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e’re in our seventh year of publishing Natural Awakenings in Knoxville, and our relative longevity in the mercurial world of magazines has allowed us to make a couple of interesting observations. First (and with apologies to Mark Twain), reports of the death of print media have been greatly exaggerated. We are constantly encouraged and delighted by reader and advertiser response to Natural Awakenings. Since we’ve begun publishing, we’ve increased our page count and gone to full color to accommodate the advertisers who believe we have a worthwhile message that people in Knoxville want to hear. We attribute our success to those advertisers, who are as passionate as we are about the health of people and the planet. We also owe a lot to our parent company, Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation, which had the vision to turn one small, forward-thinking magazine in Naples, Florida, into a growing family of print publications in 90 American markets, with a coast-to-coast readership of some 4 million. (Of course we’re online, too: you can read this and every issue of Knoxville Natural Awakenings at NaturallyKnoxville.com.) Second, the natural approach to life and health is here to stay. Just since we launched Natural Awakenings in Knoxville in 2007, we’ve seen exponential growth in businesses born from the philosophy that we can and should become proactive, responsible stewards of our bodies and our earth. And the ways in which we can accomplish that goal are myriad—you’re holding the proof right in your hands, with our fifth annual Healthy Living Directory (pages 22-37). When we published our first directory in 2010, we based it on a template used by Natural Awakenings magazines across the country, including their categories for green and sustainable products; holistic and integrative health care; yoga and other mind-body practices; massage therapy and other types of bodywork … you get the idea; it was a very comprehensive list. And it worked great for one year. Since then, however, we’ve steadily added our own categories—like electro-lymphatic drainage, animal health, retreat centers and holistic dentistry—to reflect Knoxville’s unique and burgeoning green- and healthy-living economy. Browse through the directory and you’ll probably be surprised to see just how many paths there are to a more natural, less stressful—and therefore healthier—lifestyle. This is one issue of Natural Awakenings that we’d encourage you not to recycle—at least, not yet. Keep it handy until this time next year, so you’ll have at your fingertips information for products and services that will help you be the best you can be, all year round. We wish all our readers and advertisers a happy, peaceful, and fulfilling 2014.

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roperly ventilating and frequently cleaning our homes and offices are both important to our health, concludes a new European study published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Researchers analyzed bacterial and fungal counts and suspended particulate matter in indoor air samples of 40 homes and offices. They determined that 45 percent had indoor pollution levels greater than that recommended by the current European Concerted Action Report on air quality standards. An analysis of a Canadian government Health Measures Survey discovered 47 different indoor volatile organic compounds (VOC) among more than half of the 3,857 households surveyed throughout Canada. Most of the VOCs identified there have also been present in separate European and U.S. studies. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs are carbon chemical compounds that can evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions. The concern with indoor VOCs is their potential to react with indoor ozone to produce harmful byproducts that may be associated with adverse health effects in sensitive populations. Benzene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and xylene top the list of common VOCs inside U.S. households, according to an EPA report. Typical sources comprise common household chemicals, furnishings and décor, as well as indoor activities such as unventilated cooking, heating and smoking.

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or centuries, aromatherapy using orange oil has been heralded in traditional herbalism for its ability to alleviate anxiety. Research published in the journal Advanced Biomedical Research now finds that aromatherapy using the same ingredient can significantly reduce a child’s anxiety at the dentist’s office. The study, conducted at Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and published in the peer-reviewed journal Advanced Biomedical Research, tested 10 boys and 20 girls between 6 and 9 years old. In this crossover design study, participants were assigned randomly into two groups. Half the children were treated with water instead of any essential oil (control) initially and received orange aroma in the second session (intervention). Another 15 children received treatment under orange aroma in the first encounter (intervention) and were treated without any aroma the second time (control). When the children were given orange oil aromatherapy, they experienced significantly reduced heart rates and lower salivary cortisol levels compared with those not receiving it. The results corroborate findings from a 2000 study from the University of Vienna, in Austria, published in Physiology and Behavior.

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ir conditioning does more than keep us cool. A study of 300 adults and homes concludes that central air conditioning removes significant levels of volatile organic compounds and pollution particulates from indoor air. The research, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, finds that using air conditioning with windows closed reduced indoor air pollution the most. One caveat, however, is that the research was conducted in Taipei, China—notable for its extreme outdoor pollution. Another recent study published in Environmental Science confirms the general premise. A research team in Zhejiang, China, found that air conditioning reduced the presence of potent atmospheric pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAC) by 23 percent. PACs contain compounds that are carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic (damaging to fetuses).

Supplements Could Save $70 Billion in Medical Costs

n a Frost & Sullivan study report authored by Christopher Shanahan and Robert de Lorimier, Ph.D., the use of dietary supplements, including B vitamins, phytosterols and dietary fiber, could reduce the cost of treating coronary artery disease in the U.S. by nearly $50 billion over the next seven years. In addition, healthcare costs related to diabetes, vision problems and osteoporosis could be reduced by nearly $20 billion collectively with the use of certain supplements. The projections were based on cost-benefit analysis comparing a series of scenarios to assess the effect on overall disease management costs if an identified high-risk population were to avoid costly medical events by increasing their intake of dietary supplements purchased out-of-pocket versus no supplement usage. “The healthcare system spends a tremendous amount of money treating chronic disease, but has failed to focus on ways to reduce those costs through prevention,” says Steve Mister, president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 3 percent of U.S. healthcare costs are spent on the prevention of chronic diseases.

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A Fresh Look at Furnishings that Last Why not expand on the spring tradition of home cleaning by appraising existing home furnishings and décor to see how rearrangements can freshen the whole presentation? Employing a few basic creative strategies will yield long-lasting beauty, cost savings, health benefits and utility, all adding up to enhanced sustainability. Secondhand items readily spruce up interiors when they are thoughtfully selected. Look for gently used, new-to-you items—ranging from furniture and lamps to accent pieces like pottery and wall art—at antique and thrift shops, yard and estate sales or via online forums such as CraigsList.com and Freecycle.org. Seeking out fair trade items helps support a fair wage for artisans around the world. Plants enliven and beautify any space while cleaning indoor air, according to a recent study by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Associated Landscape Contractors of America. Plants cited as especially effective in removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide from the air include bamboo palm, Chinese evergreen, English ivy, gerbera (African) daisy, chrysanthemum and peace lily. Pot them in used jars or other repurposed containers to conserve materials and add character and more personality to home décor. Overall balance is key. “An imbalanced room has large furniture grouped together at one end and lightweight furniture and bare walls at the other,” says professional designer Norma Lehmeier Hartie, author of Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet. “The effect is like being on a tilting boat in a storm.” Furniture arrangements are best when they allow light to flow through spaces with ample allowance for moving about the room. The ideal setup facilitates worktable projects and small-group conversations. Round tables help make everyone feel like they belong, according to green living expert Annie Bond. Sustainable kitchen wares are often the classiest. Sturdy pots, pans and kettles, like Le Creuset and Picquot Ware, may offer replacement parts and lifetime guarantees; Bialetti and Bodum coffee makers and Littala glassware are durable and long-lasting. While some may cost more upfront, their longevity saves money over time. Then there’s always grandma’s iron skillet. Additional sources: GreenPages.org and GreenAmerica.org

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Food Charter

United Nations Blueprints Sustainability Goals A new publication, Trade and Environment Review: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development, declares that transformative changes are needed in current food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems. Key indicators of needed transformation in agriculture include increased soil carbon content and better integration between crop and livestock production; more incorporation of agroforestry and wild vegetation; reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of livestock production; reduction of GHG through sustainable peatland, forest and grassland management; optimization of organic and inorganic fertilizer use; reduction of waste throughout the food chains; changing dietary patterns toward climate-friendly food consumption; and reform of the international trade regime for food and agriculture. The report includes contributions from more than 60 international experts, including a commentary from the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy. Source: iatp.org

GMO Go-Ahead Feds Give Dangerous Green Light

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a draft statement essentially giving the green light to the marketing, sale and planting of Dow Chemicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genetically modified (GM, GMO, GE) corn and soybeans resistant to 2,4-D, which will trigger a huge increase in the use of the toxic herbicide. The determination under the Plant Pest Act comes despite intense opposition over the past two years from farmers, more than 400,000 other individuals and some 150 farm, fishery, public health, consumer and environmental groups and private businesses. Meanwhile, the Grocery Manufacturers Association has issued talking points against GMO labeling laws for food industry lobbyists that claim the laws are unconstitutional, violating the First Amendment, although other legal experts say the assertion is baseless. Take action at Tinyurl.com/PushToLabelGMO. Learn more at OrganicConsumers.org.

CO2-Correct Food Menus Minimize Greenhouse Gases

Experts at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, at Aberdeen University, in Scotland, have created a new menu plan that is healthy and nutritious, as well as good for the environment. The researchers compiled a shopping list of 52 foods arranged in categories according to how much climate-changing greenhouse gases are produced to make and transport them (Tinyurl. com/ScottishDiet). They then devised a weekly weight allowance for each food, which when followed, would reduce the use of greenhouse gases by about a third. Surprisingly, the list features foods such as chocolate, ice cream and red meat, but anyone wanting to reduce their carbon footprint must only eat them in relatively tiny quantities. Some food groups, such as dairy products and meat, produce much bigger emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide than others because of the way they are manufactured and brought to market. The production of fruit, vegetables and legumes is much less likely to produce such high emissions. Source: Scotsman.com

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very pivotal life decision, from choosing where we live to eating healthier, can support our best interests environmentally, as well. The good news is that it is possible to afford a sustainable way of life. Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food— generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo.

1. Buying a Home

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dence that makes neither financial nor ecological sense, and isn’t good for our health. A solution is to scale back on costly square footage. Spending 25 to 40 percent less than we think we can on a smaller home provides more possibilities when planning the renovation budget, enabling us to create a home that is more deeply satisfying. Nicole Alvarez, an architectural designer with Ellen Cassilly Architect, in Durham, North Carolina, who blogs at IntentionallySmall.com, says that if we value quality over quantity, place over space and living more intentionally in every aspect of our lives, we are ready for a small home. Occupying less space has profoundly influenced her daily life and happiness. Alvarez has found, “When space is limited, everything has a function and a purpose. Everything has to be intentional. Over time, as you grow in the

Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food—generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo. home, you make small modifications to personalize it more to adjust to your routine. You grow a strong bond with your home.” Securing a much smaller dwelling than what we originally had designs on can lead to a lifetime of savings. With less space to furnish, heat, cool, light, clean and maintain, we can enjoy greater financial freedom, less stress and more time for fun.

and transportation can be more than 60 reduce stress and improve our health. percent of the total household budget. For families with access to a range of 3. Choosing a Car transportation choices, the combined We know two primary facts about cars: cost can be less than 40 percent.” They are expensive and those with inter In most suburbs, where the only nal combustion engines pollute during practical transportation choice is a operation. Still, many of us need one. personal vehicle, dependency on a car Reducing the total impact and burden takes a toll on us financially and physiof owning a car can be as simple as cally. Driving a personal vehicle 15,000 prioritizing fuel efficiency. It helps that miles a year can cost about $9,122 fuel-sippers now come in more sizes annually in ownership and operating than just small, yet small subcompacts expenses, according to AAA’s 2013 remain a good place to start our research Your Driving Costs report, and hours because of their budget-friendly prices spent daily sitting behind the wheel and high fuel economy. being sedentary is eroding our health. A subcompact that averages 32 miles Lack of transportation options is a leadper gallon (mpg) and has a sticker price ing detriment to the nation’s collective below $15,000 can save us so much wellness, according to the federal money compared with a top-selling comagency Healthy People. pact SUV—upwards of $16,000 over five Sustainable cities provide many years, according to Edmunds.com—that if transportation options, including we need a larger vehicle on occasion, we public buses and trains, car-sharing can more easily afford to rent one. services and all forms of ride sharing; Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), both and perhaps most importantly, they are small and midsized, can be an even bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Choosbetter choice, averaging 41 mpg. Cost ing communities that make it possible comparisons show that an HEV can save 1-6and page even ad outlined.pdf 10:49:04 AM to reduce Unity driving go car-free 12/4/11 a heavily travelling city driver nearly $1,000 in fuel costs annually versus a much of the time can save us money,

2. Deciding Where to Live

Urban, suburban or rural, where we live incurs long-term repercussions on the natural environment. Choosing an established community within or close to an urban center tends to be more protective of air, water and land quality than living in a distant, car-dependent suburb, yet many families feel either drawn to or resigned to the suburbs for the lower housing prices. But as Ilana Preuss, vice president at Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, explains, “There is more to housing affordability than how much rent or mortgage we pay. Transportation costs are the second-biggest budget item for most families. In locations with access to few transportation choices, the combined cost of housing

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Green Housing Yields Social and Security Benefits n Large-home inhabitants may go all day without seeing one another and communication and togetherness can suffer. Family members living in small homes can more easily cultivate strong communications and cohesion. n Dense neighborhoods encourage interaction and cooperation among neighbors, nurturing a cohesive community that can reward us with social connections, collective responsibility and assistance when needed. n Urban homes give vandals and thieves fewer opportunities because neighbors are close by and passersby may be more readily noticed. n Small homes can encourage disconnecting from technology and getting outside. When the TV can be heard throughout the house, parents are more likely to urge outdoor playtime for kids. n The footprint of a small dwelling uses a fraction of the buildable lot, leaving more outdoor space for planting gardens that can nourish bodies and souls. Source: GreenMatters.com

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The newest hybrids have been around for more than a decade, and the batteries have held up extremely well, lasting 150,000 to 200,000 miles in some cases. ~ CNN.com comparably sized conventional gasolinepowered car. Although a 2014 midsized HEV has an average suggested retail price of $28,431, the category has been around long enough to create a market in previously owned vehicles. A used hybrid that is just two years old can cost up to 25 percent less than a new one.

4. Buying American

According to Consumer Reports, many shoppers prefer to buy products made in the USA, but with more than 60 percent of all consumer goods now produced overseas, finding American goods is not always easy. The good news is that buying American doesn’t mean only buying American made. We back the U.S. economy and jobs when we purchase used items that have been renewed or repurposed by enterprising citizens. Creative reuse supports new and existing businesses that collect, clean, sort, recondition, refurbish, remanufacture, update, refinish, reupholster, repair, tailor, distribute and sell used parts, materials and finished goods. Sarah Baird, director of outreach and communications of the Center for a New American Dream, an organization working to shift consumption away from wasteful trends, loves the history of used items. She says, “An item that has already lived one life has a story to tell, and is infinitely more interesting than anything newly manufactured.” Another reward is the big savings afforded by previously owned durable goods; not even America’s big-box discount retailers can beat these genuine bargains. Of course, not everything is available in the used marketplace, but when it makes sense, we can proudly know that our purchases support American

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5. Getting Healthy

Going green is healthy in innumerable ways. In addition to driving less, banning toxic products from our household cupboards and dinner plates is another solid place to start on the road to improved well-being for ourselves and the planet. Toxic consumer products pollute the planet, from manufacture through use and disposal. They aren’t doing us any favors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that the average human body now contains an estimated 700 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals due to exposure to toxic consumer products and industrial chemicals. After researching proper local disposal of such hazards, replace them on future shopping forays with safer choices. It’s an investment in our health that can save untold pain and money and pay off big time in avoiding health problems ranging from cancer, asthma and chronic diseases to impaired fertility, birth defects and learning disabilities according to the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition. To reduce exposure to the toxins that are commonly sprayed on conventional crops, select sustainable and organic versions of foods to prepare at home whenever possible. Such choices help keep both our bodies and the environment healthy and can be surprisingly affordable compared with eating out and consuming prepackaged convenience foods. By substituting whole foods for prepared foods, cooking more meals at home and practicing good eating habits—like eating less meat and downsizing portions—the average person can enjoy high-quality food for $7 to $11 per day. This matches or falls below what the average American daily spends on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Considering that diet-related diseases can cost afflicted families thousands of dollars a year, better food choices can make us not only healthier, but wealthier, too. Crissy Trask is the author of Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better. Connect at CrissyTrask.com.

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were stunning,” Mollner says. “The detector’s measurements went off the charts in the bedroom. It wasn’t the flat screen TV at the foot of my bed, but how the room’s wiring was done. The electrician installed a relay so I can switch off the power on that side of the house at night. Now, I sleep six or seven hours,” which he characterizes as “a profound change.” He also suggests turning off and moving cell phones away from beds. Mollner then hardwired the computers in his home, eliminated Wi-Fi and rearranged the electronic equipment in his home office. Kim Cook, an energy practitioner in Mission Viejo, California, specializes in Eden Energy Medicine and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Cook decided not to buy a house she was initially interested in because it was in a hot spot. When Cook used her meter to chart frequencies at home, it also prompted her to move her bedroom clock radio to a different bureau. “It’s no longer sitting right at our heads,” she notes. Plus, “I don’t put my cell phone on my body and it bothers me that my son puts his in his pocket.” An overarching observation from Cook’s professional practice is that increasing numbers of people in pain are interested in energy medicine because they’re so frustrated by Priscilla Goudreau-Santos with Western medicine. She observes, “Pain is blocked energy, and people are learning how to unblock it naturally.” The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the e crackle with energy. Natural electromagnetic International EMF Project in 1996 because of rising pubfields within us regulate how our bodies work. lic health concerns due to the surge in EMF sources. After Plus, we continually encounter many outside enreviewing extensive research and thousands of articles, ergy fields from Wi-Fi, cell phones and towers, power lines, the organization can’t confirm—or deny—the existence of microwave ovens, computers, TVs, security devices and health consequences from exposure to low-level EMFs. radar. A growing number of experts see these surrounding But in 2011, the WHO International Agency for frequencies as an increasing danger to our well-being. Research on Cancer classified the electromagnetic radia Applying modalities like acupuncture, Reiki, Touch for tion from cell phones as possibly carcinogenic to humans, Health and Eden Energy Medicine can help us maintain a based on increased risk for glioma, a malignant brain canhealthy energy balance internally. They work to harmonize cer. Lloyd Morgan, a senior researcher with the nonprofit the body to protect against stress, trauma and associated Environmental Health Trust and lead author of the interillness. nationally endorsed report, Cellphones and Brain Tumors, Phyllis Traver, owner of Safe & Sound Home, in Boston, is certified by the International Institute of Building-Biology & goes further, unequivocally stating, “Cell phone radiation Ecology to detect, measure and counter in-home electromag- is a carcinogen.” In our own environment, we can regulate EMF, says netic activity. “The institute usually finds that when a patient doesn’t respond to treatment by an energy healer, it’s because Iowan Camilla Rees, founder of the educational petition website ElectromagneticHealth.org and Camof the environment. I try to neutralize its effect to help the body regulate properly,” Traver says. “Just because paign for Radiation Free Schools on Facebook; she is the co-author of Public Health SOS: While protection in highly occupied famsomeone isn’t The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution ily areas is important, providing protection in bedrooms is especially vital, due to the amount feeling symptoms and Morgan’s cell phone report. Says Rees, “You can buy a meter, avoid of time we spend there for rest and restoration. from exposure using cordless phones and baby monitors, and Traver’s diagnoses sometimes suggest remechange your cell phone behavior. The harmful diation measures that involve an electrician to electronic effects of cell phones decrease with distance; grounding currents and adding selective shieldtechnology, that just by holding the cell phone six inches from ing materials to block frequencies flowing from your head, there is a 10,000-fold reduction of electronic devices. “Magnetic fields from outside doesn’t mean risk.” the house are hard to control, but 98 percent of that it’s not having what I find can be fixed,” she advises. When Terry Mollner, 69, was having trouble an effect on DNA.” Priscilla Goudreau-Santos is a freelance writer and owner of Priscilla Goudreau Public Relasleeping, he contacted Traver, who receives client tions & Marketing, in Charlotte, NC. ~ Camilla Rees referrals from energy healers. “The conclusions

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The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a store brand. Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says.

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HOMEMADE ECO-CLEANERS DIY Recipes Keep Your Home Naturally Clean by Lane Vail

mericans use 35 million pounds of toxic household cleaning products annually. According to the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, in Los Angeles, traces of cleaning chemicals can be found throughout the human body within seconds of exposure, posing risks like asthma, allergies, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, neurotoxicity and death. Equally sobering is the decades of research suggesting a relationship between the overuse of powerful disinfectants and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as concerns over these toxins entering

water supplies and wildlife food chains. Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.” One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products. For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural.com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity. “We’re cutting through all the marketing and getting back to basics,” says Matt. Affordability is another benefit:

Find these multitasking ingredients in local groceries and health stores or online. White vinegar effectively cleans, deodorizes, cuts grease and disinfects against bacteria, viruses and mold. Castile soap in liquid or bar form serves as a biodegradable, vegetable-based surfactant and all-around cleaner (avoid mixing with vinegar, which neutralizes its cleansing properties). Baking soda cleans, whitens, neutralizes odors and softens water. It’s an excellent scrubbing agent for bathrooms, refrigerators and ovens. Borax, a natural mineral, improves the effectiveness of laundry soap. Although classified (as is salt) as a low-level health hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carcinogenic and isn’t absorbed through skin. Washing soda, a caustic chemical cousin of baking soda, softens water and removes stains. Bond advises, “It’s a heavy duty cleaner as powerful as any toxic solvent,” so wear gloves. Hydrogen peroxide is considered an effective disinfectant and bleach alternative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Use it to whiten grout and remove stains. Essential oils derived from plants infuse cleaners with fragrance and boost germ-fighting power. Tea tree, eucalyptus and lavender oils all boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. The Jabs advise that although they can be pricy, “The investment will pay for itself many times over.” Lemon juice or citric acid cuts through grease, removes mold and bacteria and leaves dishes streak-free. Coarse kosher salt helps soften dishwasher water and acts as a scouring agent.

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All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy Toxin-Free Recipes, by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors. For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray.

recommends mixing one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda, a half-cup of citric acid and a half-cup of coarse kosher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate. Use one tablespoon per load with a half-cup of citric acid in the rinse to combat streaks.

Foaming hand/dish soap: Shake one cup of water, a quarter-cup of castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil in a foaming dispenser. Use in bathrooms and kitchens.

Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap. Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first; it may lift color).

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creating a thick paste with liquid castile soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Scour tubs, showers and stainless steel surfaces with a sponge, and then rinse. Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a brush the next morning, advises Bond. Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray. Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil. Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop. Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond. For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and two-and-a-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner. Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.

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Culinary Mushroom Magic Delicate Powerhouses of Nutrition and Medicine by Case Adams

ushrooms have played a remarkable role in human history. Egyptian hieroglyphics dating back 4,500 years linked mushrooms to immortality. The famous 5,300-yearold “iceman” found frozen in 1991 in the Tyrolean Alps carried a sachet containing the mushroom species Piptoporus betulinus—the birch polypore. Greek writings of Hippocrates, Pliny, Dioscorides, Galen and others regarded the mushroom Fomitopsis officinalis (agarikon) as a panacea. While enthusiasm later waned in Europe, with John Farley characterizing mushrooms in his 1784 book, The London Art of Cookery, as “treacherous gratifications,” Native American Indians used varieties such as puffballs (Calvatia and Lycoperdon species) for rheumatism, congested organs and other diseased conditions. Yet, modernday culinary connoisseurs owe the recent surge in interest in fungal delicacies more to Japanese and Chinese traditions, which have consistently

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advanced mushrooms’ nutritional and medicinal uses. Ancient Chinese medical texts, including the Hanshu (82 CE) even refer to the famed reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) as the “mushroom of immortality”. Today, fungi cuisine in the West is typically limited to Agaracus bisporus— the relatively mild button mushroom, which matures into the acclaimed portobello. But digging deeper into available options reveals chanterelle (Cantharellus sp.), oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), morel (Morchella sp.) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) species. These culinary mushrooms provide a virtuosity of delicate flavors harboring nutritional and medicinal benefits, according to those that study them. University of California-Berkeley research scientist and Mycologist Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., explains that shiitake and oyster mushrooms follow the button as the most widely cultivated around the world. “They come in many colors, varieties and species and are

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typically the most easily digested and utilized of all mushrooms,” he notes. “Mushrooms are an amazing health food,” says Hobbs. “Most edible fungi are high in fiber, good-quality protein, key vitamins, micronutrients, phosphorous and potassium, and low in fat and calories. It’s one of nature’s perfect diet foods.” As protein powerhouses, portobello and other button mushrooms, shiitake and oyster varieties all deliver between 30 and 35 percent protein by weight. The fiber content can range from 20 grams per 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) in the case of portobello to a lofty 48 grams per 100 grams in the Phoenix oyster mushroom. Mushrooms also supply potent B vitamins. One hundred grams (about 3.5 ounces) of portobello contains more than four milligrams (mg) of riboflavin (B2), 69 mg niacin (B3) and 12 mg pantothenic acid (B5). Shiitake’s comparable numbers are three, 106 and 17 while pink oyster delivers 2.45, 66 and 33 mg of the three nutrients. Thus, they deliver significantly more than recommended daily allowances (RDA)—for example, niacin’s adult RDA ranges from 14 to 16 mg and riboflavin’s is just 1.1 to 1.3 mg. Mushrooms also present one of the few food sources of vitamin D— primarily D2—but some also contain small amounts of vitamin D3, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture research. Also, their D2 levels spike dramatically when sun-dried sporeside-up, confirmed in research by internationally recognized Mycologist Paul Stamets. Mushrooms contain important minerals, too. Portobello contains 4,500 mg, oyster 4,500 mg and shiitake 2,700 mg of potassium per 100 grams, all with low sodium levels. Plus, they deliver usable amounts of copper, zinc and selenium. Beyond the nutrient numbers lies mushrooms’ bonus round: They contain special complex polysaccharides—long-chain molecules within cell walls—that have been the subject of intense research at leading institutions around the world, including Harvard, Yale and the University of

California. Mushrooms’ (1-3)-betaglucan complexes have been shown to inhibit many cancers and suggest potential solutions for diabetes, heart disease and immune-related conditions. Stamets explains that mushrooms also contain sterols, shown to benefit cardiovascular health. “Shiitake and other mushrooms like reishi have cholesterol-normalizing effects,” adds Hobbs. Can we take these benefits back to the kitchen? “Most mushrooms have to be cooked to release their health-giving benefits,” explains Hobbs. Stamets concurs: “Cooking liberates mushroom nutrients from their matrix of cells. They are tenderized upon heating, making their nutrients bioavailable for digestion.” Thankfully, finding these tasty superfood delicacies has become easier as entrepreneurial fresh-mushroom growers have emerged throughout the United States in recent years. Case Adams is a California naturopath and author of 25 books on natural healing. Learn more at CaseAdams.com.

Healing Nourishment Mushrooms are so versatile we can eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They add a note of delicious creativity to diverse dishes. Plus they deliver protein, vitamins and protective compounds. Fresh is always best and just-picked is better, although dried can work in a pinch.

Hot & Sour Cauliflower Mushroom Soup by Loni Jean Ronnebaum This rare mushroom has a unique firmness reminiscent of noodles and can be soaked and rinsed to clean, and then cut into cauliflower-like chunks. Slow cook overnight for best results.

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Acupressure Based on the same system as acupuncture, but fingers and hands are used, instead of stimulation with needles, to restore the balanced flow of the body’s life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This force moves through the body along 12 energy pathways, or meridians, which practitioners unblock and strengthen. Common styles of acupressure include Jin Shin, which gently holds at least two points at once for a minute or more, and Shiatsu, which applies firm pressure to each point for three to five seconds.

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“reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life-force. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs.

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Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga. Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander technique, Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, polarity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager. Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

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Chiropractic Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress. The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment.

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Dr. Shana Sparks has been practicing for nine years. She has practiced for five years at First Choice Chiropractic, formerly known as Norwood Chiropractic in North Knoxville. She also specializes in family practice, adolescent chiropractic and personal injury-auto accident.

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An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by a professional using special equipment. One colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas and cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for prevention of disease. Colonics are used for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold.

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Craniosacral Therapy (CST) A manual therapeutic procedure to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, and the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated because they never completely fuse; and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse. CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity.

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A gentle, noninvasive technique intended to encourage movement of the lymph throughout the body. Practitioners use vibration, light and electrical waves to stimulate the lymph system in places where the accumulation of lymph can indicate infection or other health problems.

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Linda Lea, Natural Health Professional, RCR, CCA, HTSM 620 N. Campbell Station Rd. #23 Farragut, TN 37934 865-966-1509 LeasNHS.com

A gentle, light-touch, noninvasive technique to stimulate the proper flow and drainage of the lymphatic system. A combination of vibration, light and electrical waves help to stimulate the flow of lymph.

Emotion Code

Energy Healing

An emotional empowerment process designed to eliminate hidden emotional baggage and self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that prevent you from giving and receiving love freely.

The art and practice of realigning and reattuning the body between the physical and the etheric and auric fields to assist in natural healing processes. Working directly with the energy field in and around the body, the practitioner is thought to channel and direct energy into the cells, tissues and organs of the patient’s body to effect healing on physical and nonphysical levels simultaneously. Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands.

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Energy Healing MARGARET E. LESLIE, MS, LMT, HTSM-CP/I, HTCP/I, CCA, NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF HTSM Holistic Health Partners The Avenue, 141 N. Martinwood Dr. Knoxville, TN 37923 865-607-0173 HTSpiritualMinistry.com

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ROCK AND PINE HEALING Rev. Carol Bodeau, PhD Maryville, TN 865-233-7402 RockAndPineHealing.com

Restoring wholeness and renewing harmony for body, heart, mind, spirit. Rev. Carol Bodeau is an experienced interfaith minister and healer offering spiritual guidance, intuitive counseling, Reiki and crystal healing, wilderness quests and rites of passage.

ROSE WELLNESS NETWORK

Barbara Rose, RN, an energy medicine teacher, Brain Gym facilitator and practical nutrition consultant, can create self-care programs for individuals or groups. Personal and telephone consultations by appointment. “I enjoy empowering people so desirable shifts can occur.”

Energy Reduction POWERSAVERS

865-388-6094 Michael@PowerSaversTN.com. PowerSaversTN.com PowerSavers offers homes, businesses and churches affordable options to reduce electric bills. Attic temperature reduction improves heating and cooling costs, Power Factor conditioning, surge and spike protection, tubular skylights reduce daytime lighting costs. Locally owned. 100% made in America.

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Feng Shui

The ancient Chinese system of arranging manmade spaces and elements to create or facilitate harmonious qi or chi (pronounced “chee”), or energy flow, by tempering or enhancing the energy where necessary. Feng shui consultants may advise on both personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.

ANNE MERKEL, PhD

Dr. Nancy C. Canestaro 6920 Lark Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-789-5856 FengShuiLadies.com

Energy Psychology/Naturopathy 706-374-6460 877-262-2276 ArielaGroup.com MyEFTCoach.com Specializing in addressing autoimmune disorders and certifying health & wellness practitioners to adopt energy therapy modalities, Dr. Anne Merkel assists you by phone, in person, and via numerous online self-study packages, leading you to conscious transformation, wellness, release of trauma.

FENG SHUI DESIGN

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. Look for her 2013 Rhama Center lectures.

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Events & Trade Shows THE HEALTHY LIVING EXPO PO Box 18049 Knoxville, TN 37928 865-851-8141 TheHealthyLivingExpo.com

Barbara Rose, RN RoseWellness.me RoseWellness@me.com

Energy Therapy

The area’s largest event focused on health, fitness, nutrition and “living green” is held at the Knoxville Convention Center every January and at the Nashville Convention Center every September. The Expo offers fun, interactive, educational exhibits, product demonstrations and presentations.

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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-ofthe-art technology. Eco-friendly dry cleaning equipment and solutions produce superior results. Register online for free pickup/delivery of dry cleaning, laundry, alterations.

Health & Wellness Centers HEALTH REVOLUTION

Dr. Elise Brown 9217 Park West Blvd Ste 3B Knoxville, TN 37931 865-242-5667 DrEliseBrown.com Our mission is “Big & Rich Health for a Big & Rich Life.” Visit our website to hear from our patients about the great work we are doing; then sign up for our online special!

Health Foods & Nutrition ¬ herbs

Health Foods & Nutrition EVERYTHING MUSHROOMS

1004 Sevier Ave. • Knoxville, TN 37920 865-329-7566 Info@EverythingMushrooms.com EverythingMushrooms.com Complete mushroom supply, gifts and 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.

Compassionate and Effective Psychotherapy and Family Services

Specializing in treating Trauma/PTSD, Depression/Anxiety, Stress, Addiction, Marital Conflict/Resolution, and Spiritual Guidance, Esoteric-Bio Magnetic Healing www.knoxtraumaconnection.com

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Samantha Metheney, Lic. Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR specialist 2931 Essary Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918 • 865-456-0058 With 16 years’ experience in health and fitness, we offer expert advice and products for a healthy lifestyle. Large variety of products including vitamins, herbs, sports nutrition, natural foods, natural waters, beauty care and pet foods.

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Lester G. Burks, CMO 4390 Big Spring Gap Rd. Pikeville, TN 37367 800-216-3231 BuriedTreasureLN.com

Our goal is to motivate and enable as many people as possible to achieve and maintain good health. Buried Treasure offers the most effective line of liquid nutritional supplements available, formulated for supporting our customers with products that produce results.

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Herbs Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm

Kathy E. Burke Mihalczo 132 England Ln. Clinton, TN 37716 (Marlow community near Oak Ridge) 865-435-1452 ErinsMeadow@comcast.net ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com Facebook @ Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm East Tennessee’s largest selection of herb plants! C u l i n a r y, m e d i c i n a l , ornamental herbs grown onsite. Herbal display gardens; organic growing supplies; 50+ organic dried herbs, aromatherapy supplies, o rg a n i c e s s e n t i a l o i l s ; medicinal herb seeds, books, vintage home/garden décor; classes/workshops; tours, programs, party packages.

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Holistic Dentistry ¬ Intuitive Counseling

GYPSY HANDS HEALING ARTS

Holistic Dentistry A holistic dental practice considers all aspects of a patient’s health and often includes a wider variety of treatment options than traditional dentistry.

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

Catering to patients’ personal needs with a whole-body approach. We offer testing for sensitivities to commonly used dental materials and use only biocompatible materials to restore beautiful, naturallooking teeth. We also can remove mercury-silver fillings.

Holistic Health Care A health-care practice that considers and treats all aspects of a patient’s needs—psychological, social and physiological. Holistic health care generally includes a variety of alternatives to traditional Western medicine, which tends to be reactive rather than proactive, and which often relies on pharmaceutical treatment of symptoms.

CHEO of GREATER KNOXVILLE AREA Complementary Health Education Organization PO Box 22511 • Knoxville, TN 37933 423-884-6031 CheoKnox.org

Sara Xochitl Griscom 707 N. Central St. Knoxville, TN 37917 865-522-5829 Info@GypsyHands.com GypsyHands.com

Practicing healing traditions from around the world: Maori healing, intuitive consultations, medical intuition, holistic nutritional and health coaching, craniosacral, Reiki/Reiki instruction, past-life regression, birthing support, licensed massage therapy, multicultural events, movie night. Books, card decks, incense/smudge sticks, music, craftworks.

Hypnotherapy A range of hypnosis techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious. The altered state that occurs under hypnosis has been compared to a state of deep meditation or transcendence, in which the innate recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. The subject can achieve greater clarity regarding his or her own wants and needs, explore other events or periods of life that require resolution, or generally develop a more positive attitude. Often used to help people lose weight or stop smoking, it is also used in the treatment of phobias, stress and as an adjunct to the treatment of illnesses.

GENESIS ANALGESIA CENTER

Discover your options for health using holistic and integrative approaches to wellness. Health fairs, free directory of services, and monthly educational programs 7 p.m. every first Monday (Knoxville) and fourth We d n e s d a y ( L o u d o n / Monroe). Details at CheoKnox.org.

Michael Nash, PhD 1408 Currier Ln. Knoxville, TN 37919 856-692-4141 GenesisAnalgesia.com

Dr. Nash is a world-recognized hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy is effective for treating chronic pain, smoking cessation, weight loss.

Intuitive Counseling The use of any of various methods of divination, such as numerology, psychic reading and tarot reading. Individuals may consult practitioners to seek information about the future or insights into personal concerns or their personality.

NINE WELLNESS CENTRE

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

READINGS AND REIKI

Theresa Richardson Rhama: The Center of Healing Arts 9237 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37931 865-705-2525 Info@TheresaRichardson.com TheresaRichardson.com 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.

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SUNSHINE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Intuitive counselor, medium, healer, educator, LCSW with 10+ years’ experience. Intuitive & mindfulnessbased therapeutic counseling, mediumship, energy healing, life coaching. Providing guidance to illuminate the pathway toward becoming the person you are meant to be.

Kimberly L. Barrett, LCSW-C Rhama: The Center of Healing Arts 9237 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37931 865-321-1177 kim.somethingnew2@gmail.com

Kinesiology/Applied Kinesiology The study of muscles and their movement, and the use of muscle response for immediate feedback from the body. Physicians use applied kinesiology to test the relative strength and weakness of selected muscles in order to identify decreased function in body organs and systems, to diagnose and treat diseases, and to check the body’s response to treatments that are being considered. Other kinesiologies, like Touch for Health, use muscle testing to assess imbalances and restrictions in the body’s energy flow. They focus on balancing muscles, the meridian system, and the body’s energy to relieve stress and pain, to improve posture and mind-body function, and to stimulate the body’s own healing ability.

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 & stress relief since 1994. Certified Touch for Health® K i n e s i o l o g y i n s t r u c t o r, acupressure, structural alignment, stress relief, chair massage, Tai chi. Class schedule online for LMTs and everyone.

Intuitive Counseling ¬ life coach

SOMETHING NEW INTUITIVE COUNSELING

380 High St. Maryville, TN 37804 865-984-6850 404 Northshore Dr. Knoxville, TN 37919 865-584-0080 SunshineHealthClinic.com

Kinesio Taping A therapeutic form of taping designed to help speed recovery from injury, aid in retraining over- or underworked muscles, decrease pain, and help alleviate chronic muscle tightness.

RESTORATIVE BODY THERAPIES Carol Bieter, LMT, CKTP 243 Signal Mountain Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-605-4855 RestorativeBodyTherapies.com

Carol Bieter is a certified Kinesio Taping practitioner, having completed all three levels of training and passed the CKTP exam. Currently one of the only certified Kinesio Taping practitioners in the Knoxville and Chattanooga areas.

Life Coach Often specialists in areas like relationships, careers or personal growth, life coaches help their clients recognize and clarify goals they wish to achieve, help them determine a course of action to achieve those goals, and provide support and motivation along the way.

LINDA C. SHARP, HTSM-CP, CCA, CDC, MEDICAL INTUITIVE Holistic Health Partners The Avenue, 141 N. Martinwood Dr. Knoxville, TN 37923 865-660-4832

Wondering why you can’t get where you want to go in life? Why your dreams are unfulfilled? Sign up for a life coaching package or try a session to learn how I can help. Mention this ad for 10% discount.

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Lymphatic Drainage ¬ Massage, Russian Medical

Lymphatic Drainage Invented in the 1930s, this gentle form of massage is intended to stimulate the lymphatic system, thereby promoting the body’s ability to detoxify itself. Practitioners of lymphatic drainage believe it facilitates elimination of metabolic waste products, excess fluid and bacteria. It is also thought to enhance circulation and cell regeneration.

GENTLE TOUCH THERAPEUTIC

No charge for admission or parking

Marty Austin, MS, LMT, CST 218 South Peters Rd. Ste. 205 Knoxville, TN 37923 865-691-1565 GentleTouch815@aol.com GentleTouchTherapeutic.com

Certified in MLD, which addresses specific conditions such as lymphedema (often occurring post-mastectomy) and edema from simple sports injuries. MLD often produces rapid results and a calming effect on patients with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.

Massage, Russian Medical

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Used as a medical therapy in Russia since the late 1700s, Russian medical massage has been growing in popularity in the United States since the 1980s. It is now widely used to treat muscle pain or dysfunction, headaches, fatigue and stress. Russian medical massage is typically deeper and more stimulating than Swedish massage but less penetrating than deep-tissue massage.

GENTLE TOUCH THERAPEUTIC Marty Austin, MS, LMT, CST 218 South Peters Rd. Ste. 205 Knoxville, TN 37923 865-691-1565 GentleTouch815@aol.com GentleTouchTherapeutic.com

The Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry A Judeo-Christian based program leading to national certification as a practitioner.

The Certification in Clinical Aromatherapy The only program using hands-on healing that leads to national certification.

Classes offer CE’s for Massage Therapists and Nurses Classes open to ALL interested in Wellness and Self-care Local Practitioners Available for Private Sessions For information about local Practitioners and classes contact Margaret Leslie at 865-607-0173 or margaret_leslie@hotmail.com www.HTSpiritualMinistry.com • www.ISHAhealing.com

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6500 Papermill Dr. Ste. 214 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-450-3330 AIM-Knoxville.com

Emerging as one of the Southeast’s most influential and recognized providers of massage education, Arbor Institute is producing the most well-prepared entrylevel massage therapists in the country. Student clinic is open to the public for $30/50-minute massage.

MASSAGEWORKS

Microcurrent Facial Sculpting

Charles West, LMT, TFH, MAT 318 Erin Dr. #5 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-694-3144 MassageWorksTN.com

A relaxing, noninvasive technique using electrical energy to stimulate and strengthen the muscle tissue under the skin.

Providing chair massage onsite since 1994 for employee wellness programs, special events and health fairs. Call for free demonstration. Wellness Lunch & Learns for employees on stress reduction, etc. Move better, feel better, live better.

LEA’S NATURAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

Linda Lea, Natural Health Professional, RCR, CCA, HTSM 620 N. Campbell Station Rd. #23 Farragut, TN 37934 865-966-1509 LeasNHS.com

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Massage Therapy A general term for the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tapping the muscles and connective tissues by hand or using mechanical devices. Its goal is to increase circulation and detoxification in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness.

MASSAGE ENVY

Cherokee Plaza 5508 Kingston Pk. #160 • Knoxville TN 37919 865-330-2322 Turkey Creek 11669 Parkside Dr. • Farragut TN 37934 865-218-3689 Massage Envy o f f e r s professional massage services at an affordable price with convenient hours, seven days a week. Special introductory offer: one-hour massage session (50 minutes hands-on) for only $39.

380 High St. Maryville, TN 37804 865-984-6850 404 Northshore Dr. Knoxville, TN 37919 865-584-0080 SunshineHealthClinic.com

A relaxing, noninvasive technique using electrical energy to stimulate and strengthen the muscle tissue under the skin. The hour treatment includes face wash, toning, lymphatic stimulation, sculpting and moisturizing using effective and natural skin-care products.

Natural Parenting Store BOHEMIAN BABY

Heather Truax 6907 Kingston Pk. Knoxville, TN 37919 865-588-1105 heather.fluffnstuff@yahoo.com Knoxville’s only upscale natural parenting boutique. Baby carriers, natural body care for mother and baby, cloth diapers, toys. We carry only well-known and local or trusted brands. Monthly classes offer hands-on experience in cloth diapering, baby-wearing, breast-feeding, holistic living, more.

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Neuromuscular Therapy ¬ sound healing

Neuromuscular Therapy

Reflexology

This form of soft-tissue manual therapy is designed to address specific dysfunctions, including muscle aches; tendon and ligament damage; strains and sprains; arthritis; migraines; sciatica; herniated discs; carpal tunnel syndrome; TMJ; and rotator cuff injuries.

GENTLE TOUCH THERAPEUTIC Marty Austin, MS, LMT, CST 218 South Peters Rd. Ste. 205 Knoxville, TN 37923 865-691-1565 GentleTouch815@aol.com GentleTouchTherapeutic.com

Certified in neuromuscular therapy, which addresses specific dysfunctions including neck, shoulder, tendon and ligament damage, sprains, arthritis, rotator cuff injury, migraine headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, herniated discs, stress-related disorders, chronic pain, TMJ, more.

Pilates A structured system of small, isolated movements that involves concentrated focus on every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines. Emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. More gentle than conventional exercises, Pilates, like yoga, yields long, lean, flexible muscles whose gracefully balanced movements readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting and bending. Can help in overcoming injuries.

PILATES BY SUSIE

AJCC-6800 Deane Hill Dr. 661-803-1526 susiekaplar@gmail.com Like on Facebook, too! Susie Kaplar, new to the Knoxville area, is a certified mat Pilates instructor. Pilates benefits stronger abdominal muscles, better balance, posture and toning. Group classes are $8 each; bring a mat, comfortable clothing and water. First class is free.

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A natural healing art based upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body. Correctly stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands is thought to increase circulation and promote specifically designated bodily and muscular functions.

KNOXVILLE REFLEXOLOGY GROUP, INC. Carrie Wagner, CRR 1715 Downtown West Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37919 865-588-1911 KnoxvilleReflexology.com

Specializing in treatment for pain, disease and detoxification. Serving Knoxville since 1995 with therapeutic facial, foot and hand reflexology. We also offer T h e r m o g r a p h y , P E M F, Functional Blood Analysis, DermaGrid Scanning, Raindrop Therapy, Emotional Release Therapy, laser treatments and Body Cleanse machine.

REIKI Means “universal life-force energy.” A method of activating and balancing the life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands, or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Proponents believe various Reiki techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems, and facilitate spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki is often used to complement the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses, and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate.

GENESIS ANALGESIA CENTER, PLLC Cindy Newman 1408 Currier Ln. Knoxville, TN 37919 865-692-4141 GenesisAnalgesia.com

Cindy Newman is a Reiki Master in the Usui tradition. She has practiced Reiki since 1994, on both humans and animals. Reiki is given in a gentle, loving atmosphere. Can be accompanied by crystal therapy and aromatherapy, no extra charge.

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NLIGHTN BUG LLC

Julia Ealy, NCMT 1113 Andrew Johnson Hwy Strawberry Plains, TN. 37871 865-465-7759 Jbug68@ymail.com Website coming soon Therapeutic massage and bodywork for women. Specializing in women’s massage: deep-tissue, hot stone, Swedish and chair massage, as well as Reiki (a form of energy healing), certified Angel Card Reader, and basic acupressure.

Retreat Centers WELL BEING CONFERENCE CENTER 423-626-9000 patty@WellBeingCC.org WellBeingCC.org

Hour north of Knoxville,160 acres surrounded by 2½ miles of the Powell River. Perfect for quiet getaway, family vacation, group event, reunion, workshop. Promoting mind/body wellness. Our 11 cabins accommodate 26+ people; conference hall seats 50; vistas are endless.

SOUND HEALING Employs vocal and instrumental tones, generated internally or externally. When sounds are produced with healing intent, they are thought to create sympathetic resonance in the physical and energy bodies. Sound healing also is used to bring discordant energy into balance and harmony.

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.

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THE CENTER FOR PEACE 880 Graves-Delozier Rd. Seymour, TN 37865 865-428-3070 CenterForPeace.us

A holistic spiritual center applying ancient wisdom traditions such as ceremony, dance, shamanic practice, sweat lodges, meditation, chanting and prayer in the modern world.

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.

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” t h r o u g h UnityOnlineRadio.org. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries.

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Tai chi and qigong, practiced widely in China for thousands of years, have gained popularity in the West because they are accessible to people of all ages and physical conditions. Both are considered mind-body practices— that is, they involve elements of focus and meditation as well as physical exercise. Tai chi is low-impact, weight-bearing and aerobic; qigong involves a series of postures and exercises, breath work, and self-massage.

CLEAR’S TAI CHI

Richard Clear, owner/director 113 E Broadway Maryville TN 37801 865-379-9997 MaryvilleTaiChi.com Tai chi classes with certified instructors at Clear’s Silat and Street Kung Fu. The only certified, internationally recognized Tai chi master in East Tennessee. 30+ years’ experience. Clear’s 8 Move Tai Chi delivers health benefits in minutes per day.

TAI CHI AND QIGONG FOR HEALTH Bill and Linda Pickett 865-567-4837 BBPickett@tds.net 865-414-7334 LPickett@tds.net

Tai chi and qigong are gentle exercises documented to help with fall prevention, stress relief, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension and other chronic conditions. Call about our scheduled classes or arrange a class in your location.

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Please note The contents of this Healthy Living Resource Guide are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a health-care professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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Understand behavioral tendencies, areas of struggle and growth. Astrology is a tool that points us in the direction of our highest purpose and greatest joy. Learn how birth charts give us compassionate insight, direction and guidance to transform our attitudes and embrace our unique selves.

Lisa C. Hurt

865-719-2049 www.radiantlightastrology.com lisa.c.hurt@gmail.com Please see website for class schedule and consultations.

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