, Brentwood. 615-662-5539. Info@ MCCSL.org or MCCSL.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 24 BodyTalk: The Language of Health - 11am12pm. Free. Polluted air, water, food, emotions and daily stress damage our body and minds.

BodyTalk can help. Learn about the underlying causes of emotional and physical imbalance and see demonstrations of a BodyTalk session. Minisessions available after the seminar at a reduced rate. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com. 615463-7677.

SUNDAY, MAY 25 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville Meditation/10:30am, Service/10:45am. “Where Will Defensiveness Take You?” by Dr. Mitch Johnson. If you notice, it can’t take you where you really want to go. There has to be—and is—a better way. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-017. Info@CSLNashville.org. Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. “Piercing the Veil” with Rev. Dyann Woody plus new music director Lisa Firestone. As we bring our month of moving Into the Mystic to a close, today we pierce the veil of separation and experience ourselves as individualized centers of God Consciousness. MCCSL meets at Hilton/ Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd, Brentwood. 615-662-5539. Info@MCCSL.org or MCCSL.org. Conversations with The Other Side – 2-4pm. Prepaid/$25, door/$30. Join Mike Sears and Volunteer State Paranormal Research as they share with you the history of spirit communication and the tools used. Discussion will include examples of what VSPR has done in the past. VSPR is a professional, non-profit team of paranormal investigators whose primary goal is to research and document life after death using their data research and linking it to the locations’ past history. Workshop will end with a gallery session and a spirit box. 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 31 Awake & Lovin’ It Group Event - Through June 6. 8:30am-5pm. $35. Join Juelle, a conscious channel, at her group channeled event. High energy and information packed, you’ll experience new and expanded awareness again and again. You’ll feel as though you have awakened. Appointments available from May 31-June 6, call to schedule or visit on-line. 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com.

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Dao de Jing. The meeting begins with a short session of Qigong and ends with Daoist meditation; there will be a variety of speakers on occasion. Facilitated study, bring your favorite translation of the Dao de Jing. To join the group, follow this link: http://www.meetup.com/Nashville-DaoistTaoist-Chinese-Philosophy-Meetup-Group/ Donations gratefully accepted to cover the cost of the room. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

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Timeless Tuesday Drop In Meditation - 5:306:30pm. Beginners and experienced welcome. Elevate with the Intentional Energy of Community! Facilitated by Colette Divine, Licensed Spiritual Practitioner. CSLNmeditation@gmail.com. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.

Conversations – 6:30-8:30pm. Meets monthly, second Thursday. If you seek deep honesty and personal clarity, come with an open heart and mind and join fellow travelers along Life’s pathway. A gathering of friends sharing their elemental wisdom. Donations graciously accepted to cover the cost of the room. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.

WomenHeart of Williamson County - Free. This support group is a safe environment where women living with, or at risk of heart disease can come together, share their heart stories, and realize they are not alone. Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information contact Cynthia S. Brown at 513-254-2744. Brentwood Baptist Church, 7777 Concord Rd, Room 2100, Brentwood.

wednesday The Spiritual Principles of Success II - Through May 28. 11am-1pm or 6:30-8:30pm. $25/class. Are you ready for success? Dr. Mitch Johnson leads a dynamic new class that can change your life. Success can be yours if you are willing to learn how to achieve it. Required textbooks are The Science of Successful Living by Dr. Raymond Charles Barker and The Isaiah Effect by Gregg Braden, available in the CSLN bookstore. If you have never attended a Science of Mind class, you may opt out after your first class without being charged. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org. East Nashville Farmers Market - 3:30-6:30pm. Features a diverse mixture of local products, including natural dye clothing, candles and fresh cut flowers. For information call Sean Siple at 615585-1294. EastNashvilleMarket.com. Daoist/Taoist Meet-up - 6:30-8:30pm. Meets monthly, second Wednesday. Devoted to study of Daoist philosophy, currently studying Lao Tsu’s

Reiki - 6:30-8pm. First Thursday. Donations appreciated. Experience a night of energy-work as a recipient, practitioner or observer. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. For information contact Diana Shaffer at 615-5136565.

sunday Center for Spiritual Living Nashville – Meditation/10:30am, Service/10:45am. May’s inspirational quote: “The action of giving what you desire to receive is an ages-old spiritual technology for putting action (works) into what you have faith in. This is nothing new but it does require faith and works to accomplish your heart’s desires.” – Dr. Mitch Johnson. CSLNashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org. Music City Center For Spiritual Living - 11am Sunday at Hilton/Brentwood, 9000 Overlook Blvd, Brentwood. Š615-662-5539. Info@MCCSL. org or MCCSL.org. Theme - Into the Mystic. Within every living soul there is a call to connect with, commune with and be in conscious union with a Power Greater Than Ourselves. Monthly Affirmation: As I intentionally court the Divine Presence, I pierce the veil of separation and experience myself as an individualized center of God Consciousness. I am one with the Power of God and it flows through me now. It is the presence of my Real and True Self. I am forever one with Life. I am forever one with Love.

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May 2014

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ASTROLOGY

COLE FAMILY PRACTICE

MARVIN L. WILKERSON Master Astrologer 615-557-5667 Astromarv.com

Professional Astrology readings for over 20 years are Spiritual and life changing. A highly individualized approach to interpreting one’s life as a whole experience. These readings are transformational and include past, present and future without the boundaries of time and space. Private consultations, workshops, lectures and presentations nationwide. Call to schedule an appointment and visit AstroMarv.com. See ad, page 18

BIRTHING SERVICES COLE FAMILY PRACTICE

4962 Lebanon Pike, Old Hickory 1406 McGavock Pike, Nashville 615-874-3422/615-732-1030 ColeFamilyPractice.org

Our locations are now affiliated with Certified Nurse-Midwives from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. We offer well woman care and prenatal care with the option to deliver at Vanderbilt Medical Center. See ad, page 24

4962 Lebanon Pike, Old Hickory 1406 McGavock Pike, Nashville 615-874-3422 615-732-1030 ColeFamilyPractice.org

Traditional healthcare with a holistic approach! We can see the whole family for their healthcare needs. Same day appointments for acute illness. We accept most insurance. See ad, page 17

HOLISTIC SERVICES STORE COSMIC CONNECTIONS

1701 Portland Ave, Nashville 615-463-7677 YourCosmicConnections.com

We are a gift, book, music and holistic services store offering a wide range of products, services, free seminars and affordable workshops to empower you on your path of mind-body-spirit connections and wellness. See ad, page 26

HYPNOSIS BETTER LIFE HYPNOSIS Marvin L. Wilkerson, C.ht. Certified Hypnotherapist 615-557-5667 BLHypnosis.com

Programs for smoking cessation, weight loss, pain management, personal change, development, and much more. Children 7+. First session, FREE! Call now to schedule and start having your “Better Life” today. See ad, page 22

INTUITIVE KELLY MCCULLOUGH kelly@kelly-mcc.com Kelly-Mcc.com 615-804-9154

Kelly offers a variety of services that empower people to improve their overall well-being. Intuitive readings, stone and crystal energy work, chakra balancing, clearing of negative energy from the body and etheric field. Kelly is also Reiki certified. RSVP to Cosmic Connections, by appointment only. 615804-9154. See ad, page 7

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SPIRITUAL LIVING CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING NASHVILLE

A Science of Mind & Spirit Center 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, 615-356-0174 Inspirational Prayer Line: 615-356-4572 CSLNashville.org

We are a thriving and diverse spiritual home radiating a positive message that empowers our community and the world! “Like” us on Facebook. See ad page 27

MUSIC CITY CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

Meets 11:00AM Sunday at Hilton Brentwood 9000 Overlook Blvd, Brentwood MCCSL.org

MCCSL is a healing and teaching center that provides the spiritual tools that can change your life! 615-6625539. Info@mccsl.org. See ad, page 21

WELLNESS CENTER OUR COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER

Pieces to Peace, Inc 107 Donelson Pike, Nashville 731-444-0040 PiecesToPeaceInc.MassageTherapy.com

FENG SHUI AMANDA GATES

Feng Shui, Interior Design, Numerology 615-236-9976 GatesInteriorDesign.com

I will work with you on achieving balance, harmony and love, within and without, using Feng Shui and Numerology. Using the principles of creating healing spaces, combined with my 15+ years of experience, I’ll help you get unstuck, transform your life and turn your house into your home.

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