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Empowering Natural Living in New Orleans and the Northshore

Wellness is a process of making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Inspire Health Magazine attracts readers who want to make better choices toward a healthy lifestyle.

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Our Mission To Support and Advance the Wellness Community in New Orleans and the Northshore.

Inspire Health Magazine Inspire Health magazine embraces natural living as the key to true and lasting wellness by promoting positive and sustainable living practices. Our readers want to take control of their lives and push themselves to be better and healthier. We are committed to a message that empowers families to live healthy lifestyles, fulfilling relationships and support for their family, environment and community.

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Healthy Mind Wellness Fashion Natural Beauty Discover Healthy Destinations

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The market value for health and wellness in the United States is on the rise. It is expected to reach a staggering $179 billion by 2020. New data on the 10 wellness markets suggests that wellness remains one of the world’s biggest, fast-growing industries.

How did the wellness industry manage to thrive? 1. The rise of lifestyle-related illness Technology and automation in the workplace promotes sedentary jobs and lifestyles. In the United States, 70% of the population is considered overweight, making it the most overweight country in the world. 2. Social media’s influence Health and fitness is a social media phenomenon. On Instagram alone, #fitness has over 300 million posts. 3. Health-conscious consumers Consumers are increasingly health conscious — even Gen Z (anyone born before 1996) is concerned with a healthy, balanced lifestyle. This is a trend that shows no sign of slowing down. 4. A shift in attitude towards healthcare Preventative (as opposed to curative) healthcare has become increasingly popular. Healthcare professionals now suggest a healthy lifestyle — from the food you eat to your level of activity — as the best means of preventing poor health.

Readership by Men Increasing Men also read Inspire Health for the content and inspiring articles. Readership by men grows every year. Advertisers get the benefit of reaching both markets (men and women), especially growing families and adult children who are taking care of their elderly parents.

Readership by Seniors Increasing Over 65 readership is steadily climbing, which meets advertisers' needs for marketing to seniors.

Demographics Our latest reader survey 70% of readers are women and 30% of readers are men.

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gravitational field, placing the body in equilibrium with a fundamental force of nature. To master a balance pose, one must constantly focus and refocus on the body’s position relative to the environment, thus increasing awareness and bringing equanimity to mind, body and spirit. Practice yoga balance poses three or more times per week to lengthen and strengthen muscles of the arms, legs and core. Hold each pose for 30 seconds to one-minute. Focus on relaxing the mind and taking deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth.

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t is well known that vitamin C is found predominantly in plant foods such as fruits and vegetables. What is less known is that some living organisms can in fact produce their own vitamin C. Because of evolution, we humans and a few other mammals, along with some fishes and birds have lost this ability, therefore we must ensure adequate intake of dietary vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for health. Without it, immune cells work less efficiently, increasing the risk of viral or bacterial infections. It is needed to produce collagen, the structural component of skin and connective tissue. Lack of sufficient collagen results in loss of skin elasticity and firmness, the main culprits for wrinkles

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and premature aging. Vitamin C also is a major antioxidant, providing protection from free radicals. Toxins, chemicals and other environmental pollution can lead to high levels of free radicals causing damage to skin cells and other tissues. Researchers found that protection from free radicals reduces the risk of chronic diseases, cancers and cardiovascular diseases. It does not stop there. Vitamin C also has been associated with weight loss. Vitamin C-rich foods are generally low in calories but high in fiber—vital for weight loss and to produce the amino acid carnitine which enables burning of stored fat for energy production. Vitamin C deficiency is more common than you think.

Vitamin C is a major antioxidant, providing protection from free radicals.

It’s usually caused by a lack of adequate dietary intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Smoking and alcohol consumption also significantly reduces vitamin C levels. Signs of vitamin C deficiency include easy bruising, frequent infections, gum disease, slow wound healing or low resistance to stress. Experts suggest a daily intake of 70-90 mgs of vitamin C per day. This is the equivalent of half a cup of sliced bell pepper, one large orange, two kiwi fruits or one cup of fresh strawberries. While fresh food is always superior, supplements are readily available at relatively low costs. However, keep in mind that some digestive systems can be sensitive to vitamin C supplements. Choose a buffered vitamin C product. These are gentler on the stomach, reducing the risk of diarrhea or nausea.

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ggs have been a pantry staple for centuries. Unfortunately, they have been the center of some debate in recent years. While dieticians and nutritionists hail eggs as superfood, others warn of the “high” cholesterol content of the egg yolk. However, recent studies found that elevated cholesterol and risk of heart disease is mainly caused by excessive intake of saturated fats combined with a genetic predisposition. Dietary intake of cholesterol has little impact on blood cholesterol levels. Eggs should not be avoided. In fact, they should be on our plates on a regular basis. An excellent source of lean protein as well as a nutritional powerhouse, eggs provide more than 13 essential nutrients including vitamin B12, Vitamin A and Selenium, which plays a key role in a healthy metabolism. The nutrients are found in the yolks while the whites are mostly protein, which keeps hunger at bay on fewer calories. Regular consumption of eggs for breakfast can aid weight-loss and weight management. To get the most nutrition from egg dishes, opt for fresh, pasture-raised eggs. Free-roaming chickens feeding on grass, insects and seeds gain optimal nutrition which translates into better quality eggs. Compared to mass-produced supermarket eggs, fresh, farm eggs are nutritionally superior as well as better for the environment and free of animal cruelty. If you are not lucky

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hatchery or search for fertilized eggs online.You will need an incubator, preferably one with a turning feature or a brooding hen who will keep the eggs warm. The incubation process takes 21 days before the baby chicks peck their way through the shell. Within three or four hours after hatching, the newborn chicks will be fuzzy, dry and ready to move on to a brooder, a heated enclosure, for about six weeks. A cardboard box, heat lamp and shavings may be all you need for an effective brooder. While the baby chicks are growing, concentrate on getting their next home ready. Design and build your own coop or buy one already assembled. As the backyard chicken craze continues to expand, there are an increasing number of coop designs. It's important to do your homework first. Use these tips to get started.

Kool Kino and yoga studio) and most impressively, received her certification to teach Ashtanga from its founder, teacher Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore, India. “Within a year of Ashtanga yoga practice I was traveling to India to meet Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Guruji, and it was really this meeting that changed the course of my life,” MacGregor said. With less than 100 certified Ashtanga yoga instructors in the U.S., and even fewer receiving certifications from Guruji, MacGregor is elite.

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of living space if they roam during the day and at least 10 square feet if they are always confined. Water and feeder accessories should sit about 8 inches above the ground.

Keep your chickens happy. Include ample perching areas for roosting and nesting boxes for egg production. Provide a dust bathing area where they can dig holes and dust themselves with dirt to control external parasites. For tamer pets, visit with them often.

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What’s so special about Ashtanga yoga? According to the Yoga Journal, it’s physically demanding and generates “an internal heat designed to purify the body” as you quickly change between poses. Yes, it strengthens the core and tones your muscles but MacGregor focuses on the deeper benefits of yoga. “Yoga has the potential to establish health in the physical body, healing in

Yoga for Beginners If you’re trying out yoga for the first time, MacGregor says to “start where you are” and focus your thoughts “on the inner experience.” “While the physical poses of yoga are the foundation, they are not, in fact, the goal,” she said. “You have to learn to believe in yourself and your own sense of worthiness. As

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you commit to taking the practice into your life with as little as five minutes a day, you will feel the essential nature of your spirit infusing every moment of your life.” MacGregor believes with regular practice, you’ll begin to “feel renewed, restored and reborn.” The first step is to believe you can do it. “When I was younger, I never believed I could do it, that is, live my dreams. But looking back now, I can see all I was missing was faith. If you have faith, then the world changes.” Healing Power of Yoga In addition to the internal healing provided by yoga, the practice has numerous physical advantages too. There are copious types of yoga exercises, but most, if not all, concentrate on breathing, meditating and contorting your body into various postures. These actions, according to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), stretch and flex muscle groups and aid the “body’s natural tendency toward health and self-healing.” “The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome,” stated Natalie Nevins, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and a certified Kundalini yoga instructor. Yoga also protects against injury, improves cardio

and circulatory health, sheds excess fat, increases muscle strength and flexibility, improves breathing and maintains a healthy metabolism. Additionally, the government-backed National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) reported that one “study of 90 people with chronic low-back pain found that participants who practiced lyengar yoga had significantly less disability, pain and depression after six months.” And another study funded by NCCIH involving several hundred adults “suggested that 12 weekly yoga classes resulted in better function than usual medical care.” “Aside from the physical benefits, one of the best benefits of yoga is how it helps a person manage stress, which is known to have devastating effects on the body and mind,” states the AOA. Dr. Nevins reaffirms MacGregor’s healing message, stating that “regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centers attention; and sharpens concentration.”

22 MacGregor says Ashtanga yoga is a powerful blend of movement, poses and breathing. “Every practice is built on the unique synergy between breath, posture and focal point. My personal style of teaching is about empowerment. Without my daily discipline, meaning, without getting on the mat and practicing every day, there is no way I could be the person that I am.” Ashtanga is so powerful, MacGregor says, that when performed correctly and religiously, it can replace your other exercise routines. MacGregor plans to continue teaching her students and her one-million-plus social media followers how they too can use yoga to change their lives.

oung people love their nose jobs. In fact, rhinoplasty is far and away the No. 1 cosmetic-surgical procedure performed for patients who are ages 13 to 19, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Teenagers aren’t the only ones intrigued by the idea of changing the way their noses look, though. It’s also in the top five procedures for people of all ages. But that said, is a nose job right for everyone who wants one? Not necessarily, says Dr. Deepak Raj Dugar (www.scarlessnose.com), a world-renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who specializes in the Scarless Nose™, or closed rhinoplasty, procedure that leaves no sign of an incision. “Sometimes I tell patients, ‘Your nose looks great with your face. Don’t touch it,'" Dugar says. Other than the “everything looks fine, why mess with it” message, he says a few considerations to take into account before deciding on a nose job include: •Nasal maturity. Although young patients might want rhinoplasty, Dugar says it’s important to wait until the nose is ready. “You don’t want to have surgery and then the nose continues to grow later,” he said. Generally, when someone reaches about age 15, the nose cartilage and bones are mature. • Emotional maturity. It’s important that the patient understands the implications of the surgery and understands the risk and purpose as well, Dugar says. “If they do understand those things, then they are ready to move ahead with the surgery,” he said. “But if they don’t have a good understanding, perhaps they should wait.” • Realistic expectations. Patients need to realize what can and can’t be done with a nose job, and what they should expect to see in the mirror when the surgery and the recovery time are over. “When the patient thinks you

problem. The solution? Put a few ping pong balls in the water. The slightest breeze will blow them around and create waves in the water to keep ice from forming.

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from the top portions until you have 1 pound of “fries” (reserve any excess with the bottoms).  Transfer the fries to a medium mixing bowl. Drizzle them with olive oil then sprinkle the cheese, parsley, garlic, paprika, and salt over top. Gently toss them until the fries are evenly coated.  Place the fries on the prepared baking sheet so they don’t touch. Bake them until the fries are caramelized and tender throughout, about 20–25 minutes per side. Enjoy immediately.

are delivering one thing and the surgeon thinks he or she is delivering another, that’s when most problems happen,” Dugar said. • Body dysmorphia. About one in 50 people suffer from body dysmorphic disorder, a psychiatric condition that causes them to agonize constantly over real or perceived flaws with their bodies, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Dugar says nearly everyone has such concerns at some time, but people with body dysmorphia can’t shake their negative feelings, and plastic surgeons need to counsel them. If someone’s problem with their appearance is strictly psychological, cosmetic surgery isn’t going to solve things and they sometimes end up getting repeat surgeries. “When I see people who keep getting surgery after surgery,” he said, “I feel bad for them because they are being abused by these unethical surgeons who are money hungry and just operating for cash.” Dugar has one additional piece of advice. He says plastic surgeons often concentrate on specific procedures, so anyone considering cosmetic surgery should seek a surgeon whose experience lies in the procedure they desire.

ABOUT DEEPAK RAJ DUGAR, M.D. Dr. Deepak Raj Dugar (www.scarlessnose.com) is a world-renowned, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. Referred to as the “Celeb Scarless Rhinoplasty Plastic Surgeon” by E! News, he has become famous for his Scarless Nose™(closed rhinoplasty) technique and his non-surgical approach to the face and body. He has served as a medical contributor and advisor to E! News, Sirius XM Radio, Huffington Post and ABC News regarding cosmetic procedures used by Hollywood celebrities. His research in the medical field has been published in peer-reviewed journals and he continues to lecture and teach at national medical conferences around the country.

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VACATIONS. They expand our experiences and broaden our horizons. Unfortunately, that’s not all they expand and broaden. What is it about traveling that makes us abandon our healthy lifestyle and eating habits? Let’s take a look at a few ways we can better stay on track.

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 Five a day rule. Make getting five daily servings of fruits and vegetables the top priority. You’ll displace some of your other eating and get the vitamins, nutrients and fiber you need.  Plan ahead. Previewing restaurant menus and “calorie tracking” with apps like MyFitnessPal helps avoid making bad decisions in the moment.

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ith an ever-growing older population, the prevalence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is rising. These conditions have a profound impact on quality of life and experts are eager to identify how to prevent onset of cognitive decline. The brain is fundamentally difficult to study and much of its functions remain a mystery. However, data indicates that dietary and lifestyle factors that prevent heart disease also reduce the risk of diseases of the brain. The brain is a powerful organ that requires sufficient oxygen and nutrients. At any given moment, our brain holds around 20 percent of our total blood volume which verifies the need for a strong heart and healthy blood vessels.

Love having bananas for breakfast? Keep them from ripening too quickly in your hotel room with this handy, little trick. Break them apart carefully and wrap each stem individually with plastic wrap to hinder the release of ethylene gas. It can help them last as much as five days longer.

 EAT SMART It is well documented that consuming vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and unsaturated fats such as olive oil protects heart health. Avoiding sugar and saturated fat while eating less processed foods further reduces our risk of disease. In a nutshell, this eating pattern is comparable with the traditional Mediterranean diet, which focuses on healthy ingredients and preparation rather than reducing portions or counting calories. Studies confirm that the adherence to this diet also reduces the risk of cognitive decline. Go to Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health at www.mayoclinic.org.

 EXERCISE To keep blood vessels strong and healthy, exercise is a must. Aerobic exercise raises the heart rate, keeping heart muscles strong and powerful. Exercise also triggers the release of antiinflammatory substances that protect the brain from damage.  AVOID STRESS Stress has long been recognized as a major culprit for heart disease. Research found that stress also has profound impacts on brain health. Stress triggers a cascade of hormonal activity in the brain. Long-term exposure to these stress hormones is associated with mental decline and increased risk of disease.

 Drink water. Aim to drink half of your weight (in pounds) in ounces of water. Ex. if you weigh 150 pounds, drink 75 ounces of water daily.

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 Allow one daily splurge. Strolling through Paris? Indulge in a crepe. Visiting the Big Apple? Grab a New York slice. Be realistic so you don’t crash and burn.

 If a hotel offers free breakfast, call ahead to make sure it is healthy fare.

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WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS?  Time. Sometimes the body adapts to the inner ear changes and the problem subsides.  Physical therapy. Vestibular rehabilitation helps train your other senses to compensate.  The Epley Maneuver. For BPPV specifically, the American Academy of Neurology recommends this exercise to assist in relocating the displaced particles in the ear canal. It is often performed by a medical doctor. Video demonstrations can be found on YouTube.com.  Medication. Indirect remedies are available to address issues such as inflammation that can cause vertigo or nausea that can result from it. Home remedies can be found at health.facty.com.

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the emotional body and high levels of awareness in the spiritual body. Each individual posture has documented positive impacts on overall health and well-being and yoga poses can in fact be used therapeutically.” MacGregor knows firsthand the healing power of yoga. “Depression has been my biggest medical roadblock. I’ve struggled through periods of depression since I was nine years old,” she said. “The practice gave me the foundation of a calm and clear mind. Meditation, yoga, a good therapist and a daily connection to God are my keys to healing depression.”

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Keep your chickens healthy. Insulate and ventilate the henhouse to keep everything inside warm and fresh. And be sure your structure is human-friendly with access doors and/or drawers so you can get in there to clean it thoroughly.

Decide on your number of feathered friends because each chicken requires a minimum of four square feet

WHAT CAUSES VERTIGO? Typically, the disorder is brought on by an inner ear problem such as Meniere's disease or BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, which occurs when tiny calcium particles get displaced in the ear canal) but it can also result from an injury, stroke, tumor or as a medication side effect.

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oga is introspective. It forces us to look inward, to linger and meditate upon our thoughts, emotions, weaknesses and strengths. And while doing so, our inner radiance glows brighter, eventually mending internal and external conflicts. When Miami-native Kino MacGregor practiced yoga for the first time at 19 years old, something sparked. “When I finished my first yoga class, a deep feeling of peace washed over me. After that I knew I wanted to keep practicing,” MacGregor said. She dove head-first into it, reading books and practicing techniques on her own. It wasn’t until several years later, when she joined her first Ashtanga class, that MacGregor found her calling. “It was out of a period of deep searching that I decided to dedicate myself to the practice of yoga,” particularly Ashtanga yoga. Since then, MacGregor has authored four yoga books, opened the Miami Life Center (a holistic health

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Vertigo is the feeling of motion, spinning and tilting in the absence of any movement. Although it can be quite debilitating, this compromised balance condition is actually quite common and can usually be resolved quickly and easily.

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Why did the chicken cross the road? You don’t have to think twice to answer that age-old riddle, do you? More than likely that’s the first riddle you remember learning.

here are hundreds of chicken jokes and riddles laying around and cracking people up. But there’s no laughing about it when it comes to raising chickens in your backyard. Choosing a chicken as a family pet is chic, trendy, productive and egg-citing! Imagine the benefits and fun in cooking with eggs less than a few hours old. Wouldn’t one of those creatively constructed chicken coops add some distinction to your yard? Hatching chicks, raising chickens and gathering eggs is a good, interactive introduction to urban farming that also provides an educational experience for the family. Lessons in responsibility come with raising chickens, too. You will be collecting eggs daily and cleaning the waste on a regular basis. So, what comes first, the chicken or the egg? Let’s start with incubating fertilized eggs to hatch. If you don’t have any chickens or a rooster yet, visit a

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scrub. In fact, your kitchen is likely to provide several suitable exfoliators. Baking soda, sugar, coffee, oatmeal and sea salt are common ingredients in homemade scrubs. Mixed with olive oil, coconut oil or honey, these scrubs can be part of your daily routine, leaving you with soft, fresh looking skin. Very sensitive skin can be exfoliated using ground oatmeal mixed with kefir or organic honey. A scrub made with ground coffee powder and coconut oil will leave your face glowing. Ground eggshells also provide a good base for an exfoliator. Bake eggshells for five minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, grind in a coffee-grinder and mix with an oil of your choice, honey or natural yogurt. Exfoliating creates a healthy skin tone, smaller pores, improves absorption of creams and helps smooth makeup coverage.

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Balance your kids’ activities. Balance your diet with exercise. Balance your work and home schedules.

Once you have taken a minute to relax and read about balance, I know you will be encouraged to balance your own life. Start with an app, a webinar, an event or, like myself, find a life coach. The first thing we worked on was, you guessed it, balance. There must be something to it, right?

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Feed your kids a balanced breakfast. Eat a balanced meal. Balance your checkbook.

Balance—what a great topic for this issue of Inspire Health. It seems today we have more help than ever to create balance in our lives: apps, webinars, seminars, life coaches. But still, it seems there is just not enough time to get it all done. I’m sure there are moms out there with super powers who find the time to accomplish everything, but for myself, it’s difficult.

I hope this issue of Inspire Health inspires you to find balance in many ways. Brew yourself some green tea and read how Kino MacGregor inspires health and balance through yoga. Let Courtney show you a few poses that improve balance. Anja, our nutritionist, reveals how eating for a healthy heart balances a healthy mind.

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(Tadasana) - The foundation of all yoga poses • Stand with feet together, arms relaxed by sides and palms facing forward. • Let bases of the big toes touch and keep heels slightly apart. • Lift the chest. Gently pinch the shoulders back. • Engage the core by drawing the navel inward, tipping the pubis upward and the tailbone downward. • Breathe.

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(Virabhadrasana I) • From Mountain Pose, take a three- to four-foot step back with the right foot. Keep heels aligned. • Left foot is turned at a 90-degree angle and right foot is flattened at a 30to 60-degree angle. • Square the hips and shoulders to the front. • Drop the hips down and check that the front knee is bent directly over the ankle to protect the knee joint. • Lift the arms overhead, palms facing each other and eyes forward. • Draw the abdominals in and breathe deeply. • Hold for 30 seconds to one minute. Repeat on other side.

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