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Do you ever feel satisfaction after finishing a book, learning new facts, reading an article or studying a new subject? Do you feel gratified by honing a new hobby or sharpening a new skill set? Perhaps you feel a greater sense of worldliness from traveling, or from wisdom gained through experience.
I am a philomath, a lover of learning and studying. Anyone that has taken a personality or strength-finder test may remember this one element often assessed: one’s natural thirst to learn or gain wisdom. Many factors contribute to our happiness such as feeling safe, loved, healthy, a sense of purpose and so on. For many of us, continually growing in wisdom and knowledge adds to our sense of purpose and satisfaction in life.
On that note, we honor all those who love to learn and grow in this month’s Lifelong Learning issue. From young kids to the young at heart, we have inspiration for everyone. With our feature story, on page 20, we dive into the benefits of lifelong learning. We have back-to-Sschool tips for all ages in our Conscious Eating article on page 28. And on page 24 , we touch on happenings in sustainability and health on college campuses.
As our readers know, learning is also a key aspect of our mission: to EDUCATE, empower and connect. We hope that everyone who picks up a copy of Natural Awakenings this month (and every month) finds one or more nuggets of wisdom worth knowing or sharing. For anyone who loves to learn more about the ways to maximize health, happiness and satisfaction in life, Natural Awakenings is for you.
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The workshop, which takes place in Estabrook Park on Milwaukee’s East Side, is intended to help participants deepen their connection with nature and one another. Participants will experience a balance of guidance, reflection, quiet time and sharing as a community, all while immersing themselves in the energies and pace of nature. The workshop is based on the work of Joanna Macy, an eco-philosopher, activist and Buddhist practitioner.
“Mother Earth for thousands of years has been offering us Her resources to rejuvenate us. Whether it’s just everyday life, a pandemic or social unrest, we can join with Her and one another to find refuge,” says DeSellier.
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Enrollment is now open for fall and winter courses at Trinity School of Natural Health, a premier resource for holistic health education, with graduates from all 50 U.S. states and more than 40 countries. Founded in 1991, the school’s diverse online curriculum provides comprehensive knowledge and skills to help turn a passion for healthy living into a fulfilling career. Graduates often use their education in private practices, group clinics, retail stores, online businesses, public education or writing jobs.
Certifications are available for a wide range of natural health specialties, including health coaching, naturopathy, aromatherapy, homeopathy, holistic fitness, herbalism, iridology, nutritional consulting and ZYTO bioenergetics. Led by instructors with practical expertise, these online courses provide students the flexibility to work when their schedules allow, while offering interactive and structured classroom settings to keep students motivated and on the path toward graduation.
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Research indicates that lutein is essential for eye health, suppresses inflammation and offers cardiovascular health benefits. Because the human body cannot make this powerful antioxidant, it is important to include it in the diet by eating dark, leafy vegetables, such as spinach and kale.
A new study in the journal Nutrients has found that coconut milk is the most effective plant-based milk to liberate lutein from spinach in green smoothies. The scientists from Linköping University, in Sweden, tested 14 liquids, and only four increased lutein liberation in spinach smoothies. Compared to blending spinach with water alone, coconut milk without additives was found to improve lutein liberation by 42 percent. Improved lutein liberation was also found with high-fat cow’s milk (36 percent), medium-fat cow’s milk (30 percent) and coconut milk with additives (25 percent). Researchers noted that soy milk with and without additives actually reduced lutein liberation by 40 percent and 61 percent, respectively.
Colon cancer is on the rise in young adults, according to a report published in the journal Science. Colorectal cancer diagnosed in individuals under the age of 50 is known as early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC). The most common symptoms include abdominal pain and rectal bleeding. Patients with EOCRC are often diagnosed with more advanced-stage disease and have worse survival rates compared to a later onset of the disease.
EOCRC has risen at a rate of 2 to 4 percent per year since the 1990s and is anticipated to become the leading cause of cancer death in those aged 20 to 49 by the year 2030. One in five colorectal cancer (CRC) cases diagnosed today are in people younger than 55, compared to one in 10 cases in 1995, according to the American Cancer Society.
The increased risk is carried through generations due to changes in environmental risk factors that disproportionately affect those born in recent decades compared to those born earlier. Obesity and other conditions related to metabolic syndrome, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia and Type 2 diabetes are associated with CRC risk. Dietary factors, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, red and processed meat, and Western diets, have also been implicated, as has the increased use of antibiotics, environmental toxins and higher rates of cesarean sections and other surgical procedures. Other possible reasons include genetics, low screening rates and misdiagnoses. Researchers also call for more research on the microbiome for EOCRC early detection and assessment.
A new study in the journal PAIN Reports conducted by researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, in Cleveland, looked at patient outcomes in pain reduction after music therapy. The study examined music therapy interventions provided to 1,056 adults that reported moderate to severe pre-session pain, anxiety or stress. Interventions included listening to live, music-assisted relaxation and imagery, and active music making. After a single music therapy session, the patients reported clinically significant reductions in pain, anxiety and stress.
Additionally, patients receiving a music therapy session in which pain management was a goal were 4.32 times more likely to report pain reduction than those receiving the therapy without such a goal. While music therapy may be an effective, non-drug therapy for acute pain and distress management, additional research is needed to determine which characteristics of music therapy interventions influence pain improvements.
Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.
Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.
Colds, flu, and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.
Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills germs like viruses, bacteria, and fungus almost instantly, just by touch.
That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about germs. Now we do.
The National Institutes of Health and the American Society for Microbiology vouch for the power of copper to kill germs.
Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a germ cell and destroys it in seconds.
The EPA recommends hospitals use copper for touch surfaces such as faucets and doorknobs. This cuts the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saves lives.
The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He
made a smooth copper probe with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril where viruses collect.
When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.
“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened.” That was 2012.
Now he’s gone 11 years without a cold. “I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my CopperZap right away at any sign I am about to get sick.”
After the initial success, he asked relatives and friends to try it.
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They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.
Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of bad germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.
Soon people found other things they could use it against:
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Scientists placed millions of viruses on copper. “The viruses started to die literally as soon as they touched it,” said Dr. Bill Keevil.
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollution can be as high as, or even higher than, outdoor levels. Because we spend about 90 percent of our time indoors, ambient air quality can impact anyone’s health, but seniors, children and people with health conditions like asthma and heart disease are more vulnerable.
Some pollutants come from outside; others originate indoors through cooking, cleaning, smoking, building materials, consumer products and furnishings. Common contaminants include formaldehyde, mold and pollen. Consider these measures to maintain a healthy, fresh-air environment inside the dwelling.
Open non-street-facing windows for 15 minutes every day to let fresh air in. Even if it’s colder or hotter outdoors, indoor air quality will improve, and the temperature will adjust quickly. The best times to ventilate are before 10 a.m. and after 9 p.m., when outdoor pollution is lowest.
Air quality alerts for particulates from forest fires or heavy smog may indicate skipping ventilation. To expel pollutants,
use bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans, or position a fan to blow out of a window. Ventilate rooms when painting or engaging in maintenance and hobbies that use noxious chemicals.
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters fitted into heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems remove pollutants throughout the house, including dust, pollen, mold and bacteria. Portable air cleaners known as HEPA air purifiers can sanitize a single room or area. For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/EPAindoorair
To reduce airborne, allergy-causing agents, including dust mites, pollen, animal dander and dust (comprised of dead skin, soil, fungal spores and chemicals), houseclean regularly. Use a vacuum with HEPA filtration and strong suction. Wet-wipe and wet-mop surfaces with reusable, compostable materials like washable cotton, hemp or wool. Avoid petroleum-based microfiber, which releases microplastics. Mops with bamboo or metal handles are more eco-friendly and longer lasting than plastic types.
Remove shoes at the door to prevent tracking in pesticides from green spaces and infectious bacteria from public restrooms, healthcare buildings or foodservice facilities. Replace chemical-ridden air fresheners, body perfumes and bug sprays with low-toxicity, DIY or commercial products that use essential oils and plant-based ingredients. Choose cleaning products certified or recommended by Green Seal (GreenSeal.org), EcoLogo (EcoLogo.org) or the EWG Guide to Healthy Cleaning (Tinyurl.com/EWGclean). Make sure new furnishings and remodeling materials don’t contain lead, asbestos, flame retardants, volatile organic compounds or perfluorinated chemicals. Choose Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood furniture and Global Organic Textile Standard-certified textiles. For more tips, visit Tinyurl.com/EWGhomeguide
Sustainable living encourages enjoyable family practices and betterment of our planet. Simple commitments to environmental consciousness set examples that are easy to implement and inspire others to follow. Here are a few ideas to share.
Visit local farmers markets for a fun destination that supports local agriculture and minimizes the carbon footprint of food transportation. August brings abundant harvests and opportunities for mindful food consumption.
Prioritize organic produce and the use of reusable bags and containers. Create conversations that build imagination and inspire action for food waste reduction, packing sustainable lunches and building backyard gardens.
Composting is a simple way to turn food waste into nutrients that feed all that is green and growing. Turn a small corner of backyard space into a spot for rich compost with very little time and investment. Begin with a bin or space to pile brown matter such as cardboard, leaves and sticks. Continue to layer waste items and wait for the magic to happen! A worm hotel is another option for an odorless composting adventure. It can be started in a plastic shoe box and minimally maintained.
Participate in neighborhood events: clean-ups, community gardens, invasive species removal, and tree planting. Build new friendships and strong community roots along the way. Teach-
ing sustainable practices in turn grows the next generation of eco-conscious individuals.
Water conservation is another vital aspect of sustainable living. Installing simple systems to harvest rainwater allows collection for use in lawns and gardens and minimizes reliance on municipal supplies. Efficient drip irrigation and mulching techniques can be utilized to ensure water is used wisely and effectively.
Living a sustainable lifestyle is a choice and commitment to preserving the Earth for future generations. Families lead the way towards a greener future with small daily life changes that make a significant impact. Embracing sustainable practices not only creates a healthier environment, but also fosters a stronger sense of community and lasting values for generations to come.
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The mouth is not its own separate entity; it is attached to the body. This relationship between the mouth and the body is called the oral-systemic connection. In recent decades, there has been a growing body of research supporting the notion that the oral-systemic connection is quite strong; therefore, the approach to dental and oral care should reflect this.
The whole-body approach is the philosophy that recognizes this strong oral-systemic connection. Dentists that embody this philosophy are known to have a holistic approach to care: considering the patient’s overall health, evaluating for oral signs of systemic disease, and being mindful that oral treatments can affect the entire body, thus focusing on using the least toxic materials to treat disease.
One example of the importance of the holistic approach is the known link between periodontal disease (a chronic oral inflammatory condition) and heart disease. According to the Journal of the American Dental Association, the disease-causing germs found in the mouth are also found in the heart, suspected to have traveled via the shared bloodstream.
Another example is the effect of nutrition on teeth. Research has found that nutritional deficiency comes into play in patients with persistent/rampant tooth decay, citing the lack of the following: vitamin C, vitamin D, coenzyme Q-10, folic acid, mineral cofactors and/or nitric oxide precursors. Additionally, sugars serve as a source from which disease-causing bacteria produce acids that dissolve tooth structure, allowing teeth to be vulnerable to bacterial invasion that ultimately leads to infection.
Oral-systemic correlation is also found in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Once only treated with prescription medication, the symptoms of ADHD are
now being correlated to airway health, a parameter that is routinely evaluated by holistic dentists because the nasopalatine airway is dependent on the oropharyngeal anatomy, tongue function, jaw structures and the dental bite.
The implementation of the wholebody approach is not taught in dental schools. A dentist who wants to employ this philosophy must invest their time and financial resources into continuing education outside of the standard requirements. One such educational source is the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, which is a global network of researchers who provide and teach evidence-based information to providers, as well as to the general public.
Here are a few easy steps to ensure we are approaching our oral care from a systemic approach:
Practice proper daily total-body hygiene
Don’t skip our medical and dental visits
Address areas of toxicity in the mouth (e.g., infected root canals, mercury-based fillings)
Eat a healthy and well-rounded diet; minimize sugars and diary and prioritize proteins
Do not smoke; limit alcohol intake
Drink enough water (at least three liters per day) and be aware of our oral pH
Stay active with daily movements, walks and/or exercise
Understand our gut health; consider oral and gut probiotics
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For some time now, people looking to take control of their lives have been increasingly using holistic approaches for health and well-being. While these approaches take into consideration the unique differences of mind, body and lifestyle of each individual, not all of them consider the individual’s spiritual nature.
Spirituality has been defined as “the individual and personal beliefs” that a person holds, and, according to National Alliance on Mental Illness, often includes a “sense of connection with something bigger than themselves.” It is frequently viewed as different and sometimes separate from religion, which is an organized system of beliefs held by a community. Many people who identify as religious also consider themselves spiritual; however, there are an increasing number of people who identify as spiritual without any religious identification or affiliation, according to PEW Research Center.
Spirituality encourages a person to look inward (into their own inner world and soul), as well as outward (to understand how they are connected to the world around them). It offers the opportunity for each person to understand the meaning of life, and to feel a part of a larger purpose that is bigger than themselves. Because spirituality, by definition, looks vastly different for each person, it is crucial to understand personal and spiritual beliefs within a holistic framework.
Spirituality has been found to have multiple benefits that contribute to overall health and well-being. It can help decrease anxiety, depression, substance use, suicidal ideations, PTSD and other mental health struggles, according to an article published in World
Journal of Clinical Cases. Many individuals connect to their spirituality through rituals and practices that have become ingrained in therapeutic and personal development settings, including mindfulness, meditation, self-reflection, awareness and artistic expression. By placing importance on individual spiritual development and practices, spirituality can be a source of profound self-empowerment and personal growth, and can help bring about acceptance by, and connection with, people of many backgrounds.
While spirituality will look vastly different to each individual, there are many simple practices that can be incorporated into a daily routine in order to promote spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being. By incorporating silence and solitude, breathwork, time in nature, journaling and centering meditations, one may explore new spiritual depths and reach a deeper sense of well-being.
Bethany Lato is an intuitive life coach, advanced certified hypnotherapist, licensed professional counselor and owner of A Deeper Well, in Hartland. Her clients have found profound transformation through hypnotherapy, conscious and connected breathwork, reiki and past life regressions, all while incorporating spiritual practices into their personal growth. To learn more about A Deeper Well or how the process works, visit ADeeperWell.co See listing, page 43.
Before life snagged us in its insidious net of obligations, our child selves discovered awe around every bend. We poked our noses into fluffy, new dandelions and saw faces in passing clouds. “Why?” was a perpetual mantra we lived by, no doubt testing the patience of loved ones. Somewhere along the way, our eagerness to jump into the lap of the world and be held by magic gave way to a new way of being.
In 1942, Albert Einstein wrote to his old friend, German psychiatrist Otto Juliusburger,
People like you and I do not grow old no matter how long we live. What I mean is we never cease to stand like curious children before the great Mystery into which we were born.” This quote reminds us to stop wading in the daily grind and dive into the deep end of everyday magic.
Discovering a new musical artist, learning about a country we never heard of and touching emerald moss during a Sunday hike wakes up the child in us, the self that is impervious to pessimism. Observing a flower at ground level with the bees or reacquainting ourselves with the changing wheel of constellations not only re-sparks our ability to respond to life but also reinforces our connection to the infinite.
Courting curiosity is the domain of cats, as well as the most contented humans. Rekindling our wonderment is even better when shared with kindred souls, and the ripple effect can travel further than we might expect. Here are some inspirations:
n Without a set plan, get in the car with a friend and see where the day takes you. Pack a picnic and stop for lunch somewhere off the beaten path.
n Regardless of artistic ability, begin a nature journal and record small bits of the seasons throughout the year.
n Check out a book or two from the children’s section at the library and be young again.
n Create a daily practice of daydreaming about something delightful that has nothing to do with the past or the future.
n Start a local meet-up with others that share a common passion: books, healthy baking, trains or thrifting.
n Revisit a childhood or teenage interest and don’t explain why.
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It’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find personal and professional benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”. It is a great way to spice up retirement, acquire skills for a coveted promotion, master new technology, express creativity or simply keep the mind sharp.
Lifelong learners are generally curious, self-motivated and passionate individuals. Their continuing educational pursuits can lead to mental and emotional benefits, including healthier, more fulfilling lives.
In a study published in the journal Psychological Science involving 200 seniors, neuroscientists at the Center for Vital Longevity at The University of Texas at Dallas found that sustained engagement in cognitively demanding, novel activities—such as learning digital photography or quilting—significantly enhanced memory function in older adults. The researchers were surprised to discover that the control group, which engaged in fun, social activities without learning a new skill, did not perform as well in memory tests.
In a report published in the journal Neurology, Dr. Keith Johnson from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that people engaged in higher levels of intellectual stimulation throughout their lives can delay the onset of memory problems and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, although it does not represent a cure for the illness.
The mind is a use-it-or-lose-it tool, says Dr. Lise Van Susteren, a general and forensic psychiatrist in Washington, D.C. “What better way to use our short-term and long-term memory than to engage in lifelong learning? The older we get, the less likely we are to exercise short-term memory. We program our phones with numbers we call regularly. We store passwords and usernames in our computers and never attempt to memorize credit card numbers,” she explains. “We’re not using our brains enough, leaving us open to being replaced by AI [artificial intelligence]. The brain is a muscle to be exercised regularly or like a car that you must keep tuned up.”
Susteren points to a five-year study of London taxi drivers, which found that the hippocampus, a part of the brain that is crucial for long-term memory and spatial navigation, was larger than average in the brains of these cabbies. What’s more, the neuroscientists at University College London were able to show through magnetic resonance imaging that this gray-matter growth occurred over a four-year period after the drivers had memorized an intricate network of 25,000 streets and thousands of routes to tourist attractions and city hotspots. According to Van Susteren, this study suggests that intensive learning can spur the brain to grow over time.
Ingrid Bianca Byerly, director of the Humanitarian Challenges Focus Program and senior lecturing fellow in the Thompson Writing Program, at Duke University, describes lifelong learners as audacious, curious and fun-loving people that passionately seize the day. In a TEDxStGeorge talk entitled “The New Fountain of Youth: Lifelong Learning”, she recounts the invigorating experience of being on the faculty of three Semester at Sea voyages, where she taught undergraduate students and lifelong learners world music
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and public-speaking advocacy for global humanitarian causes. “Entering college, you’re asking yourself, ‘What am I going to do for a job and a paycheck?’ and at retirement, you’re asking, ‘What is my purpose, and what am I going to do with the rest of my life for my personal fulfillment and enrichment?’” Byerly expresses admiration for lifelong learners that pursue life goals, learn to play musical instruments, take art classes, climb mountains or write memoirs, and surmises that the secret to staying young and keeping the mind alive is adult education.
For some lifelong learners, seeking new opportunities and embracing change are compelling motivators. Take Maia Toll, for example. In 2006, she followed a whim to study herbalism with a traditional healer in Ireland. For the elementary school teacher living in Beacon, New York, botanical herbs had only been a hobby up to that point.
“Apprenticing with Eleanor changed everything,” she says of her experience with her Irish-based mentor. “I had the space in my life and money from selling my house. Three months turned into nearly a year, and upon returning home, I continued studying for four more years.”
Toll left her teaching career to become a full-time herbalist and is now the co-owner of a shop called Herbiary, with locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Asheville, North Carolina, where she lives. She has taught herbalism at West Chester University in their School of Public Health, led a study program in the Amazon rainforest and written several books, including her latest, Letting Magic In. As she explains, “Lifelong learning can change your life at any age.”
For 30 years, Jim Walker was a labor representative for the California School Employees Association. He recalls teaching a labor-law class as an adjunct instructor for Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and estimates that about 80 percent of his students were lifelong learners, which he defines as adults between the ages of 30 and 45 that are interested in the subject matter for personal or professional reasons rather than satisfying a requirement for a college degree.
“It was obvious to me that these lifelong learners were more dedicated students than college students. They were like sponges and wanted to absorb everything. Occasionally during classes, it was the lifelong learners that were on their phones googling the subject and updating my facts,” says Walker, who admits that when he had more free time in retirement, he enrolled in meteorology and astrology courses to satisfy longstanding interests of his own.
In love with learning and the sense of accomplishment she feels whenever she masters a subject, Doreen DeStefano , of Root Causes Holistic Health & Medicine, in Fort Myers, Florida, has been
earning degrees since 1987. She holds bachelor’s degrees in nursing and exercise physiology, master’s degrees in criminology and public business administration, and doctorates in natural health and nursing practice. “In medicine, there is always something new to learn,” she says. “I think that’s why I chose this field. It’s fun to learn the latest thing.”
There are numerous opportunities for learning, in person and online.
n For people that work full time, many cities offer evening classes at high schools, colleges or civic centers on a wide range of subjects.
n Museums and art institutions commonly host demonstrations and in-depth instruction by local artists.
n A neighborhood music store can lead to connections with musicians that tutor burgeoning rock stars.
n For those harboring thespian aspirations, a hometown improv group or regional theater may be holding auditions or offering acting classes.
n Dance studios help people step up their ballroom dance skills.
n Contact a chef or visit a kitchen supply store for cooking lessons.
n A nearby botanical garden or gardening shop may offer how-to
classes for growing native or pollinator plants.
n Pick up sewing tips at the fabric store.
n If a class is not offered, create a study group that meets at a cafe or park to learn together.
n To become proficient in a new language, check out apps like RosettaStone.com and Duolingo.com
n YouTube.com is an endless source for instructional videos of every variety.
n Visit Ted.com for informative and inspiring TED talks by global experts in their respective fields.
n For students that wish to learn while taking nature walks, a vast world of podcasts awaits.
n For transformational learning, try MindValley.com , UbiquityUniversity.org and Gaia.org
n Coursera.org offers many streaming courses, documentaries and films.
n Auditing university classes at prestigious, world-class schools is just a click away. Visit these popular sites, many of which offer courses for free: Harvard University (pll.harvard.edu/catalog/ free), Stanford University (Online.Stanford.edu/free-courses), EdX (EdX.org) and The Open University (Open.edu).
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The halls of higher education are adopting more sustainable practices as students and university stakeholders increasingly understand that their lifestyle choices and daily operations impact the planet. Motivated by the climate crisis and global-warming-related disasters, many students are looking for ways to lower their individual carbon footprint. Schools, too, are implementing Earth-friendly initiatives throughout their campuses while also prioritizing climate-conscious subjects in their curriculums.
According to Julian Dautremont, director of programs at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), “Sustainability education helps attract, retain and motivate top students and prepares them for responsible citizenship. It catalyzes increased giving and new funding sources, strengthens community relations and facilitates new partnerships. Moreover, sustainability research and education demonstrate relevance in addressing grand challenges and help unify the campus around a shared sense of purpose.”
AASHE advocates comprehensive modifications that make going green easy and second nature. “We recommend that institutions create systems in which sustainability is the default. Long-term measures such as installing low-flow fixtures in bathrooms, using induction stovetops in dorms and having light sensors that turn off automatically in offices make saving energy automatic,” Dautremont explains. “Where individual behavior is a factor, make the more sustainable choices convenient by, for example, providing water bottle filling stations on every floor, installing covered bike parking and storage, or giving each room its own recycling receptacle and providing education and training to make sustainability behaviors the cultural norm.”
Sophomore Anna Ries-Roncalli, an environmental science major at Loyola University, in Chicago, says, “College is often the first time you’re learning how to be an adult and interacting with the world, and it’s important to make sure that your role is sustainable. Colleges have an inherent, built-in sense of community, and prioritizing sustainability comes more naturally when you see that it’s a collective responsibility that impacts others.”
Ries-Roncalli is aware of the impact her food choices have on the environment. “In our country, where we can buy anything we want from the grocery store, we are so disconnected from the food system. Most people don’t see a carton of eggs and think about every step that it took to get it on the shelves or where the farm it came from is located,” she says. To do her part, she brings reusable plates and utensils to the dining hall, takes leftovers home in a multiuse canister and shops locally or at farmers markets whenever possible. While Loyola composts most food waste in the dining halls, Ries-Roncalli volunteers with Food Recovery Network, a student organization that collects and distributes leftovers to local shelters and food pantries.
Michael Hughey, a senior in the environmental studies program at Loyola, takes full advantage of a partnership between the Chicago Transit Authority and Loyola that grants eligible students unlimited use of public trains and buses. “Students can also walk, take their own bike or use a bike share to get around. Not only are they cutting back on their carbon footprint, they’re engaging more with the city on a ground level,” Hughey explains.
“We’ve seen the effects of climate change disproportionately affect low-income
communities and communities of color. I personally want to mitigate those effects as much as possible and be kind to the planet and my neighbors.”
Cria Kay, program administrator at Northwestern University’s sustainNU, says, “I recommend finding something that brings you joy, identifying what changes you want to see in your life or community, then developing an action you can take that applies your passion to the environmental issue you identified. Even something as simple as taking a walk to pause and notice the wildlife, water, air and soil around you can be helpful for well-being and getting inspired to take on more sustainable behaviors.”
Amy Spark, the sustainability coordinator at Bow Valley College, in Calgary, Canada, believes that sustainability literacy eventually will be required across all disciplines. “Students in every sector are going to be impacted by climate change. Nurses in our LPN [licensed practical nursing] program are seeing a spike in hospital visits with health issues from increasingly poor air quality. It is important to train future graduates to recognize and deal with the impacts of climate change in their disciplines,” she explains.
Spark encourages students to use their voices. “Human stories move decision-makers, and schools are invested in their students’ overall experience. You don’t need to be an expert, but speak from your experience,” she suggests. “Tell your administrators and policymakers how air quality affects you, or let them know how having more bike lanes would help. If you see something, say something. Report leaky faucets, lights that won’t turn off and other inefficiencies to the maintenance department so proper repairs can be made.”
“Individual behavior change is important, but the single most powerful thing students can do is to advocate for broader change,” says Dautremont. “Students can be enormously influential in campus decision-making, and the impact of such changes generally is going to far outweigh the impact of individual behavior changes.”
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an inflammatory skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and redness. It is prompted by the overproduction of sebum, an oil produced by the sebaceous glands to lubricate hair follicles. Symptoms can be aggravated by an overgrowth of bacteria or yeast, excess hormonal activity or stress.
“The pathways that trigger acne are the same pathways that trigger inflammation. If you’re having acne on the skin, that generally means there are moderate to high levels of inflammation in the body, so that should be addressed,” says Saya Obayan, a board-certified integrative dermatologist at Skin Joy Dermatology, in Austin, Texas. She recommends keeping a food journal for six weeks to identify inflammatory foods that noticeably trigger an acne response and eliminating them from the diet. Many of the culprits are part of the Standard American Diet, including animal protein, wheat and sugar—foods that can increase sebum production, and thus generate acne.
Dr. Steven Daveluy, associate professor and program director for the Wayne State University School of Dermatology, in Dearborn, Michigan, notes that dairy spurs acne, as well. “Dairy contains an amino acid called leucine, which stimulates oil production and affects the skin cells to cause clogged pores. It also influences the insulin pathway, which can affect hormones,” he explains.
Whether it’s a wedding day or job interview, nothing puts a damper on the moment like an outbreak of acne. It can be embarrassing and compromise self-confidence, but natural treatments and lifestyle modifications can keep those breakouts at bay.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S., affecting up to 50 million Americans annually and roughly 85 percent of 12- to 24-year-olds. Dr. Julie Greenberg, a naturopathic doctor and founder of the Center for Integrative & Naturopathic Dermatology, in Los Angeles, notes that the prevalence of acne in this country leads people to wrongly conclude that it is a normal part of being human. “In fact, studies of indigenous cultures throughout the world do not find any acne in their populations. Acne is a disease of the Western lifestyle,” she asserts.In essence, acne is
According to the Cleveland Clinic, hormonal acne develops when hormonal changes increase the amount of oil the skin produces. This scenario is particularly noticeable in teens going through puberty and in both perimenopausal and menopausal women.
Greenberg approaches acne like she would any other inflammatory disease—by focusing on the gut microbiome. She recommends consuming at least 35 grams of fiber per day, eating a diverse array of fruits and vegetables, limiting meat consumption to four-ounce servings and eliminating or reducing alcohol, sugar and wheat to support microbiome health.
Obayan notes that stress aggravates any inflammatory disease, including acne. Meditation, exercise or regular walks can help calm the mind and lower stress. She also recommends herbs like
ashwagandha to lower cortisol, a stress hormone that can trigger acne.
“The things we put on our skin can lead to clogged pores and trigger acne, including makeup and hair products. If you’re getting acne in places where your hair typically touches your face, it could be from a hair product transferring onto the skin,” Daveluy notes. He stresses that makeup should be washed off before bedtime. On the other hand, over-scrubbing or washing the face too often can dry out the skin, which also leads to clogged pores and acne.
“While acne should be addressed from the inside out, topical antibiotics can offer short-term relief and keep severe acne under control,” Obayan says. “Glycolic acid can help keep skin smooth and clear by exfoliating dead skin cells and unclogging pores. Tea tree oil has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, but it shouldn’t be used undiluted on the skin; it can be overly irritating.”
In addition, Obayan recommends topicals like retinol, a nontoxic vitamin A derivative that can help reduce acne, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, scarring, fine lines and wrinkles. Bakuchiol, an extract from the babchi plant, along with topical green tea polyphenols, licorice extract and neem oil, can all be helpful to reduce acne.
Mom was right when she warned to leave pimples alone. “People often think that it’s helpful to manipulate your acne, but it can lead to more acne flaring, discoloration and even permanent scarring,” Daveluy advises. “Don’t believe anything on social media that isn’t posted by a board-certified dermatologist. The rest of the skin info on social media is junk and could lead to damage to your skin.”
Health starts on your plate.
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safety recommendations differ. Consult a physician for a proper diagnosis and a nutritionist for dietary guidance.
FOOD ALLERGIES cause an almost im mediate, potentially deadly immune response (anaphylaxis) requiring an epinephrine shot. Symptoms include a drop in blood pressure, narrowing of the airways, rashes, nausea and vomiting. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 20 percent of students with food allergies will have a reaction at school. Eight ingredients account for 90 percent of food allergies: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.
FOOD INTOLERANCES result from an inability to digest certain foods due to an enzyme deficiency or irritable bowel syndrome. The most common forms of intolerance are caused by lactose, histamine and gluten.
FOOD SENSITIVITIES provoke delayed symptoms (sometimes days after eating a problematic ingredient), including diarrhea, rashes, joint pain, digestive problems, fatigue and brain fog. Among children, common triggers are lactose, gluten, grains, legumes, soy, corn and yeast.
It’s back-to-school season, and for students with food issues, meal planning is as important as lining up classroom supplies and extracurricular schedules. Paramount in their minds is to avoid ingredients that might cause unappealing reactions or compromise health, while not stressing about the risks or feeling cheated that they cannot eat the same things as their friends.
Often, food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are incorrectly used interchangeably when, in fact, the symptoms, treatments and
According to Karen Raden, an Illinois-based registered dietician and certified clinical nutritionist, the goal is what she calls “food freedom”: the empowerment of students to make informed choices that feel best for them and their bodies. “Even if a child’s options are limited, it’s important to allow them to make substitutions. The less restricted, the better. It’s not just about the science; there’s a lot of emotion that goes into it, too,” she says.
Dr. Dawn Huebner, a psychologist, author and parent coach in Sacramento, California, says, “There is danger associated with allergies, and anxiety results when you overestimate the danger. In children, this can morph into anxiety about eating with other people or touching things in the classroom. Many parents are intent on making uncomfortable feelings go away, so they end up minimizing feelings, telling their children to simply not worry.”
A better approach, Huebner says, is to acknowledge the child’s reality and empathize with them. “Say to your child in a really direct way, ‘Yes, that’s hard to see your friends eating ice cream or cupcakes that you don’t get to have.’ Even though there are food substitutions, it doesn’t make up for the fact that a student doesn’t get to be a regular kid, eating what everyone else gets to eat.”
Huebner suggests that parents help their children develop skills to overcome temptation, rather than berating or punishing them for occasionally sneaking forbidden foods. At all times, delicious alternatives should be readily available.
Theresa Diulus, a Texas-based nutrition coach, believes in empowering kids by keeping ready-made foods in clearly marked bins that kids can easily access. She stocks the pantry with gluten-free oatmeal and coconut or cassava flour cake mixes, and stores frozen, gluten-free waffle or pancake batter in batches to save time when a safe and delicious treat is needed.
Replacing essential nutrients that might be missing once certain foods are eliminated is another key objective. “If dairy is the problem, for example, we worry about bone health and need to make sure the child is getting calcium from nondairy sources,” Raden explains. “I like to find out what their favorite foods are and modify them. Food issues are more prevalent these days. We’re really lucky now that there are very good substitutes for eggs, dairy and gluten.”
Raden recently adapted a shepherd’s pie recipe by using gluten-free flour and almond milk. For people that cannot tolerate regular eggs, she recommends using a “flax egg” in baked goods, which combines one tablespoon of flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water.
When they were little, Caroline Somers’ two daughters developed extensive food intolerances and food allergies with inflammation, gastrointestinal bloating and digestive distress. Tasked with reimagining her family’s diet, the president of Suzanne Somers Companies created new versions of her favorite recipes, which will be featured in her upcoming cookbook, Served: From My Family Table to Yours.
“Many people deal with family members who have food preferences or intolerances to foods, and it can turn the person preparing foods into a short-order cook—no gluten for this one; vegan for that one; this one will eat fish but no dairy. It can make your head spin,” says Somers. Her Vietnamese Spring Rolls recipe addresses this predicament by serving the ingredients family-style and inviting each person at the table to assemble their own spring roll according to their food preferences and restrictions.
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YIELD: 4 SERVINGS
BURGERS
1 lb ground turkey
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp avocado oil
1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced into ⅓-inch slices
2 to 3 Tbsp avocado oil
In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey and spices until mixed well, but don’t over-mix. Wet hands and divide mixture into 8 equal portions, then form into patties. Pat down really flat, as they will plump up when they cook.
Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy cooking pan over medium heat, then add avocado oil and swirl pan to cover the bottom. Add the meat patties and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165º F, approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
For the sweet potato buns, heat a cast iron skillet or a heavy cooking pan over medium heat, then add avocado oil and swirl the pan to cover the bottom. Add the sweet potato slices and cook until golden and tender but not mushy, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
To assemble the bento box, place two burgers in the largest compartment and add fresh veggies and fruits to the smaller compartments.
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To accommodate a family with differing dietary needs due to food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, this dish is served family-style, allowing diners to assemble their own spring rolls, choosing from the ingredients that fit their food restrictions.
YIELD: 24 SPRING ROLLS (6 ENTREE SERVINGS, 10 APPETIZER SERVINGS)
1 8-oz package of 8¾-inch rice spring roll wrappers (24 wrappers)
1 bunch Thai basil (or Italian basil), leaves only
1 bunch fresh mint, leaves only
1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only
3 cups coconut jade pearl rice (recipe below)
2 mangoes or papayas, pitted, peeled and sliced into long, thin strips
4 Persian cucumbers, julienned into long, thin strips
6 carrots, julienned into long, thin strips
¼ cup crispy ginger (recipe below)
1 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
1 head red leaf lettuce, thinly sliced
2 cups sesame ginger vinaigrette (recipe below)
1 cup peanut sauce (recipe below)
Sriracha to taste
1 15-oz bag (2¼ cups) Lotus Foods Jade Pearl Rice (or jasmine rice)
1 14-oz can unsweetened coconut milk
1¼ cups water
Pinch of sea salt
Do not rinse the rice. Combine rice, coconut milk, water and salt in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. Can also be prepared in a rice cooker with the same ratios
CRISPY GINGER
1 palm-sized piece of fresh ginger
½ cup toasted sesame oil
Peel the ginger and thinly dice it. Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced ginger and fry until golden brown—approximately 6 to 8 minutes—stirring frequently to brown evenly. Transfer the crispy ginger to a small serving bowl with a tiny spoon.
1 cup toasted sesame oil
¾ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ cup tamari (or soy sauce)
2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 Tbsp dried hot mustard
Combine all the ingredients in a jar with fitted lid. Cover and shake until well combined. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months
PEANUT SAUCE
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 Tbsp palm sugar
2 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 lime, juiced
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 to 3 Tbsp warm water
Heat the peanut butter in a medium bowl in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Add the ginger, garlic, sugar, chili sauce, lime juice, vinegar, tamari and sesame oil, and whisk to combine. Add the warm water to thin the sauce to desired consistency. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
To assemble a spring roll, dip one rice wrapper completely in a shallow bowl of warm water for about 5 seconds. Remove and spread flat on a plate or chopping board. Place basil leaves down the center. Continue to top the single strip with mint, cilantro, a thin layer of rice, mango, cucumber, carrot, a few pieces of crispy ginger and lettuce. Do not overstuff.
Fold up the bottom first, then fold over one side of the wrapper, tucking and rolling the filling into a compact cylinder, leaving the top end open. Serve the rolls with bowls of sesame ginger vinaigrette, peanut sauce and sriracha. Repeat to make desired number of rolls, using any combination of ingredients.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Caroline Somers.
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This recipe uses gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for the glaze and rice flour instead of gluten-containing white flour to lightly coat the chicken, helping to keep the meat juicy and tender.
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS
1 to 2 chicken breasts (depending on size), cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup rice flour
½ tsp salt
2 grinds of fresh pepper
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1-inch section of ginger root, peeled and chopped
1 scallion, sliced
1 broccoli crown, chopped
ASIAN GLAZE
1 Tbsp gluten-free tamari
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
½ tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp honey
In a bowl, combine the rice flour with salt and pepper. Toss the chicken in the mixture and set aside. In a large, nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium high heat and add the ginger and white part of the scallions, quickly stir frying for 1 minute. Add the broccoli and continue cooking until slightly tender. Remove from the pan to a platter.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally until lightly browned on all sides. Meanwhile, stir together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Once the chicken is cooked, add the glaze to the pan and cook for 1 minute to thicken it. Add the broccoli and remaining green parts of the scallions and combine to heat through. Serve over rice or noodles.
People are by nature social creatures, and, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, human connection can lead to a longer life, better health and improved well-being. It should come as no surprise that for exercising, a group setting can also be a plus.
Led by a knowledgeable teacher and populated by like-minded participants, fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen and achieve fitness goals. Although some people may feel vulnerable when trying a new physical activity in front of strangers, there are ways to overcome the anxiety. Exercising together can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity.
In most cities, an array of group fitness classes is available at gyms, YMCAs, community centers, medical facilities and other public and private venues. The diverse choices include Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance; barre, which incorporates ballet movements; spin cycling, or high-intensity stationary biking; many forms of yoga; the mind-body practice known as Pilates; and boot camp, a military-inspired workout that incorporates strength building with strenuous aerobics. Free group activities are often available, too, such as walking, running, dancing or hiking meetups.
Classes may be posted online and onsite. Scheduling apps can assist the search for nearby options, including ClassPass ( ClassPass.com ) and MindBody ( MindBodyOnline.com ) for classes and OneRoof ( OneRoofApp.com ) and Nextdoor ( Nextdoor.com ) for neighborhood meetups.
“Fitness classes are not one-sizefits-all, and finding an environment and a movement style that matches you can help you be more successful in your fitness journey,” says Jillian Aeder, a Denver-based doctor of physical therapy at Hinge Health and a certified athletic trainer. She recommends trying different studios and types of classes when starting out.
“Group classes are usually conducted on a weekly basis at the same time to help people find consistency in their workouts,” says Britney Kimball, a professional dancer and certified Pilates instructor for BK Movement Health, in New York City. “Attending the same class every week not only helps you see the benefits of fitness faster, but also creates a comfortability with the instructor, the class and the people around you.”
Amber Grundy, a doctor of physical therapy and fitness instructor in Philadelphia, says, “Group fitness programs can be helpful in keeping you accountable for exercising on a regular basis. It makes you feel a part of a community, bringing together multiple fitness levels that can help challenge and motivate.”
Fitness classes offer the thrill of competition, Aeder says, noting, “I have seen firsthand how group settings help improve participation, performance and ultimately results.” Some classes encourage a healthy dose of competition by displaying scores, ranking attendees in speed or agility, or implementing tiers within an all-level class. In a 2011 study of older adults published in The International Journal of Sport and Society, researchers found that seniors like a challenge, enjoy “winning things” and are motivated to work harder when engaging in competition.
To alleviate anxiety about joining a new program, Kimball recommends that people show up to class early, introduce themselves and ask questions. “An instructor will love it when you’re involved, wanting to learn and openly communicating with them,” she explains.
Grundy suggests managing expectations. “Read the description of the class before attending to learn what to expect, and if you’re worried about past injuries or limitations, review that with the instructor. Often, group classes will offer options based on difficulty level. It’s okay for a beginner to take an expert class so long as they take breaks throughout the workout.”
Group classes have one very important advantage over individual training: cost. According to the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, a one-on-one personal training session may begin at $80, whereas a group class with 10 students could be $20 each. Lower costs make sustained attendance more achievable
The group setting is a nice way to both meet new people and spend extra time with friends or family,” says Grundy. “The camaraderie makes participants more accountable; many leave class saying, ‘See you next time!’ or asking, ‘Where have you been?’”
Kimball has noticed her students walk out feeling better, looking more confident and going into the rest of their day in a better mood. She says, “Oftentimes we are our own biggest critic, but it is important to push past that to show up, move the body and have fun.”
Cristina Parker holds a doctorate in physical therapy. She is a researcher, health content writer, educator and clinician specializing in neurologic disorders, limb-loss rehabilitation and adaptive sports techniques.
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Whether someone is a professional athlete, recreational athlete, weekend warrior or just lives an active life, daily activities take a toll on the body. Professional athletes are constantly setting new goals and reaching new heights in their careers. With each passing year, new records are shattered and the human body is pushed to its limits. Competitors train rigorously and take their fitness to a new level every day. Despite the conscientious care given and precautions followed, most athletes experience musculoskeletal injuries at one time or another. In the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health Statistics Report, an average annual estimate of 8.6 million sports and recreation-related injury episodes were reported, with nearly 50 percent resulting in treatment at a doctor’s office. The hardship of coping with time missed from sports, school or work due to an injury is only exacerbated when there is also a financial strain due to the need for medical treatment.
Chiropractors have extensive training in evaluating the spine and musculoskeletal system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons; and they take the time to evaluate the body as an integrated system in order to determine the root cause of an injury, rather than treat each injury individually. Chiropractic treatment offers a client-centered, holistic approach, using spinal adjustments, physical therapy and other modalities such as electric stimulation, laser, traction and dry needling in order to help the patient return to their normal function.
Depending on the sport being played, there are common injuries, such as shin splints with running, shoulder injuries with throwing and knee injuries with jumping, just to name a few. Athletes frequently encounter back and neck pain, joint sprains and muscle strains. Chiropractic care is a common choice by athletes to help with pain management after an injury has occurred because chiropractors can help decrease the pain using manual adjustments, soft tissue techniques and other modalities without relying solely on medication.
In the case of sports injuries, chiropractors can play a role in the rehabilitation process as well—they can provide targeted therapies, exercises and guidance to support the healing process, restore function and promote faster recovery. Implementing a rehabilitation intervention requires consideration of many factors such as age, injury history and training experience, and includes communication with parents, coaches and other
staff, in order to ensure that the athlete recovers as fully as possible. Knowing the exercises and modalities required at each stage of the healing process is important in order to decrease the chance of setbacks or reinjury. According to research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy , a well-rounded rehabilitation program was shown to be more effective at decreasing the amount of time it took to return to sport participation than a program focused solely on the site of injury.
Once the activity is resumed, it is vital to continue chiropractic care in order to maintain health and longevity. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Sports Health found that nearly 20 percent of athletes under the age of 20 reinjured their knee after undergoing ACL surgery. The goal of chiropractic treatment is to be proactive and maintain a healthy body in order to prevent injuries rather than be reactive and address injuries after they have occurred. When chiropractors assess patients—whether they are new or continuing care—they identify areas of restriction, weakness or imbalance throughout the body. The likelihood of injury decreases when biomechanics are improved and vulnerable areas are strengthened. Injuries can also be decreased—and performance improved—when athletes are educated on proper equipment and exercise technique, frequency and intensity.
Chiropractors can also give advice on nutrition, hydration and supplementation to help athletes achieve their best performance.
Kevin Brusky, Doctor of Chiropractic, works at Brookfield Chiropractic, in Brookfield. For more
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Relieve pain, calm the mind and help the body heal itself naturally with homeopathy.
With just a few homeopathic remedies in hand, one can confidently and successfully empower their family’s health when the inevitable bumps, sprains and stings of summer fun occur.
Homeopathy is an effective and holistic system of natural medicine used to achieve wellness by millions of people worldwide for over 200 years. It is non-toxic and can be safely used with children, pets, and pregnant and breastfeeding persons. Remedies are inexpensive and readily available for purchase at health food stores or online.
When an acute injury occurs, follow these simple instructions for giving a supportive remedy while en route to additional medical care when necessary. To administer the indicated remedy in a first-aid situation, the general rule of thumb is to give one dose every 10 to15 minutes until symptoms noticeably improve. When the person feels 80 percent better, stop dosing and only re-dose if symptoms begin to worsen again. Less is more with homeopathy—remember to give time for the body to respond after a dose. Definitely seek medical care if needed.
Here are the six must-have homeopathic remedies to best support families in all summer adventures and beyond.
Arnica montana 30C: If one can choose only one remedy, make it arnica. It is incredibly effective for any type of accident, injury, physical over-exertion, trauma or shock, particularly where the main impact is from a blow, fall or strike from a blunt object that will result in a bruise or contusion. Given early, it will reduce swelling, bruising, soreness and pain. It is also excellent for anyone who experiences a sudden fright or shock after an accident, injury or hearing bad news. Symptoms may include appearing stunned, declining help when offered, or having a fear of being touched or approached.
Aconitum napellus 30C: The key use for this remedy is to aid with sudden fright or shock, panic, fear and anxiety that occurs when one witnesses, or is the victim of, any traumatic event or accident. The remedy can also be used for any sudden, intense, acute condition—especially after exposure to a cold, dry wind. The symptoms for this latter use would be the rapid onset of the early inflammatory stage of colds, fevers, coughs, diarrhea or ear infections.
Hypericum perforatum 30C: This is an excellent remedy for injuries to nerve-rich areas of the body (like crush injuries to fingers from being slammed in a door, or
a fall on the tailbone), as well as puncture wounds from nails or splinters. It helps to ease symptoms of intolerable, shooting nerve pain that may feel sharp, hot, radiating, shooting up the nerve, or electric.
Cantharis 30C: The key use for this remedy is as first aid for burns and scalds, especially if they are intensely painful and blistering with a burning, raw and smarting quality. The person is often angry and irritable from the pain.
Ledum palustre 30C: This remedy is used as first aid for puncture wounds, such as stepping on a nail; tick and insect bites; and dog or cat bites. The affected area may feel cold to the touch with a blue hue but oddly feels better with a cold compress. One may alternate between this remedy and Hypericum perforatum 30C if the wound is in a nerve-rich area with shooting, electric pains.
Apis mellifica 30C: This is the number-one remedy for insect bites and stings, especially from bees and wasps, when the affected area is very swollen, hot and red. The pain is described as burning and stinging. Bites or stings may appear shiny, glossy or look like hives. The person feels better with a cold compress. They may be very restless and agitated from the pain.
These are some of the most common homeopathic first-aid remedies that can be used to support the body’s natural healing ability, even if additional medical care is indicated and one is on their way to seek it.
Have a fun-filled, joyful and healthy summer season.
Ashley Keul and Beth Bundy, CCH, BSN, are the founders of Fieldwork Homeopathy, based in Sheboygan. For additional support for acute illness or injury and to learn more about how homeopathy can help with chronic conditions, call Keul at 507-301-5904 or Bundy at 507-321-1148 or visit FieldworkHomeopathy.com See ad on page 15.
by Julie Peterson
Blended families are complex and often challenging. A marriage between two people that already have children creates new relationships with individuals that were strangers not long ago. The newlyweds must nurture their own kids while forming new bonds with stepchildren, and the children may need to figure out how to accept a stepparent into their lives, share physical and emotional space with stepsiblings or spend part of their time in their other parent’s home.
It’s a lot to ask. Imagine this through the eyes of a young child or teenager. It might be confusing, frustrating or infuriating. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry.
According to Julee Peterson, a California-based therapist at Helping Blended Families, 65 percent of families are blended. It is the new norm. And yet, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 23 percent of second marriages end in divorce after five years and 39 percent dissolve after 10 years. Peterson notes, “Many reputable scholars still project the overall divorce rate for all marriages to be between 40 and 50 percent.”
To avoid becoming part of these statistics, it is crucial to manage expectations before creating a blended family. “What roles do you see each other playing? How are you going to handle discipline, experience holidays, safeguard your relationship or deal with divorce drama?” asks Christina McGhee, MSW, author of Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids.
McGhee, who prefers to be called “bonus mom” by her two stepchildren, cautions parents not to underestimate the amount of stress that blended families experience due to different parenting styles, uncooperative coparents and revolving schedules. “But it’s still possible to create an environment where everybody feels connected and accepted,” she asserts.
“Even very young children pick up on body language and stress,” says McGhee. “Kids can do remarkably well having one household that is grounded, balanced and supportive with parental figures that validate their feelings, shield them from conflict, create opportunities for conversation and remain consistent and predictable.”
While it’s OK if a stepchild is not comfortable with a stepparent right away, “the child should have an understanding of the importance of the stepparent in their life, and that the stepparent should be treated with respect,” says attorney Victoria Kelly, a partner at Sefton Kelly Family Law, in Naperville, Illinois.
Although a couple may be excited to embark upon a blended-family adventure, their children may feel pressured into instantly liking or accepting a stepparent. “Kids may feel a loyalty conflict or worry about betraying the other parent if they accept the stepparent,” says McGhee, suggesting that stepparents encourage and support one-on-one time with the other parent. “It’s critical for bonus parents to honor the history that your bonus children have,” she advises. “Part of their lives didn’t include you. Respect that.”
“You have zero control over the decisions that coparents make— what they do, what they say, the rules that they establish,” says McGhee. “But you always have a choice about how you respond and how you engage. Focus on what you can control.”
“It’s important to have an open line of communication with the other parent, but if the other parent is not comfortable speaking with the stepparent, that boundary should be respected," advises Kelly. “All families can benefit from monthly meetings.”
“Often, there are issues that kids are navigating behind the scenes that don’t make it on our parent radar,” McGhee notes, suggesting that parents set up a transition time when children are moving between households, such as a gathering around the dinner table to talk about the things that took place while apart. “Kids need some emotional space to shift gears,” she says. “When they’re with the other parent, keep communication open, so that when the children come back through the door, they don’t get sensory overload.”
Will Smith, senior business development manager for Acrow Bridge, in Alabama, raised one biological son and one stepson. He says that each child is different, so every situation needs to be customized to meet their needs. Smith and his wife presented a clear and consistent front when setting long-term values and goals for the kids— expecting the boys to do well in school and go to college—and they leaned in hard to achieve those objectives.
Stepparents can gradually incorporate quality togetherness by celebrating holidays, new rituals or even ordinary activities. “My relationship with my stepson grew through a shared interest in sports,” Smith says. “As a family, we played a lot of board games and had some favorite movies. These things became traditions.”
Julie Peterson is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.
The overarching message, which has been reinforced since I wrote the book, is that nature wants to feel free to do whatever it needs to do to heal things. The more we try to control nature, the more frustrated it gets. The same is true for people; the freer we feel, the happier and more productive we are. All efforts to control, whether it’s controlling human behavior or landscapers trying to control the landscape, are not helpful in any way. If we want to solve the climate crisis or the environmental crisis, we need to allow nature to be free and do its job.
Many of us are afraid of having new experiences or have anxiety about things we don’t understand. When this happens, we can choose to stay in the fear or encourage ourselves through it. When we choose courage and curiosity, we often learn a new skill or power. For example, when I was journeying and getting to know mosquitos and ticks, I felt afraid but chose to keep going. While I didn’t come to love the mosquitos and ticks, I developed compassion and respect for them.
Bestselling author, activist and gardener Maria Rodale is a board member of Rodale Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through research, farmer training and education. She is the former CEO of Rodale Inc., the global health and wellness media company that published notable books and magazines, including Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth Her own books include Organic Manifesto: How Organic Food Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe, as well as Scratch: Home Cooking for Everyone Made Simple, Fun, and Totally Delicious. In her latest work, Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden, Rodale leads readers through her relationship with the plants, animals and insects that inhabit her garden and shares the life lessons these often misunderstood creatures taught her.
It was a combination of sensing that “spirit” wouldn’t allow me not to and the recognition that I could write the book in my own way, with humor and irreverence. It’s been my experience that once we begin following the path that s pirit provides for us, things become easy. As someone on the older side of life, I’ve also noticed that when I don’t listen to that guidance, I tend to really mess things up, so even when I don’t understand the path, I have to follow it.
To understand what nature is communicating to us, we need to get curious and unlearn what our parents and culture taught us about how our garden should look or how we should interact with it. We can ask ourselves, “What am I afraid of? Where did the fear come from?” and listen for the answer.
Trauma is the root of everything—crime, abuse and all the things that make us unhappy and destructive, both towards each other and nature. That’s one of the reasons I was excited to share the parents’ creed in the milkweed chapter. The creed teaches that in order to stop trauma, we must raise kids well from the start. The challenge is that our culture doesn’t provide the information we need to minimize our mistakes or prevent trauma in the first place. Openness to learning about ourselves is key to healing trauma. When we heal our traumas, we are less likely to project trauma onto other living beings, including nature.
If people respond to life with curiosity instead of fear, and love instead of control, we can evolve amazingly fast and have fun doing it. This is the wonderful work we can accomplish together with nature— envisioning and building new systems and ways of being on this beautiful Earth.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
Deer District Market – 10am3pm. Free admission. Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee. MilwaukeeMakersMarket.com
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
Midwest Women’s Herbal: Free Virtual Community Conversation – 6:30pm. With psilocybin researcher and author, Katherine MacLean. We will discuss her newly released memoir, Midnight Water, and her upcoming appearance at Mycelium Mysteries: Women’s Mushroom Conference (Sept 22-24). Register: HerbWomenClassroom.podia.com
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
Milwaukee Makers Market – 10am-4pm. End of Summer Sale. Support local artisans, makers, creators and community. Free admission. Discovery World Museum, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee. MilwaukeeMakersMarket.com
MONDAY, AUGUST 21
Kids’ Camp: Dancing Jaguar’s Summer Camp – Aug 21-25. 9am-3pm. Ages 6-12. This metaphysical summer camp teaches children how to nurture their inner world with a holistic approach to integrating mind, body and spirit. $275. Knickerbocker on the Lake, 1028 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee. 207-680-6942. Tinyurl.com/JagKidsCamp
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Holding Space for Community and Nature – Sundays, Aug 27-Sept 17. 10-11:30am. A balance of guidance, reflection, quiet time and sharing as community as we experience the pace of nature and its energies. This is intended to be done in a 4-part series based on the work of Joanna Macy, eco-philosopher, activist and Buddhist practitioner. $120/series. Estabrook Park, 4400 N Estabrook Dr, Shorewood 262-586-9779. WatersEdgeTS.com.
Milwaukee Makers Market – 10am-4pm. Pop-Up Market. Support local artisans, makers, creators and community. Free admission. The Starling, 102 N Water St, Milwaukee. MilwaukeeMakersMarket.com
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
Summer Full Moon Celebration with Soul Meets Body – 4-10pm. Includes a garden-to-table dinner by a gourmet chef, mediumship readings, sound healing with reiki, guided meditation, Pisces full moon astrology forecast, Full Moon Fire Ceremony and more. Reserve a seat early; space limited. $487.64. 11516 N Spring Ave, Mequon. SoulMeetsBody.co/events-1
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
Self-Healing & Awakening – Sept 2-3. 10am-5:30pm. Join International teacher, Yogi Ashokananda, in this workshop where he will focus on practices, techniques, and experiential learning to lead you towards greater self-awareness and healing. Expand your sense of who and what you are with the teachings of Yogi Ashokananda by applying the yoga and meditation disciplines he has developed. Lodging options available. GoldenLightHealing.net
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Deer District Market – 10am-3pm. Free admission. Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee. MilwaukeeMakersMarket.com
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7
Fall Retreat for HCPs at Red Clover Ranch – Sept 7-10. Four-day group retreat for healthcare providers to learn more about and experience ketamine assisted therapy and psychedelic integration breathwork in a supportive container. $2,959/shared cabin; $3,379/ single. Red Clover Ranch, 44727 Co Rd X Soldiers Grove. 563-272-0858. Driftless IntegrativePsychiatry.com/FallRetreat
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
7th Annual Women’s Mycelium Mysteries Conference – Sept 22-24. Hosted by Midwest Women’s Herbal focusing on all things in the mushroom world. Workshops offered at the beginner through advanced levels on topics such as wild mushroom skills, fungal ecology, fungi and human health, and ethnomycology. Keynote speakers are Katherine MacLean, PhD, Cornelia Cho, MD, and Anne Pringle, PhD. Almond, WI. Tickets & to register: MidwestWomensHerbal.com
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SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024
Ancient Celtic Irish Shamanism – Mar 23-25. Join international teacher and author, Amantha Murphy from Ireland, as she shares these ancient traditions. The Irish Shamanic tradition goes back over many thousands of years. This way allows a person to walk between the worlds, recognizing the interconnectedness between all living forces both seen and unseen. Lodging options available. GoldenLightHealing.net
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024
Seidr Norse Shamanism –Apr 4-7. Join UK international author and teacher, Imelda Almqvist, for Seidr/Fornsed & Norse Shamanism. This 4-day introduction course covers a large field of spiritual and mystical traditions where we will explore the indigenous ancestral pathways and spiritual wisdom teachings of Northern Europe. Lodging options available. GoldenLightHealing.net
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024
Peruvian Shamanism Training – May 16-19, July 11-14, Sept 12-15, Nov 7-10, 2024. Join Peruvian native and international teacher, Jose Luis Herrera, for this powerful training on Peruvian Shamanism. This 4-part series is comprised of 4 long weekends in which you will develop a medicine bundle, or mesa, that becomes your animistic map of transformation and healing across the medicine path. Lodging options available. GoldenLightHealing.net
Receive Ongoing Healings – Thru July 31. 12pm. 4th Sun-Sat. Receive Divine Blessings each month. Be in tune with the energy cycles of 2023 so that you can prepare, upgrade and be a source of blessing for yourself, family and community. Free. Virtual. ShantiLleone.com
Sunday: Sand & Land Yoga, 8:30am
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Paddle Board Yoga, 6am
Tuesday: Yin Yoga, 5:30pm
Thursday: Yin Yoga, 5:30pm
Friday: Sand & Land Yoga, 10am
Saturday: Sand & Land Yoga, 8:30 am and Brunch, 11:30am. Private lessons and retreats available by appointment. All classes are $20/session. Come for 5 sessions, get the 6th free with your loyalty card. Camp Serenity, S76W18582 Kingston Dr, Muskego. 262-903-8774. CampSerenity.wordpress.com.
A.C.I.M. Study Group – A Course in Miracles study group, following Fellowship. Love offering accepted. Fireside Room, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Joann Baumann: 414-745-7377. UnityCenterInMilwaukee.com
Sunday Celebrations at Unity Center in Milwaukee – 10am. Onsite (observing COVID-19 recommendations for face masks, social distancing and taking temperatures). Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. Streaming live: UnityCenterInMilwaukee.com
Group Breathwork – 11am-12pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Join us for a small group class to experience breathwork for the first time or as a tune-up for experienced breathers. Experience a shift and alignment of body, mind and spirit. $44. Blue Sky Breath, 4650 N Port Washington Rd, Ste 330, Glendale. 414-420-0102. BlueSkyBreath.com.
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
Vinyasa Flow – 12-1pm. Focus on the dynamic sequence of flowing yoga postures built around the Sun Salutations with continued attention to technique and alignment. All levels. Invivo Wellness, 2060 N Humboldt Ave, Ste 300, Milwaukee. 414-265-5606. InvivoWellness.com
Life Journey Group – 6:15-8pm. 2nd & 4th Mon. Come with an open mind and kind heart to support others and self in spiritual growth through daily living. Love offering. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityCenterInMilwaukee.com
Cultivating Guts Podcast: New Episode Release – 9am. Tiffany Hinton’s podcast where we discuss gardening, homesteading, gut health, following our intuition, herbalism and functional medicine to create a life of joy and beauty. Listen on Spotify, YouTube and iTunes. Free. Tinyurl.com/CultivatingG
DNA Hemp at Thiensville Farmers Market – Thru Oct 10. 9am-2pm. Every other Tues. High Vibe Tribe offers sungrown, hand-cultivated, premium DNA Hemp Product Line. Free samples. Black DNA Hemp Tent, 251 Elm St, Thiensville. 414-531-8129. dnahempllc.com
VIBE Fitness: HIIT Class – 6-6:45pm. Class will focus on keeping your heart rate up while still focusing on resistance training. VIBE Yoga Health Fitness, 180 Kossow Rd, Waukesha. 262-788-9147. Register: VibeMKE.com or using the MINDBODY app.
VIBE Virtual 30-Min Yoga Flow – 12pm. Class is created with the intention to connect with breath, move the body and clear the mind. Great for doing when time is limited, but when a break is needed to flow and breathe. Zoom. Register: VibeMKE.com or using the MINDBODY app.
DNA Hemp at Menomonee Falls Farmers Market – Thru Oct 4. 2-6pm. Every other Wed. High Vibe Tribe offers sun-grown, hand-cultivated, premium DNA Hemp Product Line. Free samples. Black DNA Hemp Tent, N87W16749 Garfield Dr, Menonomee Falls. 414-531-8129. dnahempllc.com
Drumming Circle – Thru Nov 15. 5:306:30pm. 3rd Wed. Join us for this monthly evening of drumming and discover inner strength and encouragement by those sharing the experience. Bring own drum or use one of ours. No experience necessary. All welcome. $10. A Place to Be Spirituality Center, 166 W Dekora St, Saukville. APlaceToBeSC.org
East Side Pilates: Booty Camp – 6pm. This challenging circuit format utilizes cardio intervals on the jump board with strength and core-conditioning segments on the low chair and CoreAlign. A perfect way to build strength, sculpt and tone your body. East Side Pilates, 2445 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee. 414-915-7100. EastSidePilates.com
VIBE Sunrise Yoga Flow-45 – 6-6:45am. Virtual & In-Person Options. Connect with breath, move the body and clear the mind. All levels welcome. For the VIRTUAL class option, the ZOOM link will be emailed to you prior to the start of class. VIBE Yoga Health Fitness, 180 Kossow Rd, Waukesha. 262788-9147. Register: VibeMKE.com or using the MINDBODY app.
East Side Pilates: Mixed Equipment Pilates Class – 9:30am. This open-level class will challenge you in surprising and new ways. Experience the reformer, tower, yoga wall, mat, CoreAlign and/or chair. Increase core and full body strength, balance body/mind/spirit. East Side Pilates, 2445 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee. 414-915-7100. EastSidePilates.com
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
Adaptive Yoga – 2-3pm. With Dawn Stacey. A slow alignment-based class with options to build poses throughout the class and a guided meditation at the end. $12. A Place to Be Spirituality Center, 166 W Dekora St, Saukville. APlaceToBeSC.org
DNA Hemp at West Bend Farmers Market – Thru Oct 21. 7:30-11am. Every other Tues.High Vibe Tribe offers sun-grown, hand-cultivated, premium DNA Hemp Product Line. Free samples. Black DNA Hemp Tent, 320 5th Ave, West Bend. 414-531-8129. dnahempllc.com
Saturday Brunches at Camp Serenity Yoga and Retreat Center – 11:30am. Includes a 60-min Iron Lotus class, followed by homemade bakery, roasted vegetables, quinoa, coffee and Mimosa. Available for 3-5 people. $45/session. Camp Serenity, S76W18582 Kingston Dr, Muskego. 262-903-8774. CampSerenity.wordpress.com
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
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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 21.
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.
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!
BLUE SKY BREATH
Carrie Schaal
4650 N Port Washington Rd, Ste 330
Glendale
414-420-0102 • BlueSkyBreath.com
Applying the science of breathing to improve health & human performance. Offering 1:1 breathwork, group, and multiday retreats. Breathe like you’ve never breathed, live like you’ve never lived! See ad on page 19.
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 6.
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 25.
PROSPEROUS MAMA
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 31.
THE CLARITY COLLAB
Christine Bannister-Welch
262-951-0812
21415 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin inside the Guild of Modern Wellness
TheClarityCollab.com
From college kids to CEOs, coaching helps motivated adults find truth and healing. A retired Emergency Responder and former divorced single-mom, Christine specializes in tackling trauma to find the clarity you need and want to live your most authentic life. See ad page 9.
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 9.
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 23.
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.
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.
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 37.
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.
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 3.
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.
WHOLE HEALTH 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.
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.
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 4.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 33.
A BETTER ME SPA
N72W13400 Lund Ln, Ste C, Menomonee Falls
262-408-7597
Info@ABetterMeSpa.com
ABetterMeSpa.com
A Better Me Spa offers an extensive menu of unique services: Floatation Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Massage, and AVACEN. We are proud to provide you the relaxation you deserve.
PROVITA WELLNESS CLINIC
21415 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin inside the Guild of Modern Wellness
26422 Oakridge Dr, Ste 103, Wind Lake 262-276-0300
MyProvitaWellness.com
Functional medicine and weight loss with a personalized root cause approach. Achieve optimal health and correct dysfunction. We treat GI, cardiac, inflammatory/immune, POTS, post viral, hormones/endocrine, weight loss and more. See ad page 9.
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.
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 37.
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 17.
FIELDWORK HOMEOPATHY
Ashley Keul & Beth Bundy, CCH, BSN Sheboygan, WI and virtual FieldworkHomeopathy.com
Individualized holistic care for all ages. From acute illness and injury support to addressing symptoms of long-standing chronic conditions, our virtual homeopathy clinic can help you wherever you are. See ad page 15.
A DEEPER WELL
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.
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 11.
BE GREEN PRO LLC
Patricia Beres Delafield, WI 262-361-4034
Hello@BeGreen.pro | BeGreen.pro
Sustainable landscape services. Your trusted residential and commercial partner for over 30 years. Our expert horticulturalists and turf technicians provide nature-inspired, low-toxicity solutions for outdoor needs. From turf to trees, insect and pest control, to snow and ice management, our all-natural methods are safer for people, pets and the planet.
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 31.
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 23.
A BETTER ME SPA
N72W13400 Lund Ln, Ste C, Menomonee Falls
262-408-7597
Info@ABetterMeSpa.com
ABetterMeSpa.com
A Better Me Spa offers an extensive menu of unique services: Floatation Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Massage, and AVACEN. We are proud to provide you the relaxation you deserve.
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 on page 9.
RESTORATIVE LASER THERAPY
Christa Christiansen, RN
21415 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin inside the Guild of Modern Wellness
414-881-7015
Christa@RestorativeLaserRN.com
RestorativeLaserRN.com
Laser Therapy is non-invasive, pain-free, and used to stimulate cells and healing. It helps reduce pain, inflammation and appearance of scars. Boosts circulation, improves tissue repair, arthritis, fibromyalgia, Carpal Tunnel, TMJ and more. Call today. See ad page 9.
EVERYDAY BLISS
1930 W Bluemound Rd, Waukesha 262-781-8102
Info@Everyday-Bliss.com
Everyday-Bliss.com
LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE
3510 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood
LakesideNaturalMedicine.com
414-939-8748
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.
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. See ad on page 6.
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.
EPICURE GOOD FOOD AMBASSADOR
Shawna Jesse, Sr Leader
Muskego
414-788-9325
ShawnasEpicMeals@gmail.com
ShawnaJesse.Epicure.com/en-us
Tired of the dinner time dilemma? I help master mealtime with all-natural, allergen-friendly, quick, easy meals made in about 20 minutes. Become your master of mealtime with Epicure.
Naturopathic doctors with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone imbalance, weight loss and hypothyroidism. See ad on page 31.
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.
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 on page 18.
STREAM AND MOUNTAIN CONSULTING
Maria Elena Perez, PhD
21415 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin
inside the Guild of Modern Wellness
262-894-2658
Client-centered and trauma-informed psychological services for children, adults and families. Healing, joy and change are possible with creative, evidenced-based solutions. Holistic and caring services. Flexible hours, Bilingual Spanish. See ad page 9.
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
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 17.
NOURISH NATURAL PRODUCTS
Info@NourishNaturalProducts.com
NourishNaturalProducts.com
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 25.
REVITALIZE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Hales Corners & Wauwatosa
414-708-8066
Revitalize-PT.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.
SPECIALIZED THERAPY SERVICES
890 Elm Grove Rd, Ste 1-1, Elm Grove 414-778-1341
SpecializedTherapyServices.com
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 25.
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.
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 on page 7.
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 17.
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.
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 5.
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!
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 10.
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. See ad on page 6.
KIRALILY HEALING
Inside Image Studios
821 Meadowbrook Rd, Ste 119, Waukesha, WI 53188
262-208-5193
KiralilyHealing@gmail.com
KiralilyHealing.my.canva.site
Kiralily Healing is a reiki and energy healing practice. Every session is customized using sound tools, crystals and aromatherapy. Distance healing, group sessions and soy candles are also offered.
CAMP SERENITY
YOGA CLASSES & RETREAT
S76W18582 Kingston Dr, Muskego 262-903-8774
CampSerenityYoga@facebook.com
CampSerenity.wordpress.com
Retreat spa with weekly Iron Lotus yoga classes with weights to rejuvenate and strengthen, then restore and relax. Offering indoor studio classes and outdoor lakeside classes. Book a fabulous yoga retreat or amazing brunch now. Text Sharon for reservations.
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.
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 33.
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 27.
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.
A PLACE TO BE SPIRITUALITY CENTER
166 W Dekora St, Saukville 262-277-1928
APlaceToBeSC@gmail.com
APlaceToBeSC.org
An authentic community dedicated to exploring life’s big questions. Through discussion groups, book studies, drumming, spiritual companioning, art nights, family game nights, and sacred space APTB encourages all in their search for meaning and wholeness.
ECKANKAR OF WISCONSIN
6501 Watts Rd, Ste 150, Madison, WI
Open Saturdays, 10am-1pm 608-665-0826
Eckankar-WI.org
ECKANKAR is Love, Wisdom & Spiritual Freedom. Soul exists because God loves it. You are Soul, an eternal, creative being. Unlimited. Divine. Does something inside you long to know life’s purpose? Explore Eckankar. Visit our website today.
The more we try to control nature, the more frustrating it gets. The same is true for people; the freer we feel, the happier and more productive we are.
– Maria Rodale
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 17.
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 on page 9.
CAMP SERENITY
YOGA CLASSES & RETREAT
S76W18582 Kingston Dr, Muskego 262-903-8774
CampSerenityYoga@facebook.com
CampSerenity.wordpress.com
Retreat spa with weekly Iron Lotus yoga classes with weights to rejuvenate and strengthen, then restore and relax. Offering indoor studio classes and outdoor lakeside classes. Book a fabulous yoga retreat or amazing brunch now. Text Sharon for reservations.
LEASING SPACE – Quality office space starting at $250/month. Convenient Mequon or Pewaukee location, flexible terms, awesome landlords. To learn more: 262-834-6214 or visit mbofficespace.com
NOURISH NATURAL PRODUCTS –
Clean, organic products for the body, mind and home. 100% of our ingredients are sourced from plants. Bestsellers include: Hair Thickening Spray, Natural Deodorant and Lash & Brow Growth Serum. See ad on page 7.
ECO HARMONY LANDSCAPE & DESIGN a sustainably minded company offering competitive pay, creative projects and a dynamic work environment. We provide a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere and focus on work/life balance. Call 414-810-5858. See ad on page 31.
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 33.
$20 for up to 20 words, then $1 extra per word. Email content to Publisher@NaturalMKE.com Deadline is the 10th.
LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER –
Now hiring motivated and passionate individuals looking to pursue a career in natural health care. Call 414-453-8289. See ad on page 17.
TOTAL HEALTH NUTRITION CENTER –
Join our team of holistic health practitioners and help improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Send resume to Clinic@ TotalHealthInc.com See ad on page 17.
VIBE YOGA, HEALTH & FITNESS – Is looking to hire a part-time certified group fitness and yoga instructor. If you or anyone you know is looking to grow their personal career and enhance the lives of others through their passion of yoga, health and fitness, please apply. Starting pay: $25/hr. To apply, submit your resume to Info@VibeMKE.com See ad on page 33.
VIVA WELLNESS is hiring full-time front desk. We’re a growing business with many perks! Organized and self-sufficient team players send resume to Hello@Viva WellnessWi.com See ad on page 9.
MASSAGE THERAPY ROOM – Available at Trinergy Health. Room comes equipped with massage table, closet and steam sauna. Potential for gaining access to our clientele. 262-955-6600. See ad on page 11.
MENSTRUAL AND MENOPAUSE SYMPTOM RELIEF – Check out OVA intuitive nutrition for hormonal support. OVA targets the body’s response to women’s natural cycles and fluctuating nutrient levels. Code: 7807084 for $10 off. Questions text Amy: 414-510-9000. Modere.com
ORGANIC PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENTS – Get greens powder, herbal teas, electrolytes, oil blends, colon cleansers and more. See Special Offer for samples. 954-459-1134. EarthSanaStore.com
