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12 Steps to Spiritual Awakening

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OF MIDLIFE

Being Exactly Who We Need to Be

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e don’t know much about the first Thanksgiving—you know, the one that has inspired oh-so-many construction paper handprint turkeys. But one thing’s for sure: the Pilgrims were on to something. Setting aside time to appreciate whatever gifts you’ve been given, large or small, uplifts you and everyone around you. In “Living Gratitude” (page 21), Leo Babauta, founder of the simplicity blog ZenHabits.net, explains why giving thanks should be a daily practice, not an annual one. I’ll start my practice now, by thanking all the restaurants and markets that shared the delicious, healthy recipes you’ll find beginning on page 22. Benefit Your Life, Knoxville’s gluten-free market, shared its recipe for Almond Flour Cornbread— a perfect side dish or the foundation for a terrific stuffing or dressing. 212 Market, Chattanooga’s first certified “green” restaurant, offered its recipe for Riesling Poached Apples with Chantilly Cream (pears work, too, says 212 owner Sally Moses). Village Market in Ooltewah, Tennessee, provided a fresh, flavor-packed alternative to (blech) canned cranberry sauce. And then there’s Dinner in a Pumpkin, a centerpiece dish passed along by the staff nutritionist at Chattanooga’s Center for Integrative Medicine. We hope you’ll try these healthy recipes in your own kitchen, for Thanksgiving or any fall feast. Leo Babauta says, “Gratitude turns bad things into good things.” I say hard work helps, too. Case in point: Linda Lea, co-owner of Lea’s Natural Health Solutions, who got started in the natural health business when she was trying desperately to get to the bottom of her constant, chronic health issues. As she educated herself about alternative and mind-body therapies, her personal mission turned into a professional one—and now Lea’s Natural Health Solutions has been a trusted resource in Knoxville for more than a decade. Read more in our Natural Neighbor column, page 9. We also want to recognize our friend Joyce Petrak, who passed away unexpectedly in September. As founder of the Complementary Alternative Health Society, she was a tireless advocate for alternative and complementary therapies in East Tennessee years before they were well-understood or -accepted here. The many alternative health practitioners who have found success in Knoxville can thank “Dr. Joy” for having paved the way for them (see memoriam, page 6). Finally, I had the good fortune to spend a weekend last month at the Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference and share some time with songwriter/poet Rachel Bagby. Using Dekaaz, her technique for writing poetry, I’ve created a short tribute to John Voell II, co-founder of Natural Awakenings Publishing Company (see memoriam, page 6). Smiling Sharing hugs Creative Visionary Big Dreams Awakening Our Communities Corvette Taillights flash A new trail to blaze

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n November, Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm in Clinton, Tennessee, is hosting two special events, an open house and a locally 865-435-1452 sourced pig roast, along with a number Find us on FB of herbal education classes. Open The Herbal Open House will be 10-5 Wed. - Sat. held November 9 from 10erinsmeadowherbfarm.com a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can tour the farm’s greenhouses, herb shop and gardens, and try herbal refreshments, register for door prizes, and make all-natural herbal crafts for $10 apiece. Projects include making a lavender pillow, a peppermint sugar scrub and a citrus and herb liquid soap. Box lunches are available for $8 by reservation (Nov. 2). On November 16 from 3 to 6 p.m., Chef Ben WillisBecker will organize an Autumn Heritage Pig Roast, a farm-to-table dinner which will also feature a bonfire, live music and optional craft making appropriate for all ages. The menu will include roasted pig, apple-cider-braised garden greens, herb-roasted root vegetables, whipped sweet potatoes with candied pecans, buttermilk cornbread, warm apple crisp with vanilla ice cream, hot mulled cider and minty hot chocolate. Diners may BYOB and are invited to dress in colonial or Native American attire. Craft projects cost $10

each and include an herb wreath, stovetop potpourri and cinnamon clove pomander. The cost for dinner is $49 per person, $15 for children 6-12, and free for children under 6. Bring a canned food donation for the local food pantry. The event will be held outdoors, rain (undercover) or shine. Registration and nonrefundable payment for meal and activities required by November 9. As part of this event, Chef Ben will teach a culinary class November 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Students will learn, step by step, how to roast a hog, from choosing a hog to preparing the meat. The cost is $45 (prepayment and preregistration required). Those registered for the November 16 pig roast will receive a $10 discount for the class. For registration, information and class schedule, call the farm at 865-435-1452. See ad, page 21.

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newsbriefs Center for Peace Hosts Holiday Shopping Days

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ohn R. Voell, father, author and visionary co-founder of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation, has served as a mentor to our family of publishers for 15 years. During John’s time with us, the Universe responded to his faithful living of the principle to love God, one’s self and others by providing fertile soil for the big ideas he relished nurturing. His books, Cancer: How to Heal It—How to Prevent It and Cancer Report, as well as his latest development project, United We Can, were just a few of the ways that John allowed himself to be an instrument of the Divine in helping humankind. John was passionate about the success of our magazine, pleased and proud that the now 90-strong family of Natural Awakenings franchise publishers touch the lives of millions of readers each month. He’s known around here for saying, “I don’t know what your spiritual beliefs are, but I believe that when I leave this world, I’m going to somehow measure my success by those I’ve helped along the way.” Those that knew and worked with him would say that he more than succeeded—he soared.

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he Center for Peace—a holistic, nondenominational spiritual center in Seymour, Tennessee—is hosting special holiday shopping events at its gift shop on November 16 from noon to 6 p.m. and December 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. Products for sale will include handmade jewelry and locally made pottery and drums. “Only a few stores around here carry what we offer, and our prices are typically half of theirs,” says CFP co-founder Jeanne Robinson. “Our merchandise is truly unique for its quality, beauty and value. People constantly tell us we’re an unbelievable bargain.” She says the items are mostly one-of-a-kind, with very few duplicates. There will be pendants, bracelets and earrings (mostly silver and semi-precious gemstone combinations); massage wands and healing tools; NativeAmerican-type feather fans and rattles; locally made pottery and drums; and rocks, minerals and crystals of all sizes and varieties, ordinary and semi-precious. Robinson says shoppers will be invited to make a wish list of merchandise from the shop, and those who come in pairs can take turns shopping and enjoying a beverage and cookie in the adjacent kitchen, ensuring that gifts remain a surprise. “With your wish list in hand, your partner can’t go wrong choosing the perfect gift for you,” she says. The Center is located at 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., about 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville. For more information, call the Center for Peace at 865-428-3070 or visit CenterForPeace.us. See ad, page 13.

CAHS Founder Joyce Petrak Remembered

oyce Petrak, a pioneer in alternative and complementary wellness modalities in East Tennessee and founder of the Complementary Alternative Health Society (CAHS), passed away unexpectedly September 29. “Dr. Joy” established CAHS in 1999 as an education organization dedicated to bringing science and spirituality together in East Tennessee, with special classes, activities, monthly programs and symposiums in Knoxville, Athens, Oak Ridge, Loudon and Chattanooga. The spirit and mission of CAHS are carried forward by CHEO (the Complementary Health Education Organization) in Chattanooga Joyce Petrak and Knoxville. Petrak graduated from the University of Detroit with a degree in journalism. She worked as a photojournalist, editor and teacher before investigating natural and alternative healing methods to her address her own serious health problems. She graduated from the Michigan College of Naturopathy in 1978 as an iridologist and naturopathic nutritional consultant; began to use and study Bach Flower Remedies in 1980; and earned a doctorate of clinical hypnotherapy in 1991. She wrote several books still available at Amazon.com. They include How to Remember Bach Flower Remedies: Or First Get the Elephant Off Your Foot (1992), Angels, Guides & Other Spirits (1997) and From Atlantis to the Future (2007). She is survived by her husband, Bob Petrak; her children, Brian Petrak, Christal Petrak, Diane Rose and David Petrak; and numerous grandchildren. Donations in her name can be made to PIME Missionaries: PimeUsa or 313-342-4066. TNNaturalAwakenings.com

Living Originally November Focus at Unity Transformation

unday mornings in November, Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath of Unity Transformation will focus on Living Originally: Ten Spiritual Practices to Transform Your Life, a new book by Unity minister and author Robert Brumet. Unity Transformation meets Sundays at 10:55 a.m. at Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, in the Bearden area of Knoxville. According to Brumet, “Being original doesn’t mean trying to be different. It means being connected to the origin. To live originally is to live consciously from the ever-present origin of life; it is to live from the very source of all that is. This ever-present origin is centered within each of us.” Gilbreath says the transformative practices in Living Originally “facilitate our detaching from the conditioned egoic self and living consciously from our original self. Living originally involves much more than living creatively or living differently from others.” Gilbreath also hosts Unity Online Radio’s “Hooked on Classics” Internet broadcasts, which can be heard live on Thursdays at 1 p.m. EST on UnityOnlineRadio.org, where all past broadcasts are also archived. Brumet’s book can be purchased at Shop.Unity.org.

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newsbriefs Massage Envy Spa Hiring Massage Therapists

assage Envy Spa @ Northshore, located in Knoxville’s Lakeside Village shopping center across the street from Kroger, is seeking experienced licensed massage therapists for full- and part-time work. New hires will receive a sign-on bonus, says owner Jill Parker. “This is an amazing opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a family-owned business and make aboveaverage income,” Parker says. “We offer everyone on our staff a professional, supportive place to practice their art.” Schedules are flexible, and wages are based on experience. Full-time employees receive medical, dental and disability insurance; all therapists must carry liability insurance. Massage Envy Spa is a member-ship based business that offers massages and facials at competitive prices. For the convenience of its members it is open seven days a week, including late-night hours. “With regular massage, you can enjoy a healthier lifestyle,” Parker says. “Long-term benefits can include increased circulation, improved flexibility and a stronger immune system. When you add our facials to your wellness routine, you’ll enjoy healthy, more youthful-looking skin, too.” For more information or to request an interview, contact Kelly Genna at 865-437-6144. See resource guide listing, page 30.

Presentations Cover Pain Relief, “Redneck Tai Chi”

harles West, a specialist in a variety of natural pain- and stress-relief techniques, will be the featured speaker at the November meeting of the Knoxville Group of CHEO, the Complementary Health Education Organization. Also in November, the Loudon-Monroe Group of CHEO will host a special presentation of “Redneck Tai Chi” with instructor Stephen Kerr. Both meetings are open to the Charles West public and will feature door prizes donated by the presenters. The Knoxville Group will meet November 11 at 6:30 p.m. to learn “Seven Simple Ways to Alleviate Stress and Pain.” West, a licensed massage therapist, will demonstrate techniques drawn from osteopathy, energy kinesiology, Chinese medicine, Asian bodywork therapy and psychology. The techniques reap immediate results and can be used on

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oneself, family and friends, he says. The meeting will be held in the classrooms of Parkwest Medical Center, 9330 Parkwest Boulevard in West Knoxville. At the Loudon-Monroe meeting, scheduled for November 20 at 6:30 p.m., Kerr will give a brief description of tai chi chuan and then give a mini-session in “Redneck Tai Chi”— his innovative teaching techniques that make tai chi movements easy to remember and fun to do. “Steve will teach us some tai chi moves by relating them to common experiences you would find growing up in the South,” says CHEO’s Diane Minsch. The meeting will be held at the Rarity Bay Community Activity Center on Rarity Bay Parkway in Vonore, Tennessee. CHEO’s educational meetings are open to the public and free to members and first-time guests, with a suggested $5 donation for returning guests. For more information, visit CHEOKnox.org. See resource guide listing, page 30.

Time for Pie at Benefit Your Life

he oven will be working overtime this month at Benefit Your Life. Rhoni Speed, owner of the gluten-free market and bakery, says November is one of the store’s busiest months. “This is the time when people start thinking about baking for the holidays,” she says. “We have lots of options for them so they can enjoy this time of year, even if they have dietary restrictions due to food allergies, gluten sensitivities or Celiac disease.” Speed says the store carries several varieties of gluten-free and allergy-free baking mixes and flours so its customers can do their own gluten-free baking for the holidays. For those who prefer someone else do the baking, pre-ordered pumpkin and pecan pies are available from the bakery. “These pies are not only gluten-free but also dairy-free, and they are so delicious that everyone can enjoy them,” she says. “Last year we had pies stacked to the ceiling, and we expect even more orders this year. People will need to place their orders early in order to make sure they have a pie for their holiday celebrations.” Benefit Your Life is located at 620 N. Campbell Station Rd. #24, Knoxville. The store will host a “Transforming Your Favorite Holiday Dishes” cooking class in November. For details, call the store at 865-288-3193.

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Lea’s NHS Began with Personal Health Journey

s happened with many professionals in the natural health arena, a health challenge was the driving force that compelled Linda Lea into the use of alternative therapies. From 1993 through 1998, Lea was given various diagnoses to explain her poor health. First there were lupus, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia; by 1998, pernicious anemia and Hashimoto’s (an autoimmune thyroid condition) were added to the list. Some days, she couldn’t get out of bed. Even when she was on medication, she did not improve. “No one had told me that I was in pain-management mode—that I wasn’t going to improve,” she says. She was expecting improvement, and when that didn’t happen she began to look more closely into her medications. “I never set out to be a natural health professional,” she says. “I just wanted my life back on terms acceptable to me.” Although Lea’s Natural Health Solutions, LLC, has been open for ten years now, Lea’s study and involvement in this arena is pushing 15 years. Ultimately her wellness path included several practices which have given her a broad understanding of the physical as well as the emotional and spiritual health issues people face. Her training includes electrodermal screening, reflexology, Healing Touch Spiritual Ministries, various forms of emotional empowerment processes, and prayer ministry. Lea is also a licensed aesthetician, offering non-toxic beauty solutions like micro-current facial sculpting. Facials, waxing and other services, delivered from a holistic, natural perspective, are offered at Lea’s NHS by Anna Anderson. “How we see ourselves has a huge impact on our physical and emotional

person is as unique as his or her physical body and set of experiences. “A person may find help with nutritional supplements, essential oils, flower essences or some combination,” she says, “but I find the majority of people have some belief based on past experience that is preventing them from becoming the whole person they were created to become.” Given that fact, emotional profiling and emotional empowerment work changes lives, Lea says. Identifying the lies that are the source of self-sabotage, self-hate and similar “worthiness” issues corrects the energy of the body, helping maximize the potential in supplements and food and supplying the boost necessary for making lifestyle changes, she says. “What makes Lea’s NHS unique is being able to offer services that embrace the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the being,” she says. “If a person has a death wish, it needs to be cleared before that person can embrace any hope of healing.”

“With a wellness program, you have to factor in the emotions and beliefs because they so alter the physical health.” health,” Lea says. When she considers which products and services to offer, Lea says, her goal is two-fold: “First do no harm, and second, use products that are effective. These are what you will find at Lea’s.” After a decade in the natural health business, Lea is frequently asked to help a customer develop an individualized wellness program. “With a wellness program, you have to factor in the emotions and beliefs because they so alter the physical health,” she says. “Often, women trying to balance their hormones actually have a belief that it is not safe to be a female. With this belief, there is no way to balance hormones that will have any lasting integrity, so we have to get to the trigger for this belief and eliminate it.” She says she’s found that each

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Millennials Devote Time, Talent, Treasure Much is rightly written about how and why “millennials”, or “Generation Y”—the young people heading into the 21st century—spend their time and money. This generation is redefining the way we think about business, and conscious consumerism is now its own form of philanthropy. This age group is leading the charge by extending the premise of a moral compass to for-profit enterprises and looking for ever-more meaningful opportunities to have an impact. The trend carries fresh implications for the nonprofit sector, too, because millennials lead the way in forwarding worthy causes. When The Case Foundation partnered with Achieve, a thought leader in nonprofit millennial engagement, to produce the Millennial Impact Report, researchers surveyed more than 2,500 millennials ages 20 to 35. They found that last year, 83 percent gave a financial gift to an organization supporting a cause that resonates with their interests. Seventy-three percent volunteered for a cause that they were passionate about or felt created impact, and 70 percent are raising money for their causes both online and offline.

Holy Eco-Crisis!

Deadly Fungus Destroying Bat Colonies White-nose syndrome, a disease spread by a soil fungus, G. destructans, and thought to have been carried to North America from Europe, is devastating bat colonies in the U.S. and Canada. First identified in 2006 in a population of common little brown bats in a cave 150 miles north of New York City, the malady has claimed 98 percent of the bat population there by causing them to awaken prematurely from their normal hibernation and then die from lack of food and exhaustion. A single reproductive female little brown bat can eat her weight in insects each night. A recent Canadian study valued crops potentially lost to insects that would otherwise be devoured by bats at $53 billion a year. Without the bats to keep insect numbers down, farmers may turn to greater use of pesticides. Source: Telegraph.co.uk

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Controversial Drilling Threatens Pacific Ocean Federal regulators have approved at least two hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, operations on oil rigs in the Santa Barbara Channel off the coast of California since 2009 without an updated environmental review that critics say may be required by federal law. Environmental advocates are concerned that regulators and the industry have not properly reviewed the potential impacts of fracking in the Pacific outer continental shelf. Fracking, a subject of heated debate, is a method of drilling that forces water, chemicals and sand deep beneath the Earth’s surface at high pressure to break up underground rock and release oil and gas. Offshore fracking is currently used to stimulate oil production in old wells and provide well-bore stability. In California, the oil company Venoco has been using fracking technology to stimulate oil production in an old well off the coast of Santa Barbara— where the public memory of the nation’s third-largest oil spill in 1969 lingers—since early 2010. Another firm recently received permission for fracking in the Santa Barbara Channel, home to the Channel Islands Marine Reserve. So far, offshore fracking is rare, but officials expect that other firms may seek to utilize the environmentally damaging technology on offshore rigs in the future.

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Cooperation Rules in New Board Game Monopoly is a traditional, popular board game that provides fun for the whole family as players ruthlessly strive to outwit each other, form a monopoly and take ownership of all the real estate, houses, hotels and money. If that doesn’t seem like a pastime that teaches values of fairness and social justice, there’s a new game in town— Co-opoly. In the 21st-century game, invented by the Toolbox for Education and Social Action (ToolboxForEd.org), players develop cooperative businesses using a team effort. Sharing knowledge and creating cooperative strategies determine whether everyone wins or loses. Instead of encouraging players to grab up all the wealth and bankrupt others, it showcases the economic success that can result when people work together.

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An ultrathin film that consists of polymers found in crustacean shells could be an environmentally friendly alternative to the flame retardants used in bedding and sofas. Mattresses and furniture cushions are typically made of highly flammable polyurethane foam; to meet fire safety guidelines, manufacturers treat the foam with fire-retardant chemicals. These are typically brominated compounds that studies by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, in The Netherlands, have shown can act as endocrine disruptors, leading to neurological problems or even cancer. The European Union has banned several of the flameretardant compounds and U.S. and Canadian regulatory agencies have started to scrutinize their use. The nano-coating could be sprayed on foam, which would make it easy for mass production; several companies have expressed interest in the material.

At least one dealer in sustainable products has taken a stand against bamboo fabric, which most people associate with bamboo lumber, a rapidly renewable resource that requires fewer pesticides to grow than other crops. Laura Mathews, of Eco Promotional Products, Inc., in Washington state, cites the Federal Trade Commission’s report: “The truth is, most bamboo textile products, if not all, really are rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals. While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.” Mathews says that her company has discontinued selling bamboo clothing and all other items made from bamboo fabric. She notes, “It’s the responsibility of everyone to vet these and other similar terms to ensure that the eco-friendly product you’re putting your purchasing power behind is actually eco-friendly.”

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new University of Wisconsin-Madison study shows that meditation, a proven reducer of psychological stress, can also lessen stress-caused inflammation and thereby relieve the symptoms and pain of certain diseases. Long-term stress has long been linked to inflammation, an underlying cause of many diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, bowel disease, asthma, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Meditation study volunteers were divided into two groups—an eight-week mindfulness meditation course or a stress reduction program of supportive nutrition, exercise and music therapy that did not include meditation. The meditation group focused attention on the breath, bodily sensations and mental content while seated, walking or practicing yoga. Immune and endocrine data was collected before and after training in the two methods and meditation proved to be more effective. Melissa Rosenkranz, a neuroscientist with the university’s Center for Investigating Healthy Minds and lead author of the report, concludes that, “The mindfulnessbased approach to stress reduction may offer a lower-cost alternative or complement to standard treatment, and it can be practiced easily by patients in their own homes whenever needed.”

The Killer Called Sugar

new animal study from the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City, reports daunting results. Female mice that consumed the equivalent of a human drinking three cans of soft drinks a day doubled their death rate from all causes. The study further showed that fertility rates dropped dramatically in male mice and their innate ability to defend their territory diminished. All of the sugar-saturated mice performed poorly on cognitive tests. The lab mice received a diet in which 25 percent of their total calories came from sugar (not high fructose corn syrup, which carries substantial additional health risks). That’s an amount commonly consumed in the Standard American Diet, easy to do in one sitting via a super-sized soft drink.

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osemary’s folkloric reputation for improving memory has been validated by science. UK researchers at London’s Northumbria University found that when the essential oil of rosemary was diffused into a room—a method practiced in aromatherapy—it enhanced participants’ ability to remember past events and remind themselves to do tasks planned for the future, like sending an anniversary card. Mark Moss, Ph.D., head of psychology at Northumbria, says, “We wanted to build on our previous research that indicated rosemary aroma improved long-term memory and mental arithmetic. In this study, we focused on prospective memory, which is critical for everyday functioning.” In the study, 66 people randomly assigned to either a rosemary-scented or unscented room were asked to complete a variety of tests to assess their memory functions. Those in the rosemary-scented room outperformed the control group. Blood analysis of those exposed to the rosemary aroma confirmed higher concentrations of 1,8-cineole, the oil’s compound specifically linked to memory improvement. The researchers concluded that the aroma of rosemary essential oil can enhance cognitive functioning in healthy individuals and may have implications for treating people with memory impairment. The findings were presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference, in Harrogate.

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Genesis Analgesia Adds Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Support Groups

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enesis Analgesia Center, PLLC, a non-narcotic interventional pain center featuring many holistic therapies, now offers acupuncture, hypnotherapy and group therapy to treat chronic pain. “We have brought on board-leading professionals in these fields to provide care, including a worldrenowned hypnotherapist,” says owner David Newman, MD. Among the specialists now practicing at Genesis Analgesia Center are licensed acupuncturist Joel Packard, clinical psychologist Michael R. Nash, PhD, and licensed master social worker Jenny Nash.

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Joel Packard studied acupuncture under teachers such as Sean Marshall, Barbra King, MD, and Tran Viet Dzung, MD, and completed a four-year master’s program at Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in Sugar Grove, North Carolina. In acupuncture, which is a part of traditional Chinese medicine, pain is regarded as a stagnation of body functionality and resource distribution, Packard says.

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“Over thousands of years, practitioners of Chinese medicine developed a channel theory to explain a complex system of referred pain and sensation that relate to body function,” he says. “This channel theory describes a human’s internal harmony, from organs to mentalemotional systems, and its adaptation to the external environment.” Chinese medicine uses these systems to treat the “branch”—that is, the pain—as it presents itself, while also attempting to find the “root”—the deeper cause—if it is present. “In many cases, other health issues are resolved along with the pain,” Packard says. “For example, hormonal systems may be balanced as part of migraine treatments, or posture and join alignment are effected to resolve nerve impingement.”

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Acupuncture leaves patients feeling balanced and connected to their body, he says. “Most people who experience acupuncture are pleasantly surprised at how relaxing and pain-free a treatment is,” he says. As acupuncture is a minimally invasive procedure, it allows people to explore options other than medication and surgery or to complement such procedures if necessary. “In fact, many people have found relief with acupuncture even after other therapies have failed to help,” Packard says.

Hypnotherapy as Powerful Tool

Over the last 20 years, numerous studies on hypnosis and pain have been published demonstrating that hypnosis is an important tool in treating both acute and chronic pain. “As opposed to pharmaceuticals for pain, hypnosis has almost no negative side effects,” says Michael Nash, PhD, a professor of psychology and clinical psychologist at the University of Tennessee, where he teaches courses in psychotherapy, research design and patient care. “Hypnosis is also effective in treating the anxiety and other psycho-

logical problems associated with chronic pain.” John F. Kihlstrom, PhD, a leading hypnosis researcher and professor at University of California, describes hypnosis as “a social interaction in which one person responds to suggestions given by another person (the hypnotist) for imaginative experiences involving changes in perception, memory and the voluntary control of action.” From that simple interaction comes a powerful tool that the patient can use to overcome chronic or acute pain, Nash says. Typically, the clinician first hypnotizes the patient to see how good a hypnotic subject he or she is. Then, over the course of several sessions, the patient learns self-hypnosis that can be used whenever relief is needed—whether in a board meeting or the school pick-up line. “When properly used in the context of psychotherapy, hypnosis can be a very important element of treating both acute and chronic pain, as well as anxiety and other psychological difficulties,” Nash says. Nash joins Genesis Analgesia having published three books and hundreds of scientific papers on how hypnosis works and how it can be used with patients suffering from pain and other afflictions. He has received many awards from the American Psychological Association Division of Psychological Hypnosis, the Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis and the International Society of Hypnosis, and he was editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.

Medical Support Groups— Helping Yourself and Others Jenny Nash came to understand the power of medical support groups from her own experience dealing with Type 1 diabetes for more than 40 years. She made a career switch from writing and editing to social work after seeing herself and others benefit from these groups. A licensed master social worker, Nash has been conducting medical support groups for more than 20 years. “I’ve seen the power that we all have within us to help ourselves while we help others,”’ she says. People dealing with chronic pain gain a powerful tool when they turn to

others facing the same challenges, she says. “There’s a large and growing body of research indicating that giving and receiving support from others in the same medical situation can help alleviate physical and psychological symptoms and even extend life,” she says. “Medical support groups help patients deal with the physical and psychological fallout— such as depression and anxiety—from chronic or long-term medical problems.” Group therapy helps in a variety of ways, Nash says. In a support group, members meet and share stories with others who understand what they’re going through. “Spouses often can’t know or completely understand your experience, and even the most supportive spouse, sibling or other family member can hit his or her limit of compassion,” she notes. “Simply knowing and being able to talk with others who completely understand what you’re going through can be enormously helpful.” Members also gain a sense of purpose by helping each other deal with the same issues, she says. One member

might share his experience to help other group members deal with their pain, while he also benefits from their advice and experience. Nash notes that a group setting can serve as a safe and comforting place to process the grief, anger and fear that accompany a chronic condition. “When you’re dealing with illness day in and day out, it looms over everything in your life,” she says, “but sharing your feelings and thoughts in a group setting can cut it down to size.” Members also can express their deepest fears without worrying that they’re burdening loved ones who are dealing with their own fears and anxieties, she says. “A medical condition affects every area of a person’s life, and a prescription can’t fix all the damage it can do to one’s identity, relationships and day-to-day life,” she says. Genesis Analgesia Center, PLLC, treats the whole person who is experiencing issues with pain. It offers interventional pain services as well as a host of holistic therapies. For an appointment, call 865692-4141. See ad, page 7.

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pirituality is meant to bring about peace. Yet our concepts of spirituality often lead to confusion or even conflict. What we need are clear steps that can be taken by people of any religion or intellectual standing. The following universal road map can be a helpful aid to self-realization. Realize that you’re in there. First realize, from deep inside, that you are consciously experiencing the outside world, as well as your inner thoughts and emotions. Understand that you’re not okay in there. If you want to understand why you’ve done everything you’ve ever done, observe your mind and emotions. If you’re objective, you’ll see that you’re really never completely at peace. Notice that you’re always trying to be okay. As you observe your inner state, you’ll notice that inner disturbances create the urge to either get something or avoid something. This is all done in an attempt to feel okay inside.

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Realize that defining how the outside needs to be is not working. You’ve been busy trying to be okay your entire life. Although some times are better than others, you’ve never come close to experiencing permanent peace. This is because the world will never match your conceptual model. Eventually, you’ll come to see that this approach doesn’t work, and you need to find a different way. Learn to not participate in the mind’s struggle. You must learn to relax inside and not get drawn into acting on your disturbances. Instead, be willing to allow them to pass through you and simply witness their passing. If you do, the drama will cease of its own accord. Experience going about your life like everyone else, except more peacefully, because nothing you do is for the purpose of trying to be okay. When you aren’t preoccupied with trying to be okay, you can learn to sit inside and quietly love, serve and honor whatever naturally unfolds. At this point, you’re no longer living for yourself—you’re serving life. As you let go of the personal energies, you attune to a much deeper energy flow. Up to this point, everything you were watching inside was front and center in your consciousness. Now that you’re no longer being drawn into

personal thought and emotions, you’ll begin to feel Spirit flowing in from behind. It lifts you and brings great love and joy. Your inner experience becomes so beautiful that you fall in love with the energy flow. You’ll see that there is a trade-off between getting involved in personal energies and the amount of Spirit you feel. Once you’ve established a direct relationship with spiritual energy, you’ll long to constantly experience its freedom. You begin to feel the energy pulling you up into it, and your entire path becomes letting go of yourself in order to merge. Will is no longer needed. All that’s left is learning to surrender into the higher energy. You must be willing to die personally in order to be reborn spiritually. Once you dwell deep in the upward flow, you realize that your personal existence can go on without you, leaving you free to live completely immersed in Spirit. This is the greatest miracle: You’ve surrendered your entire being to Spirit, yet people, places and things continue interacting with you. But now these interactions require none of your energy; they happen by themselves, leaving you at peace and absorbed in Spirit. Now you are truly okay. Nothing inside or outside of you can cause disturbances—you have come to be at peace with everything. Because you are now completely okay, you don’t need anything. Things just are what they are, and nothing can disturb you. You’ve transcended the world and everything in it. Instead of feeling drawn into Spirit, you now actually experience yourself as Infinite Spirit. Michael A. Singer is the author of The New York Times bestselling book, The Untethered Soul – The Journey Beyond Yourself (UntetheredSoul.com). His “Twelve-Step Guide to Spiritual Awakening” is the basis for this article. He is the founder of the Temple of the Universe, a yoga and meditation center established in 1975 in Alachua, FL.

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ow would we live, were we not afraid of death? How would we live if we gave ourselves permission to give to life everything we’ve got? In The Longevity Factor, Lydia Brontë, Ph.D., observes that we’ve added 15 years to our lives… but in the middle, not at the end. No longer identifying ourselves as “over the hill” at whatever age, we are simply removing the hill. We are forging a different conversation and a new vision to take us beyond the limited thought forms that have defined the parameters of age for generations. For the first time in history, we can realistically view the first half of life as a kind of gestation period, preparing us for an even more productive second half. Midlife is like a second puberty, a point at which one persona falls away and another comes to take its place. What happens then is up to us. Some begin a long, slow cruise toward death at that point, allowing memories to become more meaningful than the present. Others, remembering that the spirit within us never ages, see the moment of midlife as a rebirth— the time to put our engines into high gear. Whomever it is we were born to be, whatever our soul was coded to

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Humans rescue animals, but animals show up for a reason—most humans can use some rescuing, as well.

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Like water, grace seeks its own level. In rescuing animals, the rescuer is often also rescued. Both lives change for the better.

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uster came to us for a reason,” says Amy Burkert. “My husband, Rod, and I were walking our Shar-Pei, Ty, in our Philadelphia neighborhood when a man warned us about ‘a big, black dog’ in the alley. The friendly fellow came home with us and after a fruitless search for his family, we decided to make him part of ours.” In 2009, when the couple encountered difficulty finding a vacation hotel that would accept their new 70-pound German shepherd as an overnight guest, they decided to launch GoPetFriendly.com, a website that assists in finding travel accommodations for families with dogs and other pets. Selling their house in Pennsylvania and hitting the road in a 24-foot-long RV, they’ve now traveled to 47 states to research and qualify content for the website; Rod works from “home” and Amy writes the weblog. Their travel schedule flexes, with most stops lasting one to three weeks. “It’s not the life two accountants were banking on, but we couldn’t be happier,” she says, “and we owe it all to Buster.” The site now lists more than 60,000 hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, beaches, dog parks and activities across the U.S. and Canada, plus a road trip planner. “I woke up one morning and thought, ‘I can’t find a husband, so I’ll get a dog,’” says BJ Gallagher, a sociologist and award-winning author. “I’d lived in my Los Angeles house for 16 years and knew none of the neighbors. Within six months of adopting Fannie from a shelter, I’d met them

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all. Thanks to her, I’ve become a full-fledged member of my community.” Fannie’s Chinese heritage includes chow and Pekingese breeds. Transformations can come from more unusual pets, as well. Soon after Susan M. Tellem, a registered nurse in Malibu, California, gifted her husband, Marshall, with two tortoises for his birthday, the couple discovered there was no national protection program for the reptiles. They started American Tortoise Rescue (Tortoise.com), an organization that has been rescuing, rehabilitating and providing sanctuary to more than 3,000 water turtles and land tortoises since 1990. Their education and awareness initiatives for humane treatment have gone international, as well. It was a bird that rescued April Leffingwell. She had been dealing with a severe back injury that necessitated pain medication and kept her from regular work for six months when she and her husband visited a local Los Angeles pet store, “to get out of the house.” She was touched by seeing a large Moluccan cockatoo that was afflicted with a damaged claw. Her husband recognized how she related to the bird’s condition and brought Izzi home the next day. Now with just one leg, Izzi has learned to sleep while lying down to rest his other limb. “Izzi and I found each other when we were both broken,” she says. “We’ve become each other’s source of strength. If he can live with only one leg, I can live through pain.” When members of the armed forces deploy, they often have to find alternate living arrangements for pets and may not always be successful. Kimberly Gauthier, a blogger at KeepTheTailWagging.com, and her ex-Army partner are securing funding and laying plans to foster dogs for deployed soldiers. Emailing updates and Skype visits will aim to boost the morale of both the dog and serviceman or woman. The couple lives on five acres in Marysville, Washington. An animal-enriched environment has proved to be helpful for author Kathy Rowe, a 20-year veteran retired from the military, and her husband, Scott, who also retired from Air Force service that included Special Forces duty. They have chosen to live on a 100-acre farm in Tyner, Kentucky. Kathy believes their variety of resident rescued animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, turkeys and a potbelly pig, all help Scott in dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Riding, working with and grooming his horse, Quint, is particularly helpful. “My husband is less frustrated, has better focus, is less jumpy and has fewer flashbacks than he used to,” relates Rowe. “Knowing that our rescue dog, Lola, is guarding the farm, he feels he can sleep better because she has his back.” Humans rescue animals, but animals show up for a reason—most humans can use some rescuing, as well. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy of St. Louis, MO, at StLSandy@mindspring.com.

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Gratitude reminds us to recognize good people in our life. They range from loved ones to those that render a kindness to a stranger. Treasuring goodness in every form brings more of it into our experience.

Show thanks. Sometimes we think about something helpful or kind that someone did for us recently or long ago. Make a note, call them up or even better, tell them in person with sincere conviction why you continue to be grateful and appreciative. Another option is a thank-you card or email—keep it short and sweet.

Gratitude turns bad things into good things. Having problems at work? Be grateful to be employed and serving others. Challenges keep life interesting, enhance judgment and strengthen character. Gratitude reminds us of what’s important. Being grateful to have a healthy family and friends, a home and food on the table puts smaller worries in perspective. Gratitude reminds you to say, “Thank you.” Call, email or stop by to say thanks… it takes just a few minutes to express our reason for doing so. People like being appreciated. It creates a satisfying beam of mutual happiness that shines on.

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Put everything in a pot, including the apples, and bring them to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Depending on the ripeness of the apples, poach them until tender. Let cool in the liquid.

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Riesling Poached Apples & Chantilly Cream Courtesy of 212 Market Restaurant, Chattanooga

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Riesling Poached Apples Ingredients: 12 medium apples juice and peel of 2 oranges 1½ c Riesling (or another not-too-sweet dessert wine) 3 c water 2½ T honey 1 c sugar 1 vanilla bean, split 1 cinnamon stick 4 cloves 1 c cranberries (optional, for color) Directions: Peel the apples, cut them in half and scoop the seeds out. TNNaturalAwakenings.com

Cranberry, Ginger and Lemon Chutney Courtesy of Village Market, Ooltewah, TN

If you’re tired of serving cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving, Village Market manager Gary Shockley suggests the following recipe, which blends a variety of flavors for a special treat that is sure

to please. Stores well in the refrigerator. Serves 12. Ingredients: 1 medium lemon 1 (12-oz.) bag fresh cranberries (can use frozen) ½ c crystalized ginger, finely diced 1/3 c finely chopped onion 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cinnamon stick 2 c sugar ½ t dry mustard ½ t salt Directions: Zest lemon. Cut white pith from remaining lemon, cut the lemon crosswise to remove seeds, and then cut the lemon into ¼-inch dice. Combine all ingredients and slowly bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is thick and cranberries have burst. Serve at room temperature. Remove cinnamon stick just before serving.

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venison, bison or free-range beef. “Using fresh mushrooms and adding spinach, kale or another green would add color and boost nutrition, as well,” he says. “I would also use brown rice or even a brown/wild rice mixture to boost nutrition and visual appeal.” Instead of throwing out the seeds from the pumpkin, use the following recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds (from WholeFoodsMarket.com). Serves 6.

Dinner in a Pumpkin Ingredients: 1 medium pumpkin 1 onion, chopped 2 T vegetable oil 2 lbs ground beef 2 T soy sauce 2 T brown sugar 1 (4-oz.) can sliced mushrooms 1 (15-oz.) can cream of chicken soup 1½ c cooked rice 1 (8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts Directions: Cut off the top of the pumpkin and thoroughly clean out pulp and seeds. Preheat oven to 350° F. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet and sauté onions until tender. Add meat and brown. Drain drippings from skillet. Add soy sauce, mushrooms, brown sugar and soup. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients: 1 medium pumpkin 4 c water 1 T extra-virgin olive oil seasonings of choice (see steps 4 & 5 below) Directions: Preheat oven to 250° F. Separate stringy fiber from pumpkin seeds and then transfer the seeds to a strainer and rinse well. (1 pumpkin yields about 2 cups of seeds.) In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add seeds, reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes. Drain well and then transfer seeds to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat dry. For spicy pumpkin seeds, mix them with oil plus ½ t each garlic salt, cumin, coriander and cardamom before roasting. For sweet pumpkin seeds, mix them with oil plus 1 t each ground cinnamon, cloves and ginger and 1½ T dark brown sugar before roasting.

Almond Flour Cornbread

Put pumpkin on a platter, remove pumpkin lid and serve meat. For your vegetable, scoop out pumpkin and serve.

Courtesy of Benefit Your Life, Knoxville

Benefit Your Life, a market and bakery specializing in gluten-free goods, has found plenty of ways to make traditional holiday food delicious and safe for people with food allergies, gluten sensitivities or Celiac disease. Market owner Rhoni Speed says almond flour cornbread works great as an accompaniment to a cool-weather meal or as the basis for gluten-free dressing or stuffing. Serves 8-12. Ingredients: 1 c cornmeal

Directions: Preheat oven to 400. Combine lemon juice or buttermilk to coconut creamer and set aside until creamer thickens. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Add cooked rice and water chestnuts. Spoon mixture into cleaned pumpkin shell, replace pumpkin top, place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, or until the pumpkin is tender.

¾ c almond flour 1 t baking powder 1 t salt 2 large eggs 1 c coconut creamer/milk 1 t lemon juice or buttermilk 1-2 T honey, to taste 4 T melted butter or ghee 1 T butter or ghee for pan optional add-ins: jalapeños, ½ c grated cheese, ½ can creamed corn

Mix eggs, honey and coconut creamer in separate bowl. Add in melted ghee and combine well. Add wet ingredients to dry ones and mix well. Heat a medium skillet (8-9 inches) over medium heat. Add ghee and swirl around until melted. Pour batter into skillet and smooth out. Place skillet in the oven and bake until golden brown (15-20 minutes). Let cool slightly and invert onto serving plate.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 TN Solar Energy Association Third Annual Solar Tour –8:30am-3pm. The Tennessee Solar Energy Association (TSEA) in collaboration with the City of Knoxville is holding a discussion on solar for your home or business in the public meeting room of the Knoxville Transit Center. First 35 to arrive will be seated on the bus. The remaining participants will be able to car pool and follow the bus on its route. Knoxville Transit Center,301 E Church Ave. Contact: Stephen Levy, Technical Director steve@ tnsolarenergy.org. 865- 974-9218 (office) or 865805-2313 (cell). Sweat Lodge – 7pm. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Bring a towel, change of clothes, flashlight, food to share. Donations gratefully accepted to cover costs. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Info: 865-428-3070.

“Redneck Tai Chi” – 6:30pm. CHEO hosts Stephen Kerr, who will demonstrate his innovative techniques that make Tai Chi movements easy to remember and fun to do. Free to members, first-time guests; $5 suggested donation returning guests. Rarity Bay Community Activity Center, Vonore, TN. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21

“Seven Simple Ways to Alleviate Stress and Pain” – 6:30pm. LMT Charles West gives CHEO presentation on natural techniques for do-it-yourself pain relief. Free to members, first-time guests; $5 suggested donation returning guests. Parkwest Medical Center, 9330 Parkwest Blvd., Knoxville. Info: CHEOKnox.org. Group Channeling – 7pm. Group channeling and 11:11 meditation with Theresa Richardson at Rhama Center, Knoxville. $20. Info and registration: TheresaRichardson.com or 865-705-2525.

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“Messiah Training” – 7:30pm (every Tuesday). 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 gratefully accepted. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Info: Perry Robinson, 865-428-3070.

Learn to Roast a Heritage Pig – 4:30-6pm. Chef Ben Willis-Becker leads culinary class as a “Shadow the Chef” opportunity in preparation for the Autumn Heritage Pig Roast (see Nov. 16) at Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm in Clinton, TN. $45 (prepaid), with $10 discount for pig roast registrants.

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All about Kombucha Workshop – 6-8pm. $35. Learn all things related to the much-venerated Manchurian mushroom, starting with basic kombucha anyone can make at home. Each participant will take home a fresh kombucha mother culture ($15 value) and bottle of sparkling kombucha. Space is limited. Everything Mushrooms, 1004 Sevier Ave., Knoxville. Info: EverythingMushrooms.com.

Unity Transformation book study – 7pm. Study and discussion of Discover the Power Within You by Eric Butterworth. Books-a-Million cafe area, 8513 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Herbal Open House – 10am-3pm. Tour Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm’s greenhouses, shop and gardens. Free herbal refreshments. Door prizes. Allnatural herbal projects $10 each. Box lunches $8 by reservation (11/2). Clinton, TN. Info: 865-435-1452. Developing Your Psychic Abilities: Working with Angels – 1-4 pm (second Saturday of each month). First of 5 classes designed to facilitate development

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of conscious intuitive and psychic abilities. Perfect intro to intuitive arts. Learn about archangels and how they protect and empower. Meet guardian angel through meditation. With Theresa Richardson at Rhama Center, Knoxville. Info and registration: TheresaRichardson.com or 865-705-2525.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Fire Ceremony – 6:30pm. 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: CFP, 865-4283070 or Katy Koontz, 865-693-9845.

Willis-Becker organizes a colonial feast at Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm in Clinton, TN. Dinner $49 or $15 (ages 6-12) or free (under 6). Craft projects $10 each. Bring canned donation for needy. Register by 11/9: 865-435-1452.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Sent to Heal and Anoint Course CCA 301 – Nov. 15-17. Friday 6-10 pm; Saturday-Sunday 8:30am6pm. 6616 Beaver Ridge Rd, Knoxville. 20 CEUs, applies toward national certification along with additional classes. Learn about 35 essential oils and the biblical history and science of hands-on healing. Practice energetic healing techniques through instructor-guided experiences. Info: ISHAhealing. com or Margaret Leslie at 865-607-0173 or Margaret_leslie@hotmail.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Jikiden Reiki Shoden Level I – 10am-4pm. Jikiden Reiki is the original Reiki technique taught by Frank Ajava Petter, “Shinshin Kaizen Usui Reiki Ryoho.” Materials provided. $225 with $25 discount for registration by Nov. 6. Info: info@fleurdeluna.com. “Meet the artists” shopping event – Noon-6pm. Bargain-priced merchandise, including many Native American items: jewelry, stones, rocks, crystals. Meet local makers of jewelry, pottery, drums. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Info: 865-428-3070. Autumn Heritage Pig Roast – 3-6pm. Chef Ben

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Cooking with Dried Mushrooms - 6-8pm – $35. Learn to cook tasty and healthy meals in all seasons using stored, dried mushrooms: shiitakes, maitake, porcini and more. Light dinner and tastings provided. Space limited. Everything Mushrooms, 1004 Sevier Ave., Knoxville. Info: EverythingMushrooms.com. Sweat Lodge – 6:30pm. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Bring a towel, change of clothes, flashlight, food to share. Donations gratefully accepted to cover costs. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Info: 865-428-3070. Unity Transformation book club – 7pm. Study and discussion of Discover the Power Within You by Eric Butterworth. Books-a-Million cafe area, 8513 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Music & vegetarian pre-Thanksgiving feast – 10:55am. Knoxville singer-songwriter Karen E. Reynolds provides special music at Unity Transformation at Shanti Yoga Haven. Bring a vegetarian potluck item for a pre-Thanksgiving feast after the service. 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.

save the date SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Long Dance – Dec. 1-2. Dancers arrive with banners they’ve made depicting their past, present and desired future. Then, carried by the drum all night, they dance the future that they want to manifest into being. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Info: 865-428-3070.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Crystal Healing Class 101 – Hosted by Fleur de Luna. Limited seating; must RSVP. $25. Info: info@ fleurdeluna.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 Jikiden Reiki Shoden Level I – 10am-4pm. Jikiden Reiki is the original Reiki technique taught by Frank Ajava Petter, “Shinshin Kaizen Usui Reiki Ryoho.” Materials provided. $225, with $25 discount for registration by Dec. 6. Info: info@fleurdeluna.com.

ongoingevents sunday Unity Transformation – 10:55am at Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, 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, How to Survive Spiritually in Our Times 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 limited; RSVP required. Info: Fleur-De-Luna.com/ calendar or Christina at info@fleurdeluna.com.

tuesday “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. Write Now – 12:30-3pm. First, third and fifth Wednesdays at The Write Place, Maryville, TN. AWA creative writing workshop. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. Info: 865-660-4799 or judy@judybingham.net. HU Sing – 7:30pm. Second Wednesdays. Chant the holy word HU, a love song to God. Eckankar Center of Knoxville, 301 Gallaher View Rd., Ste. 22, Knoxville. Info: 865-622-7685 or Eck-Tenn.org.

Rhama Center – Come and explore your options and opportunities for growth and enlightenment. Readings address work, relationships, life purpose and how to align with your most positive future. Questions welcome. Call for appointments. Info: 865-705-2525 or TheresaRichardson.com.

weekly Intuitive Counseling Sessions with Pamela Nine, PhD – Answers about life lessons, events, relationships, career, life purpose. Find the answers you are seeking and further your personal and spiritual growth through professional intuitive guidance. Available by appointment at Nine Wellness Centre, 3113 Gose Cove Ln., Knoxville. Info and appointments: 865-531-9086, PamelaNine@msn. com, PamelaNine.com.

thursday Spiritual Study class: The Easy Way Discourses – Fourth Thursdays. Eckankar Center of Knoxville, 301 Gallaher View Rd. Ste. 22, Knoxville. Info: 865-622-7685 or Eck-Tenn.org.

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.

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monthly Spiritual Apprenticeship Program – Advance your spiritual path and develop inner awareness, intuitive and mediumship abilities through easy, effective methods in a one-one-one learning environment. Person program available for 3- and 6-month terms. Pamela Nine, PhD, Nine Wellness Centre. Info: 865-531-9086, PamelaNine@msn. com, PamelaNine.com.

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Trudy Moore, LAc 1310 Luttrell St. • Knoxville, TN 865-525-1665 KnoxvilleAcupuncture.com By appointment only Trudy Moore relocated here in 2003 from SC, where she was in private practice and at MUSC-Charleston (then one of few LAc’s at a Western medical school in the country). Her ongoing post-grad training includes cancer care and Tibetan medicine.

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Cynthia J. Taylor, BGS, LMT Reiki Master Teacher 155 Sherway Rd. Ste. 2 • Knoxville, TN 37922 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. Craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, neuromuscular, medical massage, trigger point therapy. See website for specials, online booking.

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Amanda Keller & Amber Keirn 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A1 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-474-1340 Info@HempMonkeysOnline.com Hemp Monkeys is an eclectic and unique shop that specializes in hemp and bamboo clothing, hemp oil soaps, lotions, handmade jewelry, Himalayan salt lamps, and Indonesian and Balinese décor and jewelry. See ad, page 7.

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Licensed marriage/family therapist, certified clinical hypnotherapist, EMDR Level 2 practitioner, Kundalini yoga/meditation practitioner, Reiki 2 practitioner, 15 years in bodywork. Free workshops: trauma/emotional release, anger management, marriage/family dynamics, addiction and family dynamics, autism/Aspergers. See ad, page 5.

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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.

HOLISTIC MEDICINE GENESIS ANALGESIA CENTER, PLLC 1408 Currier Ln. • Knoxville, TN 856-692-4141 GenesisAnalgesia.com

Intuitive Counseling NINE WELLNESS CENTRE

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

Knoxville

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.

Kimberly L. Barrett, LCSW-C Rhama: The Center of Healing Arts 9237 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37931 443-272-1141 kim.somethingnew2@gmail.com

THE CENTER FOR PEACE

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

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

Massage Therapy 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 m a s s a g e 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.

PERSONAL TRAINER GENESIS ANALGESIA CENTER

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.

NLIGHTN BUG LLC

SOMETHING NEW INTUITIVE COUNSELING

MASSAGE ENVY

Genesis Analgesia Center now featuring acupuncture, hypnotherapy, Chinese medicine, reflexology, yoga, tai chi and Reiki. Massage therapy and more coming September 2013. All available in a relaxed, private medical environment. Introductory specials on reflexology $45. See ad, page 7.

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.

REIKI

1408 Currier Ln. • Knoxville, TN 856-692-4141 GenesisAnalgesia.com

Personal training sessions in a relaxed, private medical environment. Each program is designed for the individual based on their personal goals. Programs include weight loss, dealing with chronic pain issues, strengthening or increasing flexibility. See ad, page 7.

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Spiritual Centers 880 Graves-Delozier Rd. Seymour, TN 37865 865-428-3070 CenterForPeace.us

UNITY TRANSFORMATION

Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath 865-809-5207 UnityTransformation@gmail.com UnityTransformation.org Sunday morning and midweek activities. Host of the internet “radio” broadcast “Hooked on Classics” through UnityOnlineRadio.org. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries. See ad, page 19.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~Buddha

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