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hen we were growing up, dads were mysterious creatures—certainly to us kids, and perhaps even to themselves. Most of the dads we knew were absent from nine to five, and many were absent even when they were home, ensconced behind a newspaper or a nightcap. Sometimes Dad was simply the guy who came home at night to mete out punishment for crimes committed earlier in the day. In effect, fathers were heard but not seen, and that disconnect deprived both dads and kids of those day-to-day moments upon which relationships are built. The concept of “family” looks a lot different than it used to. Most folks who state that fact go on to point out the very real problem of fathers abandoning their children entirely. But it’s also important to note the progress modern fathers have made. The dads who are in the picture are all in. They’re wearing baby slings, taking an hour or two off work to help with class parties, or even taking a year or two off to stay home with the kids. This change is good for dads, because handson parenting is as rewarding as it is challenging. And it’s good for kids, because fathers bring a unique skill set and perspective to parenting. Our Healthy Kids column, page 18, explores this new era of “natural dads” and the “conscious kids” they’re raising. A few years ago we got a chuckle from a newspaper article about an East Tennessee family whose McMansion was so cavernous that they spent their weekends on a houseboat in order to experience togetherness. Well, the laugh’s on us; they may have been on to something. Our cover story, “The Teeny Tiny Vacation Option” (page 20), explains the new trend of renting tiny homes for out-of-town getaways. (If you haven’t heard of the tiny house movement, google these remarkable dwellings, often kit-built and as small as 200-300 square feet, which are popping up coast to coast.) Teeny tiny vacationers are finding that an efficient space can live large, and that when they return to their “normal” homes, they’ve completely recalibrated their concept of what it takes to live comfortably and well. This month we have two local articles you won’t want to miss. Everything Mushrooms in Knoxville has supplied a fabulous recipe for mushroom-and-veggie meatballs, which are far healthier and, yes, tastier than traditional ones (see page 15). And it wouldn’t be June without the Lavender Festival, (Natural Awakenings is a sponsor) which will celebrate its 17th year when it returns to Historic Jackson Square in Oak Ridge on June 20. If you’ve never been, here’s what you’ve been missing: great food, live music, info and demonstrations on using herbs for everything from crafting to healing, and 100 local vendors selling products related to health, gardening, cooking and nature. Admission’s free. Read about it on page 11. See you there!

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t’s been 20 years since Kathy Burke Mihalczo and her husband, John T. Mihalczo Jr., started Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm in the Marlow community just outside Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Now the business has grown to include three large greenhouses, display gardens, a kitchen classroom and an herbal gift shop, and it continues to expand its offerings, Kathy Mihalczo says. Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm specializes in organically grown herb plants for cooking, tea, medicine, fragrance and crafting, and it has the largest collection of these plants in the area, Mihalczo says. “The farm has expanded its offering of medicinal herb plants as the interest in botanical-based medicine continues to increase,” she says. Herbal education classes are held year-round in its open-air kitchen classroom, with topics including cooking with herbs, crafting with herbs, growing herbs, making herbal medicine, natural skin care, and using essential oils for aromatherapy and healing. With several display gardens open for touring, the farm attracts visitors from throughout East Tennessee. It also hosts group tours and programs. The herbal gift shop has expanded to include both an herb shop and a garden/home shop. The herb shop offers fragrant gifts, natural skin care, books, candles and bulk dried organic herbs. It also carries fair-trade bulk organic gourmet teas, 100 percent pure essential oils, and supplies for making natural medicine and body-care products. The garden shop sells organic growing supplies and seeds, gardening apparel and tools, outdoor rugs, garden markers, pottery, chimes, and fairy (miniature) gardening supplies. Visit ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com or Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm on Facebook for more information. See ad page 16.

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he Center for Peace—a holistic, nondenominational spiritual center in Seymour, Tennessee— is hosting two workshops in June. David Arms will give a presentation on the energy modality known as Holistic Wellness Alignment (HWA) June 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and Perry Robinson will lead a two-day Huna Workshop June 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Our health is governed by our energy field,” Arms says. “What is in that energy field is mostly what emotions we feel. We don’t spend time giving attention to our emotions to acknowledge or release them. We plow right through the

situations we encounter. My purpose is to assist people with clearing and improving their health, thus improving their quality of life. It’s a simple, noninvasive process, but it’s very effective.” The presentation fee is $25. Individual sessions are $50. Sessions should be scheduled ahead through Patti MacFee, 865-250-1988. The focus of Robinson’s workshop will be huna, a Hawaiian teaching and practice that is a way of joining with life and relating to it as a participant who brings blessings. Although he doesn’t claim to be a kahuna (one who practices huna), he says he’s walked that path for 27 years. “There are many types of kahunas—political, medical and engineering,” he says. “Then there are the kahunas who simply walk in balance with all things and use their insights and influence to restore balance; they are the true healers.” For more information, call 865-428-3070 or visit CenterForPeace.us. See ad page 13.

Freequency Celebrates CD Release with Unity Transformation

n June 7, Unity Transformation will host the Knoxville trio Freequency for special music and to celebrate the release of their new CD, Angels Wading. “We’re very excited to be part of Freequency’s CD release weekend,” says Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath of Unity Transformation. “Their official CD release is Saturday, June 6, at Open Chord Brewhouse and Stage at 7 p.m. This fabulous trio will be back with us then on Sunday morning, starting at 10:45 a.m., for special music during the Sunday service.” The trio—Meredith Whitehead, Michele Williams and Kirk Whitehead—first sang backup together in 1999, and Freequency was born in 2007. “The way we blended together and the harmonies were uncanny,” Williams says. “What started in Kirk and Meredith’s living room as singing ’70s covers grew into powerful songwriting sessions. When we tuned in to the 432 frequency, we knew we had something special happening. Our song Train (Don’t Come Round Here) almost composed itself. Kirk heard and started playing a soulful tune, and his wife Meredith had the words just as quickly.” Each song on Angels Wading carries its unique tale of families and spiritual themes. Williams says the CD itself has been two to three years in the making because of the trio’s busy schedule performing around Knoxville and their insistence on maintaining the CD’s overall congruency. Open Chord, where Unity Transformation regularly meets for Sunday services, is located at 8502 Kingston Pike, across the street from Books-A-Million. Freequency begins singing at 10:45 a.m. For more information about Unity Transformation, call Gilbreath at 865-809-5207 or visit UnityTransformation.org. See ad page 23.

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June Presentations on Ayurveda, “SAD” Diet

Hatha Yoga Boosts Brainpower

he Knoxville and Loudon-Monroe Groups of CHEO, the Complementary Health Education Organization, will focus on nutrition at their June monthly educational programs, with presentations on the ancient medical system known as Ayurveda and a documentary on the Standard American Diet (which is not called “SAD” for nothing). The Knoxville Group will meet June 8 at 6:30 p.m. for a meet and greet and then a 7 p.m. presentation by Will Foster and Mary Roberson, PhD. These longtime practitioners of Ayurveda will discuss this comprehensive, integrative health-care model, the oldest medical system in practice today. Participants can sample some traditional formulas and learn to apply simple Ayurvedic principles to their daily lives. “The presenters will explain how to determine your Ayurvedic constitution and how to make customized yet practical adjustments in diet and lifestyle to stay in balance year-round and lifelong,” says CHEO’s Lynne Higgins. The door prize will be a mini-consultation and customized Ayurvedic herbal formula, a neti pot and salt, and the book The Wisdom of Healing by David Simon, MD. The program will be held at Parkwest Medical Center classroom, 9330 Parkwest Boulevard, Knoxville. The Loudon-Monroe Group will meet June 24, with a 6:30 meet and greet followed by a 7 p.m. screening of Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat. The film explores the connection between the Standard American Diet and the epidemic of diseases like Alzheimer’s, dementia, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. The door prize is the New York Times bestseller Grain Brain by neurologist David Perlmutter, MD. The program will held at Rarity Bay Community Center, 159 Rarity Bay Parkway, Vonore, Tennessee. For more information, visit CHEOKnox.org See resource guide page 30.

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esearch from Wayne State University, in Detroit, has found that hatha yoga can significantly improve cognitive health in as little as two months. Researchers tested 118 adults with an average age of 62 years. One group engaged in three, hour-long hatha yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the other group did stretching and strengthening exercises for the same duration. The participants underwent cognitive testing before and after the eight-week period. At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests. Source: Journal of Gerontology

Acupuncture Treats Prostate Enlargement

esearch from China has found that a combination of acupuncture and moxibustion, a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials are burned on or near the surface of the skin to warm and invigorate the inner flow of qi, or energy, can effectively reduce the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement. Researchers tested 128 patients with prostate enlargement for three months, dividing them into two groups. One group was given acupuncture and moxibustion; the other took a traditional Chinese herbal medication for prostate enlargement called Qianliekangi. The patients’ prostate symptoms were tested using the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urine flow rate and residual urine tests. At the study’s end, the patients given the acupuncture/moxibustion treatment reported significantly reduced levels in all three tests—calculated at an 89 percent total effective rate—compared to the herbal medication group.

Antioxidant-Rich Berries Thwart Alzheimer’s

n international team of scientists has confirmed that consuming berries such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, mulberries and raspberries can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Blueberries, in particular, were found to be associated with increased memory and learning. Researchers from Washington State University, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, India’s Annamalai University and Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences reviewed two decades worth of research relating to consuming berries and dementia. They found that the many biochemicals contained in berries provide antioxidant protection to neurons and prevent the formation of beta-amyloid fibrils found in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.

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Pain and Depression Ebb with Flotation Therapy

ew research from Sweden has found that flotation therapy helps increase sleep quality, reduce pain and relieve anxiety and depression. Flotation therapy, sometimes called isolation therapy, consists of floating in a tank of water with minimized interruptions and sensory stimuli. Researchers from Karlstad University divided 65 people into two groups. One group underwent 12, 45-minute flotation therapy sessions for seven weeks, while the other group did not. Both groups were given a battery of physiological and psychological tests before and after the treatment period. The therapy was conducted using three commercial flotation therapy centers that provided sensory isolation systems to promote relaxation as part of the treatment. Compared to the control group, the flotation therapy group reported significant decreases in pain, anxiety, depression and stress levels and better sleep quality. The flotation group’s average depression scores went from 4.42 to 2.25, while the control group’s scores barely budged. The worst pains among the flotation group dropped from 64 to 40 on the scale.

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SolarWindow Technologies’ new window coatings are a “first of its kind” technology that could turn the buildings we live and work in into selfsufficient, mini power stations. They can generate electricity on see-through glass and flexible plastics with colored tints popular in skyscraper glass. The coating can be applied to all four sides of tall buildings, generating electricity using natural and artificial light conditions and even shaded areas. Its organic materials are so ideal for lowcost, high-output manufacturing that the technology is already part of 42 product patent applications. When applied to windows on towers, it’s expected to generate up to 50 times the power of conventional rooftop solar systems while delivering 15 times the environmental benefits. For example, a single SolarWindow installation can avoid the amount of carbon emissions produced by vehicles driving about 2.75 million miles per year, compared to 180,000 miles for conventional rooftop systems.

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Salinity is Eating Away Farmland Worldwide Every day for more than 20 years, an average of almost eight square miles of irrigated land in arid and semiarid areas across 75 countries have been degraded by salt, according to the study Economics of Salt-Induced Land Degradation and Restoration, by United Nations University’s Canadianbased Institute for Water, Environment and Health. Salt degradation occurs in arid and semi-arid regions where rainfall is too low to maintain regular percolation of rainwater through the soil and where irrigation is practiced without a natural or artificial drainage system, which triggers the accumulation of salt in the root zone, affecting soil quality and reducing productivity. In the Colorado River Basin alone, studies peg the annual economic impact of salt-induced land degradation in irrigated areas at $750 million. The cost of investing in preventing and reversing land degradation and restoring it to productive land would be far lower than letting degradation continue and intensify. Methods successfully used to facilitate drainage and reverse soil degradation include tree planting, deep plowing, cultivation of salt-tolerant varieties of crops, mixing harvested plant residues into topsoil and digging a drain or deep ditch around salt-affected land.

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Farm Therapy Veterans Heal Through Agriculture

Of the 19.6 million veterans in the United States alone, approximately 3.6 million have a service-related disability, 7.6 percent are unemployed and they collectively make up 13 percent of the adult homeless population, according to the Independent Voter Network. Organizations worldwide are helping veterans heal their wounds through farming and agriculture. The goal is to create a sustainable food system by educating them to be sustainable vegetable producers, providing training and helping families rebuild war-torn lives. Eat the Yard, in Dallas, Texas, was founded by Iraq War veterans James Jeffers and Steve Smith to cultivate fresh produce in community gardens. The two began organic farming in their own backyards for both therapeutic and financial reasons, and then slowly began to build more gardens in their community. They now sell their produce to local restaurants and businesses. The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is working with veterans across the U.S. to transition them into agriculture. The coalition partners veterans with mentors experienced in farming and business, matches them with agriculture-related job opportunities and organizes equipment donations in Iowa and California. FVC is helping former members of the armed forces in 48 states.

Source: FoodTank.com/ news/2014/11/veterans-day

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Lavender Festival Returns to Oak Ridge

The annual Herbal Luncheon will be held the day before the Lavender Festival, on June 19 at noon under the festival tent. The speaker this year is Bruce Richardson, tea expert and owner of Elmwood Inn Fine Teas. An herb lunch will be served, and harp music will be provided by Becky Hook. The cost is $20 (cash or check only). To reserve a spot, call 865-483-0961 by June 13. The Herb of the Year, a designation by the International Herb Society, will be celebrated at the festival as well. This year’s herb is savory, which is actually a whole range of species; the best known are winter savory and summer savory. The Herb of the Year booth will be near the fountain, with recipes and information about the medicinal and culinary uses of savory. As always, the East Tennessee FARM Market will be underway across the street from Jackson Square during the morning of the festival, with local farmers selling fresh produce, grass-fed meat, eggs and cheese. The major sponsor of this year’s Lavender Festival is the new Alexander Guest House Retirement and Assisted Living Facility. The luncheon sponsor is Covenant Senior Health. Other sponsors are Natural Awakenings, Elmwood Inn Fine Teas, First Tennessee Bank, the Doubletree Hotel, Eckert Chiropractic, Visions Magazine, Citizens First Bank and CapitalMark Bank & Trust.

elebrating all and dance activities; things herbal, street performer Danny the Lavender Whitson; and MontesFestival will return to sori School of Oak Oak Ridge, TennesRidge. see, for its 17th year Among the paron June 20. It will be ticipating vendors are held from 8 a.m. to 3 longtime favorites like p.m. in Historic JackJericho Farms, Rainwason Square on Broadter Farm, Windshuck, way Avenue. AdmisAnything Treen, Sunsion is free, but there shine Gardens, Honey will also be more than Rock Herb Farm, Erin’s 100 vendors selling Meadow Herb This free event will foods and products Farm, Harmonic feature more than 100 Journey, Heaven related to herbs, health, gardening, Scent and Daylilvendors selling foods cooking and nature. ies Fresh Salsa; as and products related to well as more recent Throughout the day there will like Loco herbs, health, gardening, additions be live music under Lavender, Mountain cooking and nature. the big tent in the Sunflower, The Amcenter of the square, ber Lady, Tennessee where there will be plenty of seating Naturescapes, Tennessee Moonshine for those who want to eat and enjoy Cakes, Turtle Mountain Herb Farm and the music or just relax in the shade. Brad Greenwood’s Custom CopperFor more information about the LavenGrowers of herbs and plants; artists and works. (For a complete list of vendors, der Festival, visit JacksonSquareLavender craft vendors; and makers of furniture, visit JacksonSquareLavenderFestival.org.) Festival.org. See ad page 3. garden art and herbal products will line the covered walkways of Jackson Square, the parking lot and both sides of Broadway Avenue. In addition to the vendors selling plants, food and herbal products, there will be educational presentations on Writing Workshops for Women nutrition, health and growing lavender CALL FOR DETAILS and other herbs, as well as a variety of 865-660-4799 herbal workshops. Returning this year for children You can’t wait for inspiration. and the young at heart are exhibits You have to go after it with a club. from children’s author and illustrator —Jack London Jeri Landers, who has just published Judy Bingham, M.S. • Maryville, TN • www.judybingham.net her third book; Bob Grimac with his art

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions by Lisa Marshall

hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process. “I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness. Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed

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with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay. “Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.” She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield less-than-stellar success rates. Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one

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in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

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Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.) In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain. “The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DL-phenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue.

Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says. After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression. Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.” Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose selfesteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics. Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons. He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober. “By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

Beyond AA

Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and

has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its God-based approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or

problems.” Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps.

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“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it. At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.” Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only

on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success. Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal. Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy. More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com). Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net). Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer. Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used cerNaturallyKnoxville.com

emonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases. “I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms. Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state. Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine.com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).

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season it with plenty of salt and pepper and your favorite herbs. (See sidebar for a more detailed recipe.) With ground beef weighing in at somewhere around 340 calories per cup and breadcrumbs at 430 calories per cup, while both mushrooms and carrots come in at about 50 calories per cup, your waistline will thank you. This little substitution will also help lower your fat and cholesterol intake while

increasing your vitamins and minerals. It’s a delicious food additive that actually makes your dish healthier! And you can give yourself an extra pat on the back because decreasing your meat intake even a little is not just good for you, but good for the environment. For the very freshest oyster, shiitake and lion’s mane mushrooms, try growing your own from a kit. The first flush of mushrooms you grow should give you enough to try this little substitution. Cathy Scott is chief science officer for Everything Mushrooms, which has a showroom at 1004 Sevier Ave., Knoxville, and also ships mushroom kits and other products through its website, EverythingMushrooms.com. See ad page 13.

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ext time you reach for the breadcrumbs to make a meatloaf, meatballs or even hamburgers, consider a healthier filler: mushrooms and veggies. You’ll be surprised at the extra flavor and light texture it gives these dishes. The tangy sweetness of the veggies and the umami of the mushrooms both complement and accentuate the meat flavor.

Subbing mushrooms and veggies for breadcrumbs makes meatballs tastier and healthier. Simply mince some mushrooms like shiitake, lion’s mane or oysters, and veggies like carrots, onions and garlic, in a food processor, and sauté them in olive oil until they’re brown. For a little more savory flavor, you can mix in soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce or tomato paste. After the mixture has cooled, add it to ground beef with a small amount of breadcrumbs (or a gluten-free alternative) and eggs for binding. Be sure to

If the meatballs are for dinner tonight, they can be mixed directly into the sauce. This recipe makes two full trays, so there are usually enough to freeze for later or bring in to work to share. Ingredients olive oil 2 small onions ½ lb carrots garlic cloves to taste 2 T soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free) a few dashes Worcestershire sauce 6 c dried mushrooms or 8 c fresh mushrooms 1 t crushed red pepper flakes ½ T fennel seeds (optional) ½–1 T dried or 2–4 T fresh Italian herbs (basil, oregano, parsley & thyme with a little rosemary) 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork 3 eggs salt and pepper to taste 2 c breadcrumbs, panko or gluten-free alternative (add just enough for meatballs to hold their shape). Directions If using dried mushrooms, soak in boiling hot water for at least 30 minutes. (Reserve drained liquid to use in stocks, soups or stews.)

Add vegetables to food processor and pulse until finely diced. Sauté vegetables in a pan with olive oil until lightly browned. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Process fresh or rehydrated mushrooms until finely diced. Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until lightly browned. Toward the end of cooking, add red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, salt, and dried Italian herbs. (If using fresh herbs, wait and add them directly to the meat mixture in the next step.) Combine meat, vegetables, mushrooms, eggs, seasoning and ½ c breadcrumbs or panko. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape when rolled into a ball. If mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs. Fry a bit of the mixture in a pan to taste for seasoning. I dip it in marinara sauce to test if the seasoning is right (i.e., if the meatball will stand up to the sauce). I usually end up adding more salt after this taste test. Roll meatballs and bake at 350° for 15 to 25 minutes, depending on size. Check to see if they are cooked all the way through.

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After experiencing mysterious symptoms, Makris spent five years suffering from debilitating symptoms familiar to individuals with Lyme—undiagnosed, relapsing fevers, lingering fatigue, joint pain, headaches, neurological symptoms and cognitive impairment. “Then I finally began my 10-year healing journey,” she says. Her book Out of the Woods: Healing from Lyme Disease for Body, Mind, and Spirit, is a recovery memoir and resource guide for alternative medical, emotional and spiritual support. Lyme evades detection by standard blood tests for bacterial antigens and antibodies. “The ELISA [enzyme-linked immuno assay] test is only accurate between two weeks and two months after the bite,” says Makris, who notes that the Western Blot test is somewhat more accurate, while the IGeneX Laboratory test is superior. She believes the best laboratories for testing are Clongen Laboratories and IGeneX Laboratory Services. Dr. Richard Horowitz has treated more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients as medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, in Hyde Park, New York. The author of Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease raises another red flag regarding detection.

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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health consciousness to their parenting. Support Mama. Natural fathering begins during pregnancy, with an informed birth plan. “Support whatever birthing decision the woman feels will provide her the most comfort and relaxation,” advises Dr. John Douillard, an ayurvedic chiropractor and author of six books, including Perfect Health for Kids. Hold her hand, rub her back, advocate for her rights and after the birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants. “Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead. Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler

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When dads are calm and present, they become a calming presence. ~Hal Runkel regularly, change your diet with the local season and your kids will follow along,” says Douillard. Impart green morals. Earth-conscious parents teach their children how to leave a faint ecological footprint by supporting local eco-friendly companies, reducing the presence of toxic chemicals in the home and consuming and wasting less. However, wagging a finger and imploring kids to be ecofriendly is not enough; model helpful behaviors and illustrate the implications of their choices. “Instead of saying, ‘You should recycle,’ show kids online pictures of the giant flotillas of plastics polluting the oceans,” says Hewitt. Maintain an experiential dialogue about respecting, preserving and enjoying nature. Encourage adventure and resourcefulness. “Historically,” says Hewitt, “children learned alongside their parents and community, immersed in their environment, an arrangement that allowed them continual opportunities to prove their own resourcefulness.” All dads, like homeschoolers, will find satisfying fun in sharing problem-solving, hands-on projects with their kids, like building a debris shelter in the woods, planting a garden, or using repurposed materials to engineer something with form and function. Learning doesn’t have to be a hierarchical activity, wherein dads teach children, says Hewitt. “The opportunity to learn and explore together is powerful.” Play. Hewitt encourages dads to look for opportunities to relieve kids of their often overwhelming and scattered schedules. “It’s incredibly important for kids and adults to set aside time for free play and exploration,” he says. “Go outside with them,” says Douillard. “Make up games, goof off, run around, roll around and just be with them. It makes a world of difference in their lives.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina and blogger at Discovering Homemaking.com.

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n terms of discipline, natural fathering is neither tough nor timid, punishing nor permissive. The mindful dad is calm, connected and capable. He’s able to harness introspection and observe himself as he parents, because he focuses more on managing his own behavior than that of his kids. “Fathering is a leadership role, not a management role,” says Hal Runkel, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the bestseller ScreamFree Parenting. “If I manage myself with calmness and clarity, I can lead my children to learn to manage themselves.” Runkel says the first step is “committing to cool.” Find an anxiety- or anger-managing technique that feels natural, such as meditation, yoga, deep breathing, visualization, prayer or counting beads on a bracelet, and call on that skill to maintain coolness when challenged by a child, advises Runkel. It’s a misconception that emotions need to be released or they will consume us, he says. “Emotions just are; it’s the thoughts about emotions that drive us crazy.” Learning to name, tame and befriend feelings through introspection and mindful exercises allows space for calm conversations with children to emerge. “We fathers have a special responsibility to lead with calm because we are physically imposing in children’s eyes,” he says. “The approachable dad has teachable kids, and he lets natural and logical consequences do the teaching.”

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ive thousand years ago, most yoga teachers and students were men. Today, of the 15 million American practitioners, less than a third are males. However, this figure has increased in the past decade, with teachers in some areas reporting a balanced ratio of men and women in their classes. Yet, even as professional athletes add yoga to their training regimen, Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest, in Santa Monica, California, points out, “To the mainstream man, yoga is not masculine. You see men in ballet performances, but it doesn’t mean men are attracted to ballet.” Eric Walrabenstein, founder of Yoga Pura, in Phoenix, agrees. “To achieve the widest adoption of the practice, we need to shift away from the notion that yoga is a physical exercise primarily for women, to one that embraces yoga’s holistic physical, mental and emotional benefits for anyone regardless of gender.”

(now on Gaiam TV), from Vancouver. He emphasizes the importance of modifying poses as needed during classes and notes that doing so takes vulnerability that doesn’t come naturally to most men. “If you find yourself shaking while holding downward dog, allow yourself to go down to the floor without worrying about what others will think.” Societal pressures of masculinity sometimes dictate who a man thinks he should be. Breaking through such barriers enables a man to be relaxed with himself and unafraid as, “It changes what goes on off the mat, too,” observes Weiss. Bhava Ram (née Brad Willis), founder of the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts, in San Diego, points out, “Men need yoga because it helps us deal better with stress and emotional issues. When we have more inner balance, we show up better for ourselves, spouses, friends and loved ones.”

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Physically, yoga can complement traditional workout routines by increasing flexibility, strength and balance, and also play a role in pain management and injury prevention. Kest says, “Yoga is the best fitness-related activity I know of, but the tone and shapeliness that results is a byproduct. The focus is on balance and healing.” He encourages students to challenge themselves without being extreme. “The harder you are on anything, the faster you wear it out. If our objective is to both last as long and feel as good as possible, it makes no sense to push hard. Instead we should be gentle and sensitive in our practice.” Men will do well to learn how to stop what they’re doing and breathe, says Kreg Weiss, co-founder of My Yoga Online

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As modern science begins to document yoga’s healing effects, it’s being used in treatment plans for conditions ranging from addiction and trauma to multiple sclerosis and cancer. Ram was a Type A aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls. After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward. After two years of dedicated

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practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.” Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”

Tips for First-Timers

Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga background educated in anatomy.” Walrabenstein recommends that firsttimers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits. “Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physically-oriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.” Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move. Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

Yoga Helps Vets Heal by Meredith Montgomery

ccording to the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, an essential aspect of recovering from trauma is learning ways to calm down, or self-regulate. As suicide, divorce, domestic violence, drug abuse, homelessness and violent behavior continue to plague veterans and members of the military, yoga is being regarded as a promising treatment or adjunctive therapy for addressing symptoms associated with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Numerous studies indicate that veterans that practice yoga (including postures, breath work, guided visualization and affirmation) can better cope with PTSD and other emotional challenges, and realize enhanced physical and mental stability. Former war correspondent Bhava Ram founded Warriors for Healing (W4H). Launched online and through

trained teachers this year, “We want to spread the word that yoga science is proven to be extremely effective for coping with PTSD and life-based trauma,” he says. The intention is to help people unlock their inherent power to heal, and to assist in a journey of self-empowerment as they establish new lives. W4H and its foundation partners provide resources for veterans and their families to implement yoga’s transformational lifestyle practices, including nutrition, philosophy, breath work and postures. Studies from leading institutions including the University of California, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have shown that these practices can change the organism that is us down to the level of our genomes. “We’re not stuck where we are,” says Ram. “My own history illustrates this, and I’ve

seen many others heal from remarkable challenges.” Bootstrap, an online yoga system specific to the challenges of military duty-related stress, has distributed 70,000 yoga sessions to troops and veterans and their families since 2013. Designed to fill the many gaps left by traditional treatment strategies, it’s tailored to empower users to manage stressors and stressful episodes in a productive and ongoing way. Founder Eric Walrabenstein, a former U.S. Army infantry officer, notes that the program is curriculum-driven. Beyond breath and body postures, its 10-week structure makes it accessible to those that wouldn’t necessarily step into a studio. “The multimedia program has been clinically proven to derail chronic stress caused by military service in less than one hour per day,” he says. Bootstrap is presented as a stressmanagement program that just happens to use yoga techniques. “We did this because many men tend to self-select themselves out of the practice,” he says. “We wanted to avoid that as well as the idea that yoga is primarily about postures, when that’s only a small fraction of what the practice is.” Visit WarriorsForHealing.org and BootstrapUSA.com.

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The Gut-Mind Connection David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health by Linda Sechrist

r. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health. This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.

Why did you begin your book with the quote, “Death begins in the colon,” rather than “Brain health begins in the gut”? I wanted to draw attention to the real life-or-death issues mediated by what goes on inside the gut. Individuals with an immediate concern for their heart, bones, immune system or brain must recognize that the health of these parts and functions are governed at the level of commensal gut bacteria, the normal microflora that eat what we eat. This relationship is the most powerful leverage point we have for maintaining health.

How were you led to expand from studying the nervous system and brain to investigating gastrointestinal medicine? Early on in my career, I was taught that everything that goes on in the brain stays there. But leading-edge research now reveals that seemingly disparate organs are in close communication, regulating each other’s health. As scientific literature began supporting the notion that gut-related issues

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have a huge bearing on brain health, and specifically on brain disease, it became important to me to be able to leverage deep knowledge of this empowering information in terms of being able to treat brain disorders.

What is the Human Microbiome Project (HMP)? HMP, launched in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health, is a $115 million exploration of the gut microbiome. In the ongoing research project involving genetic and DNA assessment, researchers are looking at the microbiome array in the gut of individuals suffering from various diseases. They are drawing correlations between emerging patterns in the abnormalities of gut bacteria and specific diseases. For example, autism correlates with an overabundance of the Clostridia species. In diabetes, there are more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes, which we also see in obesity characteristic of the Western cosmopolitan diet. This is paving the way for interventions designed to restore a normal balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s research at the University of Amsterdam, in which he discovered an array of abnormal bacteria that characterize Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 individuals diagnosed with diabetes that he treated in a double-blind study, he was able to reverse the disease by inserting a series of fecal material transfers from healthy, lean donors into diabetic patients.

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What is the most eye-opening information about the roles played by gut organisms? More than 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome. The latest startling discovery— which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable. It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding. They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.

How can we reestablish good gut health? Better food choices bring about significant changes in our body’s microbiome. By incorporating prebiotic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican yam, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha tea, yogurt and kefir, individuals can reestablish good gut health that helps them gain control over inflammation, the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions. Inflammation originates in the gut. Balancing bacteria and reducing intestinal permeability, which allows substances to leak through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream, can reduce it. Visit Linda Sechrist’s website, ItsAllAbout We.com, for the recorded interview.

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HIDDEN TREASURES Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources by John McKnight and Peter Block

he essential promise of consumerism is that everything fulfilling or needed in life can be purchased— from happiness to healing, from love to laughter and from raising a child to caring for someone at the end of life. What was once the task of relatives and neighbors has been outsourced, costing the family its capacity to manage traditionally provided necessities. The community, which once provided an extended support system, is no longer viable, replaced by paid professionals and technology. Until the 20th century, the basic philosophy of rearing children was that they become effective grownups by connecting with productive adults and learning the community’s skills, traditions and customs from them. Youth had jobs to do: caring for the elderly and young, doing household chores and helping with food. When they became adults, they were thus equipped to care both for the next generation and for those that had cared for them. Today, the most effective communities are those in which neighborhoods and residents have reclaimed their traditional roles. The research on this point is decisive. Where there are “thick” community connections, there is positive

child development. Health improves, the environment is sustained and people are safer and have a stronger local economy. We too, can decide to shift our attention toward rebuilding the functions of our family and neighborhood. We have the gifts, structures and capacities to substitute for our habit of consumption. Here’s an example of how it works. Neighbors Naomi Alessio and Jackie Barton were talking about family challenges when Alessio noted her son Theron’s encouraging turnaround after he met Mr. Thompson, who had a metalworking shop in his garage. The old man invited him in and something clicked. Theron began to stop by every day, proudly bringing home metal pieces he’d learned to make. Alessio could see Theron change and finally stopped worrying about what he was doing after school. Barton admitted that her son Alvin was in trouble, and asked Alessio if there might be someone in the neighborhood whose skills would interest him. They decided to ask all the men in the neighborhood about their interests and skills. In three weeks, they found men that knew about juggling, barbecuing, bookkeeping, fishing, hunting, haircutting, bowling, investigating crimes, writing poems, fixing cars, weightlifting, choral

singing, teaching dogs tricks, mathematics, praying and how to play trumpet, drums and the saxophone. They discovered enough talent for all the kids in the neighborhood to tap into. Three of the men they met—Charles Wilt, Mark Sutter and Sonny Reed— joined Alessio, Barton and Thompson in finding out what the kids on the block were interested in learning. Also, why not ask the kids what they knew? They found 22 things the young people knew that might be of interest to some adults on the block. The six neighbors named themselves the Matchmakers and began to connect neighbors that shared the same interests, from gardening to job opportunities. They created a multiuse neighborhood website. Many neighbors formed a band, plus a choir led by Sarah Ensley, an elder who’d been singing all her life. Charles Dawes, a police officer, formed an intergenerational team to make the block a safe haven for everyone. Then Lenore Manse decided to write family histories with photos and persuaded neighborhood historian Jim Caldwell and her best friend, Lannie Eaton, to help. Wilt suggested that the Matchmakers welcome newcomers by giving them a copy of the block history, and then updating it with information about each new family. Three years later at the annual block party, Barton summed up the neighborhood’s accomplishment: “All the lines are broken; we’re all connected. We’re a real community now.” These local connections can give the modern family what the extended family once provided: a functioning community with a strong culture of kin, friends and neighbors. A regenerated community emerges, yielding essential qualities of a satisfying life: kindness, generosity, cooperation, forgiveness and the ability to nurture families that have reclaimed their function. Adapted from an article by John McKnight and Peter Block for YES! Magazine that appears in its anthology, Sustainable Happiness. They are co-authors of The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods (Abundant Community.com).

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TUESDAY, JUNE 2 Full-Moon Monthly Meditation, Channeling and Ceremony – 6-8pm. Each month The Healing Classroom offers a full-moon meditation. Come prepared to meditate and share with others as we create an individual and group reality of love, light and joy, and an abundance of good for all. $22. 428 East Scott Ave., Knoxville. Info: TheresaRichardson.com. “Drumming, Meditation and Channeling” – 7:30-9pm. Weekly gathering. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Write Now – 12:30-3pm. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Creative writing workshop for women, following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Tour historic Westwood House – 10am-2pm. Built in 1890, the house includes the studio of the late artist Ann Adelia Armstrong Lutz. Historic Westwood is home to Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance. Parking available at Laurel Church of Christ, 425 Kingston Pk., Knoxville. Info: 865-523-8008 or HistoricWestwood.org

Tour historic Blount Mansion – 10am-2pm. Built in 1792, the Blount Mansion is now the oldest museum in Knox County. Free admission in celebration of Tennessee’s 219th anniversary of statehood. 200 W. Hill Ave., Knoxville. Info: 865-525-2375 or BlountMansion.org. Tour historic Mabry-Hazen House – 10am-3pm. Built in 1858, the Mabry-Hazen House served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. Free admission to house/museum in celebration of Tennessee’s 219th anniversary of statehood. 1711 Dandridge Ave., Knoxville. Info: 865-522-8661 or MabryHazen.com. Sweat Lodge – 10:30am. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070. Tour James White’s Fort – 11am-3pm. Built in 1786, home to Knoxville’s founder. Learn about open-hearth cooking and blacksmithing. Free admission in celebration of Tennessee’s 219th anniversary of statehood. Donations gladly accepted. 205 E. Hill Ave, Knoxville. Info: 865-525-6514 or JamesWhiteFort.org. Vintage baseball game at historic Ramsey House – Noon. Celebrate the 219th anniversary of Tennessee’s statehood by taking in a free vintage baseball game (Knoxville Holstons vs. Emmett Machinists). Food and beverages available for purchase. All proceeds benefit historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pk., Knoxville. Info: 865-546-0745 or RamseyHouse.org.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Freequency at Open Chord – 10:45am. Knoxville-based trio (Michele Williams, Meredith & Kirk Whitehead) will provide special music for Unity Transformation at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pk., Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com. Fire Ceremony – 6:45pm-7:45pm. Ceremonial fire is perfect for insight, releasing and transmuting what no longer serves you. Center for Peace, 880 GravesDelozier Rd., Seymour. Info: CenterForPeace.us, 865-428-3070 or Katy Koontz, 865-693-9845.

MONDAY, JUNE 8 Ayurveda presentation – 7pm. Longtime Ayurvedic practitioners Will Foster and Mary Robertson, PhD, will discuss this ancient comprehensive, integrative health-care model. Sample traditional formulas. 6:30pm meet & greet. Door prize. Hosted by CHEO. Free to members, first-time guests. $5 donation suggested for returning guests. Parkwest Medical Center classroom, 9330 Parkwest Blvd., Knoxville. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Free Weekend Silent Retreat – 6pm June 12-2pm June 14. Retreat will include silent sittings, dogmaless guided meditations, walks in nature, a little movement, good food, authentic sharing. Event is free except that those attending are asked to provide and prepare one meal. Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: Patty at 423-626-9000 or Patty@WellBeingCC.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 David Arms presentation – 10-11:30am. Topic: Your health and where Holistic Wellness Alignment comes in. $25 fee. Healing sessions to follow, $50. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour. Info: CenterForPeace.us, 865-428-3070 or Patti MacFee 865-250-1988.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 E Squared: Experiment 9 at Open Chord – 10:45am. Unity Transformation will focus on “The Fish and Loaves Principle” from E Squared: Nine Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality by Pam Grout. Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Write Now – 12:30-3pm. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Creative writing workshop for women, following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. The

Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Sweat Lodge – 6:30pm. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.

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8 Move Tai Chi – 11am-noon or 6-7:15pm. Delivers physical/mental benefits in as few moves as possible. Taught by certified instructors from Clear’s Tai Chi. Clear’s Silat & Street Kung Fu, 113 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. $69 for six weeks. Info: Richard Clear or Roland Jackson, 865-379-9997 or MaryvilleTaiChi.com.

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Lavender Festival – 8am-3pm. 17th annual celebration of all things herbal. Free admission, 100+ vendors selling foods and products related to herbs, health, gardening, cooking, more. Live music, educational booths, children’s activities. Historic Jackson Square, Broadway Ave., Oak Ridge, TN. Info: JacksonSquareLavenderFestival.org. Reiki Level 1 Class – 10am-4:30pm. Reiki invokes a feeling of deep relaxation, peace and wellbeing; helps detox the mind, body and emotions, supporting the body’s natural healing process. Level 1 is the introduction to this system of energy healing and focuses on healing the self. Receive Level 1 attunement, learn the principles of reiki and practice on yourself and classmates. $125. Must preregister. Info: TheresaRichardson.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat – 7pm. Screening of film exploring the connection between the Standard American Diet and the epidemic of diseases like Alzheimer’s, dementia, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Door prize. Hosted by CHEO. Free to members, first-time guests. $5 donation suggested for returning guests. Rarity Bay Community Center, 159 Rarity Bay Pkwy., Vonore, TN. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Huna Workshop – June 27-28, 10am-5pm. Huna is a way of joining with life and relating to it as a participant who brings blessings. Suggested donation $200. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070

save the date FRIDAY, JULY 17 Health and Restoration Weekend Playshop – 5pm July 17-1pm July 19. Join Will Pye, author of Blessed with a Brain Tumor, and learn how meditation and emotional well-being combined with whole foods and gentle movement can support the body’s innate capacity to restore health. Explore the potential for joy, wisdom and gratitude despite adversity. Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: Patty at 423-626-9000 or Patty@WellBeingCC.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 24 Awakening Retreat – 5pm July 24-1pm July 26. Join Will Pye, author of Blessed with a Brain Tumor, and learn how to find peace, opportunity and love in the face of life’s challenges by making the journey of discovery into your eternal presence of being. Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: Patty at 423-626-9000 or Patty@WellBeingCC.org.

Mat Pilates with Susie Kaplar – 5:30-6:30pm. First class free, then $10 per session (half price if you bring a friend). Drop-ins welcome. Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville. Info: Susie Kaplar, 661-803-1526.

sunday Unity Transformation – 10:45am at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, with Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath. Join us each Sunday for rockin’, reverent music, meditation and joyous, uplifting fellowship. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com. Eckankar Center Sunday events – 11am. First Sunday of month: worship service. Second Sunday: spiritual truths for personal growth discussion. Third Sunday: book discussion, Journey of Soul by Harold Klemp. Fourth Sunday: HU Sing. Eckankar Center of Knoxville, 301 Gallaher View Rd., Ste. 226, Knoxville. Info: 865-622-7685 or Eck-Tenn.org. Circle Modern Dance Class: Ballet Barre – 1-2pm. Basic ballet class open to all levels. Socks or ballet shoes recommended. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Note: Summer break begins June 21. Classes resume July 12. Info: CircleModernDance.com. Circle Modern Dance Class: Modern/Contemporary Dance, Open Level Technique – 2-3:30pm. Taught by rotating core members and guest artists of CMD who will present a variety of styles and techniques. Open to anyone. Comfortable clothes; no shoes necessary. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Note: Summer break begins June 21. Classes resume July 12. Info: CircleModernDance.com. Circle Modern Dance Class: Improvisation – 3:30-4:30pm. Classes vary each week with a different core member to facilitate and bring new focus or improvisational structures. No dance experience necessary. Comfortable clothes; no shoes necessary. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Note: Summer break begins June 21. Classes resume July 12. Info: CircleModernDance.com.

monday Women’s Sacred Circle – 6:30-8pm. Every second and fourth Monday. Gather around the circle as women share, grow and support each other. Light refreshments available. $5 per class. Crystal Peace

Drumming, Meditation & Channeling – 7:309pm. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 GravesDelozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace. us or 865-428-3070.

wednesday Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Write Now – 12:30-3pm. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Creative writing workshop for women, following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net. Energy Therapy & EFT Practitioners’ Mastermind (Live Call) – 4-5:15pm. First and third Wednesdays. Join other health & wellness Practitioners as Dr. Anne Merkel leads powerful Mastermind sessions using energy therapy to enhance your life & practice. Monthly series of two live calls, Mastermind, notes & recordings, email support: $76. Register: is.gd/PractitionerMastermind. Info: 1-877-262-2276. Circle Modern Dance Class: Modern/Contemporary Dance, Intermediate/Advanced – 6-7:30pm. Taught by rotating core members and guest artists of CMD who will present a variety of styles and techniques. Primarily intermediate but open to anyone. Comfortable clothes; no shoes necessary. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Note: Summer break begins June 21. Classes resume July 12. Info: CircleModernDance.com. Circle Modern Dance Class: Open Level Ballet –7:30-9pm. Basic ballet class open to all levels. Socks or ballet shoes recommended. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Note: Summer break begins June 21. Classes resume July 12. Info: CircleModernDance.com.

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Mat Pilates with Susie Kaplar – 5:30-6:30pm. First class free, then $8 per session (half price if you bring a friend). Drop-ins welcome. Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville. Info: 661-803-1526 or susiekaplar@gmail.com. Tapping for Weight Loss – 7-8pm. First of and third Thursdays. Learn how to eliminate the self sabotaging thoughts that keep you from the slim body you want. Join Instructor Nancy Allen , LMT. $7 per class. Crystal Peace Center,205 Court. St., Maryville, TN,Info: 865-200-9582 or crystal. peace@aol.com.

friday Gentle Yoga Flow – 11am-noon. Every first and third Friday. Stretch and strengthen; perfect for beginners as well as more experienced yoga practitioners. Instructor Jill Hawn offers modifications to suit all levels ofexperience. $10 per class. Crystal Peace Center, 205 Court St., Maryville, TN. Info: 865-200-9582 or crystal.peace@aol.com.

saturday Question Everything! – Noon. Saturdays in June. We meet to question destructive cultural memes that affect us all. We do this through applying logic and reason to our questioning and then formulate better alternative solutions that would make life better for everyone. Panera, 4855 Kingston Pk., Knoxville. Info: Meetup.com/question-everythingaround-you/. Intuitive Readings with Theresa Richardson – Explore your options and opportunities for growth

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weekly Intuitive Counseling Sessions with Pamela Nine – Receive relationship, life-lesson, career and lifepurpose guidance and further your personal, professional and spiritual growth through professional intuitive counseling. By appointment at Nine Wellness Centre, 3113 Gose Cove Ln., Knoxville. Info and appointments: 865-531-9086, PamelaNine@ msn.com, PamelaNine.com.

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BIRTH CENTER LISA ROSS BIRTH & WOMEN’S CENTER 1925 Ailor Ave. • Knoxville, TN 865-524-4422 LisaRossCenter.org

Certified nurse-midwives in a nationally accredited freestanding birth center. Gynecology care, full-scope maternity and postpartum care with birth center, waterbirth and hospital delivery options. Complimentary services include breastfeeding support/lactation consultations, well-baby care and peer support.

Bodywork MASSAGEWORKS

Charles West, LMT, TFH, MAT 318 Erin Dr. #5 • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-694-3144 MassageWorksTN.com Move better, feel better, live better. Bodywork for pain and stress relief since 1994. A c u p r e s s u r e , To u c h f o r Health® kinesiology, structural alignment, stress relief, relaxation, chair massage, cupping, Tai chi. Classes for LMTs, everyone.

Massage and Skincare Allyson Harris, LMT, LE 318 Erin Dr. #5 Knoxville, TN 37919 TheRetreatLLC.MassageTherapy.com Offering relaxation through Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and pregnancy massage. Skin care is fresh, healing and holistic. Wonderful for all skin types. Please visit website for full menu, gift certificates and appointments.

9409 Northshore Dr. • Knoxville, TN 37922 865-539-6040 6300 Kingston Pk. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-584-7464 CrownCleaners.com More than 40 years as Knoxville’s premier dry cleaners. Traditional customer service meets state-of-the-art technology. Eco-friendly dry cleaning equipment and solutions produce superior results. Register online for free pickup/delivery of dry cleaning, laundry, alterations. See ad, page 21.

Conscious Living HEMP MONKEYS

Amanda Keller & Amber Keirn 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A1 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-474-1340 Info@HempMonkeysOnline.com Full retail selection of Doterra Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, Zyto Scans, Free Monthly Classes, Private consultations. See ad, page 7.

ESSENTIAL OILS Young Living Essential Oils Kat Porter, Independent Distributor 865-360-6343 kitkatp1981@yahoo.com KatPorter.MyOilSite.com

The use of essential oils dates back to ancient times, but it’s relevant for many applications today, including wellness, emotional health and taking care of home and family—even pets! Contact me to learn more!

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FENG SHUI DESIGN

Dr. Nancy C. Canestaro 6920 Lark Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-789-5856 FengShuifyi.com Nancy helps you find health, harmony, prosperity for home/ office. With 2+ decades of experience, she will study your property and produce a report with recommendations for enhancements, remedies. Contact her about lecturing for your group.

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READINGS AND REIKI

Health Foods & Nutrition

Theresa Richardson 428 East Scott Ave, Suite 104 Knoxville, TN, 37917 865-705-2525 Info@TheresaRichardson.com TheresaRichardson.com

EVERYTHING MUSHROOMS

1004 Sevier Ave. • Knoxville, TN 37920 865-329-7566 Info@EverythingMushrooms.com EverythingMushrooms.com Complete mushroom s u p p l y, g i f t s a n d r e s o u r c e c e n t e r. Gourmet mushroom foods, mushroom logs, books and much more. For workshops, check website or call for current schedule. See ad, page 13.

Theresa is an intuitive healer/ teacher whose services include readings, Reiki sessions and a variety of classes. Her intention is to facilitate transformation and alignment with the soul’s wisdom. In-person, phone or long-distance healing sessions available.

SOUND HEALING CELESTIAL HARMONICS Mebbie Jackson 865-679-9642 Mebane8@mac.com

Acutonics is a healing modality that uses tuning forks on acupuncture points to facilitate a healing response in the body. Clients report a strong release of tension and stress from the body after each session. See ad, page 17.

Holistic Health Care CHEO of GREATER KNOXVILLE AREA Non-Profit Complementary Holistic Information Organization PO Box 22511 • Knoxville, TN 37933 423-884-6031 CheoKnox.org

Natural Products NATURAL TREASURE

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Discover your options for wellness using holistic and integrative approaches. Free Holistic Resource Directory available. Monthly educational programs 7pm every second Monday (Knoxville) and fourth Wednesday (Loudon/Monroe). Meet & Greet at 6:30pm. Details at CheoKnox.org

Holistic Health Care

Detoxification and skin-care products; foot detox patches; Dr. Gordshell’s Skin Cream and salves.

WELL BEING CONFERENCE CENTER

205 Court St. Maryville, TN 37804 865-200-9582 crystal.peace@aol.com CrystalPeaceCenter.com

Don Oakley & Patty Bottari Oakley, Directors Tazewell, TN 37879 423-626-9000 WellBeingCC.org Hour north of Knoxville,160 acres surrounded by 2½ miles of Powell River. Perfect for quiet getaway, vacation, group event, retreat, workshop. Our mission is promoting mind/ body wellness, harmony with nature. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit. See ad, page 9.

The Crystal Peace Center (CPC) offers a variety of alternative healing services, classes, pathways for progression, and tools of empowerment to support your spiritual and personal growth. Contact the CPC to schedule a wellness assessment/treatment. See ad, page 16.

Intuitive Counseling NINE WELLNESS CENTRE

Aholistic spiritual center applying ancient wisdom traditions such a s c e r e m o n y, dance, shamanic practice, sweat lodges, meditation, chanting and prayer in the modern world. See ad, page 13.

OASIS INSTITUTE: A CENTER FOR ATTITUDINAL HEALING Stephen Anthony, Executive Director 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A-4 Knoxville, TN 37919-5100 865-588-7707 OasisInstitute@OasisInstitute.org OasisInstitute.org

OASIS Institute is a nonsectarian, nonprofit spiritual organization established in 1995. Our mission is to provide a meeting place for groups that will facilitate the well-being of people of all backgrounds.

Siberian Massage

Pamela Nine, PhD 3113 Gose Cove Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37931 865-531-9086 PamelaNine@msn.com PamelaNine.com

Vera’s Massage & Spa

Pamela Nine, PhD, owner of Nine Wellness Centre, is an internationally recognized professional intuitive counselor and educator with 25+ years’ experience. Services include spiritual apprenticeship program, educational courses, life and business coaching, and personal and telephone intuitive counseling by appointment.

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Retreat Centers

CRYSTAL PEACE CENTER

Spiritual Centers THE CENTER FOR PEACE

Vera Drozhzhin, LMT, NCBTMB 5213 Homberg Dr. • Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 335-9379 VerasMassage.com We are a small, locally operated business, providing professional massage therapy and facial treatments in Bearden area. Vera has performed thousands of therapeutic treatments over the last 15 years, guiding patients to better results. Please visit website for more information.

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UNITY TRANSFORMATION

Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath 865-809-5207 UnityTransformation@gmail.com UnityTransformation.org Sunday morning and midweek activities. Host of the internet “radio” broadcast “Hooked on Classics” through UnityOnlineRadio.org. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries. See ad, page 23.

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