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eautiful vistas inspire deep thought, and so we’ve been doing some deep thinking this month. First we were lucky enough to spend a week at a family reunion on Pawley’s Island in South Carolina. Then we came home to Signal Mountain just in time for the first cool morning of fall. It was worth the short trip to Signal Point to get a fresh perspective of a familiar view. As we looked down into the Tennessee River Gorge, we thought about the reunion, an event that over its 38-year history has been a living witness to the inevitability of change—often joyous, sometimes bittersweet. We were reminded of a quote by author Wayne Dyer, who passed away a few weeks ago: “Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as if it were your last. The past is over and gone. The future is not guaranteed.” (Read more about Dyer on page 7.) A big part of what we do at Natural Awakenings is to help our readers “live this day” by finding peace and beauty in the here and now. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have local contributors who don’t mind sitting down for an interview or writing an article to share their own tips for health and happiness. On page 14, Cathy Scott, chief science officer for Everything Mushrooms here in Knoxville, explains the relationship between vitamin D and Seasonal Affective Disorder (a big problem for many people in fall and winter). While sunlight is the best source of vitamin D, there are a few foods that are rich in the vitamin and can help ward off SAD as the days get shorter. On page 25, Knoxville’s classical feng shui expert, Nancy Canestaro, offers tips for making the best of this season’s good energies and avoiding any bad ones—beware “the cranky old emperor”! And on page 12, our Community Spotlight profiles Randy and Victoria Farley, owners of Knoxville’s newest metaphysical store, Illuminations. By the time you read this, cool weather will be setting in for the long haul. That means it’s time to get out your crockpot and enjoy “The Zen of Slow Cooking” (page 23). We share recipes for one-dish meals you can make with the seasonal veggies you’ll find at nearby farmers’ markets. Nothing says autumn like butternut squash soup! We’ll leave you with another “live this day” message from Wayne Dyer: “Miracles come in moments. Be ready and willing.”
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abric softener and dryer sheets have become a standard part of Americans’ laundry routine. But these products aren’t the best option for our clothes or the environment, says Barbara Ferrell, owner of the Ferrell Shop in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, which offers a safe and healthy alternative to dryer sheets. The chemicals in these products coat the fibers of our clothing, inhibiting their ability to breathe and absorb, she says, and dryer sheets are used only once but then take years to break down in a landfill. The Ferrell Shop carries wool dryer balls made from the fleece of Navajo Churro and Dorset sheep raised on a farm in North Carolina. Customers can find them in the Pantry. “We love these balls,” Ferrell says. “They reduce drying time, soften naturally and reduce static. In addition, they contain no chemicals or dyes. Three balls work well, but six are even better. We sometimes add a fragrance with lavender essential oil.” Because the wool dryer balls can be used over and over for years, she says, they’ve become popular gifts for friends and family, as well as for baby showers and housewarmings. The Ferrell Shop, established in 1982, is in Historic Jackson Square, off Broadway Avenue in Oak Ridge. It is located between Dean’s Restaurant and the Oak Ridge Playhouse. Hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact the store at 865-483-0961. See ad, page 17.
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onesborough, Tennessee’s oldest town, is usually a quaint and quiet sort of place. But the first weekend of each October, it undergoes a swift transformation as more than 10,000 visitors from around the world converge there for the National Storytelling Festival. As the nation’s first and most prominent celebration of the oral tradition, the festival taps the art form’s top talent for three solid days of folk tales, ghost stories, humor, songs, tall tales and personal stories. Susan O’Connor, director of programs for the International Storytelling Center, says what began as a local tradition more than 40 years ago has since turned into “a bona fide phenomenon.” Storytellers take turns performing all day on stages scattered across downtown Jonesborough. Toward dusk, people begin to gather for a dinner break or a libation in the wine and beer garden before the evening’s entertainment begins. In addition to regular storytelling, nighttime shows include Midnight Cabaret, a Friday late-night concert, and open-air ghost stories on Friday and Saturday. This year’s festival will be held October 2-4: from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. There are several separate ticketed events throughout the weekend for those who don’t wish to purchase full passes, as well as two pre-festival concerts—storyteller Donald Davis on September 30 and humorist Jeanne Robertson on October 1. The National Storytelling Festival is sponsored in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, and the National Endowment for the Arts. For information and ticket prices, visit StoryTellingCenter.net or call 800-952-8392, ext. 221.
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he Center for Peace—a holistic, nondenominational spiritual center located in Seymour, Tennessee—is hosting two special events this month: an energy workshop on October 10 at 10 a.m. with David Arms, and a positivity workshop on October 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. with Sandy Palmer. Arms, known as “That Energy Guy,” will be discussing “New Energies and the Things We Should Know”—an exploration of how we are affected by our rapidly changing world and the reasons behind those changes. “There’s been an increase in things that make no sense, such as killings and random acts of non-thinking,” he says. “It is time to be aware and address these events that affect us. It’s simple to do when you learn who and what you are—an immaculate, powerful, spiritual being in a human existence.” Healing sessions will follow the discussion. With her workshop “Make Your World a Brighter Place,” Sandy Palmer will lead participants in a journey to explore being positive, which she says is “a habit to be developed. Many of us are used to being negative and do not even realize it. When you put words and thoughts in a positive framework, you begin to focus on what you want in your life instead of what you don’t want.” Participants will use drumming, meditation, deep breathing and other activities to facilitate this inner journey. This is the second of six workshops, each of which is a stand-alone class. The Center for Peace is located at 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., about 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville. For more information, call 865-428-3070 or visit CenterForPeace.us. See ad, page 27.
ayne Dyer, PhD, the internationally known author and speaker in the field of self-development and spiritual growth, died of heart failure August 30 at his home in Hawaii. Over the span of his four-decade career, he wrote 42 books, including 21 New York Times best sellers, earning him the affectionate nickname “the father of motivation” among his fans. Dyer had a doctorate in educational counseling and worked as a college professor and clinical psychologist before realizing that he wanted to make Dr. Wayne Dyer the principles of self-discovery and personal growth available to the general public. In 1976 he began his career as an author by writing Your Erroneous Zones, which would become one of the best-selling books of all time. He would go on to create several audio programs and videos and appear on thousands of television and radio shows over the course of his career. After publishing a string of best sellers on the practical psychology of self-improvement, Dyer began to explore the spiritual aspects of human experience. “My purpose is to help people look at themselves and begin to shift their concepts,” he said at the time. “Remember, we are not our country, our race or religion. We are eternal spirits. Seeing ourselves as spiritual beings without labels is a way to transform the world and reach a sacred place for all of humanity.” In lieu of flowers, Dyer’s family suggests a donation in his name to one of the following causes he was passionate about: gun safety (Everytown.org), non-GMO foods (JustLabelIt.org), and education (Wayne.edu—click on “Give to WSU”).
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Mix public speaking, acting, comedy and music and we get the performance art of storytelling, practiced by the likes of Mark Twain and Garrison Keillor. The largest related celebration is the 43rd annual International Storytelling Festival, held from October 2 through 4 this year in Jonesborough, Tennessee. More than 15 award-winning storytellers scheduled include Kim Weitkamp, who mixes humorous personal and family stories and original songs; Charlotte Blake Alston, who tells traditional and contemporary stories of African and African-American oral culture, accompanied by native instruments; and Andy Offutt Irwin, known for his mouth noises and the adventures of his 85-year-old Aunt Marguerite Van Camp. Attendees can also tell stories at Story Slam! and Swappin’ Ground events and workshops. Festival producer the International Storytelling Center, together with the Library of Congress and American Folklife Center, also conducts a 26-week Teller-in-Residence training program. Storytelling is not only mentally challenging, it facilitates family and community bonding in a highly social and entertaining format. For more information and preregistration, visit StorytellingCenter.net.
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EPA to Regulate Nanotechnology Pesticides The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin to regulate new nanomaterial pesticides due to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety (CFS). In 2008, a coalition of nonprofits filed a legal petition requesting that the agency recognize the growing class of nanosilver consumer products and their risks, and regulate them as new pesticides. After the EPA failed to acknowledge the petition last December, the coalition sued the agency last March to force it to respond. Nanotechnology manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels; they are so tiny they cannot be seen with an ordinary microscope and possess extraordinary mobility and unique chemical and biological properties that increase the potential for biological interaction and toxicity. There are no labeling requirements for nanoscale products. The EPA has since agreed that nanosilver products intended to kill microorganisms qualify as pesticides, and that developers of such products must now seek EPA review and approval before the products are marketed. The agency has not committed, however, to undertake enforcement actions against currently commercialized products that haven’t undergone the EPA registration process, although it has taken action against some noncompliant manufacturers. Source: OrganicConsumers.org
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calling out with arms wide open, saying, “Come,” Randy says. The couple says people are surprised to learn that they are newlyweds, because they seem more like high school sweethearts. “We think of ourselves as twin flames,” Victoria says. “We’ve endured the challenges of life through various experiences, and it’s obvious to us that we’ve been united for a reason.”
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lot of thought and prayer went into choosing a name for the latest addition to Knoxville’s metaphysical community. “Illuminations,” says Victoria Farley. “Who would imagine that one word could encapsulate so much imagery and ignite the imagination? When we can see the divine in everything—when everything is illuminated—our world shifts toward unconditional love and light.” Since opening their new store, Illuminations, on August 15, that is the precise message that its proprietors, professional psychic mediums Randy and Victoria Farley, have hoped to convey. “Twin Flames” Unite “New” is nothing new to these two, whose life has been a virtual whirlwind since their marriage last December. Victoria says she’d spent years “manifesting the correct life partner,” and it finally happened at a small table in Clarksville, Tennessee, when her guides revealed to her that her wait was over—that the man seated in front of her was “the one.” All of this was unbe-
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knownst to Randy, who’d just sat down for an intuitive reading. They still recall the shock and confusion they experienced when their hands met for the first time. “It was as if I’d accidentally caught hold of a lightening bolt,” Victoria says. “We touched hands, and she jumped,” Randy says. “I wondered if some stray hangnail had pierced the hand of this beautiful creature seated across from me.” From their first date on Halloween of last year to Randy’s proposal on December 13 and their marriage on Christmas Day, “it seemed that somehow a pair of invisible roller skates had been placed on us,” Victoria says. “It was like being thrust into the future with just enough information from Spirit to take the next step.” They obliged, and after receiving “undeniable confirmation,” they decided that the move from Nashville to Randy’s hometown of Knoxville was inevitable. It was as if the very mountains, clouds and streams of East Tennessee were
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And so they’ve walked their new path side by side, with each day as a new beginning. That path led them to open Illuminations, and the response from the community has confirmed that they’re headed in the right direction, Randy says. “Many people have expressed heartfelt appreciation for such a place,” he says. “We strive to create an inviting space where all feel welcomed without judgment or bias. With a variety of options, our goal is to be of service to the community as we share unconditional love through Spirit.” Victoria says their goal is “to be a blessing to all who see and hear us.” Having worked for one of the largest psychic networks in the country, Victoria has conducted more than 6,000 readings over the past two years alone. “As professional psychic mediums, my husband and I have helped thousands of people. It is our passion, our pleasure and our calling,” she says. The doors of Illuminations have been open for less than two months, but plans for expansion are already in the works, with the addition of practitioners’ rooms connected to the store’s large events room. “There is a wonderful metaphysical community here in Knoxville, and many gifted and talented practitioners are looking for like-minded individuals,” Randy says. “We hope to provide a place where our spiritual brothers and sisters feel appreciated, welcomed and loved. All our staff here at Illuminations are ordained and available for any ministerial needs.” On top of the physical expansion is the addition of new classes to Illuminations’ rapidly growing calendar of events (online at IlluminationsKnoxville.com). Among
“There is a wonderful metaphysical community here in Knoxville, and many gifted and talented practitioners are looking for like-minded individuals.” the classes offered there are yoga, Tarot, a metaphysical book club, “A Course in Miracles,” belly dancing, “ReCONNECT” mediumship gallery, and the popular channeled event “An Evening with Ezekiel.” On October 31, Illuminations will host a Metaphysical Fair. “The fair will have its own unique Halloween—All Hallows Eve—energy, complete with costumes, prizes and treats for the kids, so we’re inviting everyone to come join the fun,” Victoria says.
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The retail area of the store is also growing rapidly as the Farleys continue to add new items to the inventory. “We have several local vendors who offer beautiful handcrafted jewelry,” Victoria says. “Some pieces incorporate semiprecious stones with specific frequencies to help balance your energy.” Illuminations regularly offers intuitive readings, incense, candles, smudging supplies, books, vegan soaps and sprays— “something for everybody,” she says. “Many of our stones, crystals and angel wands actually have healing properties. Our associates can guide you in making the perfect selection. We also have many gently used books that are in great shape and are looking for a good home, so we encourage visitors to adopt one.” Illuminations also provides space for local artists to display their creations. Pieces are rotated periodically to give several artists an opportunity to present their work for purchase as well as viewing. A gallery-style art exhibit, scheduled for December 5 from 6 to 8 p.m., will offer a wide variety of selections from artists in a number of genres. Illuminations is located at 8078 Kingston Pk., Ste. 119, Knoxville. For more information, call the store at 865-801-9194 or visit IlluminationsKnoxville.com. See ad, page 6.
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Wildlife Thrives in Dead and Fallen Trees Gathering winter firewood or felling dead trees may be a necessary chore, but it’s best to avoid fallen or snag trees (still upright and decomposing naturally) because they are home to woodland and backyard wildlife. Many types of birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, bluebirds, nuthatches, owls, wrens and tree swallows and small mammals like raccoons, squirrels, opossums and porcupines use the cavities and crevices for shelter, food (in some cases, dining on congregating invertebrates like millipedes, beetles, spiders, worms and ants), mating, nesting and resting. The U.S. Forest Service says that some 1,200 forms of flora, including mosses, lichens and fungi, rely on dead, dying or rotted-hollow trees and serve to refresh habitat by returning vital nutrients to the soil via the nitrogen cycle. Decaying logs on the forest floor also act as “nurse logs” for new seedlings. Likewise, it’s good to respect brush piles of mainly fallen limbs and sticks. “These are wonderful hiding places for squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks,” reports Woodrow Nelson, a vice president with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation (Arbor Day.org), in Lincoln, Nebraska, which serves to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. It’s best to identify existing and future snags prior to gathering firewood or timber to spare their accidental destruction. Long-dead trees are fairly easy to spot, with their bony limbs bereft of leaves. Snags-to-be require more review. Look for signs of disease or misshapen form: bracket fungi, rotting branch stubs, beetles, carpenter ants or broken main limbs. Nelson further advises, “Proper pruning can turn around a tree’s health.” He encourages consulting with a local certified arborist or the foundation’s Backyard Woods program. Keeping one or more snags in a yard can create wildlife refuges. According to the National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org), hardwood trees tend to make better nesting habitats, while softer woods are more suited for food foraging. As long as the wood is kept a reasonable distance from a home, termites and other pests won’t find their way between the two dwellings.
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Vitamin D The Sunshiny, Happy Vitamin by Cathy Scott
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f you suffer from Recent studies have found depression. In general, illness can the winter blues, lower vitamin D levels lead to inflammaincreasing the tion, which can lead vitamin D in your in depressed and obese to depression—and diet may be the anindividuals, suggesting a what’s worse, the swer to your blahs. cycle can work in Your skin direct relationship with any direction, causmakes vitamin D when it is exposed Seasonal Affective Disorder. ing a rapid downward spiral. to sunshine. In For example, a little case of the the winter, when the days are short and winter blahs, left untreated, can turn most of us are stuck inside (and covered in heavy clothing when we do venture into a physical illness that keeps you inside. Being stuck inside means you outdoors), it’s hard to get enough sun get less exercise, less vitamin D and less exposure to make adequate amounts of vitamin D. So it stands to reason that human interaction, further compoundlow vitamin D levels might play a role in ing depression, weight gain and inflammation. So it’s best to take measures to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). curb depression early on, before you get Recent studies have found lower vitamin D levels in depressed and obese caught in a whirlpool. With vitamin D, as with almost individuals, suggesting a direct relationall vitamins, natural food sources are ship with SAD. Low vitamin D has also been linked to immune system dysfuncthe best. In fact, this is especially true of vitamin D. Supplements made from tion and inflammation. plant- or yeast-based vitamin D2 differ Scientists are just beginning to understand the interrelationship between from the vitamin D3 made naturally in your skin. Studies have shown that the immune system, inflammation and
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D2 converts to the active form in your body much more slowly than does vitamin D3. Natural sources of vitamin D3 include eggs, fish, beef liver and mushrooms. In the United States, most fortified consumer products, such as tofu, orange juice and cereals, contain vitamin D2. Mushrooms, both sun-dried and fresh, are a healthy source of vitamin D2, D3 and D4. Interestingly, mushrooms make vitamin D3 when they’re exposed to the sun, just as humans and other animals do. So placing mushrooms outdoors to grow or to dry for a few hours will actually boost their vitamin D3 levels. Everything Mushrooms offers mushroom logs and plugs for growing mushrooms outdoors, along with kits for the very freshest mushrooms. Drying these mushrooms outdoors will increase their umami flavor and their vitamin D3 levels. Vitamin D is fat soluble, so don’t be afraid to cook mushrooms (which don’t have any natural fat or cholesterol) in olive oil or a little butter. We still need more research to fully understand vitamin D and its uses. (Right now, there isn’t even a reliable test to find out if your vitamin D levels are low.) But what we do know about vitamin D indicates that simply eating more mushrooms could make you happier and healthier. True, this simple fix hasn’t received much attention from researchers, since it won’t yield a new, expensive product for a pharmaceutical company to peddle. But even without the hard data, it’s worth a try. After all, when is the last time you were given an option to treat depression with something that has no side effects and could benefit your health? Cathy Scott is chief science officer for Everything Mushrooms, located at 1004 Sevier Ave., Knoxville. For more information, call 865-234-0977 or visit EverythingMushrooms.com. See ad, page 24.
AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story by Linda Sechrist
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s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support social
justice, community wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.
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When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and creat-
ing a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways.
People have the power, when we choose to use it, to act on it, to dedicate ourselves to change. ~Rebecca Solnit “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change.
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If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers. “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.
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At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of government to protect natural resources for present and future genera-
tions. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts. Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focusing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.
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James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show, he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction. “With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cuttingedge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago
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The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children. ~Bill Mollison, Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio.com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil. In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change, quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.” In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partnering with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington, D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change.
“The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local assets like universities, hospitals and cultural institutions to facilitate broad-based economic security for the entire community,” says Alperovitz. He’s deeply committed to the concept of an ecologically sustainable society, where problemsolving activities nurture democracy.
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This small sampling of individuals whose actions are affirming their heart’s directives is not random and signals a larger movement. It represents author Anodea Judith’s explanation for the evolution of our human journey, captured in the title and essence of her book Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love. James O’Dea, author of The Conscious Activist, says, “As we evolve, we recognize that it’s the heart which holds the great key to our collective healing, to real civility, the courage to face our own shadow and true progress.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interviews.
Join the Heartbeat of Change Common Dreams CommonDreams.org Conscious Elders Network ConsciousElders.org Democracy Collaborative DemocracyCollaborative.org Democracy Now! DemocracyNow.org Functional Forum FunctionalForum.com Generation Waking Up GenerationWakingUp.org Green Hour Radio GreenHourRadio.com Images and Voices of Hope ivoh.org James O’Dea JamesODea.com Naomi Klein NaomiKlein.org Nature’s Trust/The Children’s Climate Crusade BillMoyers.com/episode/full-showclimate-crusade Pachamama Alliance Pachamama.org The Next System Project TheNextSystem.org Transition United States TransitionUS.org Walking Civics WalkingCivics.com
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adness darkens the world of the 16 percent of Americans diagnosed with clinical depression and the untold millions more that try to cope without a formal diagnosis, according to a University of Colorado study published in Clinical Therapeutics. Just as daunting, an estimated 30 million Americans take prescription antidepressant drugs for premenstrual discomfort, chronic pain and anxiety, as well as depression, according to Dr. James Gordon, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He founded and directs the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and is the renowned author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. While conventional medicine offers a smorgasbord of antidepressants, many are ineffective or produce harmful side effects. One University of Pennsylvania study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found scant evidence that they benefit people with mild to moderate depression because the drugs work no better than a placebo in at least 80 percent of cases. Side effects of traditional antidepressants included nausea, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, agitation, irritability, anxiety and even violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, according to the University of Colorado research involving more than 40,000 patients. It further showed that nearly 70 percent of patients stop taking the prescription drugs within three months, largely because of intolerable reactions. Some safer and healthier alternatives exist. “We know that depression is more a symptom than a diagnosis,” says Dr. Hyla Cass, author of numerous related books, including Natural Highs. “It’s a sign of imbalance in biochemistry, caused
by any number of factors that we can determine and often correct using the right approach.”
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Curcumin, the rhizome of the turmeric plant that gives curry powder its distinctive yellow color, addresses both the symptoms of depression and its underlying causes, says Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Center for Gastrointestinal Research, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A recent study by Goel in Phytotherapy Research showed that this natural spice helps generate new, properly functioning brain cells that manufacture mood-elevating neurotransmitters. Along with being as effective as Prozac (fluoxetine) without the side effects, curcumin can neutralize the suicidal thoughts and violent behavior sometimes displayed in people with major depression taking prescription antidepressants. “We also know that prescription antidepressants become less effective the longer you take them,” says Goel. “Curcumin doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time.” Rhodiola rosea, the well-researched root of an Arctic plant, has brought relief even to some of Cass’ severely depressed patients. Cass points to its ability to help balance stress hormones and stimulate production of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, much like the claims of prescription drugs, but without any known side effects. A new study published in Phytomedicine confirms that rhodiola is at least as effective as the prescription antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) in fighting major depression. Cass also recommends 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), an extract of the seeds of an African shrub that produces the critical serotonin with no negative side effects. A recent Indian study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences comparing the effects of 5-HTP and Prozac confirms that “5-HTP definitely has antidepressant effects in patients with depression.”
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ever stop taking prescription antidepressants cold turkey. Intense depression and other dangerous side effects might result. It can cause severe depression, anxiety, intense agitation and even suicidal thinking. As suggested in my book, The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, it’s best to slowly wean off the medication with the help of a qualified prescribing healthcare practitioner. The process may take several months, but it’s time well spent and safer. n Consistently eat a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, healthy fats and clean protein. n To help create a firm nutritional base, add a basic supplementation program with a good multivitamin, vitamin C, optimal amounts of B vitamins and omega-3 fats like those found in clean fish oil. n Consider supplementing with curcumin, rhodiola or 5-HTP to ease the transition.
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An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.” A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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EARLY PUBERTY The New Normal? by Kathleen Barnes
21st-century girls are reaching puberty at dramatically earlier ages than their mothers and grandmothers.
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any American girls today are experiencing budding breasts and pubic hair before they are 7 years old, according to the government’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The threshold age has been steadily falling for decades, with the most dramatic decrease between 1997 and 2011. A pivotal 2011 study from the University of Cincinnati showed that U.S. Caucasian girls on average entered puberty at 9.7 years old, three to four months younger than the average age reported by University of North Carolina scientists 14 years earlier and much younger than data from the 1960s. Girls of other ethnicities are also entering puberty at earlier ages, but at less dramatic rates. A 2009 Danish study also showed that their country’s girls were developing breasts a full year earlier than those born 15 years earlier. Burgers, Fries and Sodas to Blame The rise in childhood obesity is the major culprit in today’s lower ages of puberty, according to the 2011 study’s lead researcher, Dr. Frank Biro, director of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He explains, “Body mass index [BMI] is the overwhelmingly predominant factor in the age
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at which a girl reaches puberty. It’s become more important than race or ethnicity. Heavy white girls and heavy black girls are all maturing earlier.” Science has long shown that fat tissue produces hormones, including estrogen, that can accelerate the process of puberty, especially early breast development, according to Dr. Louise Greenspan and Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., authors of The New Puberty. Greenspan specializes in pediatric endocrinology at San Francisco’s Kaiser Permanente Hospital; Deardorff is a clinical psychologist researching pubertal development at the University of California, Berkeley. They cite one foundational study from the 1980s that showed for every BMI point increase, the age of first menstruation dropped by about one month. Toxic Soup Ubiquitous hormone-disrupting
chemicals are undoubtedly a culprit in the early puberty epidemic, says Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, who publishes widely on the topic of natural medicine. Endocrine disruptors that trigger the body to produce excess amounts of estrogen include chemicals in clothing, especially children’s sleepwear, furniture and carpets, anything plastic, personal care products, cleaning solvents, glues, dry cleaning chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and non-organic meat and milk. Collectively, they trigger puberty before its natural time. “There’s certainly a link between these persistent pollutants and obesity,” Murray observes. Antibiotics contained in commercial meat and dairy products may be a greater risk than the added hormones, says Greenspan. “Chronic, low-dose antibiotic exposure could affect the body’s microbiome [the microorganism colony in the digestive tract], which can lead to obesity and may also influence puberty.” The Stress Monster “Considerable research now supports the notion that excessive stress early in life can affect the timing of puberty,” says Greenspan. Stressors can range from sexual or child abuse to stressful family relationships, low emotional investment on the part of parents or a depressed mother. “Girls that grow up in homes without their biological fathers are
Signs to Watch for in Boys Scant information exists charting puberty trends in boys, although medical researcher Dr. Frank Biro’s findings show that unlike overweight girls, some obese boys tend to reach puberty later than average. Professionals at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio, suggest talking with a doctor if
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twice as likely to experience early menarche as girls that grow up with both parents,” advises Deardorff. Biro points out that stress is associated with higher levels of cortisol and obesity. Cortisol, the stress hormone, has been directly related to belly fat in numerous studies. Added Risks “Early puberty also increases social risks,” says Deardorff. “Girls that develop ahead of their peers have more anxiety, a higher incidence of depression, poorer body image and more eating disorders.” Research from St. Thomas’ Hospital, in London, reports that reaching puberty early may also increase risks for diabetes and breast cancer later in life, says Biro, the latter “possibly due to greater lifetime exposure to female hormones and the susceptibility of rapidly developing breast tissue to environmental toxins.” Framingham Heart Study results published in the
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism support earlier studies that found menstruating before age 12 may contribute to a 23 percent greater risk of developing heart disease and 28 percent higher risk of dying from heart attack or stroke. Parental Strategies These experts all agree that a clean diet is one of the most powerful strategies to protect young girls. Murray recommends reviewing the Environmental Working Group’s list at Tinyurl. com/EWGDirtyDozen. He says, “If you buy these foods organic, you’ll both avoid hormone-disrupting pesticides and herbicides and give children the protection of antioxidants that can help protect against other toxins.” Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at Kathleen Barnes.com.
12 Foods to Buy Organic The Environmental Working Group reports that these foods are the most heavily contaminated with pesticides, so look for organic versions and prioritize them on the family grocery list. 1. Apples 2. Peaches 3. Nectarines 4. Strawberries 5. Grapes 6. Celery 7. Spinach 8. Sweet bell peppers 9. Cucumbers 10. Cherry tomatoes 11. Snap peas (imported) 12. Potatoes
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vibrational level. War veterans love that our qigong breathing techniques actually get you high, like a euphoric rush of energy. The 9-Breath Method works so well for veterans, because their traumas are at the vibrational level. Holding your breath and skillfully exhaling excites the vibration of your cells and brings a healing force. This ever-present force of qi belongs to no religion, yet it is spiritual and available to all people who are willing to learn skillful breathing. Reaching our highest potential or enlightenment begins with being in charge of our own vibration and emotional state.
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Qigong Healing and Universal Oneness An Interview with Jeff Primack, Founder of the Qi Revolution Conference
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he Katica Show” host Kathy Rivera Wallace, who regularly interviews leading wellness experts, recently spoke with qigong teacher Jeff Primack, founder of the Qi Revolution Conference. Primack has studied with qi masters from all over the world and has taught more than 50,000 people at live Qi Revolution conferences across the United States. He will be leading a conference in Chattanooga October 10-13. This is part two of their interview. To read part one, see the September issue of Natural Awakenings online at NaturallyKnoxville.com.
When I attended the Qi Revolution, my favorite posture was the Qi Ball. I felt like I was carrying a magnetic orb of energy. What significance does this posture have? Our hands are like mirrors reflecting light back and forth. The Qi Ball posture
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is ten times stronger if the palms are aligned correctly—that is, not having one palm more forward. Learning to align your hands and body allows you to build a higher magnetic charge, which most people get excited about. Kids are especially drawn to the Qi Ball, and a few schoolteachers that I’ve trained share it in their classrooms. Aside from feeling cool, the qigong postures are shown to improve energy and resolve health issues.
How can everyday people use qigong to reach their full potential? More than simply collecting qi, the gong is a change in our discipline and character. Awakening to God or nature’s presence in our daily lives is greatly supported by realizing that we are energy, but most of us don’t physically experience this unity. Qi profoundly increases mind focus, because it changes us on the deepest level possible, the
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Eating raw fruits and veggies gives us enzymes with lots of qi; however, it is a source of dampness in Chinese medicine. Qigong views digestion like a cauldron of water boiling over a fire. If you put too much water—raw foods— in the pot all at once, it will take longer to boil. By not eating unto fullness and by cooking, we access more energy, and qigong focuses on improving this “digestive fire.” I suggest eating a high-phytochemical diet that is rich in deep-colored foods and electron-abundant antioxidants, and cooking with saturated fats. I drink smoothies with organic veggies and fruits like strawberries and avocado with its big seed. However, cooking is known to improve nutrient absorption in studies; therefore, cooking hot meals is a big part of our program. Claudia Gabrielle, MD, is a practicing Ivy League physician who is currently suggesting components of our
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War veterans love that our qigong breathing techniques actually get you high, like a euphoric rush of energy. food-healing protocols to interested patients. As a family practice doctor who has seen more than 70,000 patients, Dr. Claudia brings wisdom and feels it is time to change people’s health at the food level. She will be speaking at the Orlando national event about the latest advances in chromatography, allowing scientists to quantify healing phytochemicals, thus attributing functional medicine to specific foods.
Why should people interrupt their busy lives to attend the Qi Revolution at the Chattanooga Convention Center September 12-15? It is rare that so many beautiful souls gather and practice qigong under one roof. We are stronger in one massive field, and group energy is exponentially more powerful. We keep our conference price low, because now more than ever, people require this knowledge to prosper. This year we are celebrating our tenth anniversary teaching Qi Revolution, and people can justify dropping what they’re doing simply to be in the amazing energy present in the ambient ballroom. Learning to eat and do qigong for maximum wellness is a benefit they will enjoy for a long life. Qi Revolution will come to the Chattanooga Convention Center October 10-13, when Jeff Primack and a group of 20 trained qigong teachers will lead four days of qigong for $149. For tickets and information, call 800-298-8970 or visit QiRevolution.com.
The Zen of Slow Cooking
Savor Your Autumn Harvest in One-Pot Dishes by Judith Fertig
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utumn’s shorter days remind us how precious time is, especially when we can spend the hours with good friends and loved ones. That’s why Chicago mothers and bloggers Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay decided to try slow cooking with a Zen approach in creating family meals. With the time they save in food preparation—especially when one recipe can yield an extra lunch or dinner—they free up moments for both family interaction and their own spiritual practices. “Slow cooking with the sacred intention of slowing down creates a sense of peace and calm after a full day of work and school,” says Barnhart. Once she transitioned to this kind of meal planning and preparation on a regular basis, she realized that it allows her to be more attentive to her family’s needs while a healthy, tasty dinner basically cooks itself. With extra time for meditation and yoga in her daily life, she realizes increased clarity and focus for other interests and demands.
McKay enjoys the creative challenge of making family-pleasing, whole food recipes and converting conventionally cooked recipes for use with a slow cooker. “I especially love the bounty of the autumn harvest, which includes seasonal picks from our family’s urban garden,” she says. She’s found that root vegetables, squash, pumpkin, leeks, mushrooms, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, apples, pears and nuts all translate well to lower temperature cooking for a longer period. Whether it’s a quick preparation that allows for other activities or a more contemplative, mindful endeavor that can be relaxing in itself, the recipes on the pair’s website, TheZenOf SlowCooking.com, are highly suited for busy people.
Slow Cooking 101
Slow cookers have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1970s. Today, they come in all shapes and sizes, with inserts, timers
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and a wide range of settings. Barnhart and McKay recommend the five-tosix-quart size with a removable insert as the most practical. Food cooks in the insert, which can be washed and dried separately, so there’s no need to put the entire slow cooker in the sink to clean up afterwards. Because the slow cooker’s low temperature is about 200° F and the heat is indirect, the appliance uses less liquid than conventional cooking. Many of Barnhart and McKay’s easier recipes simply require putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, selecting the temperature, replacing the lid and turning the appliance on. Fresh garnishes, such as the roasted pumpkin seeds or fried sage leaves for the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper contrast to the softer texture of slow-cooked foods, notes McKay. Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples can be made the day before; leftovers taste delicious for breakfast with a dollop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend, available on their website, with proceeds funding cooking classes for adults with developmental disabilities. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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Pour the broth over the vegetables and cheese mixture, and lay the sliced potatoes on top. Season the potatoes with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Butternut Squash Soup Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes 5-6 cups butternut squash, diced ½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped 8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried) 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk Suggested toppings: Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed 1 /3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 8 additional fresh sage leaves, fried 4 slices of lean bacon or tempeh, crispy and crumbled
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Put the vegetables into the slow cooker with the garlic and stir in the olive oil and oregano. Layer the mushrooms on top of the vegetable mixture, followed by a layer of onions. Next, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles on top.
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Place the squash, carrot, scallions, sage leaves, rosemary, chicken broth and milk into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Then, blend using an immersion blender until smooth and leave covered until ready to serve. Make the toppings available to sprinkle and stir. All recipes adapted from TheZenOf SlowCooking.com by Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay.
Beginning 8:30 a.m. September 8: The North sector could produce monetary gain, and/or a potential for limb injuries. Abundant creativity resides in the NW sector, but it’s a clash pairing that could result in injury to children. Energy in the West is negative earth all year and needs a mechanical clock remedy in the center of the house. Robbery is indicated in the SW and needs fire/red. South could produce travel for work or pleasure. The SE sector has the two negative earth energies this month; add a calabash or golden gourd and the sound of a mechanical clock. There is a potential for creativity in the East; the downside is a potential for men to “hit on” women. The NE indicates financial gain and challenging authority.
Feng Shui
for Fall by Nancy C. Canestaro, DArch
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s the weather shifts from summer to fall, so do the energies inside our homes. We’re now spending more time indoors, where we should make the most of feng shui energies (chi). To help you identify these shifting seasonal patterns, I’ve listed the best and worst energies for each autumn month with suggested remedies or enhancements. Energy from the land enters a home through its windows, doors and walls. Here’s one way to determine the flow of these energies: Sketch a to-scale floor plan of your house, with the front door at the top. Picture the energies entering your house as eight equal wedges (like a pie) pointing to the exact center of the house. Place the top wedge in the center of the exterior wall that includes your front door, and the other seven wedges will fall into place. Standing in the center of your home, use a compass to obtain the direction out from each wedge (N, NE, E, SE, SW, W, NW). Now you are ready to determine where the positive, negative and neutral energies are in your home this fall. The SW and NE sectors are not healthy places for sleep or work this year. In these areas, if you’re having sleep or work problems, don’t orient the head of your bed, the back of your desk chair or any TV seating in these directions. If this creates a spaceplanning dilemma, seek advice from a feng shui consultant.
In general, keep the SW and NE sectors quiet, and avoid digging or creating noise outside them. Avoid the West sector all year, as there’s disruptive energy (“the cranky old emperor”) that could bring disaster or accidents. East and North will have positive energy until February 2016. Try to make the most of these areas for work, play and sleep. The chart below offers general guidelines for where to spend time this autumn. Try to sleep and spend the most time in positive (+) areas, avoiding negative (–) ones. Neutral areas (+-) might work for some people but not others. For example, an area that’s neutral or negative for children might be positive for adults. Energy patterns are actually quite discriminating!
Beginning 9 a.m. October 9: Monthly energies are neutral in seven sectors. Remedy serious health or calamity energy in the SE with golden yellows and the sound of moving metal. South and North energies could escalate arguing. Add red or light candles in the North and SW; use metal in the South. East boosts creativity, and NW fosters flirting, so add blue, black or water. West needs a rock salt tank cure for the good and bad earth (see instructions at FengShuiFYI.com). Use pottery or earth in the NE to resolve a clashing energy combination. Beginning 8:01 p.m. November 8: Enhance abundance with red in the North and NE and creativity with water or blue in the NW. The West still has detrimental energy; remedy with a mechanical clock in the center of the house. Use a gourd in the SW and SE to reduce the tendency to do stupid things. Earth (yellow, brown or stones) corrects negative energy in the South. Use a little red in the East. Have a great fall! Nancy Canestaro lives in Knoxville and practices classical Chinese feng shui and space clearing professionally for clients all over the United States. To learn more, visit her website, FengShuiFYI.com. Also see resource guide listing, page 29.
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An Evening with Ezekiel – 6-7:15pm. Victoria Farley channels her divine council, Ezekiel, delivering personal messages in a supportive group setting. Limited to 20 people. Preregistration recommended. $30. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865-801-9194 or IlluminationsKnoxville.com.
Tarot workshop – 6-7pm. First class of six-week workshop on how to read the cards. Taught by veteran Tarot enthusiast Randy Farley. $30 per class or $150 for all six. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865-801-9194 or IlluminationsKnoxville.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Native Sounds at Raccoon Mountain – 10amdusk. Community event showcasing several well-known Native American performers from the Southeast. Music and handmade items for sale. $10. Benefits building of Cherokee Heritage Museum and Cultural Center. Raccoon Mountain Caverns grounds, exit 174 off I-24 north near Chattanooga. Info: 423-240-7270 or NAServices.org. Sweat Lodge – 10:30am. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070. How to Spot a Sun Sign – 2-3pm. Randy Farley will teach this class exploring the physical attributes of the 12 astrological signs, as well as the physical characteristics of famous people. $10. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865-801-9194 or Illuminations Knoxville.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 “Enlightened” Spiritual Trivia: The Board Game – 1pm. Play this team-based game testing your knowledge about other faiths and their worship practices. $10. Refreshments served. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865801-9194 or IlluminationsKnoxville.com. “Shibashi: Tai Chi Qigong 18 Movements” – 2-5:30pm. CHEO hosts Bill Pickett, certified Tai Chi for Health master trainer, leading a special presentation at Rarity Bay Community Center, 150 Rarity Bay Pkwy., Vonore, TN. Free to CHEO members and first-time guests. $5 suggested donation returning guests. Info: CHEOKnox.org.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Book Discussion: Living Originally – 6pm. Chapter 5, “Unlimited Forgiveness,” from Living Originally: Ten Spiritual Practices to Transform Your Life by Robert Brumet. Café of Books-A-Million, 8513 Kingston Pk., Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.
Fire Ceremony – 6:45-7:45pm. Ceremonial fire is perfect for insight, releasing, and transmuting what no longer serves you. Center for Peace, 880 GravesDelozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace. us or Katy Koontz at 865-693-9845.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Free Weekend Silent Retreat – 6pm Oct. 9-2pm Oct.11. Silent sittings, dogma-less guided meditations, walks in nature, gentle movement, good food, authentic sharing. Free. Please provide and prepare one meal. RSVP by Oct.4. Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: Patty at 423-626-9000 or Patty@WellBeingCC.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 David Arms presentation – 10-11:30am. Topic: new energies and things we should know. $25 fee. Healing sessions to follow, $50. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or Patti MacFee at 865250-1988. Developing Your Psychic Abilities Series: Choosing and Using Tools – 1-4 pm. Tarot and other oracle cards, numerology, astrology, crystals, etc., all can help with developing intuitive skills. Introduction to the science of using symbols and doing simple readings with these tools. Bring a deck of oracle cards. All other information and materials provided. Info: TheresaRichardson.com or 865-705-2525. Qi Revolution – Oct.10-13. Jeff Primack and a group of 20 trained qigong teachers will come to the Chattanooga Convention Center to lead four days of qigong for $149. Info and tickets: 800298-8970 or QiRevolution.com.
“Cultivating Contentment in a Crazy World” retreat – 5pm Oct.15-2pm Oct.18. An Embodied Life retreat with Brenda Rasch that involves Embodied Meditation, Feldenkreis Method Movement and guided inquiry. $470-$650 includes tuition, meals and lodging. Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: BrendaRaschPT.com or Brenda at BrendaRaschPT@gmail.com or 865-363-6416.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 Book Discussion: Living Originally – 6pm. Chapter 7, “Compassionate Communication,” from Living Originally: Ten Spiritual Practices to Transform Your Life by Robert Brumet. Café of Books-AMillion, 8513 Kingston Pk., Knoxville. Info: 865809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Metaphysical Salon Meet-Up Group – 6:307:30pm. Share experiences in a relaxed setting. Facilitated by Leslie M. Deatrick. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865-801-9194 or IlluminationsKnoxville.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 Sweat Lodge – 6:30pm. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 “Breaking Up with Your Pain: Relax, Renew, Let Go” – 4pm Oct.22-11:30am Oct.25. Kate Flynn, DC, of Knoxville’s Alternative Pain Clinic and yoga instructor Jill Hahn lead a workshop on a multidimensional approach to resolving pain issues. Well Being Conference Center, Tazewell, TN. Info: Kate Flynn at 865681-4111 or ReleaseChronicPain.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Do-Terra workshop – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about essential oils and their uses in this interactive presentation. Free. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865-801-9194 or IlluminationsKnoxville.com.
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Book Discussion: Living Originally – 6pm. Chapter 6, “Universal Benevolence,” from Living Originally: Ten Spiritual Practices to Transform Your Life by Robert Brumet. Café of Books-A-Million, 8513 Kingston Pk., Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com. “How Soul and Spirit Affect Our Wellness” – 7pm. CHEO hosts naturopathic doctor Bonnie
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“Drumming, Meditation and Channeling” – 7:30-9pm. Weekly gathering. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865-428-3070.
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Twin Flame “ReCONNECT” gallery reading – 10:30-11:45am. Art exhibit 6-9pm. Join psychic mediums Randy and Victoria Farley to reconnect with a loved one who has crossed over. Preregister with PayPal online. $30 prepaid or $35 at the door. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865-801-9194 or Illuminations Knoxville.com.
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Soltis at Parkwest Physicians Plaza, 9330 Parkwest Blvd., Knoxville. Free to CHEO members and first-time guests. $5 suggested donation returning guests. Info: CHEOKnox.org.
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Positive Thinking Series (session 2 of 6) – 1-3:15pm. Introduction to making your world a better place. Shift into positive mode. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace.us or 865428-3070.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 Book Discussion: Living Originally – 6pm. Chapter 8, “Everything Is My Teacher,” from Living Originally: Ten Spiritual Practices to Transform Your Life by Robert Brumet. Café of Books-AMillion, 8513 Kingston Pk., Knoxville. Info: 865809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.
Crystalline Light Angel Conference Gain a deeper understanding of your personal relationship with the angels.
A Day of Angel Fun! Join speakers Charlaine Jones, Maureen Aruta, Michael Lott, Pamela Nine, Theresa Richardson, Randy and Victoria Farley
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Metaphysical Halloween Fair – 10am-6pm. Illuminations welcomes local practitioners and vendors for a day of metaphysical fun. Prizes for best costumes. $5 at the door. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865-8019194 or IlluminationsKnoxville.com. Free “Learn to Meditate” Workshop – 2-3pm. Create your own personal meditations to reduce stress, anger and fear and help with sleep, weight, substance abuse, healing issues. Led by Michael Wright, author of 800 Stepping Stones to Complete Relaxation. Tennessee Valley Unitarian Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Info: mikewright102348@gmail.com
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save the date SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Crystalline Light Angel Conference – 9:30am5:30pm. Presentations on angels (guardian angels, archangels, nature angels, etc.) by seven local professional alternative practitioners, including psychics, energy healers and an angelic medium. $125 includes buffet lunch. Preregister online. Holiday Inn Knoxville West on Cedar Bluff Road. Info and preregistration: TheresaRichardson.com/services.
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ongoingevents sunday Unity Transformation – 10:45am at Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pk., Knoxville, with Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath. Join us each Sunday for rockin’, reverent music, meditation and Unity teachings with timely tools for transformation. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com. Eckankar Center Sunday events – 11am. First Sunday of month: worship service. Second Sunday: spiritual truths for personal growth discussion. Third Sunday: book discussion, Journey of Soul by Harold Klemp. Fourth Sunday: HU Sing. Eckankar Center of Knoxville, 301 Gallaher View Rd., Ste. 226, Knoxville. Info: 865-622-7685 or Eck-Tenn.org. Circle Modern Dance Class: Ballet Barre – 1-2pm. Basic ballet class open to all levels. Socks or ballet shoes recommended. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Info: CircleModernDance.com. Circle Modern Dance Class: Modern/Contemporary Dance, Open Level Technique – 2-3:30pm. Taught by rotating core members and guest artists of CMD who will present a variety of styles and techniques. Open to anyone. Comfortable clothes; no shoes necessary. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Info: CircleModernDance.com. Circle Modern Dance Class: Improvisation – 3:304:30pm. Classes vary each week with a different core member to facilitate and bring new focus or improvisational structures. No dance experience necessary. Comfortable clothes; no shoes necessary. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Info: CircleModern Dance.com. Sunday Serenity Yoga – 3:33-4:44pm. Sandy Larson leads class to melt away stress, replenish energy, awaken inner guidance with gentle postures, stretching, poses, deep breathing, calming music. Bring water bottle for complementary water. Drop-in price $20. Six weeks $90. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865-801-9194 or IlluminationsKnoxville.com.
tuesday 8 Move Tai Chi – 11am-noon or 6-7:15pm. Delivers physical/mental benefits in as few moves as possible. Taught by certified instructors from Clear’s Tai Chi. Clear’s Silat & Street Kung Fu, 113 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. $69 for six weeks. Info: Richard Clear or Roland Jackson, 865-379-9997 or MaryvilleTaiChi.com. Mat Pilates with Susie Kaplar – 5:30-6:30pm. First class free, then $10 per session (half price if you bring a friend). Drop-ins welcome. Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville. Info: Susie Kaplar, 661-803-1526. Breastfeeding Support Circle – 6pm. Lactation consultant will discuss any breastfeeding problems or questions. Moms Café-style supportive place to
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Mat Pilates with Susie Kaplar – 5:30-6:30pm. First class free, then $8 per session (half price if you bring a friend). Drop-ins welcome. Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville. Info: 661-803-1526 or susiekaplar@gmail.com.
Drumming, Meditation & Channeling – 7:309pm. Donation. Center for Peace, 880 GravesDelozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: CenterForPeace. us or 865-428-3070.
“A Course in Miracles” – 6:30-7:30pm. First and third Thursdays. Victoria Farley leads this thought-provoking, interactive class. Suggested donation $10. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865-801-9194 or IlluminationsKnoxville.com.
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Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net.
Astrology Class – 1:45-3:45pm. Please see Radiant Light Astrology website for exact dates and class topics. Classes are held at The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLight Astrology.com or 865-719-2049.
Write Now – 12:30-3pm. First, third and fifth Wednesdays. Creative writing workshop for women, following the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) Method. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. The Write Place, 2611 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. Info: 865-660-4799 or JudyBingham.net.
Intuitive Readings with Theresa Richardson – 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.
Circle Modern Dance Class: Modern/Contemporary Dance, Intermediate/Advanced – 6-7:30pm. Taught by rotating core members and guest artists of CMD who will present a variety of styles and techniques. Primarily intermediate but open to anyone. Comfortable clothes; no shoes necessary. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Info: CircleModernDance.com. Belly Dancing – 7-8pm. Taught by Sandy Larson of Sandsation Dance and Yoga. Great workout tones hips, abdominals and upper body while empowering you and boosting your self-confidence. Drop-in $20. Six weeks $90. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865-801-9194 or IlluminationsKnoxville.com. Circle Modern Dance Class: Open Level Ballet –7:30-9pm. Basic ballet class open to all levels. Socks or ballet shoes recommended. Emporium Annex, two levels below Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. $7/class (first class free). Multi-class rates available. Info: CircleModernDance.com.
thursday Heart Yoga – 9:30am. Mebbie Jackson teaches this blend of yoga and the stress-reduction technique called HeartMath. Breezeway Yoga Studio, 4830 Kingston Pk., Knoxville. Info: 865-679-9642 or mebane8@mac.com. Burn, Baby Burn! – 10:30am. Kim Day Training is in store in our spacious classroom to offer mommy and baby fitness. Bring your little one to help you work away those winter blahs. $10. Drop-ins welcome. Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: 865-588-1105. 8 Move Tai Chi – 11am-noon or 6-7:15pm. Delivers physical/mental benefits in as few moves as possible. Taught by certified instructors from Clear’s Tai Chi. Clear’s Silat & Street Kung Fu, 113 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN. $69 for six weeks. Info: Richard Clear or Roland Jackson, 865-379-9997 or MaryvilleTaiChi.com.
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weekly Intuitive Counseling Sessions with Pamela Nine – Receive relationship, life-lesson, career and life-purpose guidance and further your personal, professional and spiritual growth through professional intuitive counseling. By appointment at Nine Wellness Centre, 3113 Gose Cove Ln., Knoxville. Info and appointments: 865531-9086, PamelaNine@msn.com, PamelaNine.com.
monthly Astrology Class – 6:45-8:45pm. Every second Thursday. Please see Radiant Light Astrology website for details and class topics. Classes are held at The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: RadiantLightAstrology.com or 865-719-2049. Spiritual Apprenticeship Program – Advance your personal, professional and spiritual path; promote healing; develop inner awareness, intuitive and mediumship abilities through a one-on-one learning experience. Available for 3- and 6-month terms. Limited-time discount. Pamela Nine, Nine Wellness Centre. Info: 865531-9086, PamelaNine@msn.com, PamelaNine.com. Monthly meeting of Holistic Moms Network, Knoxville – 11am. Follow the natural path to parenting. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: Mary at 865-356-7987 or KnoxHMNLeadership@gmail.com. Autoimmune Coaching & Energy Therapy Support Call – 4-5:15pm. Second Wednesdays. Dr. Anne Merkel shares information and solutions for people experiencing autoimmune disorders, to naturally address their condition and support healing. Free. Notes and past month recordings provided when you register at is.gd/autoimmunegroup. Info: 1-877-262-2276. Knoxville Lightworkers Social – Every first Tuesday. 6:30-7:30pm. Join the ever-growing metaphysical community in Knoxville. Free. Illuminations, 8078 Kingston Pike, Ste. 119, Knoxville. Info: 865-801-9194 or IlluminationsKnoxville.com.
communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in this directory each month, call 423-517-0128 or email KnoxvilleNA@epbfi.com.
BIRTH CENTER LISA ROSS BIRTH & WOMEN’S CENTER 1925 Ailor Ave. • Knoxville, TN 865-524-4422 LisaRossCenter.org
Certified nurse-midwives in a nationally accredited freestanding birth center. Gynecology care, full-scope maternity and postpartum care with birth center, waterbirth and hospital delivery options. Complimentary services include breastfeeding support/lactation consultations, well-baby care and peer support.
Conscious Living HEMP MONKEYS
Amanda Keller & Amber Keirn 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A1 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-474-1340 Info@HempMonkeysOnline.com Full retail selection of Doterra Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, Zyto Scans, Free Monthly Classes, Private consultations. See ad, page 21.
Health Foods & Nutrition EVERYTHING MUSHROOMS
1004 Sevier Ave. • Knoxville, TN 37920 865-329-7566 Info@EverythingMushrooms.com EverythingMushrooms.com Complete mushroom s u p p l y, g i f t s a n d r e s o u r c e c e n t e r. Gourmet mushroom foods, mushroom logs, books and much more. For workshops, check website or call for current schedule. See ad, page 24.
Holistic Health Care CHEO of GREATER KNOXVILLE AREA Non-Profit Complementary Holistic Information Organization PO Box 22511 • Knoxville, TN 37933 423-884-6031 CheoKnox.org
Discover your options for wellness using holistic and integrative approaches. Free Holistic Resource Directory available. Monthly educational programs 7pm every second Monday (Knoxville) and fourth Wednesday (Loudon/Monroe). Meet & Greet at 6:30pm. Details at CheoKnox.org
ESSENTIAL OILS
Bodywork
Young Living Essential Oils
MASSAGEWORKS
Charles West, LMT, TFH, MAT 318 Erin Dr. #5 • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-694-3144 MassageWorksTN.com Move better, feel better, live better. Bodywork for pain and stress relief since 1994. A c u p r e s s u r e , To u c h f o r Health® kinesiology, structural alignment, stress relief, relaxation, chair massage, cupping, Tai chi. Classes for LMTs, everyone.
Kat Porter, Independent Distributor 865-360-6343 kitkatp1981@yahoo.com KatPorter.MyOilSite.com
The use of essential oils dates back to ancient times, but it’s relevant for many applications today, including wellness, emotional health and taking care of home and family—even pets! Contact me to learn more!
Intuitive Counseling ILLUMINATIONS
Randy Farley, Psychic Medium 8078 Kingston Pk., Ste. 119 Knoxville, TN 37919 RandyFarley.com IlluminationsKnoxville.com Two near-death experiences enhanced Randy’s ability to help you ReCONNECT with departed loved ones. He uses intuitive insight to help you move forward through difficult situations. Appointments in person, phone, Skype. See ad, page 6.
Feng Shui THE RETREAT, LLC
Massage and Skincare Allyson Harris, LMT, LE 318 Erin Dr. #5 Knoxville, TN 37919 TheRetreatLLC.MassageTherapy.com Offering relaxation through Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and pregnancy massage. Skin care is fresh, healing and holistic. Wonderful for all skin types. Please visit website for full menu, gift certificates and appointments.
FENG SHUI DESIGN
Dr. Nancy C. Canestaro 6920 Lark Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-789-5856 FengShuifyi.com Nancy helps you find health, harmony, prosperity for home/ office. With 2+ decades of experience, she will study your property and produce a report with recommendations for enhancements, remedies. Contact her about lecturing for your group.
ILLUMINATIONS
Victoria Leigh Farley, Intuitive, Clairvoyant, Empath 8078 Kingston Pk., Ste. 119 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-801-9194 VictoriaLeighFarley.com IlluminationsKnoxville.com
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. ~Vincent Van Gogh natural awakenings
Seasoned professional psychic medium uses spiritual gifts to provide you with applicable, no-nonsense information for making positive changes in your life. She can access a person’s energy by hearing their name! See ad, page 6.
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NINE WELLNESS INTERNATIONAL
WELL BEING CONFERENCE CENTER
Pamela Nine, PhD Knoxville, TN 37931 865-531-9086 PamelaNine@msn.com PamelaNine.com
Don Oakley & Patty Bottari Oakley, Directors Tazewell, TN 37879 423-626-9000 WellBeingCC.org
Pamela Nine, PhD, owner of Nine Wellness Centre, is an internationally recognized p r ofessionalintuitive counselor and educator with 2 5 + y e a r s ’e x p e r i e n c e . Services include spiritual apprenticeship program, educational courses, life and business coaching, and personal and telephone intuitive counseling by appointment.
READINGS AND REIKI
Hour north of Knoxville,160 acres surrounded by 2½ miles of Powell River. Perfect for quiet getaway, vacation, group event, retreat, workshop. Our mission is promoting mind/ body wellness, harmony with nature. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit. See ad, page 13.
Siberian Massage Vera’s Massage & Spa
Theresa Richardson 428 East Scott Ave, Suite 104 Knoxville, TN, 37917 865-705-2525 Info@TheresaRichardson.com TheresaRichardson.com
Vera Drozhzhin, LMT, NCBTMB 5213 Homberg Dr. • Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 335-9379 VerasMassage.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.
We are a small, locally operated business, providing professional massage therapy and facial treatments in Bearden area. Vera has performed thousands of therapeutic treatments over the last 15 years, guiding patients to better results. Please visit website for more information.
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 27.
OASIS INSTITUTE: A CENTER FOR ATTITUDINAL HEALING Stephen Anthony, Executive Director 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A-4 Knoxville, TN 37919-5100 865-588-7707 OasisInstitute@OasisInstitute.org OasisInstitute.org
OASIS Institute is a nonsectarian, nonprofit spiritual organization established in 1995. Our mission is to provide a meeting place for groups that will facilitate the well-being of people of all backgrounds.
Meditation KELLY SAVELL
Chopra Certified Teacher 865-268-4421 ChopraTeachers.com/kellysavell Facebook.com/Weathervanewellbeingcenter Monthly classes include Introduction to Meditation, Primordial Sound Meditation. Meditation has proven health benefits including lower stress, blood pressure. Learn to enrich, improve your life. Group meditations, individual sessions available. Special rates for caregivers, military.
SOUND HEALING Heart Path Wellness Mebbie Jackson 865-679-9642 Mebane8@mac.com
Acutonics is a healing modality that uses tuning forks on acupuncture points to facilitate a healing response in the body. Clients report a strong release of tension and stress from the body after each session. See ad, page 11.
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 16.
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