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t work, gender lines have blurred considerably over the past few decades. But at home? Not so much. Sure, men are far more inclined now to help with the kids and the cleaning, but caregiving duties still typically fall to women. Mothers are usually the ones who care for young children, daughters are usually the ones who care for elderly parents, and sometimes those roles overlap in overwhelming fashion. And what’s the message so often dispensed to these harried caregivers? “Take care of yourself.” If you’ve been on the receiving end of that advice, the irony probably wasn’t lost on you. Great, you thought. Another person to take care of. Here’s the thing, though: that advice is spot-on. Caregivers, like cars, can’t run on empty. So the key to caregiving is making yourself as big a priority as you make others. That means scheduling regular “me time,” saying no when necessary, and not feeling guilty about asking for help. And so just in time for Mother’s Day—the national shout-out to the ultimate caregivers—this issue of Natural Awakenings features several articles to help women take better care of themselves. We drew inspiration from pro-volleyball star Gabrielle Reece (interviewed in Wise Words, page 23), who admits her personal and professional priorities shifted dramatically when she became a mom. Now the parent of two daughters, she says she finds balance by relying on “great girlfriends. I don’t mean people you go to lunch with—I mean real allies. People that give you good advice and are strong for you, that will take your kids and you’ll take theirs. I think that is an underutilized tool.” We offer several eye-opening health-related articles this month, including local physician Dr. Richard Mays’ discussion of the causes of the global (not just American!) obesity epidemic, and how we can win the fight against fat. Read about it on page 16. And for those of you who struggle with tummy troubles (and who doesn’t, from time to time?), our Conscious Eating column (page 18) explains how probiotics in foods like yogurt and sauerkraut can ease a range of digestive issues. Finally, don’t miss our conversation (page 20) with author, psychologist and sound-healing artist Michael DeMaria, who shares his insights on meditation and “deep listening” as healing practices. The four-time Grammy nominee will be leading a workshop in Asheville next month—a perfect opportunity to practice a little self-care!

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

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An interview with Michael DeMaria

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Nashville Duo “Source” Returns to Unity Transformation

Unity Transformation, affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, meets every Sunday at 10:55 a.m. at Shanti Yoga Haven. Unity is known for its inspirational magazine Daily Word (DailyWord.com) and for its prayer ministry Silent Unity (1-800-NOW-PRAY), which has been in nonstop prayer since 1890. For more information about Unity Transformation, call Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath at 865-809-5207 or visit UnityTransformation.org. See ad, page 15.

he musical duo Source—Vic Sorrell and Kenya Walker—will join Unity Transformation during the month of May, beginning with a concert May 3 at 7 p.m. at Shanti Yoga Haven, Kenya Walker & Vic Sorrell 12 Forest Court, in the Bearden area of Knoxville. The concert will be offered to the public on a donation basis and preceded by a 6 p.m. vegetarian potluck dinner. Attendees are encouraged to bring a vegetarian dish. Source also will provide special music for Unity Transformation Sundays May 4 and May 18; service begins at 10:55 a.m. at Shanti Yoga Haven. “Unity Transformation is made up of some of the most authentic folks we’ve met,” Sorrell says. “Who wouldn’t want to hang out with a group of real, open-hearted people who are learning and applying the most current spiritual life concepts? When I first walked in, I knew I was going to love being there. It’s a healing place.” The duo performs at Unity

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ith its state-of-the-art, eco-friendly drycleaning technology, Crown Cleaners has joined the ranks of Knoxville’s most environmentally progressive businesses. But Crown isn’t just helping the earth—it’s also helping local schools and organizations with its Crown for the Classroom program. Crown owner Don Holecek says any local not-for-profit—such as school PTAs, clubs and sports teams—can register with Crown to receive cash back on member purchases. “Our software can keep track of the cleaning purchases of everyone registered in that group, and periodically it will calculate 5 percent of pretax sales, which we’ll return to the

organization,” he says. “It’s a great way for us to get new customers while they earn free money for their organization.” While the program is not limited to school groups, they have found it an especially useful tool, Holecek says, because the money can go to fulfill specific needs rather than going into a general school fund for allocation. Holecek says it makes sense for Crown Cleaners to give back to the city that has supported it for more than 40 years. “Once I bought the business in 2002, I realized how important it was to support other local organizations and businesses,” he says. “If you’re a customer at a chain store, the money you spend leaves your community, or even the country, at some point. But the money spent at Crown goes nowhere else.” To register an organization in Crown for the Classroom, call 865-438-5222 and ask for Will, or visit either Crown Cleaners location: 6300 Kingston Pk., Knoxville, or 9409 Northshore Dr. in Bearden Hill. See ad, page 13.

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ombatting spring allergies can be a fulltime job. But Hemp Monkeys owners Amber Keirn and Amanda Keller say they’ve found the secret to taming the allergy beast. “Instead of reaching for over-the-counter allergy medications, which have lots of side effects, consider using essential oils,” Keirn advises. She says dõTERRA Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils makes three products that can give allergy sufferers relief: Breathe, TriEase and Basil. To relieve nasal congestion, she blends two drops of Basil essential oil in two ounces of warm purified water, adds a pinch of Epsom or Himalayan salt, pours the mixture in a glass nasal applicator, and uses it like a saline spray. “Do this when you start sneezing or feel congested,” she says. “Basil is a natural antiviral and antibacterial oil.” Breathe, a decongestant blend, helps with drainage and coughing, Keirn says. Inhaled, it cleanses and soothes the airways, and it also can be applied topically to the chest, back or soles of the feet. “Its pleasant aroma calms the senses,” she says. “It’s perfect for nighttime diffusion to facilitate restful sleep.” For a histamine blocker, she recommends dõTERRA’s TriEase Softgels, which were developed to protect against seasonal and environmental elements and to promote a healthy respiratory system when needed most. “Each softgel contains equal parts lemon, lavender and peppermint essential oils, which when combined promote clear breathing and a healthy inflammatory response,” she says. Hemp Monkeys, located at 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville, offers free essential oils classes every month. For more information, call the store at 865.474.1340. See ad, page 15.

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newsbriefs Exodus Recovery Center Focuses on Narcotic Addiction

New Integrative Healing Option in Oak Ridge

nyone who is hooked on prescription painkillers or other opioids, or who knows someone who is, understands how challenging these addictions can be. Exodus Recovery Center, which recently opened in South Knoxville, is dedicated to helping people in Knox and surrounding counties overcome opioid and narcotic addictions. While opioid abuse is rampant around the country, Tennessee has the eighth-highest drug mortalDr. David Newman ity rate in the country, with 16.9 deaths per 100,000 people per year, says David Newman, MD, owner of Exodus Recover Center. In addition to death by overdose, opioid abuse can also lead to liver and kidney damage, collapsed veins, and heart infection, among other conditions—and the damage isn’t just physical, Newman says. “Abuse leads to the deterioration of the family, loss of one’s job, and estrangement from one’s friends and community,” he says. Suboxone is the leading treatment for those who wish to leave addiction behind, Newman says. “It is a proven medication that can help you stay in treatment by suppressing withdrawal symptoms and reducing cravings,” he says. Treatment at Exodus Recovery Center includes one to four visits per month with a physician specially licensed to prescribe suboxone, and weekly psychological group therapy meetings with a licensed clinical social worker. “At Exodus Recovery Center you will be treated by a loving, caring staff that will treat you with respect and be supportive of your recovery efforts,” Newman says.

or many people, the journey to well-being involves a range of healing modalities, says Rev. Carol Bodeau, a healer and counselor with offices in Maryville and now in Oak Ridge. Tennessee. “Whether imbalance expresses itself as physical illness or as unhappiness in relationships or work, creating lasting health on all levels requires addressing body, mind, heart and Rev. Carol Bodeau spirit,” she says. “Wholeness comes from integrating all these parts of the self.” Bodeau offers a range of modalities tailored to each client’s specific experiences, needs and goals. She says she commonly combines alternative healing methods such as shamanic imprint removal, past-life regression therapy, and energy healing with more conventional counseling, life coaching and teaching. “I work from a core assumption that each person is born with an innate connection to healing energy and has the ability to tap directly into that natural flow,” she says. “Ancient mystical traditions from around the world teach that disconnection from this universal source leads to imbalance in the form of either physical illness or emotional, mental or spiritual distress. Restoring the connection between the individual and this universal flow restores health on all levels. Finding true wholeness, then, requires an integrative approach.” Bodeau offers individual counseling and healing sessions, classes and groups for adults and children, and outdoor spiritual retreats.

Exodus Recovery Center is located at 4200 Martin Mill Pk. For appointments, call 865 240-4288. See ad, page 11.

Rev. Carol Bodeau is an ordained interfaith minister, certified Reiki practitioner and certified past-life regression therapist. For more information, visit RockAndPineHealing.com or call Bodeau at 865-233-7402. See resource listing, page 28.

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Kaplar Brings LowCost Mat Pilates to AJCC

usie Kaplar, a Pilates mat instructor certified by Bodyline in Beverly Hills, California, is now teaching classes at the Arnstein Jewish Community Center (AJCC) in Knoxville. Kaplar started Pilates lessons in 2005, six months after a major back surgery, when her surgeon recommended it as a way to strengthen her back and body. “I have lots of titanium in my back,” she says, “and I credit those lessons with the fact that I’ve experienced a full recovery. Now I’m better than ever, with no pain, because I practice Pilates.” Pilates is about core strengthening, Kaplar says. “A strong core will help eliminate back problems and help with balance and stability. The added benefits are muscle toning, weight loss and inches lost. Weight loss is really fat loss and muscle gain. You learn how to change your posture, control your breathing and relax your body as it becomes stronger and more limber and flexible.” More frequent practice yields quicker results, she says: “Three times a week is best, two times is great, once is good.” Horse riders find Pilates beneficial to their riding “seat,” she adds. Kaplar offers her classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., currently on a drop-in basis. The first class is free; subsequent classes are $8 per session. Bring a friend and get in for half-price. The AJCC is located at 6800 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville. For more information, contact Kaplar at 661-803-1526 or susiekaplar@gmail. com or on her Facebook page, “Pilates by Susie.”

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newsbriefs Mother Earth Meats Comes to Farragut

other Earth Meats, which has provided grass-fed beef, hormone-free chicken and eggs, pasture-raised pork, wild game meats, and other natural food options for more than 10 years in the Knoxville area, now has a bricks-andmortar presence in Farragut. Founder and head butcher Tracy Monday says the store features both a full-service meat counter and a sit-down restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner using the same high-quality products Knoxvillians have come to associate with Mother Earth Meats. The business started in local farmers’ markets and then opened a counter at the Market in Maryville, Tennessee, in 2008. The mission of Mother Earth meats is “to connect farms, consumers and the land,” Monday says. “Spirituality and environmental values are important components of the vision and philosophy of this company.” Monday says one of his main goals is to provide products that have been raised in an ethical, sustainable manner. “At every stage of production—from the many local farmers who raise animals in traditional ways in harmony with the land, to the chef who loves to cook for customers—there is an emphasis on putting real connection and compassion back into our food supply,” he says. “The food not only tastes great, but it contributes to the well-being of customers and the planet.” Mother Earth Meats is located at 11151 Kingston Pk. in Farragut and also in the Market on High Street in Maryville. To learn more about Mother Earth Meats, visit MotherEarth Meats.com or the company’s Facebook page.

Grand Opening for Knoxville Soap, Candle & Gifts

noxville Soap, Candle & Gifts, which features merchandise from more than 40 local artists, has relocated to 5201 Kingston Pike, Suite 3. In celebration of the move, the gift shop will host a grand opening and Mother’s Day open house May 3 from noon to 3 p.m. All merchandise will be 20 percent off, and gift wrapping will be complimentary. The shop carries a wide selection Jody Bowlin of locally handcrafted merchandise, including essential oil-based soaps, lotions, sugar scrubs, body oils and bath bombs, and one of

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the largest selections of handmade jewelry in Knoxville. It also carries candles, handbags, scarves, pottery, glassware, art, florals, local photography and handmade cards. Owner Jodi Bowlin says the variety of merchandise and its attention to detail makes shopping at Knoxville Soap, Candle & Gifts a unique experience. “We operate at 70 percent local, handmade and one-of-kind items,” she says. “The remaining 30 percent of the merchandise is hand-picked and only available in limited quantities. Walking into a store is a bit like a treasure hunt: you never know what you will find, but you’re sure to be pleased with your discoveries.” Bowlin says it’s been her mission since 2009 to create a store that supports local and Tennessee-based artisans. “I believe in supporting local vendors and helping to educate the community on the importance of shopping small and staying local,” she says. “When you shop with us, you help support and put food on the tables of many local families.” Visit KnoxvilleGiftShop.com for upcoming events and hours, or call the store at 865-689-6545.

“Peacefulness Prevails” at New Retreat Center

aving worked and lived in the world of spiritual growth, Don Oakley and Patty Bottari Oakley know that environment and aesthetics are important to a successful spiritual retreat. “An ideal retreat center is someplace far from the workaday world,” Don Oakley says. “It’s out in Don Oakley & Patty Bottari Oakley nature, where you see more wildlife than just squirrels and crows, where the nearest neighbor is over the next hill, and where a sense of peacefulness prevails.” Well Being Conference Center is just such a place, he says. The Oakleys are directors and on-site managers of the new retreat and conference center, which is located an hour north of Knoxville, on 160 acres surrounded by two and a half miles of the Powell River. Well Being Foundation, the nonprofit organization that owns and operates the conference center, “is dedicated to promoting harmony with nature, wellness of body and peace of mind,” Oakley says. The center is ideal for individual and group retreats, workshops and family reunions, he says. Most of the 11 cabins have kitchenettes and can accommodate up to 26 people; the meeting hall, which seats 50, has a licensed commercial kitchen and a dining room with a deck overlooking the river. Patty Oakley was event coordinator for American spiritual teacher Adyashanti and speaker and author Byron Katie, while Don Oakley is on Adyashanti’s board of directors and is the author of the upcoming book It’s Time to Wake Up Now.

The Well Being Conference Center is located at 557 Narrows Rd., Tazewell, TN. To learn more, call Patty Oakley at 423626-9000 or visit WellBeingCC.org. See ad, page 21.

“Something New” Comes to East Tennessee

imberly Barrett considers herself “a wounded healer.” Now a licensed clinical social worker, as well as an intuitive counselor, medium and Kimberly Barrett healer, she admits that she’s the unlikely product of a tough early life. “My journey began with a rough start,” she says. “I faced many obstacles early in childhood and throughout my teenage and young adult life. Eventually, I hit rock bottom. But it was through that experience, and the subsequent healing that followed, that I became the healer I am today.” Barrett specializes in helping others through life’s toughest patches: grief and bereavement; hospice and palliative care; death and dying; caregiver stress; and adjustment to illness issues. She is also a practitioner in mindfulness meditation, trained through the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, DC. “I feel that I’m uniquely able to help in this field due to my intuitive healing abilities,” she says. “Sitting at the bedside of people who are dying not only opened my heart with compassion, but it also opened my spirit. I’ve discovered first-hand that we are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience.” Barrett began offering her intuitive counseling services and mindfulnessbased therapeutic services through her home-based office, Something New Intuitive Counseling, in Baltimore. Now she has moved to West Knoxville is serving the East Tennessee community. Something New Intuitive Counseling, owned by Kimberly L. Barrett, LCSW, is located at Rhama: The Center of Healing Arts, 9237 Middlebrook Pk. For more information, call 865-321-1177 or see resource listing, page 29.

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assage Envy now has full- and part-time employment opportunities for licensed massage therapists wishing to expand their client base and work in a team-oriented environment. “As members of our team, our massage therapists have many of their expenses taken care of, including marketing, supplies and equipment,” says Jill Parker, owner of Massage Envy in Knoxville. “We offer modern, clean facilities with adjustable, heated tables that allow them to focus on giving their clients the best massage experience possible.” Parker says LMTs interested in becoming part of the team at Massage Envy should call her at 865-531-9966 to set up an appointment. “We’re looking for massage therapists who are energetic, good with people and passionate about massage,” she says. Massage Envy is located at 9450 S. Northshore Dr. Ste. 112, Knoxville, across from Kroger in Lakeside Village Shopping Center. See ad, page 7.

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Center for Peace Hosts Women’s Dance

he Center for Peace—a holistic, nondenominational spiritual center located in Seymour, Tennessee—is hosting its annual Women’s Web of Life Dance May 2325. “This dance is about looking down the threads of life, both forward and backward, and seeing all the possible consequences of our choices,” says dance co-chief Margarita DiVita. “It’s about gaining a greater understanding of how each of us affects the strands next to us and across from us—and, in fact, the whole web of life.” In the Web of Life Dance, the dancers move in free form around an egg-shaped arbor with a sacred fire burning in the center. “The fire gives us the energy to create,” says DiVita’s co-chief, Brenda Sue Whitmire. “The dance fire burns continually, night and day.” The dancers sleep in their own tents, positioned around the perimeter of the arbor, which is outlined by 12 wooden poles connected by strings of prayer ties made by the dancers. A sweat lodge is held before the dance for purification, and a feast of celebration is held after the dance ends. Although the dancers and the crew are all women, DiVita says, men help prepare the dance area on Friday afternoon and are also welcome to return on Sunday to partake in the feast.

The Center for Peace is located at 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., about 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville. For more information (including times, what to bring and how to prepare), contact Margarita DiVita at 865-767-2701 or Margarita@centerforpeace.us, call Brenda Sue Whitmire at 770-316-2025, or visit CenterForPeace.us. See ad, page 25.

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Cycling Gains Ground at Colleges and in Cities

May is National Bike Month, and more universities continue to commit to bicycling as a sustainable, healthy and environmentally conscious transportation choice. Recently, Harvard University joined Princeton and Yale as an official Bicycle-Friendly University (BFU), and the League of American Bicyclists designated 14 new BFU members, expanding the program to 58 colleges in 30 states across the U.S. with more to come. When New York City opened registration for a public bike-sharing program, Citi Bike, more than 5,000 people signed up within 30 hours. Similar demand for more cycling options is happening across the nation where shared bicycle programs are taking root (see Tinyurl.com/Top50BikeFriendliestCities). The popular Washington, D.C., Capital Bikeshare program began operating in September 2010, and is now the nation’s largest, with 200 locking docks able to accommodate more than 1,800 bright-red bicycles. As in many programs, people can sign up for a short-term stint or an annual membership using either a credit card online or at a station kiosk. Then they can unlock a bicycle and return it to any station within the system. All rides under 30 minutes are free, after which escalating fees kick in, encouraging people to make short trips and to keep more bikes available for other riders. For more information, visit BikeLeague.org.

Greening Garbage

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

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

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Getting to the Root of the

Obesity Epidemic by Dr. Richard Mays

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xcessive weight gain is a major epidemic in America today. And yes, we can legitimately call it an epidemic. In 2013 the American Medical Association declared obesity to be a diseaseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not a choice or a lifestyle, not gluttony or laziness or any other common misrepresentation. Obesity is a chronic disease with multiple contributing factors. The most commonly known ones are calorie consumption, choice of foods, timing of meals, and level of physical activity. But there are other, lesser-known factors that are probably even more important. They include hormone levels (adrenal, thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), amount of sleep, stress level, exposure to toxins, medications, amount of sunlight exposure, bacteria flora in the intestine, and coexisting medical conditions, among many other factors.

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According to the World Health Organization, 74.1 percent of Americans over age 15 are overweight or obese. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30, while overweight is defined as a BMI of 25 to 29.9. (Tables are readily available on the Internet and elsewhere to calculate your BMI if you know your weight and height.) Every year, obesity costs the United States more than $100 billion, and more than 300,000 Americans die as a direct result of their weight. Furthermore, the US obesity rate is increasing by about 1 percent a year. At this rate, 95 percent of Americans will be overweight or obese by the year 2030. But obesity is not just an American problem, as many falsely believe; it is truly a global epidemic. Since 1980, obesity rates have risen by more than 300 percent in the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Pacific Islands, Australia and China. While cancer and heart disease have multiple contributing factors, it is believed that in both cases, there is one common root problem that allows the disease to manifest. In cancer, it is a DNA mutation or defect that allows the abnormal cancer cell to go undetected by the immune system. In heart disease, the root problem is believed to be inflammation in the walls of the arteries, which leads to plaque formation. Medical scientists believe that obesity works the same way: that there is a common, underlying problem that

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allows the disease to develop. But what problem could be so prevalent and apparently universal that it would lead to such a widespread predisposition to obesityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a disease that affects the poor as well as the affluent, and that is becoming steadily worse across the world? There are two leading theories.

Micronutrient Deficiencies

The first is that many of us suffer from underlying mineral and vitamin deficiencies because our food crops are grown in nutritionally depleted soil. Multiple studies have shown a direct correlation between mineral and vitamin deficiency and weight gain. Research published in the December 2007 journal Economics and Human Biology concludes that women with vitamin and mineral (micronutrient) deficiencies had an 81 percent higher risk of being overweight than non-deficient women. A Swedish study involving 230 four-year-olds, 20 percent of whom were obese, revealed that nearly every obese child was deficient in vitamin D, iron or omega 3 fatty acids. Furthermore, studies have proven that taking the right supplements accelerate weight loss. In one such study, presented to the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, women with severe obesity were divided into two groups. Both groups were placed on identical low-calorie diets, and then one group was given omega 3 fatty acids and the other was given a placebo. Those receiving the omega 3 fatty acid supplement lost 20 percent more weight in three weeks than the placebo group, despite getting an identical number of calories.

Similarly, studies have shown that vitamin D and iron supplementation accelerate weight loss in individuals who are deficient in micronutrients. (Note: People who aren’t iron deficient shouldn’t take an iron supplement, because excessive iron levels can have detrimental health effects.) Multiple studies have shown the anti-obesity effects of antioxidants, particularly grape seed extract; alpha lipoic acid; vitamins A, C and E; and CoQ10. In addition, certain mineral deficiencies have been associated with food cravings. For example, a calcium deficiency can cause salt cravings, a magnesium deficiency can cause sugar cravings, and a zinc deficiency can cause excessive food intake before the feeling of satiety (fullness) sets in.

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The second leading theory is that the obese person’s metabolism needs to be reset. The world has changed so much in the last several decades that the human metabolism is often wrong for the lifestyle we are forced to live.

The world has changed so much in the last several decades that the human metabolism is often wrong for the lifestyle we are forced to live. So to lose weight and keep it off, we must increase and reset our metabolism to adapt to our environment. Increasing metabolism requires boosting muscle mass and the number of oxidative mitochondria (energy powerhouses) in our cells. There are only two ways to accomplish this. The first is to do daily aerobic

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Gas, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea and constipation—each of these digestive issues indicates an imbalance of “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria.

hronic digestive discomfort is distressingly common. More than 60 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), notes Dr. Mark Pimentel, director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Program at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, in Los Angeles, and author of A New IBS Solution. Many are too embarrassed to mention it to their doctor, so they suffer silently and learn to live with it.

Multiple Culprits

While digestive distress can visit most of us occasionally, regular bouts have increased due to high-stress lifestyles and unhealthy diets, according to Dr. Dustin James, a St. Louis, Missouri, gastroenterologist and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Digestive Health. “Getting home late after a stressful day, eating a high-fat meal and then going to bed is a recipe for problems,” he says. James advises a food-free interlude of four to six hours before bedtime and notes that prescription and over-thecounter heartburn medications can actually worsen the problem over time. Pimentel, citing his own research, also suggests that even a minor case of food poisoning may unbalance digestive bacteria enough to cause problems for years. “We think food poisoning leads to bacterial overgrowth,” says Pimentel. In his clinical experience, James says about 10 percent of IBS cases can be connected to the food poisoning theory. Although such cases are typically treated with an antibiotic, rifaximin, many experts ironically attribute bacterial overgrowth to the use of antibiotics.

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All antibiotics, taken for any reason, indiscriminately kill both good and bad intestinal bacteria, ultimately creating unbalanced bacteria colonies in the digestive tract, says James. “There can be bad long-term effects,” he advises. James’ antibiotics theory is affirmed by a major Australian review of current research on the links between antibiotics and intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Sugar is another culprit as are antibiotics in dairy products and meats, which can also aggravate digestive problems. Sugar feeds the growth of unfriendly bacteria and yeast and antibiotics kill friendly bacteria, contributing to imbalances. The U.S. obesity epidemic has even been linked to digestive problems. In a study published in the journal Frontiers of Public Health, researchers at the University of California-Berkeley warn against long-term exposure to antibiotics through their widespread use in the dairy and meat industries. One animal study from Washington University, in St. Louis, showed that intestinal bacteria tend to extract more nutrients—and more calories—from the same foods when eaten by obese animals than when ingested by thinner ones. This helps explain why obese people tend to stay obese without heroic measures.

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eficial bacteria in the digestive tract and ease ailments that include IBS. Due to U.S. food regulations, yogurt is routinely pasteurized, which kills its probiotic benefits; conscientious suppliers then add active digestive microorganisms, like Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, back into their products. “Check yogurt labels for specific names of the species and a certification that it contains live cultures,” counsels Maria Marco, Ph.D., an assistant professor of food science at the University of California-Davis. Coconut yogurt may be preferred by those with dairy-free diets. Dairy is acidforming and can be difficult to digest. Many fermented foods can provide the same probiotics to ease digestive woes and restore a healthy balance of the right bacteria. Sauerkraut, rich in Lactobacillus and other strains of healthy bacteria, is at the top of the list. It’s easy to make super-healthy sauerkraut at home with shredded organic cabbage and salt. Other fermented foods to put high on a natural probiotic list include: miso, kefir, tempeh, soft cheese, kimchi, sour pickles and sourdough bread. James recommends two daily servings of high-quality yogurt or other fermented foods to obtain the 2 to 5 billion live bacteria needed to restore gut health. “Every human is unique; try different products in search of what works,” he says.

Probiotic supplements may be more effective for people with serious digestive distress that need higher bacterial counts and the product label may provide specifics of the bacteria and strains. “For example, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is a strain that has been proven to be effective against antibiotic-induced diarrhea,” Marco explains. High-quality probiotics usually require refrigeration to keep the bacteria alive. In addition, there are many nonfermented foods, including certain juices, candies and energy bars, with specific strains of bacteria added that have probiotic effects. Kathleen Barnes is the author of a wide variety of natural health books including 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health, with Dr. Hyla Cass. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Deep Listening: A Healing Practice An interview with Michael DeMaria

ichael DeMaria, PhD, is a psychologist, author, sound-healing artist and four-time Grammy nominee. He will lead a retreat, “Deep Listening: Heal Your Heart, Heal the World,” at the OM Sanctuary in Asheville, North Carolina, June 28-29.

You have said that “true joy is when your greatest joy meets the world’s greatest need.” What does the world need that gives you joy in your work?

iPhone will bring us peace and happiness. Buddha said, “Peace comes from within, do not seek it without.” My joy is helping people find their way back to their inner life—and discover the deep, abiding ocean of peace that lies within.

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Years ago, there was a young mother in her who was dying “We are exposed to 30s of cancer, and I came to hospice to play the more information flute for her. I practice in one Sunday deep listening when I newspaper than our am playing—as if the music is already in the In my three decades ancestors would have air, and all I am doing of practice, I have is opening my heart learned that everyencountered in an for the music to flow thing is flowing, entire lifetime.” through me. My finunfolding and transgers were doing some forming—always. No strange things, and I was just trying to matter what we are experiencing in follow. The woman, who was a surfer, this moment, it is already beginning to said, “What’s that song?” and I said, “I shift in subtle and profound ways. Who don’t know—I’ve never played it before. we really are is pure, present-moment awareness. When we grasp this, we can It must be your song.” She replied, “It reminds me of the wave I rode into this recognize peace within. The world needs all of us to embody life, and it gives me courage to ride the wave back out.” this peace within. We live in a time of We are each a song that is literally future shock, information overload and the animating vibration of our life—and data smog. We are exposed to more init’s what we are here to share. It’s in formation in one Sunday newspaper than facing death—our own, or that of a our ancestors would have encountered loved one—that our soul emerges most in an entire lifetime. This causes extreme distraction from our essential true nature. powerfully and we catch a glimpse of who we really are. The resulting stress causes mental, emotional and physical ills. You’ve talked about the “im Everyone is searching for peace perfect mesh” between reality outside themselves; the hope is always and our expectations. When that the next relationship, job, car or

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we accept what is real, and separate that from our expectations of what should be, then happiness is possible. How does your work facilitate this acceptance? Meditation and deep listening are powerful tools for examining these filters of expectation. Most people don’t even realize that these filters are causing them great suffering. Meditation and deep listening put you in a place of receptivity. Instead of trying to control what is happening, you learn to ride the current of life: working with what is unfolding instead of resisting it. Life is a river you have never been down before, with twists and turns, and so journeying toward your goal is never going to look the way you think it should. It is learning to maneuver through the rapids skillfully, without denying them or being angry that they are there.

Your upcoming workshop in Asheville is called “Deep Listening.” How is listening important to our health as individuals and to the health of our planet? One of the reasons we are ill as individuals and as a society is that we have forgotten how to truly listen. First, we have forgotten to listen to our bodies and hearts, which is the way we discover what is true in this moment. Second, we have forgotten how to listen to each other, to really listen. We all need a good listening to. Compassionately listening to another’s heartfelt story literally heals. Third, our inability to listen to our own inner nature is reflected in our inability to listen to outer nature. It is only through listening with the ears of our hearts to the greater natural world that we can find true meaning and discover our true place in the world. More than ever, our health as individuals is the foundation for the greater health of the planet and all beings that call Earth home. Register for Michael DeMaria’s retreat by May 15 at AwakeningAsheville.com for free access to his June 27 concert in Asheville, “Sound Healing for the Soul at Jubilee!” See ad, page 8.

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Gabrielle Reece on Her Balancing Act by Christine MacDonald

abrielle Reece has been called one of the world’s most influential women in sports and one of its most beautiful athletes. In her 20s, she built a career as both a fiercely competitive pro volleyball player and a fashion model. Since then, she’s written books and become an expert on women’s peak fitness and overall well-being, all while raising three daughters with her husband, Hawaiian surfer Laird Hamilton. Plus, she volunteers for environmental organizations such as the National Resources Defense Council and RainCatcher, a nonprofit bringing safe drinking water to people in need.

How do you find time for and balance all the roles you play in life—athlete, spouse, parent, businesswoman and volunteer? Juggling life is hard for everyone. Living day-to-day, taking care of kids and paying bills is a challenge. There are ways to make it all more manageable, but for me, there is a level of discomfort, challenge and difficulty, as well as moments of joy. I think women are sometimes thrown off-balance by some difficulty, instead of saying, “OK, how am I going to strategize and make it all work for me and my family?” We don’t give enough credit to having great girlfriends. I don’t mean people you go to lunch with—I mean real allies. People that give you good advice and are strong for you, that will

How do you choose to expend your volunteer efforts?

take your kids and you’ll take theirs. I think that is an underutilized tool. I always encourage women to approach life with a strategy and use each other to help navigate it, because that makes it a little easier.

Which role is most important to you and where does selfcare fit in? At this time in my life, being a mother is the most important. When my girls are older and more independent, then their demands on my time will lessen. But I don’t think I’d ever blindly put one role over the other, because they are all connected. I just approach them with different parts of my personality. My work is intellectual, while being a mom is instinctual. Being in a relationship is a whole other ball of wax that I approach with the same diligence. Taking care of myself is at the center because I wouldn’t be able to do anything successfully if I am not well myself.

Laird and I are usually quick to be on board with anything that involves the environment and people. These causes are near and dear to everybody, but make special sense for us, given the amount of time we have lived and worked outside.

As a mother, do you feel a special concern for being a good environmental steward? I felt this way even before I had children because I had the luxury of playing beach volleyball. I grew up in the Caribbean and have always tried to be a benefactor of the beautiful outdoors. It adds another layer of motivation when you start thinking about your kids and the opportunities they will or will not have in their future. In Hawaii, the Polynesians traditionally didn’t believe in ownership, but in being stewards of an area. That’s how I feel about the place where we live now. The ultimate for me would be to leave it better than I found it. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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THURSDAY, MAY 1 Mushroom Identification 101 – 6-8pm. Learn the 15-20 major edible wild mushrooms commonly found in East TN, their dangerous lookalikes, and how to forage safely. $35. Space limited. Everything Mushrooms, 1004 Sevier Ave., Knoxville. Info: 865329-7566 or EverythingMushrooms.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 3 Sweat Lodge – 10am. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Bring a towel, change of clothes, food to share. Donations gratefully accepted to cover costs. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Info: 865428-3070. Juice Cleansing with Herbs and Vegetables, Powerful Detoxifiers – 10:30am-noon. Holistic health coach Nicole Fey teaches juicing basics plus the best herbs and veggies for detoxing the body. Sample and take home easy juicing recipes. $35. Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm, Clinton, TN. Info: ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com or 865-435-1452. Grand opening and Mother’s Day open house at Knoxville Soap, Candle & Gifts – Noon-3pm. All merchandise 20% off. Free gift wrapping. Celebrate new location at 5201 Kingston Pk. Ste. 3, Knoxville. Info: 865-689-6545. All About Basil: In the Kitchen, Home and Garden – 1-2pm. Kathy Burke Mihalczo teaches how to grow basil, introduces several varieties for culinary use and insect protection. $30. Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm, Clinton, TN. Info: ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com or 865-435-1452. Vegetarian Dinner & Concert – 6pm. Bring a vegetarian potluck item to stay over for 7pm concert with Nashville duo Source (Vic Sorrell & Kenya Walker). Concert offered on donation basis. Preview music at SourceLoveMusic.com. Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Ct., Knoxville. Info: 865809-5207 or UnityTransformation.org.

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THURSDAY, MAY 8 Astrology Class – 6:45-8:45pm second Thursday of the month. See website for exact dates and class topics. The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049.

SATURDAY, MAY 10 TN Massage Law and Professional Ethics – 10am-2pm. 2 CE hours each. $40 for one if paid by 4/28/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 4/28/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTN. com or 865-694-3144. Free Mother’s Day Tea at Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm – 10am-3pm. Beloved annual event features free samples of tea and treats made with herbs from the garden. Explore gardens, greenhouses, herb shop. Paid herbal craft projects for the family. Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm, Clinton, TN. Info: ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com or 865-435-1452. Reiki Master Practitioner Class – First of two Reiki Master classes, prerequisite levels 1 & 2. Deepen Reiki ability through powerful meditations designed to clear and enhance the Reiki channels. Work with the Reiki Master symbol and other powerful healing symbols. Create a Reiki crystal grid to send Reiki through time and space. Must preregister: Info: TheresaRichardson.com or 865705-2525.

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Fire Ceremony – 6:45 pm. This focused meditation on a ceremonial fire is perfect for introspection, insight, releasing and transmuting what no longer serves you, or simply participating in a ceremony honoring this powerful elemental force. No charge. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Info: 865-428-3070 or Katy Koontz, 865-693-9845.

Growing Oyster Mushrooms from Straw Workshop – 6-8pm. Hands-on class covering all the steps: selecting straw, chopping, pasteurization, spawning. Each participant makes and takes home

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an oyster mushroom straw column bag ($25 value). $35. Space limited. Everything Mushrooms, 1004 Sevier Ave., Knoxville. Info: 865-329-7566 or EverythingMushrooms.com. Sweat Lodge – 6:30 pm. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Bring a towel, change of clothes, food to share. Donations gratefully accepted to cover costs. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Info: 865-428-3070.

SATURDAY, MAY 17 Growing Lavender: Planting, Care and Harvest – 1-2pm. Kathy Burke Mihalczo demonstrates how to cultivate lavender, used in healing, cooking, skin care, crafts. $30. Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm, Clinton, TN. Info: ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com or 865-435-1452.

SUNDAY, MAY 18 Special music: Kenya Walker & Vic Sorrell – 10:55am. Nashville due Source provides special music for Unity Transformation at Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Ct., Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 22 Four-Night Silent Retreat with Mukti – 4pm May 22-noon May 26. Nationally acclaimed teacher offers a profound opportunity to nurture the emergence of spirit into consciousness. Retreat will be silent except for twice-daily satsangs. Well Being Conference Center, 557 Narrows Road, Tazewell, TN (WellBeingCC.org). $325 plus meals and lodging. Info: Patty@WellBeingCC.org or 423626-9000. Registration: MuktiSource.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 23 Women’s Web of Life Dance – May 23-25. The Web of Life Dance is a women’s-only dance that facilitates a greater understanding of how the threads of the web of life connect us all. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Info: Margarita DiVita, 865-767-2701 or margarita@centerforpeace.us or Brenda Sue Whitmire, 770-316-2025.

SATURDAY, MAY 24 Top Ten Pain Releasers – 9am-6pm. 8 CE hours. $125 if paid by 5/10/14 or $150 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144. 5 Favorite Fresh Herbs for the Kitchen – 10:30noon. The Groovy Gourmet, Chef Wende White, explains how to grow and use basil, chives, dill, mint, parsley. $35. Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm, Clinton, TN. Info: ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com or 865-435-1452.

THURSDAY, MAY 29 All about Kombucha Workshop – 6-7pm. Learn about the venerated Manchurian mushroom: basic recipes, including popular methods for continuous kombucha brewing. Each participant takes home a fresh kombucha mother culture ($15 value). $35. Space limited. Everything Mushrooms, 1004 Sevier Ave., Knoxville. Info: 865-329-7566 or EverythingMushrooms.com.

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tuesday 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.

FRIDAY, MAY 30 Certified Traditional Usui Reiki I & II Class – May 30-31, 11-4pm. With Pamela Nine, Reiki Master Teacher. Lunch provided. Two-day intensive for certification as Reiki I and II practitioner. Lecture, discussion, hands-on experience. Manual included. $350. ($100 preregistration deposit.) Nine Wellness Center, 3113 Gose Cove Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931. Info: 865-531-9086, PamelaNine@msn. com, PamelaNine.com. Journeying Toward Wholeness – 5pm May 301pm June 1. Julie Russell (JulieRussell.org) leads retreat including yoga, tai chi, self-breema and “The Painting Journal.” No experience needed. $295 includes meals and lodging at Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: 423-6269000 or Patty@WellBeingCC.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 31 Learn to Make Your Own Natural Herbal Soaps Aromatherapy Class – 10:30am-noon. Anne Freels explains how to make herbal soaps from natural vegetable oils, dried herbs, and pure essential oils. $35. Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm, Clinton, TN. Info: ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com and 865-435-1452.

save the date SATURDAY, JUNE 28 “Deep Listening: Heal Your Heart, Heal the World” retreat – June 28-29. With author and sound-healing artist Michael DeMaria, PhD, at the OM Sanctuary in Asheville, NC. Register online by May 15 for free access to DeMaria’s June 27 concert. Info: AwakeningAsheville.com.

sunday Unity Transformation – 10:55 a.m. at Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Ct., Knoxville, with Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath. Join us each Sunday for music, meditation, Unity teachings, and inspiration in your life’s journey. Info: UnityTransformation.org. Unity of Knoxville – 11am. A spirit-led community exploring all spiritual paths. 141 N. Martinwood Dr., Knoxville. Info: UnityChurchOfKnoxville.org. Youth of Unity (YOU) – 11am. Unity of Knoxville. Come and explore your spirituality with openminded teens. No judgment, lots of fun. Snacks provided. The Avenue,141 N. Martinwood Dr. Knoxville. Info: 865-679-0279. 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.

monday Introduction to Usui Reiki Ryoho – 6:30-8pm (every other week). $5. Learn the history/origin of Reiki and its Eastern and Western influences. Space

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy – Sept. 1314. In Knoxville. Sample the Upledger approach and learn practical techniques you can use immediately. $250 for early registration. 12 CE hours for LMTs, OTs and nurses. Info: PolarityHealthcare.com or 330-701-8780.

“Messiah Training” – 7:30 pm. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. This weekly program explores how we can allow the divine part of us to define our lives, rather than being awash in definitions of who we “ought to be.” Donations appreciated. Info: Perry Robinson at the Center for Peace, 865-428-3070.

wednesday Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. First, third and fifth Wednesdays at The Write Place, Maryville, TN. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. Info: 865-660-4799 or judy@judybingham.net. Belly Dancing at Bohemian Baby – 9:30am. Join DeLacey Ault for her new class offerings at Bohemian Baby Wednesday mornings at 9:30 or Thursday evenings at 6. One-month series $45 or single drop-in for $15 throughout January. 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Registration: 865-588-1105. Write Now – 12:30-3pm. First, third and fifth Wednesdays at The Write Place, Maryville, TN.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 The Meridian Connection – In Knoxville. Learn the practical applications of acupuncture concepts in massage therapy. $125 for early registration. Worth 7 CE hours for LMTs. Info: PolarityHealthcare.com or 330-701-8780.

Breastfeeding Support Circle – 6pm. Lactation consultant will discuss any breastfeeding problems or questions. Moms Café-style supportive place to bring your baby to socialize with other mothers. Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk. Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: 865-588-1105

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Burn, Baby Burn! – 10:30am. Kim Day Training is in store in our spacious classroom to offer mommy and baby fitness. Bring your little one to help you work away those winter blahs. $10. Drop-ins welcome. Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: 865-588-1105. 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. Write to Grow – 6:30-9pm. First, third and fifth Thursday evenings at The Write Place, Maryville, TN. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. Info: 865-660-4799 or judy@judybingham.net.

friday Reiki gathering at Fleur de Luna – 7:30-9pm every other Friday. Experience the benefits of Reiki, a Japanese technique developed by Dr. Mikao Usui. Practitioners are encouraged and welcome. Offerings are appreciated. Info, including dates and location: Fleur-De-Luna.com.

saturday Intuitive Readings – With Theresa Richardson at Rhama Center. Explore your options and opportunities for growth and enlightenment. Readings address work, relationships, life purpose, how to align with your most positive future. Questions welcome. Appointments: 865-705-2525. Info: TheresaRichardson.com

weekly Intuitive Counseling Sessions with Pamela Nine – Receive relationship, life lessons, career and life purpose 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.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in established West Knoxville complementary/alternative wellness center. Professional, peaceful environment suited for massage therapy, energy work, similar therapies. Furnished or unfurnished. Full or part-time. Monthly rental rate. Pamela Nine 865-531-9086 or PamelaNine.com.

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monthly Astrology Class – 6:45 - 8:45pm second Thursday of the month. See website for exact dates and class topics. The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049. Spiritual Apprenticeship Program – Advance your personal, professional and spiritual path; promote healing; develop inner awareness, intuitive and mediumship abilities through a one-on-one learning experience. Available for 3- and 6-month terms. Limited-time discount. Pamela Nine, Nine Wellness Centre. Info: 865-531-9086, PamelaNine@msn. com, PamelaNine.com. Monthly meeting of Holistic Moms Network, Knoxville – 11am. Follow the natural path to parenting. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: Mary at 865-356-7987 or KnoxHMNLeadership@gmail.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.

ST. MARY’S BIRTH & MIDWIFERY CENTER Women’s Pavilion, Physicians Regional Medical Center 939 Emerald Ave. Ste. 806 Knoxville, TN 37917 865-637-6698/865-470-0493 Midwife@StMarysBirth.net StMarysBirth.net

Leonard A. Brabson, MD, medical director. Board-certified nurse/ midwives (l-r): Manola McCain, Blair Hicks, Libbi Martino. Natural and water labor; vaginal birth after Caesarean. Supportive, birth center atmosphere with emergency care nearby. Breastfeeding support. Gynecological care.

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.

NOVA MASSAGE AND BODYWORK Cynthia J. Taylor, BGS, LMT Reiki Master Teacher 301 S. Gallaher Road, Ste. 107 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-816-7056 NovaMassageCT@gmail.com Nova-Healing.com

A private practice specializing in pre- and perinatal massage. Certified pregnancy massage therapist, currently obtaining a massage doula certification. C r a n i o s a c r a l t h e r a p y, myofascial release, n e u r o m u s c u l a r, m e d i c a l massage, trigger point therapy. See website for specials, online booking.

Chiropractic DR. SHANA SPARKS 6911 Kingston Pk. Knoxville, TN 37919 865-588-5734 KnoxvilleSpine.com

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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Craniosacral Therapy (CST) GENTLE TOUCH THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Marty Austin, MS, LMT, CST, NMT, CDP 218 South Peters Rd. • Knoxville, TN 37923 865-691-1565 GentleTouch815@aol.com GentleTouchTherapeutic.com Marty Austin is certified in craniosacral/somato-emotional r e l e a s e , n e u r o m u s c u l a r, lymphatic drainage and Russian medical massage. Her clients range from newborns to seniors. See ad, page 9.

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.

Energy Therapy ANNE MERKEL, PhD

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.

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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 Lea’s Natural Health Solutions offers e m o t i o n a l empowerment and spiritual maturity processes including The Emotion Code, designed to eliminate hidden emotional baggage and selfsabotaging beliefs and behaviors that prevent you from giving and receiving love freely. See ad, page 19.

Energy Healing FLEUR DE LUNA

865-309-5862 Fleur-De-Luna.com On Facebook and Twitter @Fleurdeluna3 All people are on a journey to create balance in this place between earth and heavens. Fleur De Luna was created to lift up the voices of healing arts and holistic practitioners/ non-practitioners. See ad, page 31.

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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-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 13.

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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 12.

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

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 Wednesday (Loudon/Monroe). Details at CheoKnox.org.

GYPSY HANDS HEALING ARTS 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.

Integrative Medicine RICHARD H. MAYS, MD 7209 Chapman Hwy. Knoxville, TN 37920 865-577-0003 rick.mays@comcast.net

Using the best scientifically validated therapies from conventional, complementary and alternative medicine to treat the entire individual— body, soul and spirit—to achieve maximal health. Integrative medicine is healing-oriented, using natural, less-invasive interventions whenever possible. See ad, page 3.

Intuitive Counseling 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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Obesity Medicine RICHARD H. MAYS, MD 7209 Chapman Hwy. Knoxville, TN 37920 865-577-0003 rick.mays@comcast.net

Dr. Mays is committed to providing effective, evidencebased therapy for overweight patients. He recognizes the need for a comprehensive approach that considers the multiple factors contributing to obesity, including lifestyles, medical and surgical treatment options. See ad, page 3.

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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.

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Retreat Centers WELL BEING CONFERENCE CENTER

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 21.

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

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 25.

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 ??

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 15.

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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.

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Mays/ Richard H, MD................................................................ 3

Eddie’s Health Shoppe............................................................19

Natural Awakenings Webstore.................................7, 17 & 26

Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm......................................................14

Seqyoyah Lanscaping.............................................................. 6

Everything Mushrooms.......................................................... 12

Unity Transformation..............................................................15

Exodus Recovery Center, PLLC............................................. 11

Well Being Conference Center.............................................. 21

Fleur de Luna............................................................................ 31

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