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4 day workshop to move into heart-centered consciousness. 2 days of exercises and healings break down the barriers around our hearts. 2 days help us navigate our lives from a loving and strong consciousness. Learn how the physical body can activate more mystical and spiritual aspects of your consciousness. Drunvalo calls this work The School of Remembering. Empower your understanding of the teachings of Jesus, Rumi, and others in a journey of the heart. What: 4-Day Workshop developed by Drunvalo Melchiezedek and presented by Mebbie Jackson, certified teacher/facilitator. When: December 27-30 2013, Plan on attending every day to receive all the benefits and healings provided. Where: Still Point Retreat Center, Ten Mile Tennessee. 45 minutes west of Knoxville on beautiful Watts Bar Lake. Budget accommodations and communal meals available. It is not required to stay onsite, but encouraged. The intimate nature of the work and shared space helps facilitate the power intimacy.

Cost: $430.00, $100.00 non refundable deposit. $14.95 to register at Drunvalo.net, includes membership to the site and access to videos and writings to prepare you for the workshop. Ongoing materials are available after workshop completion. Contact: Mebbie Jackson, (865)679-9642, mebane8@mac.com

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t’s resolution time again, that time when we promise ourselves that this year things will be different—I’m going to get organized! I won’t procrastinate! I’ll make a budget, and stick to it! Two cookies a day, tops!—only to see our resolve falter and our good intentions fall by the wayside. Forget New Year’s. We’re talking about the holiday season. Fortunately, we’ve got some great articles that will help you celebrate the way most of us know we should: with a focus on the meaningful rather than the material. “Green Merrymaking,” page 18, is loaded with creative tips for shedding holiday excess and celebrating simply. Forget the mercenary gift cards for friends; show them you truly enjoy their company by organizing an old-fashioned cookie exchange. Pitch the tinsel for your tree; string up some popcorn instead—the effect is charming. Avoid the crush and the crowds in the big-box stores; “upcycle” items to make one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations. And if the whole “two cookies a day” thing doesn’t work out, you can take heart in the fact that medical scientists have discovered new health benefits to eating cinnamon and cranberries. (See our “Health Briefs,” page 13.) Speaking of better health, we are pleased to welcome a new advertiser, Balanced Solutions, and recognize a longtime one, Charles West, in this issue of Natural Awakenings. Both are dedicated to providing natural health options for people in the Knoxville area. Balanced Solutions, led by medical director Michael Fields, MD, specializes in natural hormone replacement therapy—an alternative to conventional synthetic or bio-similar hormones. (Read more in our “Community Spotlight,” page 14.) Charles West, the subject of this month’s “Natural Neighbor” column (page 20), is best known as a licensed massage therapist, but over his long career in complementary health care, he has trained and become certified in a wide variety of therapies geared to help people heal and stay healthy without the use of narcotics. Mark your 2014 calendar for the Healthy Living Expo, coming to the Knoxville Convention Center Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1. More than 100 exhibitors will be there—we’ll be there, too!—to inspire you to do right by your body and the earth. You can sample and learn how to cook delicious, nutritious dishes; watch or even take part in fitness demonstrations; take advantage of free health screenings; and learn about hundreds of products and services designed to enhance the well-being of people and the planet. The cost is $10 at the door, but you can get in free by using the complimentary ticket on page 17. So cut out that ticket before you recycle this magazine, and make plans to attend the Healthy Living Expo. That’s one resolution you’ll want to keep! Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy holiday season.

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newsbriefs Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Unity Transformation

n New Year’s Eve at 7 p.m., Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath of Unity Transformation will celebrate Unity’s annual Burning Bowl Ceremony at Shanti Yoga Haven in the Bearden area of Knoxville. “The Burning Bowl Ceremony allows participants the opportunity to release mental burdens, unforgiven issues and unwanted habits,” Gilbreath says. “Also, participants identify positive expectations for the upcoming year.” The first part of the service involves writing down a list of things to be “released” from the previous year. Individual lists are then burned to symbolize the letting go of the old and making way for the new. “This powerful annual ceremony provides a rich opportunity for closing out the year and setting intentions for the New Year,” Gilbreath says. “Perhaps the most powerful part is when individuals see their lists go up in flames.” The second part of the service allows participants to write a “Letter to God” stating their desires and intentions for the upcoming year. Each letter is sealed in a self-addressed envelope that will be mailed back to the participant at the end of the year. Unity Transformation, affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, meets every Sunday at 10:55 a.m. at Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. 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 Gilbreath at 865-809-5207 or visit UnityTransformation.org. See ad, page 19.

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n January 16, 2014, The Write Place begins an evening Write to Grow group, a writing workshop that focuses on personal growth. “It’s an opportunity for women to schedule time for themselves, develop a deeper sense of self through writing, and learn to trust their mind and their voice,” says Judy Bingham, founder of The Write Place. Participants will write from prompts and then will have the opportunity to read aloud what they’ve written. The workshop will meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on the first, third, and fifth Thursdays of each month. Space is limited, and advanced sign-up is required. The Write Place is located at 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN, one mile from Pellissippi Parkway, Exit 14. To register or for more information, contact Judy Bingham at 865-660-4799 or judy@judybingham.net. See ad, page 11.

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ith its emphasis on funky, ecofriendly gifts, Hemp Monkeys offers a local alternative to holiday shopping at the big-box stores, says Amber Keirn, who co-owns the store with Amanda Keller. “Shopping local means helping the businesses in your community thrive and giving gifts that are unique and not found in other places,” she says. “And giving the gift of hemp foods, clothing, accessories, soaps, lotions and one-of-a-kind jewelry is a great way to help the environment while educating about the benefits of hemp.” She says winter is the perfect time to experience the sensation of hemp clothing, which is soft and durable and keeps you warm in colder weather. “Much of our hemp clothing feels like your favorite old sweatshirt that you like to curl up on the couch in,” Keller says. “Plus it’s grown without pesticides, and that translates into a safer piece of clothing to wear against your skin.” Hemp Monkeys also carries a line of organic hemp oils and soaps, as well as Manitoba Harvest Hemp Food products. “Himalayan salt lamps make wonderful gifts as well,” Keller adds. “They have many health benefits, all while helping create a relaxing and soothing environment in the home or office. A salt lamp is a gift that will last for many years to come.” Through December, Hemp Monkeys is offering 10 percent off all salt lamps priced above $50. Hemp Monkeys, located at 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville, is open Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact the store at 865-474-1340. See ad, page 12.

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Mom Was Right about Cod Liver Oil

here are plenty of Americans who as kids had to swallow a spoonful of cod liver oil every night. For those folks, and the rest of us, too, Lea’s Natural Health Solutions has good news and better news: “Turns out Mom was on to something,” says co-owner Overton Lea. “Cod liver oil is very good for you. And now we have a choice of flavors or capsules.” Cod liver oil provides fat-soluble vitamins A and D plus two vital fatty acids. “Children can benefit from a small daily dose, as Mom has always known fish is a brain food,” Lea says. “And kids and adults get the immune-boosting benefits.” (Always get a doctor’s okay before taking a new supple-

ment, he notes.) He says research has shown that cod liver oil boosts brain and nervous system function; helps reduce the negative health effects associated with polyunsaturated oils, especially partially hydrogenated oils; and helps offset certain nutritional deficiencies and some symptoms of impaired pancreatic function. A pioneer in the modern use of cod liver oil is medical researcher Dr. Weston Price, who found that it works best in combination with high-vitamin butter oil, which contains vitamin K. After studying cod liver oil and its benefits, Lea found only one company that produces cod liver oil combined with butter oil. “Green Pasture, a family-owned business based in Nebraska, makes a full line of food oil products that I would consider the gold standard in the industry,” Lea says. Lea’s NHS carries the butter oil/cod liver oil blend, as well as many other Green Pasture products. To learn more, visit GreenPasture.org. Lea’s NSH is located at 620 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville. Contact the store at 865-966-1509. See ad, page 7.

Crystal Healing Class with Fleur de Luna

ouse of Fleur De Luna will host an introductory crystal healing class December 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. “It has been documented through the course of history that crystals hold a space for healing and transformation,” notes owner Christina T. Diaz. “Though much of this information was almost lost, it now has been explored in more depth than ever before.” “Introduction to Healing with Quartz Crystals” will cover the healing uses and properties of amethyst, carnelian, citrine, rose quartz, clear quartz and tiger’s eye. “If you are a practitioner of the healing arts, crystals can assist in the active process by showing and teaching us how to align ourselves with the essence that creates and comprises the entire universe,” Diaz says. Crystals work very well with other healing modalities, she adds, noting that Reiki pioneer Usui Sensei used crystals in his practice. “Crystal becomes a mirror that reflects the light within through meditation, visualization, yoga and prayer,” she says. “They can be used to calm the mind, increase self-control and promote inner peace in connection with truth. Crystals represent the light, and if you are tuned correctly to the vibration, they can teach us to use more of our own light and to expand it.” Diaz notes the words of Mahatma Gandhi: “In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself to crystal clearness.”

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newsbriefs Christmas Teatime at Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm

Rosemary Sugar Cookies This recipe from Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm requires chilling. Owner Kathy E. Burke Mihalczo says she makes the dough ahead of time and chills it overnight. “The cookies freeze well, too,” she says. Yields 2 dozen.

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½ c (1 stick) salted butter, softened ½ c powdered sugar ½ c granulated sugar 1 egg ½ c oil 1 t vanilla ½ t baking soda ½ t cream of tartar ¼ t salt 2½ c flour 1 t minced fresh rosemary mixture of ½ t minced fresh rosemary + ¼ c granulated sugar (cookie coating)

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, 1 t minced rosemary, baking soda and cream of tartar. Add half the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Beat until just combined and add the oil and vanilla. Mix in the remaining flour mixture. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill at least two hours for easy handling.

Roll cookie balls in the rosemary/sugar mixture. Bake 10-12 minutes. Let cool on pan for a couple minutes and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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Business hours through December 21 are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. though 5 p.m. The herb farm is closed in January but will reopen in February for classes and events. For more information, visit ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com. See ad, page 22.

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he public is invited to Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm on December 7 for Christmas Teatime at the Herb Farm. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with samples of herbal teas and treats, gift shop discounts, door prizes, and a free “Herbs for the Holidays” program from 10 a.m. to noon. The herb farm is located in Clinton, Tennessee, in the rolling hills of Anderson County near Oak Ridge. Owner Kathy E. Burke Mihalczo says holiday shoppers frequent the gift shop to find unique items for gardeners, herb lovers and cooks. “Windowsill herb plants are a favorite gift each year,” she says. “Herbs like lavender, sage, rosemary and thyme are easy to grow on a sunny window, and they will delight the senses all winter.” The farm sells 70 varieties of bulk organic dried herbs. “Medicine makers will find herbs from astragalus to yarrow, and everything in between. We also have tea herbs like lemon balm, licorice root, nettle and red clover, which are all quick sellers. Our lavender, roses and calendula are popular for making natural skincare and fragrance products.” On December 14 and 21 at 1 p.m., the Farm will offer classes in making herbal gifts for holiday giving. “Handmade gifts of the finest organic ingredients are a joy to make and give,” Mihalczo says. “These herbal gift-making classes are among the most popular of all the classes we offer at the herb farm.”

Two CHEO “Meet and Greets” in January

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he Knoxville and Loudon/Monroe Groups of CHEO, the Complementary Health Education Organization, will hold special “meet and greet” sessions as part of their monthly educational programs in January. Tom Ward, author of The Power of Living by Design, will be the featured presenter at the Loudon/Monroe Group program on January 22. “Tom has a 35-year career in guiding personal and corporate transformations,” says CHEO’s Diane Minsch. “So this is help for all those New Year’s resolutions. Tom will discuss the Successful Life Systems Design model and explain how to apply it to integrate your resolutions into your new lifestyle. This program could be the beginning of your new beginning.” Ward’s presentation begins at 7 p.m., with a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. The program will be held at Rarity Bay Community Activity Center, 150 Rarity Bay Parkway, Vonore, Tennessee. On January 13, the Knoxville Group will host a three-person expert panel in homeopathy. “Our presenters exemplify the concept of complementary medicine, blending allopathic and homeopathic approaches to wellness,” Minsch says. “Each panel member will take 15 to 20 minutes to educate us about some of the many aspects of homeopathy, and the presentations will be followed by a Q&A with the audience.” The meet and greet begins at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. at the classrooms of Parkwest Medical Center, 9330 Parkwest Boulevard in West Knoxville.

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Healthy Living Expo Set to Inspire

he Healthy Living Expo will be held at the Knoxville Convention Center January 31 and February 1, 2014, offering more than a hundred exhibits and stage demonstrations to inspire visitors to take good care of themselves and the planet. The event will be held Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hundreds of prizes will be given out, and stage activities will give visitors hours of entertainment through tasting, learning and participating. There will be health screenings provided onsite, as well as healthy food and interactive fitness demonstrations. Special areas of interest will be the Natural Awakenings Natural Health Pavilion, which will bring together companies offering everything from household products to nutritional supplements to promote a healthy mind, body and planet; the Chiropractic Care Pavilion, whose sponsors—Cornerstone Chiropractic, Jacobs Chiropractic and Sulack Chiropractic—offer a natural approach to wellness; the Eat Right Stage, where nutritionists, local chefs and other experts will share cooking ideas and food samples; and the Get Active Stage, with fitness demos for visitors of all ages. Tickets are $10 at the door. Natural Awakenings readers are encouraged to use the free ticket in this issue and make copies to share with anyone who wants to lead a healthier life. Also, in coordination with the event, Cigna Healthcare is sponsoring the Employee Wellness Program for area businesses. Employees will get free tickets to the expo when their employer registers on the expo website, TheHealthyLivingExpo.com. See ad, pages 16 & 17.

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newsbriefs “Illuminated Heart” Workshop December 27-30

ebbie Jackson will offer a fourday workshop, “Awakening the Illuminated Heart,” designed to help participants break down their internal emotional barriers and learn to love themselves and others in order to live a more loving, conscious life. The workshop will be held December 27-30 at Still Point retreat center in Ten Mile, Tennessee, about 45 minutes west Mebbie Jackson of Knoxville on Watts Bar Lake. Jackson spent a year studying with the workshop’s developer, Drunvalo Melchiezedek, and is a certified teacher of this work. “Drunvalo calls the school associated with this work ‘the School of Remembering,’” she says. “Throughout the four days, participants will begin to remember that this information has been a part of them for a very long time. It will feel in a way like going home, and they will begin to really understand the teachings of Jesus, Rumi and others who exclaim the power of the journey of the heart.” The workshop costs $430, which includes a $100 nonrefundable deposit (applicable toward another workshop in case of cancellation). Registration at Drunvalo.net costs $14.95 and allows access to videos and writings to prepare for the workshop, as well as new information posted after the workshop. Participants don’t have to stay at the retreat center to attend the workshop, although it is encouraged. “The retreat center has budget accommodations and communal meals if you are interested,” Jackson says. “This work is very intimate, and sharing space helps facilitate the power of the intimacy.” For more information contact Mebbie Jackson at 865-6799642 or mebane8@mac.com. See ad, page 2.

Unity of Knoxville “Rekindles” Advent Spirit

nyone who has ever wondered what Advent is all about will have the chance to find out at Unity of Knoxville, which will observe the Advent season with special services on the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. “When I was a kid, we had one of those countdown calendars with Christmas scenes behind the windows. All Advent meant to me was Santa is coming,” says Judi Talley, Unity of Knoxville prayer chaplain. Through Unity, [Advent] has become a calming tradition of meditation and introspection for me in the middle of the holiday crush.” Unity Worldwide Ministries practices an Advent tradition centered on rekindling each person’s spiritual center. “The theme for 2013, ‘The Glow of Christmas,’ focuses on the lights, both outside and in, that come at this time of year,” Talley says. Each of the four weeks leading up to Christmas will be devoted to one step of the process: building faith, instilling peace, expressing love and finding joy. “In the end, it’s all about finding our gratitude for life,” she says. “When we live from gratitude, we see the miracles—large and small—all around us. It reminds me that I can find that center in the midst of seeming chaos. That is what Advent is for me now.” Advent services will be held at 11 a.m. on December 1, 8, 15 and 22 at Unity at The Avenue, 141 N. Martinwood Rd., Knoxville. Immediately after the December 1 service there will be a CommUnity potluck fellowship luncheon. See ad, page 9.

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egularly drinking cranberry juice may help control blood pressure, according to new findings presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions. Cranberry juice, the researchers note, is rich in antioxidants—naturally occurring molecules that have been associated with the blood pressure-lowering benefit. U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers discovered a moderate systolic pressure reduction—about three points—for people that drank two eight-ounce glasses of cranberry juice every day for eight weeks. Because of the sugar calories in juice, consider the alternative of a whole-food cranberry supplement.

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utton-type lithium batteries are all around us, powering remote controls, keyless entry devices for cars, flameless candles, watches, greeting cards and other devices. Parents should be aware that these batteries are attractive to small children and if swallowed, can dissolve and cause serious damage to the esophagus in as little as two hours. The National Safety Council reports that the number of children swallowing these batteries quadrupled between 2005 and 2010, to 3,400 cases, yet 62 percent of parents are unaware of the danger.

innamon is known as an excellent antioxidant that improves fasting blood sugar levels and prevents heart disease. Now new research offers yet another benefit and reason to add this potent spice to our daily diet. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have confirmed that cinnamon helps protect against Alzheimer’s disease. They found that the cinnamon compounds cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin help stop the formation of “tangles” of tau protein in the brain, hallmarks of the memory-robbing neurodegenerative disease. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, says these powerful antioxidants that give cinnamon its potent flavor and scent defend mental function in a unique way. “Take, for example, sunburn, a form of oxidative damage,” explains Roshni Graves, of the university’s Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. “If you wore a hat, you could protect your face and head from oxidation. In a sense, this cinnamaldehyde is like a cap,” protecting against tau proteins. The findings suggest that sufficient cinnamon consumption might stop the progression of Alzheimer’s or even prevent it.

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Balanced Solutions Offers Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy

hen Balanced Solutions global approach” to serving patients. “In opened in August, its medical addition to the natural hormone replacedirector, Michael Fields, MD, ment therapy services that we offer, we had a clear goal in mind: he wanted the also counsel our patients on various new practice to be Knoxville’s premier wellness components such as nutrition, resource for natural hormone replaceweight loss and exercise, all of which ment therapy, a natural alternative to can make hormone replacement therapy conventional bio-similar or synthetic more effective.” hormones. Natural hormones exactly match Fields, who leads the Balanced the molecular structure of the horSolutions team, is known throughout mones that the body produces (estroEast Tennessee as a leading OB-GYN gen, estradiol, estriol, testosterone and and women’s health progesterone), Fields “We are focused on the says, adding that it is advocate. In an August interview with important to undermedicine, not selling stand the difference the Knoxville News Sentinel, he said that someone a product.” between natural and the singular aim of synthetic hormone Balanced Solutions staff is improving replacement therapy. the health of patients. “We are focused “Not only do natural hormones on the medicine, not selling someone a have fewer side effects than synthetic product,” he said. “Every patient will see hormones, but they also have more a clinician. This is very individualized benefits,” he says. “For example, per patient.” a natural hormone therapist has more He says Balanced Solutions takes “a control over the dosage and regulation

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of hormone therapy. Synthetic hormones are generally produced by pharmaceutical companies for distribution to the general patient, leaving little room for customization for the specific needs of the patient.” He says pellet therapy—the kind offered at Balanced Solutions—further personalizes hormone therapy because the natural hormones are available and delivered as they are needed according to the individual’s body. The pellets also offer the benefit of convenience because they are placed in the body, eliminating the need for daily supplements. In addition to serving as medical director of Balanced Solutions, Fields also maintains a busy women’s health practice within the Tennova Healthcare system, with offices at Turkey Creek Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center, and he serves as director of robotic surgery at the Turkey Creek Medical Center. He is a longtime advocate for advanced access for women to medicine and surgery, recognizing that women’s health and wellness require a comprehensive, individualized approach. Fields says he sees a bright future for Balanced Solutions of Knoxville and the patients it serves. “There are countless women and men in this community who are suffering from symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, memory loss, menopausal symptoms, irritability, depression and many more,” he says. “Often these symptoms are related to a hormone imbalance within the body, and natural hormone replacement therapy can assist in alleviating or lessening the effects of these symptoms so that our patients can live the lives they deserve.” Balanced Solutions of Knoxville is located off Cedar Bluff Road on Executive Park Drive in West Knoxville. To schedule a free consultation or make a patient referral, contact Balanced Solutions of Knoxville at 865-240-4802 or visit the practice online at BalancedAgain.com. See ad, outside back cover.

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Finland Calls for North Pole Sanctuary The Finnish government has adopted a new Arctic Strategy that calls for a global sanctuary around the North Pole as one of the key demands of the growing Save the Arctic movement, reversing its long-held position of backing corporate interests over the environment. The populace responded strongly to a series of actions taken by Greenpeace against government icebreaker ships aiding corporate oil exploration in order to heighten awareness of the issue. The new Finnish policy reflects a mounting world citizenry’s view that the Arctic deserves protection. Greenpeace points out that companies can wreck the Arctic with little penalty and the current Arctic Council oil spill agreement does nothing to protect the Arctic or impose liability in this the most vulnerable place on Earth. The hope is that the other seven Arctic Council countries will see the light, as well.

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accented with boughs of holly. “Local nurseries are good sources for holiday décor that you can later mulch or put in yard waste bins,” she says. “The smells are much more authentic and festive.” Save energy by using LED lights whenever possible, suggests Sheryl Eisenberg, a writer for the National Resources Defense Council. Plug lights and electronics into a power strip, and then unplug it when not in use to save “ghost” energy pulled by electronics that are plugged in, but not activated. Buy a live tree to later plant or recycle, Seo suggests. This supports regional Christmas tree farmers while retaining the integrity of local forests. Many communities offer recycling of holiday trees to provide mulch or habitat for aquatic life in local lakes.

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Organize a cookie exchange to get together and save time and energy on holiday baking, suggests Sara Novak, a food policy and health writer at SereneKitchen.com, from Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. Generally, a hostess asks guests to bring several dozen of their favorite cookies. Once gathered, attendees share the treats and recipes, taking home several of each variety. To “green it up”, Novak recommends emailing the recipes rather than printing them, encouraging invitees to use fresh and local ingredients and bring favorite reusable containers from home, like a colorful, time-honored cookie tin.

For the holiday table, mix and match settings of plates, glasses, linens and cutlery. “Use the real thing,” Eisenberg recommends, “and recruit guests to help wash up afterwards.” She recalls that while growing up, her mother supplemented her silverware with grandmother’s for large holiday dinners. Save your own energy (and sanity) by asking family and friends to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert. The hostess can assign a dish and corresponding recipe or use a potluck approach, says Eisenberg. Leftovers go home in non-plastic, reusable containers.

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Many families enjoy giving traditional gifts to children at certain ages, like dollhouses or train sets. Re-imagine these and, when possible, buy local to save energy and support area businesses, suggests Eisenberg. Cintia Gonzalez, an Australian mom, crafted a dollhouse from an old suitcase, inventively using black chalkboard paint for the exterior, wooden shelves as floors and fast food ketchup cups as lampshades (Tinyurl.com/ UpcycleDollhouse). Another mom transformed a discarded coffee table into a painted train table for her boys. Upcycle paint chip cards into colorful gift tags, suggests Seo. Plus, use gift wraps that become part of the gift itself, such as placemats swaddling a bottle of wine, fabric to encase quilting supplies or sheet music enveloping concert tickets. As a general rule, “Give experiences, not gifts,” counsels Eisenberg. “Giving loved ones experiences reduces wrapping paper, ribbon and packaging and is an easy way to be a bit more personal over the holidays. Your teenage niece may love a spa day, complete with hair styling, while your favorite aunt and uncle may be thrilled to attend a local wine tasting. If you think a young child can tolerate a few less presents in exchange for a pass to an ice show or dance class, go for it.” “It’s the holiday experience that counts,” counsels Seo. “It’s what makes memories.”

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n 1992, when Charles West got his first mas(In anticipation of an upcoming study trip with sage to help him recover from an injury, he Norman to Shanghai, West says he has been “very saw what that therapy can do. A year later, slowly” learning to speak Chinese.) when he got his first chair massage, “I stood up Because there are so many types of bodyknowing what I wanted to do,” he says. work now, West only sees more opportunities to In the two decades since, West has done learn. “Bodywork is fascinating,” he says. “Many that—and far more. interesting modalities and wonderful teachers. If I He began taking chair massage training, could afford it, and if a school would take an old and in December 1994 he passed the exam to student, I would be in acupuncture school now.” join the American Massage Therapy Asso West’s varied training is reflected in his West named ciation, becoming one of Tennessee’s first practice, which incorporates ancient modalihis business licensed massage therapists in 1995. That year ties like essential oils and cupping as well as far he also started doing chair massage at two MassageWorks newer ones like Microcurrent Point Stimulation, Knoxville companies. They remain his clients developed by acupuncturist Bruce Hocking in in 1994, but he Canada. to this day. “Giving a chair massage is still one of says the name no Still, his process in any bodywork session my favorite activities,” West says. “It always remains the same: learn the client’s goal, find makes me happy to hear how just a few min- longer accurately the root cause of the complaint, determine utes in the chair has helped someone sleep, describes what he “what the body wants” through muscle testing, eliminated a recurring pain, improved their and then apply the appropriate techniques. range of motion or significantly reduced their does, which is only “I’ve used the slogan Move Better, Feel Betbody tension and stress.” ter, Live Better for several years,” he notes. “Pain partly massage. West worked part-time at Halls Chiroand stress limit movement—physically, emopractic from 1995 to 2005, an experienced tionally and socially. Bodywork can improve that piqued his interest in clinical approaches. Since then that, which affects the rest of one’s life.” he’s studied under several nationally known teachers, learn West named his business MassageWorks in 1994, but ing new ways to address body malfunctions and injuries. he says the name no longer accurately describes what he He became certified in Dalton’s Myoskeletal Alignment does, which is only partly massage. “If someone tells me Technique and began studying Touch for Health Kinesiolthey want a regular, Swedish-style, relaxation massage, I ogy, becoming a certified TFH instructor in 2003. “TFH uses refer them,” he says. “I would like to change my business muscle testing to get real-time feedback from the body,” he name, but it’s already too well-known.” explains. “It works with both western and Chinese methods What really matters, he says, is the result: “I’m always to bring balance to the meridians. This bridge is a major part happy when someone leaves a session with little or none of my work today.” He also took the Professional Kinesiolof the pain and stress they arrived with, and when they can ogy Practitioner (PKP) series and in 2009 became a certimove comfortably in a way that they couldn’t when they arfied instructor in K-Power, based on Dr. Bruce Dewe’s PKP rived.” program. In his spare time, West practices and teaches tai chi, One thing he saw repeatedly was the positive physical and he also teaches continuing education classes for maseffect of Asian bodywork. “I continued to learn what I could sage therapists. “My bachelor’s degree is in education,” he about it, although no training was available in Tennessee,” says. “Providing continuing education for massage therapists he says. and classes for other adults brought me back to this interest.” In 2006, West completed a 200-hour intensive at the Charles West practices bodywork at MassageWorks, 318 Acupressure Institute in Berkely, California. “That gave me a Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Contact him at 865-694-3144 or much stronger grasp of Asian bodywork,” he says. “I’ve also charleswest@massageworks.com, or visit MassageWorks.com. been able to study tuina, Chinese medical massage, with See resource guide listing, page 28. Terry Norman, one of the first westerners to study in China.”

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becoming. As a result, many developed illnesses apparently related to the bitterness and resentment they carried. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. Many were disappointed they had not truly realized the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks, and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip away. Many deeply regretted not giving important friendships the time and effort that they deserved.

Women also spoke of this regret, but because most were from an older generation, many had not been breadwinners.

I wish that I had let myself be happier. Many did not understand until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called comfort of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others and to themselves that they were content, when deep within, they longed to laugh with gusto and cultivate some silliness in their life.

I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of

Bronnie Ware is the author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing, a memoir of how people she cared for changed the way she lives. She blogs at InspirationAndChai.com.

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eople grow a lot when faced with their own mortality. As a palliative caregiver for many years, I learned never to underestimate someone’s capacity for personal growth. After wrestling with a variety of intense emotions, every patient I saw found their peace before they departed. When questioned about regrets or what they would have done differently, five themes emerged. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honored even half of their dreams and died knowing that it was due to choices they had made or not made. Health brings a freedom very few realize until they no longer have it. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. Every male patient that I nursed felt they had missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. They deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.

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or food. It helps dogs, cats, horses, birds, fish and even iguanas. Dosage relies on the extent of stress rather than weight or species. Clean cloths. For bee stings or insect bites on the body, cool compresses can reduce swelling and itching. Wet a washcloth with cold water or for larger welts, wrap an ice pack in a towel and apply for a few minutes at a time. For stings on the face or mouth, it’s best to go to the vet’s office immediately, so that airways don’t swell up and hinder breathing. Miscellaneous supplies. Keep on hand gauze, tape, small scissors, tweezers (for removing objects from the roof of the mouth or splinters), a small flashlight, clean socks to cover a bandage and disposable gloves to keep human germs out of open wounds. A dog in pain may bite without realizing it. Nicholas recommends a basket muzzle, so the dog can easily breathe and pant. When a pet eats or drinks non-food items or foods they shouldn’t, such as chocolate, grapes or onions, head to the local vet. Veterinarian Jeff Levy, in New York City, who is also a certified veterinary acupuncturist, counsels, “Always keep contact information for your vet, an emergency hospital and animal poison control center handy.” Also, find out where emergency services are located when traveling. Pets can go into shock just like humans. To prevent or reduce the impact, keep the animal warm and provide a deep massage of the ears, at the base, where ears meet the head. A couple of drops of lavender oil on a collar or bandana will help everyone relax. Do not put essential oils directly on the pet, especially cats, as it can be toxic. Just like children, pets may have accidents or get sick after office hours. Stay calm, head for the natural pet pantry and then call the family’s holistic veterinarian. Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLSandyM@ yahoo.com.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 “The Glow of Christmas” Advent service and CommUnity luncheon – 11am. Unity of Knoxville’s Advent services center on rekindling your spiritual center. Theme: Building Faith. Potluck fellowship luncheon immediately after service. Unity at The Avenue, 141 N. Martinwood Rd., Knoxville. Info: UnityChurchOfKnoxville.org.

hours. $50. Charles West, LMT, MassageWorks, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: 865-694-3144 or MassageWorksTN.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 “Messiah Training” – 7:30pm, (Every Tuesday), 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 gratefully accepted. Info: Perry Robinson, 865-428-3070.

“Introduction to Healing with Quartz Crystals” – 10am-noon. Hosted by House of Fleur de Luna. Explore the role of crystals in healing and transformation (amethyst, carnelian, citrine, rose quartz, clear quartz, tiger’s eye). $25. Info & RSVP (required): Contact@Fleur-De-Luna.com.

Growing shiitake mushrooms from hardwood logs – 6-8pm. Learn the secrets for producing years of delicious, nutritious mushrooms in your own shade garden. Participants will drill and inoculate their own shiitake log to take home ($29 value). Space is limited. $35 per student. Everything Mushrooms, 1004 Sevier Ave., Knoxville. Info: EverythingMushrooms.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Acupressure for Stress – 9am-6pm. 8 CE hours. $150. Charles West, LMT, MassageWorks, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: 865-694-3144 or MassageWorksTN.com. Christmas Teatime at the Herb Farm – 10am3pm. Herbal tea/treat samples, gift shop discounts, door prizes, free “Herbs for the Holidays” workshop 10am-noon. Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm, Clinton, TN. Info: ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com. Long Dance – Dec7-8. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Dancers arrive with banners they’ve made depicting their past, present and desired future. Then they dance the future that they want to manifest into being. Info: 865-428-3070.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 “The Glow of Christmas” Advent service – 11am. Unity of Knoxville’s Advent services center on rekindling your spiritual center. Theme: Instilling Peace. Unity at The Avenue, 141 N. Martinwood Rd., Knoxville. Info: UnityChurchOfKnoxville.org. TN Massage Law and Professional Ethics – 6-10pm. 2 CE hours each. $50 for one or $90 for both. Charles West, LMT, MassageWorks, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: 865-694-3144 or MassageWorksTN.com.

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Developing Your Psychic Abilities: Choosing and Using Tools – 1-4 pm. Learn how tools like tarot and other oracle cards, numerology, astrology, crystals, etc., help with developing intuitive skills. Learn the science of using symbols, as well as how to do simple readings with these tools. Bring a deck of oracle cards; all else provided. With Theresa Richardson at Rhama Center, Knoxville. Info and registration: TheresaRichardson.com or 865-705-2525. “Making Herbal Gifts for Holiday Giving” – 1pm. Free workshop demonstrates how to make handmade gifts from organic ingredients. Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm, Clinton, TN. Info: ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com.

food & garden

plus: gluten-free foods APRIL

green living

plus: healthy home MAY

women’s wellness plus: bodywork JUNE

inspired living

plus: men’s wellness JULY

food watch

plus: natural medicine cabinet AUGUST

transformative education plus: children’s health SEPTEMBER

conscious caretaking plus: yoga

Shopping event with artists – 3-7pm. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Bargain-priced merchandise, including many Native American items. Jewelry, stones, rocks, crystals, pottery, drums. Meet some of the artists. Info: 865-428-3070.

sustainable communities

Sweat Lodge – 7pm. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. 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. Info: 865-428-3070.

personal empowerment

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plus: chiropractic and acupuncture NOVEMBER plus: beauty

DECEMBER

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“The Glow of Christmas” Advent service – 11am. Unity of Knoxville’s Advent services center on rekindling your spiritual center. Theme: Expressing Love. Unity at The Avenue, 141 N. Martinwood Rd., Knoxville. Info: UnityChurchOfKnoxville.org.

plus: holiday themes

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 “All about Kombucha” Workshop – 6-8pm. All things related to the much-venerated Manchurian mushroom, starting with easy recipes. Participants will take home their own fresh kombucha mother culture ($15 value) as well as their own bottle of sparkling kombucha. Space is limited. $35 per student. Everything Mushrooms, 1004 Sevier Ave., Knoxville. Info: EverythingMushrooms.com.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 “Making Herbal Gifts for Holiday Giving” – 1pm. Free workshop demonstrates how to make handmade gifts from organic ingredients. Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm, Clinton, TN. Info: ErinsMeadowHerbFarm.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 “The Glow of Christmas” Advent service – 11am. Unity of Knoxville’s Advent services center on rekindling your spiritual center. Theme: Finding Joy. Unity at The Avenue, 141 N. Martinwood Rd., Knoxville. Info: UnityChurchOfKnoxville.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Candle-Lighting Ceremony – 7pm. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Holiday songs, finger-food feast, gift giveaway and candlelighting ceremony open to all. Donations gratefully accepted. Info: 865-428-3070.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13

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@ Fleur-De-Luna.com.

CHEO Meet and Greet with homeopathy experts – 6:30pm. Knoxville Group of CHEO hosts three-person expert panel for meet & greet, 7pm presentation, Q&A. Classrooms of Parkwest Medical Center, 9330 Parkwest Blvd., Knoxville. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

New Year’s Vision Board Celebration – 1-4 pm. Join Theresa Richardson and Charlaine Jones in this delightful exercise to manifest in 2014. Snacks and all supplies are provided; bring special pictures if desired. $20. Preregistration required. At Rhama Center, Knoxville. Info: 865-705-2525 or TheresaRichardson.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 Write to Grow – 6:30-9pm. The first evening workshop offered at The Write Place begins. A writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. Space is limited. Advanced sign-up is required. Info: 865-660-4799 or judy@judybingham.net.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Unity Traditional Burning Bowl – 7pm. Unity Transformation will celebrate the Burning Bowl ceremony where participants burn and release the old and prepare for the New Year. Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Info: UnityTransformation@gmail.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 CHEO Meet and Greet with Tom Ward – 6:30pm. Ward, author of The Power of Living by Design, is featured speaker at Knoxville CHEO (Loudon/ Monroe Group) educational meeting. Presentation begins at 7pm. Rarity Bay Community Activity Center, 150 Rarity Bay Pkwy., Vonore, TN. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 “Illuminated Heart” workshop – Dec27-30. Mebbie Jackson leads workshop designed to help break down internal barriers and facilitate love, leading to a more loving, conscious life. Still Point retreat center, Ten Mile, TN. $430. Info: 865-6799642 or mebane8@mac.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 Jikiden Reiki Shoden Level I – 10am-

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

Unity White Stone Ceremony – 10:55am. Unity Transformation will host Unity’s traditional White Stone Ceremony. Participants prayerfully receive their new “word” or “name” for the New Year with a white stone to write on as a reminder for the coming year. Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Info: UnityTransformation@gmail.org.

Healthy Living Expo – Jan31 (9am-3pm) & Feb1 (9am-4pm). 100+ exhibits and interactive demos of healthy products, services, food & fitness programs. $10 at the door or use coupon in Natural Awakenings. Knoxville Convention Center. Info: TheHealthyLivingExpo.com.

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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 renewal and peace during the holiday season. 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.

saturday Intuitive Readings with Theresa Richardson at

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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Acupuncture

BIRTH CENTER LISA ROSS BIRTH & WOMEN’S CENTER

GENESIS ANALGESIA CENTER

Joel Packard 1408 Currier Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 856-692-4141 GenesisAnalgesia.com

1925 Ailor Ave. • Knoxville, TN 865-524-4422 LisaRossCenter.org

Joel Packard is a graduate of the Jung Tao school of classical Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is extremely effective for pain relief, migraine headaches, and tension, as well as treating other conditions of the body. See ad, page 11.

JODIE MANROSS ACUPUNCTURE

4645 Newcom Ave. (Bearden area) Knoxville, TN 37919 865-403-2492 JodieManross@gmail.com Licensed, nationally certified acupuncturist trained in NYC. Integrates traditional Chinese medicine and trigger point therapy (an advanced technique for chronic pain) and treats autoimmune conditions, infertility, allergies, as well as pregnant women, babies, toddlers, teens.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY

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.

BALANCED SOLUTIONS

9051 Executive Park Drive, Ste 203 Knoxville, TN 37923 865-240-4802 www.BalancedAgain.com

Bodywork MASSAGEWORKS

Don’t accept fatigue, weight gain, depression or low sex drive as NORMAL. Feel great again with Bio-identical H o r m o n e T h e r a p y. Complimentary Blood Analysis. ($250 value) Call today! See ad page 32.

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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.

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NLIGHTN BUG LLC

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

NOVA MASSAGE AND BODYWORK

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.

Conscious Living HEMP MONKEYS

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 12.

Counseling/ Psychotherapy KNOXVILLE TRAUMA CONNECTION AND FAMILY THERAPY SERVICES

Samantha Metheney, LMFT, CHT 2931 Essary Dr. • Knoxville, TN 37918 4032 Sutherland Ave. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-456-0058 Samantha@KnoxTraumaConnection.com KnoxTraumaConnection.com

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 19.

Emotion Code 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 7.

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 2.

ROCK AND PINE HEALING

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Rev. Carol Bodeau, PhD Maryville, TN 865-233-7402 RockAndPineMinistry.com

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

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Feng Shui FENG SHUI DESIGN

Dr. Nancy C. Canestaro 6920 Lark Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-789-5856 FengShuiLadies.com Nancy helps you find health, harmony, prosperity for home/ office. With 2+ decades of experience, she will study your property and produce a report with recommendations for enhancements, remedies. Look for her 2013 Rhama Center lectures.

GREEN DRY CLEANERS CROWN CLEANERS

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 31.

HELP WANTED Can’t afford to advertise? Interested in distributing Natural Awakenings magazine? Trade your time for that critical advertising you need. Call 423-517-0128 or email KnoxvilleNA@epbfi.com. Therapy office for rent – Specific days or full-time. Bearden area in West Knoxville. Visit MassageAssociatesKnoxville.com or call Kathaleen Moriarty, 865-898-1499.

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Health & Wellness Centers HEALTH REVOLUTION

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SOMETHING NEW INTUITIVE COUNSELING

Health Foods & Nutrition

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

EVERYTHING MUSHROOMS

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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

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.

Massage Therapy MASSAGE ENVY

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.

Intuitive Counseling NINE WELLNESS CENTRE

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.

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

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

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.

Michael Nash, PhD • Jenny Nash, LMSW 1408 Currier Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 856-692-4141 GenesisAnalgesia.com Dr. Nash is a worldr e c o g n i z e d hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy is effective for treating chronic pain, smoking cessation, weight loss. Jennie Nash, licensed master social worker, is offering group therapy for issues including chronic pain, depression and fibromyalgia. See ad, page 11.

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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NLIGHTN BUG LLC

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

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

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

Spiritual Centers 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 21.

UNITY TRANSFORMATION

Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath 865-809-5207 UnityTransformation@gmail.com UnityTransformation.org

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