April 2023 Natural Awakenings Magazine Milwaukee

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Wellness, Body, Mind & Spirit Expo

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“Really anything we put into the air, water and earth ended up in us, and vice versa. It was also clear that, while cleaning house might reduce the amount of toxins my family was exposed to, it was only a stopgap solution. The items I threw out would end up somewhere else, and in someone else. As it was with health and illness, there was no here/there line between humans and the environment.

Healthy planet, healthy people.

Sick planet, sick people.”

Cynthia Li, M.D., published the book Brave New Medicine in 2019 and wrote the above text. Trained as a medical doctor, Li had a long and awakening journey about integrative, natural and functional health measures to address the root causes of her own health issues when Western medicine alone wasn’t doing the trick.

She continued on to say, “The information on harmful chemicals was new to me, but it wasn’t new.”

In fact, Natural Awakenings has been educating, empowering and connecting our communities for 29 years regarding the importance of our health and environmental health, and the synergy between the two. Even before that, there was a vast body of growing research, public health professionals, and health and environmental organizations taking action.

What does this tell us?

Start NOW. Start yesterday if we could. Cleanse our body, clean out our home and get involved in our local and global community as much as possible. Here are some ways to get started:

1. Use less plastic, for both our health and the planet’s health.

2. Learn. Read reminders about how to detoxify our homes, food, drinking water and air in our Healing Ways article (page 32). Read about the human and planetary health link in our feature story (page 26) and reducing our FOODprint (page 30).

3: Volunteer at the 28th annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup (page 19). Attend other Earth Day events in Milwaukee (page 18) and support the many green-focused organizations you’ll read about in Natural Awakenings

4. Make Greener Choices. Get into the habit of buying more sustainable and natural products as your default. Support businesses that offer greener options. Check out our 2023 Green Profiles section to get inspired! (page 20)

Less waste, less toxins, less disease, less pollution. More natural ingredients, more natural products, more clean communities, more healthy families.

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Trevor Cates, ND Stress Impact on Skin

Jaclyn Chasse, ND Stress and Fertility

Carol Penn, DO Aging Gracefully

Carrie Jones, MD, FAAP Stress and your Thyroid

Jaquel Patterson, ND, IFMCP Sleep, Cortisol and its Relation to Stress

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Super Salad Workshop Takes Salads Beyond Romaine

Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Axtell of Lakeside Natural Medicine is teaching people how to take salads beyond soggy lettuce topped with boring raw vegetables drenched in a flavorless dressing. Through her Super Salad Workshop, which takes place 6 p.m. on May 11 at Lakeside Natural Medicine, Axtell will teach attendees how salads can be a main course rich in satisfying superfoods.

“This workshop will inspire you to eat more vegetables and enjoy them,” says Axtell. “Participants will also receive expert advice, motivation and recipes using food as medicine.” Axtell is passionate about using food as medicine with her patients. She helps people facing many health conditions, both digestive and autoimmune disorders, weight-loss resistance, food sensitivities and hormone imbalances.

Cost: $50 (includes recipes and food tasting); video recording: $39 (includes recipes). Location: 3510 N. Oakland Ave., Ste. 203, Shorewood. For more information, call 414-939-8748 or visit LakesideNaturalMedicine.com. See ad, page14.

Water’s Edge Therapy Hosts Seven Chakras and Restorative Yoga Series

Water’s Edge Therapy Services, LLC, will host an eight-week class that introduces students to the seven chakras—the energy centers of the body—and restorative yoga. The Seven Chakras and Restorative Yoga Series is held weekly each Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m., May 2 through June 20. Students will be guided in understanding the development stage of each chakra and how it pertains to their well-being. Instruction includes ways to balance the energy centers. Restorative yoga offers relaxing poses, allowing the activated nervous system to reset and experience calmness.

The class series is recommended for people that have or are in the process of finding a primary psychotherapist, or have done healing work in the past. Previous knowledge of yoga or chakras is not required. Yoga mats are provided. The space is limited to five students.

Cost: $120. Location: 155 E. Silver Spring Dr., Ste. 211, Whitefish Bay. For more information, visit WatersEdgeTS.com See ad, page 44.

Winterspring CommunitySupported Agriculture Launch and Seedling Sale

Winterspring Farm, in West Bend, is registering customers for their 2023 community-supported agriculture (CSA) program. Community-supported agriculture allows consumers to pay for a share of the season’s harvest and receive fresh, locally grown farm products throughout the season. In addition to offering their own produce, Winterspring has partnered with farms to offer eggs, mushrooms and flower bouquets as add-on options.

In addition, Winterspring will hold its annual seedling sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 13. Seedlings can be preordered through WinterspringCSA.com/seedlingsale prior to May 13, or purchased on-site on a first-come, first-serve basis.

In late 2022, the farm closed on a purchase for 30 undeveloped acres in Allenton, Wisconsin. Over the next three years, Winterspring plans to build a new farm in that space.

Location: 4382 Hickory Rd., West Bend. For more information, call 262-689-9938, email Caleb@WinterspringCSA.com or visit WinterspringCSA.com See ad, page 42

Try Reflexology To Shake Off Winter Aches and Stiffness

Linda Utecht of Renewed You Reflexology is offering reflexology, a non-invasive form of energy medicine. “It is the scientific study of reflexes and the application of techniques for a specific outcome,” explains Utecht. “Reflexology is a complementary therapy that maps a reflection of the body onto the feet, hands, face and ears. These areas are stimulated to relieve tension and increase blood flow and lymph movement.”

Utecht uses direct stimulation, applied with varying degrees of pressure, to areas of the feet and/or hands, which reflect the organs of the body and helps reduce the stress and tension in the body. It may help such conditions as plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel, migraines and joint pain.

Location: Green Square Center, 6789 N. Green Bay Rd., Ste. U4, Glendale. For more information, call 414-852-7870 or visit Renewed-You-Reflexology.Square.Site. See ad, page46.

MAITREYA, THE WORLD TEACHER is here to guide and assist humanity into the New Time, and says: “In equal measure to the present discord, so will be the peace.”

“Maitreya has come into the world with the knowledge that there is a large body of people who are longing, and able, to co-operate, whose view of life is one of co-operation, justice, and freedom for everyone. He is here to inspire and confirm those who see co-operation as the way forward, and awaken those who are holding on to the old competitive modes.”

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The Milwaukee Film Festival Celebrates 15 Years

The Milwaukee Film Festival, now in its 15th year, returns April 20 through May 4, at the Oriental Theater and additional theaters and venues throughout Milwaukee. Each year, the Milwaukee Film Festival showcases films from modern American independent cinema; local filmmakers; artist profiles; documentaries from emerging and established Black storytellers; foreign films; films exploring LGBTQ+ voices; and shorts. Also part of the festival are conversations with filmmakers and in-depth panel discussions.

This year’s festival features a special screening of the 1927 silent science fiction film Metropolis, with accompanying music by the Anvil Orchestra. Most screenings and events will return to being in-person events, but a portion will also be available virtually. Passes and ticket packages are available through MKEFilm.org

Fellowship of Alternative Beliefs Hosts Beltane Spring Event

The Fellowship of Alternative Beliefs is hosting a free Beltane Spring Event from noon to 7 p.m., May 6, at Milwaukee Moose Lodge #49. The celebration features metaphysical crafters and home-based vendors.

The Fellowship of Alternative Beliefs is an educational outreach group that includes geologists, astrologists, tarot readers, palmists and more. They formed 18 years ago with a mission to serve the community of southeast Wisconsin and provide a positive, family-oriented atmosphere for educational exposure to alternative faiths and to promote acceptance and tolerance of differing beliefs.

Location: Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. For more information, call Sandra Goronja at 414-350-4291 or email Ravenwolf@wi.rr.com See calendar, page 39.

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Transcend Retreat Designed To Jumpstart the Mind, Body and Soul

BodyIgnite, LLC, will host the Transcend Wellness retreat from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 19, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Blue Lotus Retreat Center, in West Bend. The two-day event will allow participants to experience an array of different wellness modalities including life transformation coaching, yoga, forest bathing, sound bathing and more.

“Through these healing modalities, one may find many benefits. We will collectively raise the vibration, therefore allowing space for abundance to flow. We will be clearing the energy body and allow space for deep healing on many levels,” says Dawn Coleman of BodyIgnite, LLC. Selected health foods will be available for purchase. A healing gift bag is included with registration.

Cost: $350 before April 12; then $400 before May 12. Location: 5501 County Rd. M, West Bend. For more information or to register, call 414-339-6688 or visit BodyIgnite.com/retreat See ads, pages 9 and 43.

Wellness Body Mind Spirit Expo Returns With Newest Advances in Natural Wellness

The long-running Wellness Body Mind Spirit Expo returns on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront. The event features a plethora of wellness vendors along with the newest advances in natural health awareness. Meet doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, reiki masters, yoga professionals, healthy home developers, psychics and life coaches. Sample and learn about organic products, gemstones, crystals, jewelry, essential oils, aromatherapy and more to help one stay fit and healthy. The event includes free informative and enlightening presentations by life-enhancement specialists.

“Keeping yourself healthy and balanced with all the stressors around us is of major importance,” emphasizes event producer Dr. Joanne Flanagan. “You will learn ways to protect yourself from a harmful environment.”

Natural Awakenings Milwaukee is a sponsor of the Wellness Body Mind Spirit Expo.

Cost: $7; free admission for veterans. Location: 4700 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-349-4932 or visit WellnessBodyMindSpirit.com See ad, page 3.

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Pomegranate May Offer

Skin and Gut Benefits

Pomegranate fruit has been widely used in traditional medicine, and a new, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine looked at the effects of taking pomegranate extract for a period of four weeks on different aspects of skin and gut health. Using facial imaging, researchers found the group that received the pomegranate extract had significant reductions in wrinkle severity and a decrease in the rate of forehead sebum excretion. They also found beneficial effects to the gut-skin axis, noting that participants in the pomegranate extract group had a higher abundance of Eggerthellaceae in the gut with accompanying wrinkle reduction. The scientists concluded that the skin benefits from pomegranate extract may be due to the potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of phytochemicals, as pomegranate contains more than 100 bioactive constituents.

Screening Children for Anxiety

After a systematic review of 39 studies to evaluate the benefits and harms of screening for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents aged 8 to 18, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a group of disease prevention and medical experts assembled by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, now recommends that primary care physicians perform such screenings, even if there are no signs or symptoms of anxiety.

A common mental health condition in the U.S., anxiety disorder involves excessive fear or worry that manifests as emotional and physical symptoms. In children and adolescents, it is associated with impaired functioning, educational underachievement and an increased likelihood of a future anxiety disorder or depression. The 2018-2019 National Survey of Children’s Health found that 7.8 percent of children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 had a current anxiety disorder.

USPSTF recommended using screening questionnaires to identify children at risk, noting that studies show that children with anxiety benefit from treatments that may include cognitive behavioral therapy or psychotherapy. They also concluded that there is insufficient evidence to assess children 7 years old or younger.

Exercise for the Brain

Researchers in the UK compared the effect that different types of daily movement had on overall cognition, memory and executive function. Their study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, reported that replacing sitting, sleeping or gentle movement with less than 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity (brisk walking, bicycling, running up and down stairs, aerobic dancing, jogging, running or swimming) can protect the brain and improve working memory and executive processes like planning and organization. The intensity of the exercise matters, and study participants that engaged in light physical activity, rather than more vigorous activity, saw declines in cognitive performance. However, light activity is still more beneficial than sitting, the scientists found.

The data for these findings was taken from the 1970 British Cohort Study, an ongoing survey that tracks the health of a group of UK-born adults. The group of nearly 4,500 participants consented, at age 46, to wear an activity tracker and complete verbal memory and executive functioning tests, and they were followed from 2016 to 2018.

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De-Stress With Sauerkraut

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has shown that eating more fermented foods and fiber daily for just four weeks significantly lowered perceived stress levels. Forty-five participants with relatively low-fiber diets were split into two groups.

One group met with a dietitian that recommended a psychobiotic diet, which included six to eight daily servings of fruits and vegetables high in prebiotic fibers, such as onions, leeks, cabbage, apples, bananas and oats; five to eight daily servings of grains; three to four servings of legumes per week; and two to three daily servings of fermented foods like sauerkraut, kefir and kombucha. The control group received only general dietary advice based on the healthy eating food pyramid.

The group following the psychobiotic diet reported feeling less stressed compared with those in the control group. Moreover, significant changes in the level of certain key chemicals produced by gut microbes were found in these participants. Some of these chemicals have been linked to improved mental health, which could explain why the participants reported feeling less stressed. The quality of sleep improved in both groups, but those on the psychobiotic diet reported greater sleep improvements.

EARTH DAY 2023 INVESTING IN OUR PLANET

by Sandra Yeyati

This year’s Earth Day theme—Invest in Our Planet—reminds us that it is not enough to merely celebrate our ancestral home for one day. We are called upon to dedicate our time, money and talents year-round to ensure a sustaining and just world for generations to come. The motto also calls attention to the economic realities and opportunities of the climate crisis. It is no wonder that EarthDay.org, the global organizer of this annual event, decided to keep the same theme as last year, thus underscoring a continuing need to bring

global economies together in harmony with the environment.

“In 2023, we must come together again in partnership for the planet. Businesses, governments and civil society are equally responsible for taking action against the climate crisis and lighting the spark to accelerate change towards a green, prosperous and equitable future. We must join together in our fight for the green revolu - tion, and for the health of future generations. The time is now to invest in our planet,” advises EarthDay.org

President Kathleen Rogers.

Surmounting the climate crisis is within reach if we all take action.

The time is right for innovators to bring planet-saving ideas to market, and for consumers to stop supporting brands that are socially and environmentally irresponsible— instead, spending money with businesses that take the Earth’s future seriously.

In the voting booth, citizens have the power to elect leaders that will help build a green economy through regulations, incentives and partnerships with the private sector. We can press our congressional representatives to support clean energy jobs and move away from the doomed fossil fuel economy.

There are many ways to make a difference in our daily lives, too. We can eat sustainable foods, pick up trash while on a run, participate in beach cleanups, reduce our use of plastic, write our representatives, switch to solar power, take reusable bags to the grocery store, drive an electric vehicle, compost, go pesticide-free, plant a pollinator garden, support local farmers, eat less meat, purchase secondhand clothing, use environmentally friendly cleaning products, turn off lights when not in use, take shorter showers and so much more. Learn about all of the ways to make a difference at EarthDay.org.

This year, join one or more of the empowering events here in Milwaukee and meet planet-loving people that are ready to push up their sleeves, vote with their pocketbooks and dedicate their time to a healthy, equitable and prosperous future on Earth.

Rock the Green’s 12th Annual Earth Day Celebration

To Follow Milwaukee Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup

From 9 a.m. to noon on April 22, Milwaukee Riverkeeper will host the 28th annual Spring Cleanup, a community-wide event to clean up and restore our rivers in over 80 locations around the Milwaukee River Basin in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties. Free T-shirts, gloves and trash bags are provided to volunteers. Afterward, cleanup volunteers and the community are invited to the Rock the Green’s (RTG) 12th annual Earth Day celebration presented by Milwaukee Riverkeeper, held from noon to 3 p.m. at the Harley-Davidson Museum campus.

The free, zero-waste celebration includes a concert on a pedal-powered stage headlined by SistaStrings. Many local organizations committed to conservation, education and sustainability will be present including the Alliance for the Great Lakes, Bublr Bikes, City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office, Riveredge Nature Center and Compost Crusader. The celebration will feature a new family area with kids programming using solar power, courtesy of Arch Electric. The Harley-Davidson Museum’s bar and restaurant, Motor, will offer sustainable fare and local beer for purchase.

This year, RTG will honor Cheryl Nenn with the 3rd Dan Aukofer Earth Day Rockstar Award. Nenn has been with Milwaukee Riverkeeper for 20 years and serves various roles with the organization.

Rock the Green educates, engages and empowers the community to take eco-ac-

tionable steps to live, work and play in a zero-impact world by showcasing sustainability, innovation and best practices. Their goal is to help communities and events maximize recycling, minimize waste and reduce consumption while inspiring others to replicate their model of sustainable festival production.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper is a science-based advocacy organization committed to protecting, improving and advocating for water quality, wildlife habitat and sound management of the Milwaukee, Kinnickinnic and Menomonee River watersheds.

To register for the Riverkeeper Spring Cleanup, visit MilwaukeeRiverkeeper.org/ spring-cleanup-registration/

Rock the Green location: 400 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. For more information, visit RockTheGreen.com

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The following conscientious businesses and organizations are striving to protect the environment and help us make greener choices, live more naturally and reduce our collective carbon footprint.

Winterspring CSA Farm

Winterspring Farm is a diversified organic vegetable and herb farm specializing in CSA (community-supported agriculture) and other direct-to-consumer markets. Serving the Greater Milwaukee Area throughout a 20-week summer season, they feed over 200 families each week. Through their partner farms program, members are also able to opt-in for a share of locally produced eggs, mushrooms and/or flower bouquets. Organic veggie, herb and flower seedlings are offered each spring during the seedling sale, and can be purchased online or during the in-person sale on May 13.

The mission of Winterspring Farm is to connect people to the land through nourishing food and to strengthen the local food economy by partnering with other local farms for marketing and distribution. Founded in 2020, the farm’s crew brought over 10 years of experience to this operation and are passionate about food as a climate solution strategy and as a foundation for community.

Location: West Bend, WI. For more information, contact Farmer Caleb at Caleb@WinterspringCSA.com or visit their website at WinterspringCSA.com See listing, page 42.

Nourish Natural Products

Nourish Natural Products is a local wellness company that offers totally clean, organic products for the body, mind and home. In celebration of Earth Month, Nourish is proud to share that 100 percent of the ingredients used in their formulas come from the purest substances on Earth: plants. The company supports farmers that practice sustainable, organic agriculture to ensure that their ingredients are free from synthetic chemicals. They use dark glass containers whenever possible to preserve the integrity of their ingredients and to reduce their plastic consumption. And nearly all of the packing peanuts used to ship website orders are up-cycled from shipments they receive.

For information or to purchase products, visit NourishNaturalProducts.com or email Info@NourishNaturalProducts.com. See ads, pages 8 and 45.

Clover

Clover, a locally owned shop that sells live plants and plant care products, strives to provide a unique and approachable shopping experience for everyone, whether they are a rare plant collector, a first-time plant parent, or someone in between. They keep their carbon footprint small by sourcing all of their plants from the Midwest. They repurpose and upcycle many of their pots, while other pots are made by local potters.

The Clover team partners with other small businesses such as Compost Crusaders to make sure that their plant waste is being used for the greater good instead of entering a landfill.

Location: 2252 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-249-5510 or visit CloverMKE.com See listing, page 45.

Roxy’s Natural Cleaning

Roxy’s Natural Cleaning, LLC, servicing southeast Wisconsin, is committed to environmentally sound cleaning practices. Owner Roxanne “Roxy” Reichert and her team use natural cleaning methods, such as vinegar and baking soda, along with plant-based products that include Mrs. Meyers, Method and Simple Truth. They use washable, reusable microfiber cloths and minimize the use of paper products in order to achieve near-zero-waste cleaning.

For more information or to make a service appointment, call 262-528-2762 or email RoxysNaturalCleaning@gmail.com

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You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.

~Jane Goodall

Treetop Explorer, LLC

The experience of climbing tall trees helps develop one’s connection to the natural world. Tree climbing not only provides tremendous physical fitness benefits, it has also been shown to improve psychological health and emotional well-being. Treetop Explorer’s facilitated tree climbing events enable inexperienced climbers to enjoy this unique and rewarding activity. Once a person is in the harness and clipped onto a rope, trained facilitators provide the guidance and support needed to ascend and enjoy their time above the ground. Their Open Climbs and Adult Climbs are great ways to detach from the stressors of the day, rejuvenate and find inner peace.

Climbs are offered around Waukesha County and are appropriate for ages 7 years to adult. All equipment is provided; no experience is necessary.

For more information, call 262-894-4949 or visit TreetopExplorer.com See listing, page 45.

Il Bosco: Eco-Boutique

Eco Harmony Landscape & Design LLC

As a full-service hardscape and landscaping company, Eco Harmony specializes in the design and construction of low-maintenance landscaping and patios. Serving the greater Milwaukee area, they offer water conservation and tree services, as well as customized design, installation and maintenance services for landscaping, hardscaping, lawns, gardens, lighting, water features and stonework.

Sustainability is a main focus of the business. The Eco Harmony team encourages the use of plants native to Wisconsin. Native plants require less maintenance, encourage a diverse ecosystem and have hardy root systems that can endure temperature fluctuations. In addition, Eco Harmony can incorporate edible landscaping features and water conservation measures into most projects. They use recycled and existing materials when possible and source some materials locally.

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Il Bosco, Italian for “the forest”, is an inspiring, artistic, green and fashion-forward eco-boutique in the Walker’s Point neighborhood of Milwaukee. The eco-boutique offers beautiful art, top-quality personal care items, recycled and repurposed home décor items, cruelty-free furniture, exquisite jewelry, locally made natural skin care products and 100 percent recycled plant holders.

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Il Bosco is the place to go when looking to find that perfect gift: the key piece of art or furniture for one’s loft; the bold statement piece for one’s living room; or one-of-a-kind décor to complete one’s feng shui. One can find extremely unique and stylish items like those out of a design studio or art gallery while supporting a local, woman-owned boutique committed to being green.

Christa Cianciolo founded Il Bosco with the mission of inspiring the community to be more ecologically conscious about the consumables woven into one’s life.

Location: 225 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-212-8723 or visit IlBoscoMKE.com See listing, page 41.

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Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Fertility

by Dr. Ayako Mizuno

Infertility affects up to 20 percent of men and women worldwide. Age, diet, weight, drug and alcohol use, and other lifestyle factors can affect blood flow and energy throughout the body, leading to irregular ovulation and low sperm count.

A study published in the September 25, 2018 issue of Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences reports that “acupuncture can be considered as (a) successful treatment in restoring fertility in patients by improving the sperm quality and ovaries’ function and balancing the endocrine system and hormones.”

Acupuncture, one of the oldest forms of medicine, dates back 3,000 years. Licensed acupuncture practitioners combine this ancient wisdom with modern science and medical technology to treat their patients holistically. Studies such as those published in the March 18, 2020, International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine show that acupuncture given 25 minutes before embryo transfer significantly increased the outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization compared with those that received no acupuncture. By opening energy blockages, acupuncture can help improve mental stress and insomnia, which is closely related to infertility in females and males. Infertility patients often feel alone during the process and are anxious, even after getting pregnant. There are in-person or online support groups; however, patients often report that the groups sometimes result in the opposite outcome because some patients compare themselves with others and feel jealous and/or hopeless.

A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach uses acupuncture, Chinese herbs and nutrition counseling to support the body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture practitioners that specialize in infertility can personalize and customize treatment to support patients with not only female issues, such as those related to hormone balance and age, but also mental issues like anxiety and depression.

Acupuncture can also help relieve morning sickness, physical pain, fatigue and insomnia.

Ayako Mizuno is a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine and a licensed acupuncturist. She holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. Mizuno received her Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Five Branches University in San Jose, California. Through April, Natural Awakenings readers can receive a free initial consultation (a $40 value). Location: 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Ste. 410, Wauwatosa. For more information, call 414-687-0087 or visit PlumeriaWellness.com Sees ad pages 15 and 41.

MOVING FROM CODEPENDENCY TO TRUE CONNECTION With Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy

by Bethany Lato

As human beings, our souls are created for connection. This sense of connection and community is needed in order to thrive and be our most authentic selves. However, many relationships suffer from codependent patterns and tendencies, ultimately creating an unstable foundation and leading to an unfulfilled longing for connection.

When we find ourselves in a place of disconnection, we turn to anything outside of ourselves that may make us feel better, even if just for a short time. At its core, codependency occurs when two or more people join together in a relationship who are not in tune with their wholeness within themselves. These emotional and behavioral patterns stem from lack of adequate nurturing of overt or covert abuse in childhood, including physical, sexual, emotional, intellectual and spiritual.

In adulthood, these patterns then manifest as lack of self-esteem, abandonment fears, unhealthy boundaries, feelings of shame and guilt, and a poor sense of identity, impacting the ability to build meaningful and healthy connections with others.

Heart-centered hypnotherapy helps get to the root of the dependent patterns and behaviors, providing a safe and secure environment to revisit the earliest childhood experiences that led to disconnection. By addressing many of the symptoms

and characteristics of codependency, including learned helplessness, denial of feelings, people pleasing and denial of self, we are able to heal the deepest wounds within our mind, body and soul, and begin the work of developing a deeper connection in our relationships.

Hypnotherapy involves a trained and certified hypnotherapist inducing a deep state of relaxation. This allows deeper, more focused access to certain thoughts and beliefs as reported by PsychCentral. com, a mental health news and information website maintained by mental health professionals.

Through hypnotherapy, we can heal our past wounds, shift our mindset and limiting beliefs, and create healthy patterns and habits within our lives. As we begin to feel a deeper sense of connection in relationships, we release oxytocin within our brain, leading to a greater sense of self-esteem, trust and optimism in all areas of our life.

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Lato, owner of A Deeper Well Co., empowers women to find deeper connection to their most authentic selves, their community and their spirituality. For more information, call 414301-3577, email Bethany@ADeeperWell.co or visit ADeeperWell.co. See ad, page 43.

Studies Show Turmeric Equal to NSAIDs for Inflammation

by Matt Christiansen, DC

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease characterized by a decrease in joint space due to a loss of cartilage, boney overgrowth, joint pain, impaired movement and pain. A 2017 article posted on CDC.gov states that nearly 50 percent of people aged 65 years or older have reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis. A leading cause for the development of osteoarthritis is inflammation caused by stress and trauma to the joint which leads to a breakdown of the cartilage. First-line pharmacological treatments usually consist of NSAIDs and injections, but these are known to have side effects (such as gastrointestinal toxicity) and ultimately do not get to the root of the problem, which is chronic excessive inflammation.

Curcumin, which is derived from turmeric, has long been used in Eastern medicine, but has only recently been researched in Western medicine for its use as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidative supplement. According to a systematic review published in the British Medical Journal in 2021, all studies involving turmeric supplementation showed an improvement in pain and function in those with knee osteoarthritis. In the studies comparing turmeric to NSAIDs, there were no differences in outcomes and no adverse side effects in the turmeric therapy group. A 2021 study published in the Review of Current Rheumatology Reports found that turmeric supplementation had similar effects compared to NSAIDs, while significantly reducing knee pain and improving physical function.

Turmeric usually comes in a dried powder that is known for its bright yellow color, but is

also sold as a dried root. Turmeric has a mildly bitter taste and can be added to smoothies, sauces or combined with any other spice or herb for added flavor. Adding turmeric to food daily is a great way to maintain a level of health protection, but may not be enough for a targeted response such as with osteoarthritis. The amount of turmeric needed to impact changes in inflammation would require excessive amounts of the powder. In supplement form, turmeric is much more bioavailable and potent, providing a stronger anti-inflammatory response. When selecting a brand, it is important to choose a company that uses high-quality, whole-foodbased ingredients with third-party testing of the purity of the supplement.

Dr. Christiansen is the owner of Brookfield Chiropractic, which is located at 15010 W. Greenfield Ave., Ste. 100, Brookfield. For more information, call 262-754-5500 or visit BrookfieldChiropractic.net See ad, page 17 and 41.

Making Peace With Injuries: Actionable Steps to Take

by Jack Cincotta

Injuries are unfortunately bound to happen at some point in one’s fitness regimen. They can range in severity, from a mild sprain to a broken leg. Despite these differences, injuries share a similarity in that they have the potential to disrupt aspects of one’s mental, physical and even social well-being.

Although injuries aren’t typically thought of as grief-related events, any injury can lead to grief—though perhaps on a lower level. Even still, denial, anger, bargaining, depression and accep tance are all stages that one may go through during this time.

That’s why it’s important to understand and implement prac tices to effectively deal with the adversity one faces from an injury, and ultimately make peace with it.

One of the most important things to do is focus on what is still possible. It’s very easy to slip into a state of negativity, especially from a major injury that sidelines one for months. At this time, it becomes highly important to be optimistic (or at least realistic) and focus on ways to still be active. It will obviously be different than the norm, but finding ways to still get some form of movement in is vital for physical, mental and total well-being.

For example, even if it’s a major injury to the lower body such as a broken ankle, there are still non-weight-bearing exercises one can perform, such as seated leg extensions, side leg raises and glute kickbacks.

Also, it’s important to set goals and focus on progression. People that exercise regularly may even have an advantage here as they often set goals in their fitness routines. As a result, one can easily adopt a similar mindset for injury recovery.

Specifically, instead of only yearning for the end, focus on that small next step. Think about the near-term goals that mark signs of progress. This gives one something to look forward to and a sense of self-control, which can easily be lost initially after an injury.

Ultimately, it’s important to remember that injuries are only part, not a defining point, of who someone is. As such, it’s always possible for one to make peace with the injury and perhaps even use it to grow stronger—not just physically, but mentally and holistically, too.

Jack Cincotta, an AADP board-certified holistic health practitioner and AFPA-certified holistic health coach, is located at N4147 W. Water St., Sullivan. For more information, call 920-650-7674, email Jack@JackCincotta.com or visit JackCincotta.com See listing page 44.

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A NEW DAWN ON THE FARM FRONT STEPPING AWAY FROM INDUSTRIALIZED AGRICULTURE

by Sandra Yeyati

We all have to eat, and the food industry is big business, with wide-ranging implications across many arenas. Because agriculture is controlled by a handful of multinational corporations, the priority to maximize profits often conflicts with what is best for human and planetary health. In many ways, our food production and consumption practices are broken or on the brink of failure. They are inhumane, socially unjust, environmentally unsound and unsustainable.

Viable, achievable solutions to these immense challenges exist, and the emerging consensus is that regenerative organic agriculture is the key to preserving human health and helping solve the climate crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices. The time is right to make positive changes to the way we grow, distribute and consume food.

THE PROBLEMS WITH OUR CURRENT INDUSTRIAL FARMING MODEL

For decades, doctors, scientists, farmers and nonprofits at the forefront of the environmental movement have been sounding the alarm about the inherent weaknesses in the national food chain and the harmful effects of industrial agriculture. In his book Food Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities and Our Planet—One Bite at a Time, Dr. Mark Hyman notes, “Food is the nexus of most of our world’s health, economic, environmental,

climate, social and even political crises. While this may seem like an exaggeration, it is not.”

In the late 1800s, American farming began to transition from small, diverse operations that produced a variety of crops and livestock to feed a family or community to an industrialized system dominated by multinational corporations that focused on maximizing yields of just a few crops, primarily corn, soy and wheat. Today, these crops overwhelmingly end up as animal feed, biofuels and cheap, processed food ingredients—a staple of the standard American diet since the 1950s.

Industrial agriculture is now the dominant food production system in this country, characterized by large-scale monoculture, heavy use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and meat produced in confined animal feeding operations (CAFO). Most modest family farms have been forced to either get into business with a big company (contract farming) or go out of business. The Natural Resources Defense Council reports that 90 percent of the 9 billion chickens raised each year in the U.S. are grown under contract, and 57 percent of hogs are owned and slaughtered by just four companies. According to Rodale Institute, only 8 percent of farms produce more than four crops, while specialty crops like fruits, vegetables and nuts are grown on just 3 percent of cropland.

With industrial dominance comes numerous devastating consequences.

HUMAN HEALTH COSTS

According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, industrially produced food is bad for us on several fronts. Heavy pesticide use is poisoning our food, fertilizer is polluting our drinking water, junk food made of corn and soybeans is degrading our health and the overuse of antibiotics in CAFOs is accelerating the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Bioethicist Peter Singer advises, “Factory farms are breeding grounds for new viruses. We’ve had swine flu and avian flu coming out of factory farms. It’s quite possible that the next pandemic will originate there.”

Zach Bush, a triple board-certified physician and producer of the documentary Farmer’s Footprint, says, “Over the last 25 years, we have seen the most profound explosion of chronic disease in human history. Research from around the globe now suggests that environmental factors are contributing to a combination of genetic, neurologic, autoimmune and metabolic injuries that underpin the collapse of health in our children and adults.”

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that chronic and mental health conditions account for 90 percent of the nation’s $4.1 trillion in annual health care expenditures. Obesity affects 20 percent of children and 42 percent of adults. More than 850,000 Americans die of heart disease or stroke annually, and 37 million have diabetes. Each year, more than 1.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer, while 600,000 succumb to the disease.

“Most of those diseases are caused by our industrial diet, which means they are avoidable if we transform the food we grow, the food we produce and the food we eat. Eleven million people die every year from a bad diet,” Hyman asserts.

SOLUTIONS USING REGENERATIVE ORGANIC FARMING

Led by the Regenerative Organic Alliance, which includes organizations and brands like Rodale Institute, Dr. Bronner’s and Patagonia, the Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) standard helps consumers make informed choices about their food purchases. Its three pillars—soil health, animal welfare and social fairness—are designed to ameliorate the problems associated with conventional agriculture.

SOIL HEALTH EQUALS PLANETARY AND HUMAN HEALTH

Chemical-heavy farming practices employed by conventional agriculture deplete topsoil, draining it of all its organic matter— the very microbiome needed to nourish the plants we grow and ultimately nourish us.

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Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, said that if current farming practices continue, we have only 60 years of harvest left. The clock is ticking.

Farming techniques proposed by the ROC are designed to continually rebuild soil. They are proven by years of science done at Rodale Institute and practical results achieved by regenerative organic farmers already growing food this way. “On the farm that we operate here at the Institute, we know that Native Americans were farming this land 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. We’d like to be farming this land 8,000 to 10,000 years from now. We probably won’t be using tractors or diesel fuel, but we will be using the soil,” says Rodale Institute CEO Jeff Moyer.

Under ROC standards that include a variety of rotating crops, cover crops, no tillage, no synthetic inputs of any kind, no genetically modified seeds and staggered grazing by animals, farms become biodiverse ecosystems with organically rich soil that absorbs water, doesn’t erode over time and produces safe, nutritious food. As J.I. Rodale said, “Healthy soil equals healthy food equals healthy people.”

Healthy soil draws carbon from the atmosphere deep into the ground, and that is a boost for our fight against climate change. “Regenerative organic farming has a very positive impact on climate, because we’re sequestering more carbon than we are emitting,” Moyer explains. “Under its current production model, agriculture is part of the problem. If it’s part of the problem, then it can and should be part of the solution. That’s the whole premise behind the [ROC] standard itself—treating agriculture as one of the primary tools that we’re going to use as a society to improve our relationship with the planet.”

ANIMAL WELFARE IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO

Under the ROC model, animals must be raised in a humane way that frees them from discomfort, fear, distress, hunger, pain, injury and disease, while also being able to express normal behavior. To achieve these aims, they need to be taken out of CAFOs and reintegrated into farmland, so that they are pasture-raised and grass-fed, creating meat that is more nutritious and less diseased without chemical interventions.

“We’re integrating animals onto the cropland, with livestock, chickens, sheep and hogs. Imagine what the Great Plains of the United States was 500 years ago. You had bison, elk, deer, rabbits, wolves and myriad different birds, because the birds always followed the migrating animals. We’re trying to mimic that to a small degree on our ranch,” says North Dakota farmer Gabe Brown, who started transitioning into regenerative organic practices in the mid1990s and wrote an influential book on the subject, Dirt to Soil: One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture.

SOCIAL FAIRNESS AND FARMING RESILIENCE

Taking care of the farmers and workers that plant, raise, harvest and transport our food is not just the right thing to do, it also creates a system that is more stable and resilient, says Graham Christensen, a Nebraska farmer and president of GC Resolve. “There are serious issues with how the big agricultural companies are treating workers. We saw horrible situations with COVID in the meatpacking plants and how the workers were being treated. This is just one of the many reasons that this over-centralized, monopolized system is affecting people in bad ways,” he says. “Regenerative organic farming requires more hands-on work, which creates jobs. Structural changes in the food production system to decentralize agriculture in favor of regional markets comprised of smaller farms would allow for more equity and better management of the ecosystem.”

Sandra Yeyati is national editor of Natural Awakenings magazine.

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SUSTAINABLE EATING

TIPS TO SHRINK YOUR FOODPRINT

by Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

Knowing which foods have the least environmental impact is not always easy. Organic blueberries are considered Earth-protective because no pesticides were used to grow them, but if they were shipped from California to a Florida grocery store, the transportation represents a steep carbon footprint. And if we waited too long to eat those blueberries and had to throw them away, all of the resources spent on producing those fruits were wasted.

To get a fuller picture of our food-related environmental impacts, we need to take into consideration the many variables associated with the production, transportation and consumption of food, and that’s where the “foodprint” comes in—a barometer of eco-friendliness. There are many ways to calculate a foodprint; EarthDay.org/foodprints-calculators lists a few automated calculators and food quizzes that can help. Here are noteworthy examples:

n EatLowCarbon.org compares the carbon emissions associated with different meals—ranging from bean soup (lowest CO2 emissions) to a Philly cheesesteak (highest).

n FoodPrint.org offers a questionnaire about a person’s food choices and follows up with tips to reduce their foodprint.

n FoodEmissions.com calculates the foodprint of specific foods

like dairy or seafood by asking about the origination and destination of the food to determine transportation emissions, and by asking the consumer to self-report their percentage of waste to calculate the loss of natural resources.

HOW TO REDUCE OUR FOODPRINT BUY RESPONSIBLY PRODUCED FOOD

When shopping for groceries, consider buying from food producers that support environmental stewardship, sustainability and regenerative farming practices in their production systems. A list of third-party certifications that can help identify responsibly manufactured foodstuffs can be found at Foodprint.org/ eating-sustainably/food-label-guide

BUY LOCAL AND IN SEASON

Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, owner of Sound Bites Nutrition, encourages her clients to eat local, seasonal produce. “[It] spares the environment, as it doesn’t need to be flown across the country, reducing fuel costs,” she explains, adding that local produce is generally more nutritious and cost effective.

STORE FOOD CORRECTLY

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 30 to

40 percent of the available food supply is wasted. While there are many reasons for food loss at all stages of production and delivery, consumers can have a major impact in reducing how much food is wasted.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides advice for properly storing foods in the refrigerator: leafy veggies go in the high-humidity drawer, while most fruits should be placed in the low-humidity bin. Some fruits like apples and avocados release ethylene gas and can cause nearby produce to spoil, so they should be stored separately. Wash berries just before eating them to prevent mold. Store potatoes, onion and garlic in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated place. Freeze bread, meat or leftovers that won’t be eaten before they spoil.

CONSUME SUSTAINABLE FOODS

According to Registered Dietitian Lauren Panoff, one way that consumers can benefit the environment is by transitioning to a more plant-predominant lifestyle. “Plant foods utilize far fewer natural resources than industrial animal agriculture, which is also one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases and drivers of Amazon deforestation,” Panoff explains.

Patricia Kolesa, MS, RDN, founder of the Dietitian Dish, notes, “Plant-based proteins tend to be more affordable and can be stored longer than your animal proteins, helping reduce food waste.”

Nutritics, a food information company, offers a list of the highest-ranking foods when it comes to sustainability, considering inputs like water usage, carbon emissions or capture, land usage and nitrogen storage capabilities. Their list includes mussels, beans, lentils, peas and other legumes, mushrooms, seaweed, cereals and grains, and organic fruits and vegetables.

RESPONSIBLY DISPOSE OF OR SHARE UNEATEN FOOD

Perfectly fresh food that the family has decided not to eat can be donated to people in need. Visit FoodPantries.org to find a nearby soup kitchen or food bank. Compost scraps and spoiled items to divert them from landfills. For composting instructions by the USDA, visit Tinyurl.com/USDAcompost

Ana Reisdorf is a registered dietitian and freelance writer with more than 15 years of experience in the fields of nutrition and dietetics.

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TOXIC OVERLOAD

HOW TO CLEAN OUR WATER, FOOD AND INDOOR AIR

by Madiha M. Saeed, M.D.

Toxins are in the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chemical Substances Control Inventory shows the magnitude of our potential exposure, listing more than 86,000 industrial chemicals that are manufactured or processed in this country. Despite regulations and safety protocols, a number of these dangerous compounds run off into waterways or are released into the atmosphere. Food manufacturers use some of them to preserve or beautify their products.

“We live in an increasingly toxic world, and the best defense against becoming overwhelmed by toxins is limiting what we take in as much as possible,” emphasizes Paul Anderson, an integrative and naturopathic clinician and co-author of Outside the Box Cancer Therapies. While our bodies are not designed to handle the accumulation of industrial chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and radiation that seep into our personal space, we can take measures to reduce the assault and protect our health.

FILTER DRINKING WATER

“For the health-conscious individual, toxins in the water is the top threat often overlooked or inadequately addressed,” says Rajka Milanovic Galbraith, an Illinois-based functional medicine practitioner, noting that drinking water is packed with chemicals like per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (also known as forever chemicals), solvents, pesticides, metals, bleach and

radiological contaminants such as uranium and cesium. These substances can cause cancer, reproductive health concerns, and kidney and liver problems.

“I have treated hundreds of patients who have restored their health and are already eating and living clean by properly filtering their water, but sometimes, even when using a very expensive water filtration system, people will still find high levels of contaminants like MTBE [methyl tertiary-butyl ether], an additive in unleaded gasoline that is banned in several states,” Galbraith says. “Reverse osmosis typically filters most hazardous chemicals from your water, but they can be pricier. An inexpensive alternative are the filters from Clearly Filtered, which reportedly remove 99 percent of MTBE, among many other chemicals.”

“Everyone should try to filter their water with any means available, from a carbon block pitcher to the most aggressive method using a reverse osmosis water filter under their sink. Given the state of municipal—and well—water and the amount we need to clean our bodies and brains every day over a lifetime, we need to get this right,” advises Aly Cohen, M.D., an integrative rheumatologist, founder of The Smart Human and co-author of Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World

READ FOOD LABELS

“For the individual newer on their health journey, I would say food additives are the ‘hidden’ environmental exposure that is a serious cause for concern, contributing to autoimmune diseases and from a metabolic standpoint, think weight gain, obesity, pre-diabetes and diabetes,” Galbraith says. “These additives are used to increase palatability, shelf life and texture and can include some you may have heard of, like sucralose, citrate and carrageenan, and others you may not have, like carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate-80. Carrageenan is common in many nondairy milk alternatives that have made their way into coffee shops.”

According to Galbraith, the most effective way to steer clear of food additives is to avoid or greatly minimize the consumption of highly processed foods. She recommends eating whole foods, especially for those dealing with chronic health issues or experiencing signs or symptoms of an ailment. She also encourages people to read food labels and avoid products with artificial colors, carrageenan, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), monosodium glutamate (MSG), nitrates and nitrites, polysorbate 80, propyl gallate,

propylparaben, methylparaben, sodium benzoate, potassium benzoate, tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) and titanium dioxide.

“You are what you eat!” Cohen exclaims. “Eating clean food, without synthetic chemicals that break down the protective microbiome of the gut, is critical to the health of our immune system and our mental health, so we should try to eat whole, unprocessed foods that are USDA [U.S. Department of Agriculture] Certified Organic whenever possible.”

IMPROVE INDOOR AIR

According to the EPA, “Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentrations of some pollutants are often two to five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations.” The Environmental Working Group offers a comprehensive blueprint at ewg.org/healthyhomeguide that identifies dangerous chemicals found indoors (from lead, asbestos and flame retardants to volatile organic compounds, antimicrobial agents and radon) and recommends actions to clean up our sanctuaries.

“We can lower our toxic burden by decreasing the chemicals in the air that we breathe, and that begins by reducing the junk we bring into our homes,” Cohen remarks. “Start by removing air fresheners, perfumes, bug sprays, scented cleaning and laundry products, and by opening the windows daily, adding lots of plants and possibly adding an air filter for those who live in cities and areas with poor air quality.”

Madiha Saeed is a holistic, functional and integrative doctor in Naperville, Illinois, and director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell.

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YOUNG ACTIVISTS PURSUE CLIMATE JUSTICE AND GREEN LIVING

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Born in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results. “Climate and environmental justice and environmental racism are very big concerns among youth, whether or not they are youth of color. It’s not just about energy, water or air—it’s also very much about people,” says Ana Garcia-Doyle, executive director of One Earth Collective. The Chicago nonprofit inspires action, facilitates learning and promotes environmental justice through annual programs like the One Earth Film Festival and One Earth Youth Voices, a summit designed to give voice to the next generation’s environmental concerns.

TEENS TAKE CHARGE

Marin Chalmers, a sophomore at Oak Park River Forest High School, in Illinois, and member of One Earth’s Youth Advisory Council, has been participating in the One Earth Young Filmmakers contest since the seventh grade. Her short documentary, Sondaica, is about wildlife and ecosystems.

Chalmers credits One Earth with helping her connect with people that normally

would not be involved with climate activism. Her peers share in the understanding that there’s a climate crisis. “The Earth is breaking,” she explains. “We need to fix it. Everybody needs to do a better job of taking action.” Getting people to pay attention is challenging, Chalmers laments, especially given America’s overwhelming dependence on automobiles and the lack of public transportation. “A lot of people want to help, but just don’t know how,” she notes. “Some people don’t have the financial ability to make environmentally sound choices.”

Although individual action can help mitigate climate change, 16-year-old Sebastian Delgado, a Revolutionary Youth Action League (ROYAL) volunteer, blames polluting, profit-driven corporations for the climate crisis. “The biggest threat to our climate and people of color is capitalism,” he explains. “We need a new economic system that’s not based on profit.”

ROYAL volunteers like Delgado collaborated with Marlene Brito-Millán, Ph.D., an ecology assistant professor at Loyola University Chicago, and Dr. Bryan Ramson, a nuclear physicist and research associate at Fermilab, to craft a social justice plan that incorporates climate town hall meet-

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ings to raise awareness and develop action plans. According to Delgado, even when concerned citizens contact their elected representatives, leaders can be slow to act. “Climate change has been happening for decades, and we’re still dealing with the same issues,” he remarks, adding that bold ideas and unwavering action are needed when government officials won’t listen to their constituents.

GREENING URBAN AREAS

In Austin, a predominantly Black neighborhood on the west side of Chicago, two 20-year-olds, Cortez Dean and Ethan Horne, work at paid internships in an urban farming program called Austin Grown, which raises chickens and maintains gardens with vegetables and native pollinators.

A collaboration between One Earth Collective and BUILD Chicago, a nationally respected youth development organization, Austin Grown serves urban communities where fruits and vegetables are hard to find. The organization also offers gardening and healthy eating classes to the public.

Dean is learning firsthand how climate change adversely affects farms, gardens and forests where food and medicinal plants are grown. During a summer heat wave, he witnessed a sewer pipe explode, filling his neighborhood with a powerful stench, and he worries that aging infrastructure will contaminate their drinking water.

“People assume there’s time to solve climate change, but we’re not slowing things down. There’s a lot of work to be done,” Horne says, noting that food deserts disproportionately affect communi-

ties of color. “There are lots of areas with no grocery stores, or stores that only offer chips and candy, but no fruits and vegetables.”

Dean and Horne concur that gardening provides needed green infrastructure and nutritional food to underserved populations. “I didn’t fully understand climate change until I put my hands into the soil. When you do that, you’ll see Earth for what it is—and the damage we’ve done to it,” Dean says.

ACTIVISM ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES

Originally from Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 21-year-old Grace Arnold feels lucky to have attended two schools with strong environmental programs and student engagement. At the University of Vermont, she participated in marches against fossil fuels and joined lively discussions about climate-related racism at the Social Justice Coalition. Now a student at University of Texas at Austin, she is enrolled in environmental studies classes and notes, “Students are forming environmental clubs. I’m grateful to again be surrounded by people trying to get their voices heard.”

Arnold was a social media volunteer for Plastic-Free MKE, a Milwaukee-based organization dedicated to reducing single-use plastic waste. She credits social media as a powerful tool that helps her generation reach people and organize activism. “Climate change is intertwined with social, economic and political issues,” she relates. “But small actions can make big impacts—and voting is a powerful thing.”

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: NOT FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY OR FOR WEIGHT LOSS

• Thyroid hormones, including TIROSINT-SOL, either alone or with other therapeutic agents, should not be used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss.

• In euthyroid patients, doses within the range of daily hormonal requirements are ineffective for weight reduction.

• Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to glycerol

• Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency

Warnings and Precautions

• Cardiac adverse reactions in the elderly and in patients with underlying cardiovascular disease: Initiate TIROSINT-SOL at less than the full replacement dose because of the increased risk of cardiac adverse reactions, including atrial fibrillation

• Myxedema coma: Do not use oral thyroid hormone drug products to treat myxedema coma

• Acute adrenal crisis in patients with concomitant adrenal insufficiency: Treat with replacement glucocorticoids prior to initiation of TIROSINT-SOL treatment

• Prevention of hyperthyroidism or incomplete treatment of hypothyroidism: Proper dose titration and careful monitoring is critical to prevent the persistence of hypothyroidism or the development of hyperthyroidism

• Worsening of diabetic control: Therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. Carefully monitor glycemic control after starting, changing, or discontinuing thyroid hormone therapy

• Decreased bone mineral density associated with thyroid hormone over-replacement: Over-replacement can increase bone reabsorption and decrease bone mineral density. Give the lowest effective dose

Limitations of Use

• Not indicated for suppression of benign thyroid nodules and nontoxic diffuse goiter in iodine-sufficient patients

• Not indicated for treatment of transient hypothyroidism during the recovery phase of subacute thyroiditis

Adverse Reactions

Adverse reactions associated with TIROSINT-SOL are primarily those of hyperthyroidism due to therapeutic overdosage including: arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, dyspnea, muscle spasm, headache, nervousness, irritability, insomnia, tremors, muscle weakness, increased appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, heat intolerance, menstrual irregularities, and skin rash

For Full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, visit www.TirosintSOL.com

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

Thyroid medication: why less really is more

by Dr. Raquel Espinol

Introduction

The thyroid gland regulates metabolism by releasing hormones called thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). When the thyroid underperforms, it causes everything in your body to work less efficiently. This is known as hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism affects more than 30 million American adults and is five to eight times more common in females.1 By conservative estimates, one in eight women will develop hypothyroidism.1

The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This makes up 75-85% of hypothyroid cases. Oftentimes, people with Hashimoto’s struggle to find a medication or treatment plan that works for them and continue to suffer through symptoms like:

• Fatigue

• Feeling cold

• Losing hair

• Gaining weight

• Depression

While there are many treatment options for hypothyroidism, not all are created equal. Selecting the most appropriate one is vital to managing this disease.

What can interfere with hypothyroid therapy?

Some commonly used prescription drugs that can interfere with thyroid medication absorption and efficacy:

• Antacids

• Lithium

• Amiodarone

• Antibiotics

• Antidepressants

• Dopamine agonists

• Colestipol

• Cholestyramine

• Estrogen, testosterone

Thyroid hormones: T3 and T4

The two hormones to remember are T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine). T4 circulates throughout your bloodstream and is stored in your tissues until needed. Once your body finds a need, it converts T4 into T3. Establishing the exact levels of T4 and T3, and determining if the conversion process is working normally, are critical to designing the best treatment approach.

While most healthcare providers understand the critical nature of T4 to T3 conversion, many fail to recognize the factors that affect this process. These include:

• Nutritional deficiencies/excesses

• Autoimmune diseases

• Gastrointestinal diseases such as celiac disease, acid reflux, or irritable bowel syndrome

• Use of interfering medications like proton pump inhibitors (Nexium® and Prevacid®, for example) or H2 blockers (Tagamet®, for example), which inhibit the dissolution and absorption of thyroid hormone tablets

• The body’s own obstacles to converting T4 to T3

Some people continue to suffer from hypothyroid symptoms despite being on medication for years. But with some effort, patients can work with their doctor to find an approach that works for them.

Some commonly used nutraceuticals that can interfere with the absorption of thyroid medicines:

• Iron

• Calcium

• Magnesium

• Chromium picolinate

Some foods that can interfere with absorption of medication:

• Soy products

• High-fiber/high-bran foods

• Calcium-enriched foods/beverages

Digestive complications or diseases such as celiac disease, autoimmune gastritis, and irritable bowel syndrome can also complicate thyroid hormone therapy.

Make sure to discuss with your doctor all of your medical conditions, medications (both prescription and nonprescription), and nutritional supplements before starting or switching thyroid hormone therapy.

Dr. Raquel Espinol graduated with honors and received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine). She struggled with her own thyroid condition, which was not successfully managed until she discovered naturopathic medicine and worked with a naturopathic doctor to control her condition. This firsthand success inspired her to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine specializing in thyroid diseases.

Dr. Espinol works with men and women addressing thyroid conditions, hormone imbalances, and weight loss. She is licensed to practice in Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Montana.

Common choices for treating hypothyroidism

The most common treatments for hypothyroidism include T4 monotherapy with levothyroxine, natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) aka “glandular thyroid,” and a regimen of T4 and T3 medications taken together. Figuring out the best option for you may take some time. See the accompanying chart for pros/cons of commonly used hypothyroidism therapies.

T4 monotherapy

Pros:

• Current standard of care for hypothyroidism

• Proven safe and effective

• Available at all pharmacies

• Usually low cost

Cons:

• GI conditions, medications, sensitivities to excipients/ inactive ingredients in tablet formulations can interfere with absorption and tolerability

Natural desiccated thyroid (NDT)

Pros:

• Contains both key thyroid hormones: T4 and T3

• An option for people who need supplemental T3

Cons:

• Derived from thyroid glands of pigs – an issue for vegans

• NDT therapies are tablets that contain excipients or “fillers”

• The T4:T3 ratio contained in NDT tablets is 5:1 – different than the normal human ratio of these hormones

• Can lead to cardiac problems like rapid heartbeat, insomnia, and feelings of anxiety

• It comes from pigs and may contain porcine antigens, which may be problematic for some people

• Not all pharmacies carry NDT products. Not all insurance carriers pay for them

Combined T4 and T3 medication therapy

Pros:

• Consistent potency

• Can be an option for those in need of supplemental T3

• Available at most pharmacies

Cons:

• Two separate medicines that need to be taken daily. T4 is taken once a day; T3 may be recommended in multiple daily doses

• Some insurance plans may require two medication copays

• T3 can be risky for some patients with cardiovascular conditions. Some patients can experience heart palpitations and other side effects

Malabsorption and drug underperformance

Most thyroid hormone therapies come in tablet form. These contain inactive ingredients such as wheat starch (gluten), talc, lactose, sugars, and dyes that help hold the tablet together, but also can impede the absorption of their active ingredient, which results in suboptimal or inconsistent levels of thyroid hormones. When this happens, many patients often believe they need to change medication rather than address the factors that contribute to their therapy’s poor performance. They turn to their physician for new therapies in the hope that these can provide long hopedfor relief from their symptoms.2

Nutritional support

Nutrition can play a role in managing hypothyroidism. However, few patients can treat hypothyroidism with nutritional supplements alone. Some examples of helpful nutritional supplements include inositol, nigella, B vitamins, and selenium. However, excess amounts of certain nutritional supplements can also lead to hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Always tell your physician about all drugs and supplements that you are currently taking as well as your soy, fiber, and non-animal product intake.

Thyroid treatment: sometimes less is more Less is often more when it comes to hypothyroid treatment. Tirosint®-SOL (levothyroxine sodium) oral solution is a unique liquid hypothyroid medication made with only three ingredients. It contains no fillers or other ingredients that can irritate your stomach or lead to poor drug absorption. Because it’s a liquid, it doesn’t need to dissolve in your stomach like a tablet or capsule before your body starts to absorb it. It’s not made with any ingredients sourced from animals, and it’s easy to swallow and comes in precise monodose ampules that can be conveniently stored for travel. You can pour it into a glass of water and drink it, or you can squeeze the contents of the ampule directly into your mouth.

Since Tirosint-SOL consists of just water, glycerol, and levothyroxine, it’s a very simple yet effective solution for treating hypothyroidism. This is important to me. Additionally, I want to ensure my patients have consistent access to the thyroid medication that works best for them. That being said, Tirosint-SOL has a generous coupon program and low-cost mail-order option to help patients without insurance or with high insurance copays/ deductibles. These can be found on the product’s website.

So, which treatment is right for you?

Share your answers to the following with your physicians so they can work with you to pick the right option for you:

• Have you been treated for hypothyroidism and are dissatisfied with the results?

• Do you want a simpler approach?

• Do you need a drug that is free of excipients like gluten, dyes, lactose, and preservatives?

• Do you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or another GI condition?

• Problems swallowing?

Please see Important Safety Information on the following page or toward the back of this issue, and Full Prescribing Information at TirosintSOL.com.

References: 1. American Thyroid Association Website. https://www.thyroid.org/mediamain/press-room/. Accessed December 8, 2022. 2. McMillan M, et al. Results of the CONTROL Surveillance Project. Drugs in R&D. 2015;16(1):53-68.

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TUESDAY, MAY 2

The Seven Chakras and Restorative Yoga 8-Week Series: Well Being Class – Tuesdays, May 2-Jun 20. 6-7:30pm. Be guided in ways to balance the energy centers with deeper awareness of their impact on one’s life. Restorative yoga offers relaxing poses, allowing the nervous system to reset and experience calm throughout the body. Yoga mats and bolsters provided. Space limited to 5 students. $120. Water’s Edge Therapy Services, 155 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 211, Whitefish Bay. 262-586-9779. Tinyurl.com/watersedgets

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THURSDAY, MAY 11

Super Salads – 6pm. Whether you already love salads or you’re just trying to eat a little cleaner, join Dr. Axtell for this “Doctor in the Kitchen” workshop where you will learn to build a balanced one-dish wonder and sample super salads. $50 (includes recipes and food tasting), Video Recording: $39 (includes recipes). Lakeside Natural Medicine, 3510 N Oakland Ave, Ste 203, Shorewood. 414-939-8748. LakesideNaturalMedicine.com

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The Phenomenon Bruno Groening: The Sensation of 1949: Still Very Relevant Today – 9:30am-3pm. A deeply impressive film that contains archival footage and eye-witness interviews about the “Miracle Healer,” Bruno Groening, and the countless healings that occurred in 1950s Germany after he simply spoke to crowds of help-seekers. Phenomenal healings, medically verified by physicians, continue to occur today in the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends. Free admission; donations appreciated. Plymouth Church, UCC, 2717 E Hampshire St, Milwaukee. 414-949-2025. Bruno-Groening.Film.org

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Hatha Yoga – 8-9am. We make getting on your yoga mat as easy as possible with multiple ways to practice. Specials for news students and referrals. In-studio or virtually via Livestream. Everyday Bliss, 1930 W Bluemound Rd, Waukesha. 262-781-8102. Everyday-Bliss.com

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FRIDAY

VIBE Fitness-SHRED – 6-6:45am. Class is all about building lean muscle through resistance training. Weight training-based movements that will help boost that metabolism to get you feeling stronger and leaner than ever. VIBE Yoga Health Fitness, 180 Kossow Rd, Waukesha. 262-788-9147. Register: VibeMKE.com or use the MINDBODY app.

East Side Pilates: Reformer/Tower Pilates Class – 7:30am. This open-level class is one of ESP signature classes. Attendees are guided through a dynamic Mat warm up then dive into flowing sequences on the Tower utilizing spring-based exercises. A perfect way to build strength, sculpt and tone your body. East Side Pilates, 2445 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee. 414-915-7100. EastSidePilates.com

Specialized Therapy Services

Dave Vollmers

Licensed Occupational Therapist

890 Elm Grove Rd, Ste 1-1 Elm Grove, WI 53122 414-778-1341

SpecializedTherapyServices.com

SATURDAY

Yoga Basics: Free Community Class –11:30am-12:30pm. Come to learn, play, and move in a supportive, welcoming environment. We focus on developing clear and safe alignment in foundational yoga pose. Invivo Wellness, 2060 N Humboldt Ave, Ste 300, Milwaukee. 414-265-5606. InvivoWellness.com

COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

Acupuncture

PLUMERIA ACUPUNCTURE AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER, LLC

414-687-0087

Dr.Amizuno@PlumeriaWellness.com

PlumeriaWellness.com

Dr. Mizuno, DAOM, L.Ac, has a passion for helping clients regain their beautiful and happy smiles while transforming to a healthier version of themselves. She doesn’t treat symptoms or diseases. She treats patients. See ad on page 15.

Airway Health & Tongue Tie

UNTETHERED AIRWAY HEALTH & TONGUE TIE CENTER

Hello@UntetheredTTC.com

414-935-8460

• UntetheredTTC.com

Sleep, breathing, and a healthy mouth are intertwined. Dr. Meggie Graham and team offer sleep studies, ENT services, orofacial myo-functional therapy, tongue tie release and preventive preorthodontic treatment to promote optimal oral health for all ages.

Akashic Records

SOUL MEETS BODY

Jennifer Shaw

11516 N Spring Ave, Mequon 920-475-7109

SoulMeetsBody.jls@gmail.com

SoulMeetsbody.co

Soul Meets Body offers intuitive Akashic record Sessions, mediumship readings, Holy Fire® Reiki, transformational spiritual guidance and energy healing.

Boutique

IL BOSCO: ECO BOUTIQUE

225 S 2nd St, Milwaukee

414-212-8723 | IlBoscoMKE.com

Il Bosco was created to inspire the world to be more ecologically conscious about the things we weave into our lives. We provide recycled, re-purposed and cruelty-free Furniture, Home Furnishings, Fine Jewelry and Accessories. See Profile on page 21.

PHLOX BOUTIQUE IN EAST SIDE PILATES

2445 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee 414-915-7100

Info@PhloxBoutiqueMKE.com PhloxBoutiqueMKE.com

We make available the best possible supportive Pilates experience for all humans. To create a unique health and fitness boutique to strengthen and empower individuals. We have the best team of instructors. And it’s pretty!

CBD

DNA HEMP

414-531-8129 | DNAHempLLC.com

Farm fresh. Sun-grown in Wisconsin. Third-party lab tested, all-natural, organic, CBD plant goodness. That is what we cultivate at DNA Hemp! Live your best life, from our family to yours. Explore our offerings online. See ad on page 8 and Profile on page 21.

Chiropractic

BROOKFIELD CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Matt Christiansen

15010 W Greenfield Ave, Ste 100, Brookfield 262-754-5500

BrookfieldChiropractic.net

Frontdesk@BrookfieldChiropractic.net

Committed to providing cutting-edge chiropractic and wellness services. Treatment for headaches, neck and back pain, disc herniation and sports rehabilitation as well as spinal decompression, intersegmental traction, electric muscle stimulation, custom foot orthotics and more. See ad on page 17.

Coaching

ALLOWING LOVES FLOW

(Formerly The Wholistic Goddess)

Empowerment Coach

Amy Elizabeth, Intuitive Healing Practitioner & Mindset Coach

414-510-9000 | AllowingLovesFlow.com

Surrender your resistance to happiness and love. Save your marriage. Reduce anxiety and stop living in fight-or-flight mode. I am here to help. Let’s have coffee. Free consult: visit website to book. See ad on page 14.

DEW HEALTH COACHING

Health Coach

Elizabeth Lynch

312-504-8754

ElizabethGLynch@gmail.com

Using evidence-based techniques, the certified coaches at Dew Health Coaching provide talkbased and whole-person support for individuals looking to optimize their well-being. See ad on page 24.

THE RESTING SPOT WELLNESS INSTITUTE

Caregiver/Grief Coaching

8018 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee 414-644-6795

Restore@WeGetRest.org

WeGetRest.com

Do you care for a loved one while juggling career or family, feel anxious, uncertain or overwhelmed? We offer mental wellness services such as therapy, coaching, yoga and reiki from a creative and integrative approach to help you move from surviving to thriving. Call to learn more today.

Colon Hydrotherapy

NATURAL ESCAPE, LLC

Chandra Houser, LMT, CCH

11203 N Buntrock Rd, Mequon, WI 53092

262-895-5078

Natural-Escape.com

HouserChandra@yahoo.com

At Natural Escape, we believe colon cleansing is the key to optimal health. We offer a one-of-a-kind approach to whole-body cleansing for longterm wellness. Priority services include open-system colonic hydrotherapy with ozone and red light plus infrared therapy. Our focus is opening the body’s pathways to naturally detoxify the liver, bloodstream and kidneys while providing a release for mind, body and soul.

VIVA WELLNESS

12625 W Burleigh Rd, Brookfield

262-777-8482 (VIVA)

VivaWellnessWI.com

Boutique Medical Weight Loss blended with holistic wellness treatments to help you become the best. See ad on page 6.

Compost Service

BLUE RIBBON ORGANICS

262-497-8539

BlueRibbonOrganics.com

For organic compost & soil blends in bulk, by bag or delivered straight to your yard, grow in Blue Ribbon Organics this spring. See ad on page 27.

Compounding Pharmacy

WELLTOPIA PHARMACY

136 N Main St, Thiensville

262-429-9429

WelltopiaRX.com

Your neighborhood compound pharmacy puts you first, every time. We provide specialty custom-made medications, unique compounded medications, high-quality vitamins & supplements and consultations. Call today to speak with our pharmacist and wellness team for all your health needs or ask your doctor about Welltopia Compound Pharmacy. See ad on page 2.

Crystals

A WONDERLAND CRYSTAL AND GIFT SHOP

1749 Barton Ave, West Bend 920-946-3504

AWonderlandWB.com

We have a wide variety of unusual, hand-picked rocks and crystals, handmade jewelry, crafts and artwork. Come in today to support local business and find something special for yourself or a friend.

ANGEL LIGHT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS

13000 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 | AngelLightShopping.com

Experience over 20,000 amazing crystals, rocks, gemstones, natural stone jewelry and metaphysical supplies—at affordable prices. Angel Light also offers great workshops, intuitive readings and personal healing sessions.

FREE SPIRIT CRYSTALS

4763 N 124 St, Butler 262-790-0748

FreeSpiritCrystals.com

Come on in and enjoy beautiful and affordable crystals. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to help you find what crystals, candles, incense, sage, locally made jewelry, books or tarot cards that you need. We offer classes, workshops, intuitive readings and personal healing with reiki and crystals. Ready for the next step in your crystal or healing journey? Come visit us. See ad on page 33.

REMEDY WITHIN MASSAGE THERAPY & SPIRITUAL GIFTS

13425 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-307-8892

RemedyWithin.com

We provide a diverse assortment of crystals, minerals and stones. Locally made jewelry, spiritual items, sage, candles, cleansing sprays, CBD and essential oils are available along with intuitive readings, crystal healing and massage therapy.

CSA Farm

WINTERSPRING FARM

4382 Hickory Rd, West Bend

262-689-9938

Caleb@WinterspringCSA.com

WinterspringCSA.com

Winterspring Farm is a diversified organic vegetable and herb farm specializing in CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and other direct-to-consumer markets. Sign up for your weekly Salad Box of local produce or check out the Seedling Sale in May. See Profile page 20.

Dentistry

BIONICA DENTAL WELLNESS

2566 Sun Valley Dr, Delafield 262-337-9745

BionicaDentalWellness.com

Come experience modern, comprehensive, biological dentistry for the health-conscious community. Dr. Udoka Holinbeck’s holistic approach will give you confidence in your smile and your health. See ad on page 5.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS

23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee

262-691-4555 • WINaturalDentist.com

“…Because a healthy Body, starts with a healthy Mouth.” Our office specializes in treating the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms; we offer the latest advances in dentistry. See ad on back cover.

WHOLEHEALTH BIOMIMETIC & BIOLOGIC FAMILY DENTISTRY

125 W Wisconsin Ave, Ste 102, Pewaukee 262-737-4004

WholeHealthFamilyDentistry.com

Dr. Schwartz is board certified in Biomimetic Dentistry, Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine and is a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician. We offer the best and healthiest dentistry for our patients.

Education

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

School of Pharmacy

12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon, WI cuw.edu/natural-products

Earn your Master’s in Natural Product Sciences with our 30-credit online program. This graduate degree can lead to jobs in health care, pharmacy research and development, manufacturing and business. See ad page 28.

Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

~Warren Buffett

MIDWEST COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE

Racine, WI and Skokie, IL

800-593-2320

MWC2010@aol.com • Acupuncture.edu

Start your path to a more rewarding career as an acupuncturist! Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (TCM) combined with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. License available in 46 states. Call today to learn more. See ad page 6.

Energy Healing

BODYIGNITE, LLC

Dawn Coleman

Mind, Body and Soul Practitioner

414-339-6688

BodyIgnite.com

I am a Life Transformation Coach. I am here to offer all who are open to co-creating a plan to put goals and dreams into action and make them a reality. Your goals and well-being are accessible to you! I offer the tools and the template to create a sustained and joyful life filled with purpose. Health and balance in life is obtainable. Join me as we create a guided path. See ad on page 9.

LUX EXTERNA HEALING

262-510-1012

Ann@LuxEternaHealing.com

LuxEternaHealing.com

Support your healing from trauma, overcoming of anxiety, recovery from injury, or movement through grief with energy healing. Achieve balance of mindbody-spirit through shifting perception, loving who you are, and healing the energy that blocks joy, connection and physical ease.

AMRUTHA SANCTUARY

Shanti Lleone

1821 N 2nd St, Milwaukee

917-885-3113

Shanti@ShantiLleone.com

ShantiLleone.com

All experiences of your physical existence begin in the subtle body. That’s where we begin. Shamanic, Sound, Angelic/Channeled, Sai Shakti, Oracle and Reiki sessions available for one on one or groups. Zoom or in-person.

Fitness

BODYIGNITE, LLC

Dawn Coleman

Mind, Body and Soul Practitioner 414-339-6688 • BodyIgnite.com

I am a Life Transformation Coach. I am here to offer all who are open to co-creating a plan to put goals and dreams into action and make them a reality. Your goals and well-being are accessible to you! I offer the tools and the template to create a sustained and joyful life filled with purpose. Health and balance in life is obtainable. Join me as we create a guided path. See ad on page 9.

DONNA FIT 4 LIFE LLC

LaDonna Gladney 414-793-5086

DonnaFit4Life.com

Donna’s passion is to help people live healthy lives through nutrition and fitness. Offering fitness training, nutrition counseling and meal planning, exercise programs and more. Virtual training available.

VIBE YOGA, HEALTH & FITNESS

180 Kossow Rd, Waukesha 262-788-9147

Info@VIBEmke.com

• VIBEmke.com

VIBE Yoga, Health & Fitness is a lifestyle studio that specializes in functional movement, health and wellness. We believe in an all-encompassing lifestyle approach that focuses on mental and emotional well-being as well as physical. See ad on page 31.

Healing Touch

LEMURIAN HEALING TOUCH

Christy Tesmer West Bend, WI and Virtual 414-416-0136

Christy@LemurianHealingTouch.org

LemurianHealingTouch.org

I am here to help you recognize when you are in a state of distress as we work to connect you with your bodies energy systems creating awareness to dis-ease of all kinds through breath work coaching, intuitive energy work, intention setting and astrology.

Holistic Health

BROOKFIELD HEALTH & WELLNESS, LLC

150 S Sunnyslope Rd, Ste 148, Brookfield 262-395-4023

BrookfieldHealthAndWellness.com

Our passion is helping patients maximize their health, allowing you to live life to the absolute fullest. We approach each patient as an individual by assessing the body with state-of-the art, bio-energetic technology to identify underlying root cause issues. See ad on page 29.

LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER

16655 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 106, Brookfield 414-453-8289

VitalNutritionCenter.com

In addition to targeted nutrition programs and quality supplements, our passionate team of experts offers an array of holistic and natural health services to help you feel your best every day. Boost mood. Increase energy. Decrease pain. Feel better. See ad on page 25.

Hypnotherapy

A DEEPER WELL CO

Bethany Lato

Hartland, WI and Virtual 414-301-3577

Bethany@ADeeperWell.co

ADeeperWell.co

Empowering women to become their most authentic selves and achieve deepest levels of spiritual wellness through heart-centered hypnotherapy and breathwork, Reiki/energy healing, past life regression and more.

Integrative Psychiatry

TRINERGY HEALTH LLC

12800 W National Ave, New Berlin 262-955-6600

Spa@TrinergyHealth.com

TrinergyHealth.com

Trinergy is a one-stop shop for mind-body wellness. Using functional medicine, ayurveda, therapies like Panchakarma detox, HBOT, BEMER; we help clients find wellness and vitality! See ad on page 29.

Lawncare/Landscape Service

ECO HARMONY LANDSCAPE

414-810-5858

Info@EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com

Mike.EcoHarmony@gmail.com

EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com

Ecologically minded, full-service landscape company servicing SE Wisconsin. Specializing in sustainable ideas and low-maintenance solutions. Professional Craftsmanship Inspired by Nature. See ad on page 14.

THE GREEN TEAM OF WISCONSIN

414-721-1431

Info@GreenTeamWI.com

GreenTeamWI.com

The Green Team of Wisconsin provides thoughtful landscape design and installation, full property maintenance, and all-natural turf care and weed control. See ad on page 27.

Light Therapy

GUILD OF MODERN WELLNESS

Trish Beckman, RN 21415 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin 262-391-3876

TheCasaCalm@gmail.com

GuildofWellness.com

Now offering Laser and Infrared Light Therapy. Call today and ask about a free demo! The Guild of Modern Wellness is a unique space of respite for the mind, body and soul. The inviting, beautiful place encourages all to unplug and turn inward to seek the answers needed for healing. See ad page 23.

Massage School

EVERYDAY BLISS

1930 W Bluemound Rd, Waukesha 262-781-8102

Info@Everyday-Bliss.com

Everyday-Bliss.com

Massage Therapy

LIVE BETTER HOLISTICS

THAI MASSAGE & REIKI

Laurie Dunlop, LMT, RMT 850 Elm Grove Rd, Ste 14, Elm Grove 53122 414-469-9960

LDunlop@LiveBetterHolistics.com LiveBetterHolistics.com

Live Better Holistics offers traditional Thai massage and Reiki to help you along your path toward healing and better health. We also specialize in animal Reiki for your furry friends.

Medicine - Naturopathic

LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE

3510 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood LakesideNaturalMedicine.com 414-939-8748

Naturopathic doctors with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone imbalance, weight loss and hypothyroidism. See ad on page 14.

Meditation

THE BRAMBLED PATH

John Hughes, Certified Resiliency Mentor Mequon, WI & Zoom RevJohnH4@yahoo.com

8-wk online meditation course. I am a certified resiliency mentor with The HeartMath Institute. Wonderful dynamics, humor, sharing and empathy arise amongst the participants. I help people unveil the radiance of their heart and spirit, in a manner which serves our collective thriving. I teach several meditation practices, learned over 27 yrs. There is a body scan, shadow work and tips on activism. To sign up, message me. Free; donations of $250 accepted.

MIND MKE

Mental Health

JACK CINCOTTA

Holistic Health Practitioner, AADP N4147 W Water St, Sullivan 920-650-7674

Jack@JackCincotta.com

JackCincotta.com

Jack Cincotta, Holistic Health Practitioner (AADP), M.S. Psychology, specializes in helping others overcome anxiety, depression and related issues through holistic and natural approaches.

ERA WELLNESS

316 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 227, Whitefish Bay 414-301-3234

Emily@ERAWellnessTherapy.com

ERAWellnessTherapy.com

At ERA Wellness, we know you deserve to see a therapist that gets it and can help you heal. And we can help! We specialize in pregnancy, postpartum, trauma, anxiety and couples. See ad page 17.

WATER’S EDGE THERAPY SERVICES, LLC

Anne P Desellier, LPC, SAC, YTT-200, TCYM 155 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 211, Whitefish Bay 262-586-9779

WatersEdgeTS.Anne@gmail.com

WatersEdgeTS.com

Anne has an integrative approach to traditional psychotherapy. She offers the mindfulness of nature and Buddhist psychology with the somatic awareness of restorative yoga and energy work. Individuals and groups. Office or outdoors.

Myofascial Release

SPECIALIZED THERAPY SERVICES

890 Elm Grove Rd, Ste 1-1, Elm Grove 414-778-1341

SpecializedTherapyServices.com

EVERYDAY BLISS

If helping people is your passion, why not turn it into a profession? You’ll receive the best-in-class education to successfully prepare you for the rapidly expanding field of Massage.

Ben Katt East Side/Shorewood Ben@MindMKE.com MindMKE.com

Learn a simple, effortless meditation technique you can practice anywhere. Stress less. Sleep better. Deepen your purpose. A non-religious approach, perfect if you’ve never meditated or think you’re too restless to meditate. Coaching and corporate offerings available. Visit website for details.

Specialized Therapy Services began in 2002 providing comprehensive MFR treatment programs. Currently it is the only private MFR clinic accepting multiple insurance plans including Medicare. See ad on page 40.

WHITE WOLF MFR

4406 S 68th St, #102, Greenfield

414-543-0855

WhiteWolfMFR.com

Tony Grimm, LMT since 2007; expert-level JFB Myofascial Release therapist. MFR is the most effective treatment to eliminate or reduce pain using gentle pressure to get lasting results. See ad on page 14.

Natural Cleaning

ROXY’S NATURAL CLEANING, LLC

Roxanne Reichert

262-528-2762

RoxysNaturalCleaning@gmail.com

Roxy’s natural cleaning is committed to getting the job done without the use of harmful chemicals. Call/text/email today to schedule your walk through. See ad on page 22.

Natural Products

NOURISH NATURAL PRODUCTS

Info@NourishNaturalProducts.com

NourishNaturalProducts.com

Nourish Natural Products is a local wellness company that offers totally clean, organic products for the body, mind and home. One hundred percent of our ingredients are sourced from the purest substances on Earth: plants. Best-sellers include: Hair Thickening Spray, Natural Deodorant and Lash & Brow Growth Serum. See ad page 8 and profile page 20.

Nutrition

LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER

16655 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 106, Brookfield 414-453-8289

VitalNutritionCenter.com

In addition to targeted nutrition programs and quality supplements, our passionate team of experts offers an array of holistic and natural health services to help you feel your best every day. Boost mood. Increase energy. Decrease pain. Feel better. See ad on page 25.

Nutrition Supplements

ALIVE N VIBRANT

Superfood and Protein Powders

AliveNVibrant@gmail.com

AliveNVibrant.com

Locally made, 100 percent organic superfood powders to keep you feeling alive and vibrant no matter what your health history. Use code NATAWA online for 12 percent off for NA readers.

SEA MOSS

MAISHA 92 414-644-6795

Life@Maisha92.com • Maisha92.com

Benefits of sea moss: organic, natural, contains 92 of the 102 essential minerals; anti-inflammatory, nourishes the skin, boosts immune system, aids in healthy weight management. Call today.

STANDARD PROCESS

StandardProcess.com

Standard Process is a Wisconsin-based, family-owned, whole-food-based nutritional supplement company that partners with healthcare practitioners to address issues related to health conditions.

Outdoor Activities

TREETOP EXPLORER

620 Maple Ave, Waukesha

262-894-4949

TreetopExplorer.com

Climb with us to connect with nature, build self-confidence and increase your positive energy. When you climb into a tree, time and perspective change. Your state of mind is altered. As time passes you will notice a decrease in your level of anxiety, stress and depression. See Profile page 21.

Physical Therapy

INVIVO WELLNESS

414-265-5606

2060 N Humboldt Ave, Ste 300, Milwaukee InvivoWellness.com

Discover orthopedic and therapeutic healing solutions to reduce pain and improve daily movement. INVIVO offers physical therapy, massage therapy (relaxation, deep tissue, Thai, prenatal and hot stone), yoga and fitness classes, personal training and a gym. See ad on page 17.

REVITALIZE PHYSICAL THERAPY

Hales Corners & Wauwatosa

414-708-8066

Revitalize-PT.com

We specialize in helping women from preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and everything in between to resolve common pelvic floor issues through a hands-on, personalized, cohesive approach to live healthy and active lives. See ad on page 4.

Pilates

EAST SIDE PILATES AND PHLOX BOUTIQUE

Jesse Masche

2445 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee

414-915-7100

Jesse@EastSidePilates.com

EastSidePilates.com

We make available the best possible supportive Pilates experience for all humans. To create a unique health and fitness boutique to strengthen and empower individuals. We have the best team of instructors. And it’s pretty!

Plant Shop

CLOVER

Maggie Murphy & Sissy Butner

2252 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee

414-249-5510

CloverMKE.com

Here at Clover we strive to provide a unique and approachable plant shopping experience for all who walk through the door, whether a rare plant collector, a firsttime plant parent, or somewhere in between. See Profile page 20.

Real Estate

SHOREWEST REALTORS

Cierra Burmeister

262-607-0215

CBurmeister@Shorewest.com

Cierra.Shorewest.com

Buyer and seller consultations available. Trust and communication from our first meeting to closing. Clients can expect a relationship beyond the closing table to ensure their home needs are always met. See ad on page 22.

Reflexology

RENEWED YOU REFLEXOLOGY

6789 N Green Bay Rd, Ste U4, Glendale 414-852-7870

Renewed-You-Reflexology.square.site

Stress Less! Reflexology applies direct stimulation to your areas of your feet which reflect the organs of the body to help reduce stress and tension in the body. Call for an appointment.

Reiki

CINDY CARLSON REIKI AND ENERGY HEALING

121 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 208, Whitefish Bay

414-758-0657 | CarlsonHealing.com

Reiki/energy healing is a powerful treatment that helps the body relax at a very deep level, allowing the body to activate its own ability to heal itself.

INFINITY MASSAGE AND BODYWORK

4028 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee

7216 W North Ave, Wauwatosa 414-231-9326

DLewis@InfinityMKE.com | InfinityMKE.com

Infinity offers medical massage, reiki and hypnotherapy to help you relax, stimulate the immune system and activate the body’s innate ability to heal. Open 7 days per week at two convenient locations, by appointment only.

Retreat Center

GOLDEN LIGHT HEALING

RETREAT CENTER

Amy Wilinski

920-609-8277 | GoldenLightHealing.net

Offering workshops, sessions, group & personal retreats in shamanism, mediumship, reiki, psychic development and more.

Sauna Studio

PERSPIRE SAUNA STUDIO

15455 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 230, Brookfield 262-333-2188

PerspireSaunaStudio.com/WI/Brookfield

Our infrared sauna studio is equipped with medical-grade light therapy in a private room for you to detox, relax and re-energize. By safely eliminating the sun’s harmful UV rays, we provide a restorative sweat session that will leave you rejuvenated. See ad on page 31.

Skin Care, Spa

AESTHETICALLY WELL

222 E Erie St, Ste 150, Milwaukee 414-331-8852

Info@AestheticallyWell.com

AestheticallyWell.com

Aesthetically Well is a trending holistic skincare and nutrition spa in the Third Ward. The services range from basic to medical to offer every client a perfect skin treatment. See ad on page 4.

Sound Healing

METAPHYSICAL MEDICINE, LLC

Jordan Moon

Milwaukee, WI 262-955-5141

Jordan@StructurallySound.org

MetaphysicalMedicine.org

Providing both group and individual setting sound healing sessions, sound healing practitioner training, reiki sessions and training, guided journey work sessions, and custom EMF-protection sculptures.

AMRUTHA SANCTUARY

Shanti Lleone

1821 N 2nd St, Milwaukee 917-885-3113

Shanti@ShantiLleone.com ShantiLleone.com

All experiences of your physical existence begin in the subtle body. That’s where we begin. Shamanic, Sound, Angelic/Channeled, Sai Shakti, Oracle and Reiki sessions available for one on one or groups. Zoom or in-person.

Spirituality

UNITY CHURCH

1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa 414-475-0105

UnityCenterInMilwaukee.com

A God-centered community, welcoming all to come and share the gifts of divine love, life, peace, joy and abundance. Join us Sundays, 10 am. See ad on page 25.

Wellness Center

A NEW COMPASS FOR WELLNESS

Dr. Ann M Bell

W227N16855 Tillie Lake Ct, Jackson, WI 262-644-7050

Office@DrAnnBell.com

DrAnnBell.com

Dr. Ann’s specialty is helping clients redirect their life compass, guiding them to newfound purpose. Reach new possibilities with The Brain Activation Method program and ZeronaZ6 Laser for Fat Loss.

GUILD OF MODERN WELLNESS

Trish Beckman, RN 21415 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin 262-391-3876

TheCasaCalm@gmail.com

GuildofWellness.com

Now offering Laser and Infrared Light Therapy. Call today and ask about a free demo! The Guild of Modern Wellness is a unique space of respite for the mind, body and soul. The inviting, beautiful place encourages all to unplug and turn inward to seek the answers needed for healing. See ad page 23.

Yoga

EVERYDAY BLISS YOGA CLASSES AND TRAINING

1930 W Bluemound Rd, Waukesha 262-781-8102

Info@Everyday-Bliss.com

Everyday-Bliss.com

EVERYDAY BLISS

New Student Special: 30 days for $30 Unlimited Yoga Classes! Call to learn about our 2023 Yoga Teacher Training.

VIBE YOGA, HEALTH & FITNESS

180 Kossow Rd, Waukesha 262-788-9147

VIBEmke.com • Info@VIBEmke.com

VIBE Yoga, Health & Fitness is a lifestyle studio that specializes in functional movement, health and wellness. We believe in an all-encompassing lifestyle approach that focuses on mental and emotional well-being as well as physical. See ad on page 31.

Mind. Body. Spirit. Planet. Community.