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Before I had the remarkable and unique oppor tunity to be part of Natural Awakenings, I worked as a registered nurse. I was fresh out of nursing school, bursting with new knowledge and nerves, and thirsting to learn more and to help people. I decided to launch my nursing career in the mental health field because I was passionate about shining light on the relationship between mental health and …well, everything

I am blessed to have both a background in nursing and to be part of the Natural Awakenings team that educates the community about the inte grative aspects of our health through a wholistic, natural and upstream approach.

In the month of November at Natural Awaken ings Milwaukee, we are excited to share our Mental Wellness issue. It hones in on the interrelationships of mental, physical and spiritual wellness. We are proud to share so many services and resources, and it may be surprising to learn that they aren’t all just for physical health—they’re also for mental health and overall well-being!

Please check out the variety of articles—as well as the advertisers that keep our magazine’s motor running—and consider how many of them can help boost your men tal wellness. For example, we may not intuitively link physical therapy and pelvic floor health, or dentistry and oral health, to our mental wellness. But being comfortable and pain-free with good posture, as well as having a healthy and attractive smile, undoubtedly contributes to confidence and self-esteem. So go ahead and look inside for the many resources that you may not have tried just yet that can help you feel less anxious, more balanced, pain-free and stress-free. Remember that mental wellness comes much more easily when we take care of ourselves physically. Here’s to feeling great!

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In the spirit of the holiday season, and of spreading a good mood to you and yours, we also bring to you our second annual local and sustainable Wellness Holiday Gift Guide! Check it out on page 33.

Cheers, Jordan Peschek, RN-BSN, Publisher

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Naturopathic Doctor Sarah Axtell of Lakeside Natural Medicine will present Eat Well, Feel Well Through the Holidays—An Evening with Dr. Axtell, from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 10, at her clinic in Shorewood. This fun, interactive evening will teach techniques for eating well and feeling well during the holidays. Participants can also cook with Axtell and sample food and wine while learning hacks to reduce stress, optimize gut health and stay motivated through the holidays.

“Learn to make healthier versions of your favorite dishes, such as pumpkin pie and stuffing,” Axtell says. “It is possible to love your food and your health. Healthy doesn’t have to be hard and can taste good, too.” Axtell is a naturopathic doctor passionate about using food as medicine with her patients. She helps peo ple facing many health conditions, such as digestive disorders, autoimmune disorders, weight loss resistance, food sensitivities and hormone imbalances.

Cost: $50 for in-person event (includes recipes, handouts, food and wine tasting) or $39 for a video recording of the event (includes recipes and handouts). Location: 3510 N. Oakland Ave., Ste. 203, Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-939-8748, email Info@Lakesi deNaturalMedicine.com or visit LakesideNaturalMedicine.com. See ad on page 30.

Gladstar, Other Experts to Lead Online Women’s Wellness Herbal and Healing Workshops

World-renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar and a dynamic star lineup will present a virtual Women’s Wellness Series, In Our Own Hands, produced by Midwest Women’s Herbal, on every other Saturday from January through April, 2023. In workshops covering many topics, participants will be supported and inspired to work with herbs, archetypes, magic and healing in their own lives and communities.

This unique series of workshops, led by herbalists and healers that are interested in offering women tools that they can bring into their own lives for health and wellness, offers a supportive community learning environment. Each workshop is unique and complementary to the next. Partic ipants have the opportunity to attend live and interact with the instructor. For those not able to attend or that wish to review the workshop, recordings will be sent to each one.

Instructors include Gladstar; Indigenous Earth keeper, Brooke Medicine Eagle; bioregional Wise Wom an and bioregional herbalist Linda Conroy; ancestral ritual practitioner and author Caitlin Mathews; American Herbalist Guild Director and herbalist Mimi Hernandez; acupuncturist and herbalist Jiling Lin; and spiritual doula, rootworker and conjurer Angela Smith.

For more information, visit MidwestWomensHerbal.com. See ad on page 11.

ERA Wellness Accepting New Clients for Integrative Psychotherapy

ERA Wellness, a psychotherapy practice located in Whitefish Bay, offers treatment for individuals and couples. They spe cialize in counseling for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders such as postpartum depression, infertility and loss, along with other issues like trauma, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety. The staff consists of licensed therapists that have special training in techniques such as brainspotting, exposure response preven tion and the Gottman method of couples therapy, along with art therapy.

“Our practice operates a bit differently than traditional psychotherapy practices. We deeply believe in our clients’ self-de termination and ability to heal. We ‘get it’, and know that our clients need and deserve a therapist that can help them heal,” says Emily Aleksy, a psychotherapist as well as the clinic owner and director. “It’s challeng ing to find a therapist that’s a good match, and we try to make that process as easy as possible because we know how much effort it is to take that first step.”

Location: 316 E. Silver Spring Dr., Ste. 227, Whitefish Bay. For more information, call 414-301-3411 or visit

ERAWellnessTherapy.com. See ad on page 10.

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Moreno Therapy Adds Hypnotherapy, Past-Life Regression Services

Moreno Therapy now offers hypnotherapy, a guided, relaxing technique that allows one to easily access the subconscious mind to provide a better understanding of repetitive patterns, challenges and issues. Also offered is past-life regression, which utilizes the hypnotherapy process and can help strengthen an understanding of life by providing insight into previous memories of another lifetime.

“If you don’t believe in past-life experiences, you can still benefit from this method of utilizing metaphors or symbols that emerge as your guide,” explains owner Claudia Moreno. “This process provides an opportunity to help release emotional conflicts, relationship problems, phobias and physical ailments.”

Moreno invites Natural Awakenings readers to experience a free past-life regression group session at the Mind Body Spirit Expo on November 13, at the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront at 4700 N. Port Washington Rd. The past-life regression group session begins at 11:30 a.m.

Location: 250 W. Broadway, Waukesha. For more information, call 262-278-0229, email CMorenoTherapy@gmail.com or visit MorenoTherapy.org. See ad on page 19.

Body Ignite LLC Personal Training Focuses on Physical, Spiritual Wellness

Dawn Coleman, owner of Body Ignite LLC, is a personal trainer with 25 years of experi ence who is certified through the American Council of Exercise. Using her additional training in reiki healing, shamanism and transformational life coaching, Coleman adds a holistic, intuitive component to her personal training services. She also works with people in post-physical therapy stag es to regain whole wellness.

“I am here for all who are open to co-creating a plan to put goals and dreams into action and make them a reality,” Cole man says. “Your goals and well-being are accessible, and I offer the tools and the template for creating a sustained and joyful life filled with purpose. Health and balance in life is obtainable. Join me as we create a guided path.”

Location: W62N563 Washington Ave., Ste. A, Cedarburg. For more information, call 414-339-6688, email Dawn@BodyIgnite. com or visit BodyIgnite.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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Enjoy Pilates Any Time with Pilates Chronicles Online Class Subscription

Pilates Chronicles provides unlimited access to all of the virtual Pilates mat classes at East Side Pilates. For $35 per month, members can access Pilates classes anywhere and anytime, making it convenient for those that are traveling or cannot attend studio classes at set times. Individual online classes are also available for $15 per class. Memberships are automatically billed monthly and can be canceled any time. New classes will be added every month.

East Side Pilates is also hiring com prehensive-certified Pilates instructors. Those interested can send a curriculum vitae and resume to Info@EastSidePilates.com.

Location: 2445 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee. Pilates Chronicles can be found by visiting EastSidePilates.com and clicking on the Pilates Chronicles popup, or via Vimeo.com/ondemand/pilateschronicles. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

Yoga Teacher Training at YogaSix Milwaukee

This winter, YogaSix (Y6) Milwau kee is hosting the 200-hour Vinya sa Teacher Training Program. The program, held on eight alternate weekends beginning January 20 and ending April 30, 2023 is designed for anyone that wants to deepen their personal yoga practice, as well as for those aspiring to share their passion as an instructor. Registration is required and space is limited. Tuition includes a three-month unlimited yoga membership at Y6 Milwaukee.

YogaSix is accredited through the Yoga Alliance, the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community. The organization fosters high-quality, safe, accessible and equitable teaching of yoga. Y6 offers six different class types, from hot and powerful to slow and mindful. Beginner and sculpt classes are also available. Their teachers have been trained in the Y6 methodology to provide a consistent but creative experience for each class type while individualizing the yoga experience for each student.

Cost: $2,500 before November 30; $2,750 after. Payment plans are available. Location: 2227 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-800-7550, email MilwaukeeProspectLeadTeacher@YogaSix.com or visit YogaSix.com/teacher-training. See ad on page 13.

Brookfield Health & Wellness Grows Its Cutting-Edge Holistic Offerings

Brookfield Health & Wellness, LLC, now offers the Energy Enhancement System (EE System). The installation of a 16-unit sys tem has been completed in their Brookfield office this past month. The EE System gen erates multiple, bio-active, life-enhancing energy fields. The combination of bio-pho tonic fusion and scalar waves interfaces with the body’s DNA matrix and promotes healing. This technology gives the body the ultimate fuel it needs to rejuvenate and recalibrate us back to homeostasis.

By assisting in cell regeneration, this system can offer myriad benefits such as improving one’s immune function, aiding in body detoxification and providing pain relief. For a more detailed description of the EE System and the science behind it, see “The Revolution of Healing” Parts 1 and 2, available via YouTube, which includes an interview with Dr. Sandra Rose Michael, the inventor of the device.

Established in 2014, Brookfield Health & Wellness was founded on the principal of getting to the root cause of ill ness by assessing whole-person wellness.

Location: 150 S. Sunny Slope Rd., Ste. 148, Brookfield. For more information, call 262-395-4023 or visit BrookfieldHealthAndWellness.com. See ad on page 13.

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Try Red Light Therapy to Increase Energy, Keep Skin Healthy This Winter

Casa Calm, located inside the Guild of Modern Wellness collective, is offering red light therapy at introductory prices, along with one complimentary session, to Natural Awakenings readers. Red light therapy is a therapeutic technology that uses red and near infrared wavelengths of light to natu rally stimulate the body at the cellular level to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things.

“This increased production is a significant component of cellular regen eration, which is responsible for improving and boosting new cell growth,” explains

Trish Beckman, founder of Casa Calm. She cites health benefits including intradermal collagen production, weight loss, improved cellulite reduction, enhanced whole-body healing capabilities and anti-aging effects.

Location: 21415 W. Greenfield Ave., New Berlin. For more information, call 262-391-3876, email TheCasaCalm@gmail.com or visit CasaCalm.org. See ad on page 18.

Classes, Events and Sessions Available at Angelic Roots

Angelic Roots crystal shop and wellness center has several upcoming classes and individual sessions teaching the principles and techniques of reiki, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, intuitive reading and Soul Coaching. In addition, they’ve added a monthly Soul Care Sunday series that fea tures gong baths, energy boost sessions, intuitive readings, henna tattoos and more. Also planned is a special Thanksgiving week end sale and “12 Days of Christmas” specials in December.

Angelic Roots, founded in 2016, features crystals, jewelry, metaphysical tools, sound healing instruments, incense, books, oracle cards and essential oils. “It has long been our vision to provide the community with a wellness center devoted to the art of holistic and energetic healing,” says Angelic Roots co-owner Laurie Rodic. “Our hope is to ignite a journey of self-discovery and an expansion of consciousness that will contribute to life-long health and healing.”

Location: 8612 S. Market Pl., Oak Creek. For more information and the class schedule, call 414-304-5184, email Info@AngelicRoots.com or visit AngelicRoots.com. See ad on page 39 in the Holiday Gift Guide.

The Guild of Modern Wellness to Host Second Annual Christmas Market

Support local small businesses and find unique holiday gifts at the second an nual Christmas Market from 5 to 8 p.m. on December 7, at The Guild of Modern Wellness, in New Berlin. The event prom ises vendors selling handmade jewelry, body care products, pet treats and natural wellness items. Casa Calm, one of the event organizers, will also be on hand to educate attendees about red light therapy, a therapeutic technology that uses red and near infrared wavelengths of light to natu rally stimulate the body at the cellular level.

La Promesa, a food vendor that trans formed a red school bus into a food truck, will be across the street from the event offering Puerto Rican cuisine from 4 to 7 p.m.

Location: 21415 W. Greenfield Ave., New Berlin. For more information, call 262-391-3876 or email TheCasaCalm@ gmail.com. See ad on page 18.

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I am happy because I’m grateful. I choose to be grateful. That gratitude allows me to be happy.

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PLANET-FRIENDLY WAYS TO HIT THE SLOPES

Many alpine ski resorts are going more and more green, enabling enthusiasts to reduce their impact on the planet while enjoying the winter sport. Here’s some eco-information, as well as money-saving tips:

As detailed on SkiVermont.com, the latest Vermont Ski Areas Energy Savings Impact Report from Efficiency Vermont revealed that 13 state ski areas have completed 668 projects since 2000, including “low-energy snowguns, compressed air right-sizing, lift terminal heater controls, thermal shells and many other systems and improvements.”

Last year, Taos Ski Valley, in New Mexico, treated 245 acres of high mortality spruce and fir trees to help restore the forest ecosystem and diverted 10,287 pounds of waste from landfill to compost, equaling a CO 2 reduction of approximately 3.2 megatons. Park City and Deer Valley, in Utah, have partnered with nearby districts to source power from an 80-megawatt solar farm. Vail Resorts, encompassing more than 40 ski areas, continues its EpicPromise program with the goal of zero net emissions, zero waste to landfills and zero operating impact on land and ecosystems by 2030 (TheAvantSki.com).

Skiers at Big Sky Resort (BigSkyResort.com), in Wyoming, can minimize their car bon footprint by offsetting their trip with partner Tradewater, a Chicago company that facilitates lowering greenhouse gas emissions. All of the resort’s lift operations have been running carbon-free since March 2020, and ongoing efficiency projects include upgrading hotel thermostats and increasing the use of solar power.

Wear sustainable brands. Patagonia, The North Face and Cotopaxi are some of the brands that make ski jackets from recycled materials. Also, instead of buying new, con sider patching up an old jacket if it has a tear.

Take a pass. Many individual ski resorts and associations offer lift ticket passes. Tips on making the best choice for individual or family needs can be found at SkiMag.com. It’s a popular trend: The National Ski Areas Association (nsaa.org) reports season passes now make up more than half of all lift ticket sales.

Group together. Gather family and friends in one car. Also, local ski clubs, sporting goods retailers and parks and recreation departments often organize group trips by chartering buses and arranging for discounted lift tickets. Warm-weather ski clubs arrange for flights to ski resorts. Making new friends along the way is a nice bonus.

Leave a clean path. Don’t leave any plastic water or sports drink containers or power bar wrappers on the snow.

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Researchers at the UK’s As ton Univer sity found that the more often people ate fruit, the lower they scored for depression and the higher for mental well-being. The frequency of fruit con sumption seemed to be more important to psychological health than the total amount consumed. People that ate savory snacks such as potato chips, which are low in nutrients, were more likely to report more frequent memory lapses and greater levels of anxiety and depression. The research ers found no connection between eating vegetables and psychological health. Nu trients can be lost during cooking. “As we are more likely to eat fruit raw, this could potentially explain its stronger influence on our psychological health,” says lead author Nicola-Jayne Tuck.

In another study, researchers from the UK’s University of Reading gave 478 young adults either high doses of vitamins B6 or B12 or a placebo. After one month, they found that 100 milligrams of the B6 (about 50 times the recommended daily allowance) significantly boosted gamma aminobutyric acid, which inhibits excitatory impulses in the brain, and reduced self-re ported anxiety and depression levels. B12 had no such effects.

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The holiday season brings an awareness of gift giving. Women often forget about giving to themselves when focused giving to others. Tiffany Hinton, host of the Cultivating Guts podcast, reminds women everywhere, “Do not forget to make your own wish list this season to share with your family and friends. There is nothing wrong with crafting a wish list for yourself as an adult woman. Remember the days of the Sears’ catalog and the red marker; circling the items you wanted? This year, you have permission to make a holiday wish list, too.”

One of the items to add to the top of the wish list is an Elli Bralette from Non Disclosure Apparel. Hinton sat down with Becky Connelly, Non Disclosure Apparel founder, on the Cultivating Guts podcast. Hear the interview on Spotify or YouTube at Youtube.com/tiffanyhinton.

On her desk, Connelly has a framed photo of her 11-year-old self. She explains, “It’s an Olan Mills’ portrait and the studio lighting was perfectly illumi nating my breast buds poking through my dress. I was completely mortified…” Since then, Connelly has been self-conscious about it.

“For years, I’ve dreamt of my ideal bra, a non-padded, lightweight bralette with a whisper thin, strong as hell concealer inside each cup,” she said from her home office in Charleston, South Carolina. Designed without padding, wiring and completely seamless, the patented bralette features discreet, flexible fabric that is heat-sealed into the cups, designed to completely conceal any potential nipple protuberance. Connelly added, “It’s flipping the script on the bralette as we know it, providing 100 percent coverage without padding. It’s a total game changer.”

Hinton asked Connelly “How has your business filled your soul and pas sion?” Connelly explained that since setting out to make a ‘concealing bralette’ a reality, she has never forgotten the advice her former life coach, “Even if

and young girls are seeking, including both Connelly and Hinton’s daughters. Each day, Connelly wakes up inspired to make it better, and she tells us that she loves every minute of it.

A few other items to give yourself permission to add to your holiday wish list include a new pair of fun shoes and your favorite bottle of wine. Tiffany encourages you to make a full list of 10 items for your self this season to share.

Check out the Elli bralette in the holiday gift guide on page 36.

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journeys appear to have much less impact on the environment than before. Dr. Doug Parr, chief scientist of Greenpeace, says, “Google has airbrushed a huge chunk of the aviation industry’s climate impacts from its pages.”

With Google hosting nine out of every 10 online searches, this could have wide repercussions for people’s travel deci sions. In July, the search engine decided to exclude all the global warming impacts of flying except CO2 following consultations with its industry partners.

Kit Brennan, a founder of Thrust Car bon, a UK company that helps businesses reduce the effect their travel has on the climate, fears consumers could come to believe that non-CO2 impacts on the cli mate are not relevant in the longer term, despite the science that contradicts this view. That would mean up to 1.5 percent of the warming caused by human activity would be ignored, and the pressure on air lines to reduce their emissions would be cut accordingly. Some experts say Google’s calculations now represent just over half of the real impact of flights on the climate.

Trinergy Center

FOR INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY

Holistic Approaches for Mental and Physical Wellness

by Sheila Julson

Trinergy Center for Integrative Psychiatry offers evidence-based holistic treatments for emotional and physical health. Dr. Aruna Tummala, an integrative psychiatrist and the medical director of Trinergy, explains how they combine Western medicine with Ayurveda to empower patients to heal and recover from depression, anxiety, autoim munity and chronic pain.

“We help our patients understand the root causes of their illnesses and help them find a path toward wellbeing,” Tummala says. “Our patients are able to recover their energy and vital ity, come off medications and reduce side effects, and enjoy improved relationships with family and loved ones.”

Tummala emphasizes that a holistic approach toward mental wellness begins with holistic physical wellness. Rather than focusing on the brain to address mental illness, the Triner gy team realizes that emotional imbalance can originate from anywhere within the body because all organs interact togeth er. Trinergy’s annual programs are designed to walk patients through a renewal process to revive their health, energy, vitality and relationships.

Trinergy features an Ayurvedic spa with organic products. Services include body massage, sauna treatments, detox ification treatments and shirodhara —an Ayurvedic healing technique often used in conjunction with massage therapy in which the practitioner drizzles oil, milk, buttermilk or water onto the forehead. According to an article on Chopra.com (Chopra. com/articles/5-benefits-of-a-shirodhara-treatment), shirodhara produces five distinct benefits: It counteracts the effects of stress, reduces anxiety, awakens intuition, improves sleep quality and pacifies the Vata dosha (the one that governs the nervous system).

A ‘FOOD AS MEDICINE’ PHILOSOPHY

Tummala achieved her Doctor of Medicine in psychiatry in 2003 from the National Insti tute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences in Bangalore, India. She practiced traditional psychiatry but was disappointed by the lack of healing she saw in her practice. After experiencing her own health issues, and becoming a mom, she became interested in the “food as medicine” approach.

“I changed my diet and saw that my attention deficit disorder had gone away,” Tummala says. “I explored further and came across the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine.” She pursued education and training in this field and became board certified, thus beginning her transition toward integrating holistic principles. She is board certified in adult and geriatric psychiatry. She earned board certification in integrative and holistic medicine through the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine.

Having a broad palette of Western and Eastern medical training and experience

allows Tummala to develop plans of inter vention such as diet, exercise, meditation, nutritional supplements, herbs, carefully prescribed psychiatric medicines and more to address symptoms of mental illness. Tummala recently became certified in the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which uses a pressurized chamber to deliver ox ygen to plasma and tissues. The increase of oxygen concentration can help reduce inflammation and thus stimulate healing.

Tummala plans to grow Trinergy to serve more people in the community. In an effort to reach all sections of our society, she hopes to open a nonprofit division of Trinergy to make integrative psychiatry more accessible.

Tummala expresses gratitude to her first batch of patients during 2016 and 2017 that trusted her to offer them integrative therapies. “I learned a lot and by the out comes I have witnessed since practicing integrative psychiatry, I can confidently say that we can recover from the labels of mental illnesses without having to rely on pills with side effects for the rest of our lives. This is what gives me hope for all of us.”

Trinergy Center for Integrative Psychiatry is located at 12800 W. National Ave., New Berlin. For more information, call 262-2882754 or visit TrinergyHealth.com. See ad on page 15.

12 Quick Fixes for Anxiety

SIMPLE STRATEGIES FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING

by Ronica O’Hara

I t is an all-too-human experience to have anxiety—feeling fear or apprehension about what might happen. A survival mechanism for our species, it can easily get out of hand in times of uncertain ty, morphing from a timely signal to a crippling, chronic condition. Happily, mental health professionals have found many useful anti-anxiety strategies to ease us through difficult moments.

BREATHE DEEPLY

“Controlling your breathing is a fantastic hack to help you move out of a stress/ anxiety response state. It’s important to try different breathing tech niques to figure out which ones work

for you,” says Krista Jordan, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Austin, Texas. Many options exist such as breathing slowly into the belly; inhaling through the nose for a count of four, holding the breath for a count of seven and exhaling through the mouth for a count of eight; slowing the breath so that the in and out breaths equalize; and placing mindful attention on our breathing until 10 breaths are completed.

TAP WITH THE FINGERS

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a five-minute approach using two fingers to tap on specific points of the head and chest in a certain sequence. In one 5,000-person study, 76 percent of participants found anxiety relief after three EFT sessions, while only 51 percent experienced relief after 15 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy. “EFT sends a calming signal to the brain that reduces your anxiety, which allows for newfound thinking and solutions,” says Colorado Springs therapist Dana C. Avey. Simple instructions can be found online and in YouTube videos.

WRITE IT OFF WITH JOURNALING

Whether it’s a three-page brain dump in the morning, a frantic scribbling on paper in a stressful moment or a nightly ritual in a bound journal, writing out anxious thoughts helps clarify worries and puts things into perspective, research shows. Seattle spinal surgeon David Hanscom, a chronic pain expert and author of Back in Control, counsels writing down in longhand whatever is on the mind using graphic and descriptive language twice a day for 10 to 30 minutes, and then promptly tearing it up to let the thoughts go.

MEDITATE MINDFULLY

Many soothing types of meditation can be tried out on apps like Calm, InsightTimer and Headspace, but the best-studied approach for anxiety is mindfulness, which involves focusing on the breath and body sensations while letting distracting thoughts float by. A 2017 Australian study found that just 10 minutes of daily mindful meditation can help prevent the mind from wandering and is particularly effective for repetitive, anxious thoughts. “Just be clear that having a constant stream of thoughts is fine and part of the process. It’s sadly ironic that people turn to meditation to help with anxiety, and then get anxious that they are doing it wrong,” advises Jordan.

MOVE THE BODY IN NATURE

According to the Harvard Health Letter, “Just a single bout of exercise can ease anxi ety when it strikes ” Studies have proven the value of everything from aerobics to swimming and yoga, and it’s even better if exercising can be done outdoors, because decades of research have found that being amidst the sights, sounds and scents of natural settings lowers anxiety markers. In a recent study, walking without using a smartphone or another electronic device in urban settings just two hours a week re duced cortisol levels 21 percent in 20 min utes, “which helps to reduce the medical effects of stress, including chronic inflam mation, GI disorders and heart problems,” says Santa Barbara-based John La Puma,

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SAY A FAVORITE PRAYER

Making a deep spiritual connection—an age-old anxiety solution—can involve praying or for example, reading psalms, saying a rosary, chanting a mantra or reading sacred scripture. Eric Almeida, a mental health practitioner in Bernardston, Massachusetts, recommends the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” He says, “It doesn’t matter if you believe in God, the wisdom is useful nonetheless.”

CHILL OUT

“Sip cold water, hold ice cubes, take a cold shower, blast the AC in your face. Our body and mind are very connected, so if you can’t cool down your mind, cool down your temperature,” advises San Diego-ba sed marriage and family therapist Sarah O’Leary. Some people find the opposite works: taking a long, hot bath infused with essential oils like bergamot, frankincense and lavender.

GET ROOTED

Stand barefoot in grass or dirt while breathing deeply or imagine the roots of trees growing from the soles of the feet deep into the earth. “This helps ‘ground’ you or ‘root’ you, and can help you find steadiness rather than getting lost in anx iety,” says mindfulness trainer and author Joy Rains of Bethesda, Maryland.

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BE WITH THE ANXIETY

Tyler Read, the San Francisco-based owner of Personal Trainer Pioneer, decid ed to bite the bullet by using the tools of dialectical behavior therapy to put himself into anxiety-producing public places. “Instead of convincing myself that I was at peace or not nervous, I accepted that I was nervous. I gave myself permission to shake, sweat and feel nauseous; at times, I acknowledged that I felt like I was dying. And by permitting myself to be nervous, the anxiety decreased over time,” he says.

MOVE TO MUSIC

Relaxing music can be as effective as medication in altering brain function, re search suggests, especially if the rhythm is 60 beats per minute, which encourages the slow brainwaves associated with hypnotic or meditative states. Dancing to upbeat music like no one is watching can also chase worries away. Holistic psychother apist Kellie Kirksey, Ph.D., of Youngstown, Ohio, suggests shaking to a favorite song: “Begin by shaking out the hands while holding the thought, ‘I let go.’ If shaking the hands feels good, add in shaking one leg at a time. Shake the whole body while imagining yourself releasing the tension stored in your muscles.”

BOND WITH AN ANIMAL

Merely petting a dog or cat releases the feelgood bonding hormone oxytocin into our system. “Animals speak to you in a nonverbal communication, so the interac tions require you to be present and to feel. Both allow for a meditative experience that is tremendously impactful for reducing anxiety,” says Shannon Dolan, an Austin, Texas, nutritional therapist and horse own er. “If you don’t have your own pet, look up equine therapy in your area, go to a local dog shelter, spend time with a friend’s dog or travel out to a petting zoo, where you can experience the healing power of animals.”

Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

Can Low-Dose Naltrexone Relieve Pain and Inflammation?

LOW-DOSE NALTREXONE FOR PAIN AND INFLAMMATION

Naltrexone is classified as an opiate antagonist which is indicated for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence cessation, and rapid detoxification from opiate overdose.

Low-dose Naltrexone (LDN) is indicated for off-label use for the treatment of inflammation and pain in chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and Crohn’s disease.

Scientific evidence shows that low and high dosage regimens have different physiological impacts:

n Low-dose Naltrexone (LDN) (up to 4.5 mg) blocks glial cells (non-opioid receptors) which exerts its anti-inflammatory effect.

n LDN exhibits an increase in endorphin release to moderate the immune system and decrease inflammation.

n Normal dose (50 to 100 mg) Naltrexone contributes to blocking opioid receptors for the treatment of opioid addiction.

n Chronic pain treatment does not require complete blockage of opioid receptors, and that is why chronic pain treatment requires only low doses.

CHRONIC PAIN

Low-dose Naltrexone’s mechanism of action differs from the normal dose’s action, as only a small dose of Naltrexone is needed to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects on microglial cells in the central nervous system. This doesn’t occur with the higher doses.

CROHN’S DISEASE

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease affecting the body from mouth to anus. It contributes to the swelling of the digestive tract, malnutrition, diarrhea, weight loss and abdominal pain.

Clinical data suggest that LDN may be beneficial for adults with active Crohn’s disease. Two randomized controlled studies of 46 adults and 12 children with active Crohn’s disease found that when adminis tered LDN (4.5 mg) for 12 weeks:

● LDN reduced severity of Crohn’s disease symptoms including: inflammation of the digestive system, chronic pain and inflam matory markers.

● A low number of the participants observed side effects of fa tigue, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite and headache.

● LDN therapy in active Crohn’s disease requires more random ized controlled trials to observe its efficacy and safety due to fewer available clinical trials.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the nervous system. LDN effects on quality of life have been tested in placebo-con trolled, double-blinded crossover studies, and randomized studies have shown that LDN reduces the severity of symptoms and spasticity and improves mental health.

● LDN supporters by an American fund study found effective improvements on quality of life.

● Another retrospective study for MS long-term treatment found that LDN therapy prevented the symptoms of disease without adverse effects on the quality of life.

● Another study from Iran found no significant result on patients receiving LDN daily.

● In a retrospective study of 215 participants who took LDN due to fatigue, 75% reported improved quality of life after LDN therapy, and 60% had a reduction in fatigue. Only 4 participants reported that LDN increased their fatigue and the rest of participants reported no significant change in energy levels.

Many studies have addressed the efficacy and safety of LDN in MS for the management of symptoms and improvement of physical health; however, for the progression of the disease, the evidence is limited to animal studies.

FIBROMYALGIA

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder of the central nervous system resulting in mechanical stimulation disorder and skeletal muscle pain. The immune-modulation effect of LDN results in reduced inflammation peripherally and centrally which is ben eficial for people with fibromyalgia.

● A crossover study focusing on fibromyalgia-associated pain and symptoms of eight women over 10 weeks found that pro-in flammatory markers were reduced compared to baseline after eight weeks of LDN therapy, and significantly less pain and fewer symptoms were reported without any side effects.

● LDN results in more than 30% reduction of fibromyalgia symp toms and showed a significant improvement in pain disorders with minimum side effects of insomnia.

Accordingly, we conclude that LDN’s low cost and tolerability is an effective treatment for fibromyalgia.

HOW DO YOU GET LOW-DOSE NALTREXONE?

Low-dose Naltrexone is a custom-made compounded drug with many benefits to patients with chronic health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and inflammatory bowel syndrome, and with a very low side-effects profile compared to most drugs.

Low-dose Naltrexone is affordable for the majority of patients and requires a prescription. Contact Welltopia Pharmacy and we will recommend your healthcare provider to prescribe it if necessary.

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Micronutrients and Mental Health

The Role of Magnesium and Omega-3s

by Jack Cincotta

While there are many connections between nutrition and mental health, one factor that has a significant influence is micronutrient status. In particular, two micronutrients that can profoundly in fluence one’s mood and mental well-being are magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids.

MAGNESIUM

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of re actions and processes in the body, including a number of key processes related to mental health. Magnesium is necessary for producing GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter that can help one feel calm and relaxed. Without enough magnesium and GABA, one may feel more tension, anxiety and stress, and may also have trouble sleeping.

To make matters worse, stress depletes the body’s magne sium stores, leading to an intensification of stress and anxiety. Therefore, adequate magnesium intake is necessary to halt the vicious cycle of low magnesium and heightened stress levels. This is the main reason why magnesium is often called the “original chill pill”, although there are other effects of magnesium on mental health. In fact, a recent systematic review from the Nutrients journal found that adequate magnesium levels were protective against stress, anxiety, depression and other mental disorders.

OMEGA-3

In addition to magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids also seem to be highly important for mental health and brain function in many ways. For example, omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for controlling

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inflammation, including neuroinflammation that is associated with depressive symptoms and other mental disorders.

Moreover, omega-3 fatty acids can increase blood flow to the brain, which is necessary for optimal brain function. Also, since the brain is made up of a large percentage of fat, omega-3 fatty acids act as a potent supply of brain-building material that can influence neurotransmitter function, brain cell health, the endocannabinoid system and other functions.

To highlight the importance of omega-3 supplementation, a recent meta-analysis from the Translational Psychiatry journal showed that omega-3 supplementation was associated with a significant reduction in depressive symptoms in adults.

DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS

Overall, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids are vital for mental health and brain function. Unfortunately, many people today are deficient, usually without even knowing it. Fortunately, supplementation can often be an easy way to get these nutrients back in the diet. Potent dietary sources can be used as well. Here are some recommendations.

For magnesium, choose leafy greens, nuts and seeds (ideally soaked or sprouted), whole grains, cacao and bananas.

For omega-3 fatty acids, by far the best sources are wildcaught fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel or sardines.

Jack Cincotta is an AADP board-certified holistic health practitioner with a master’s in psychology who specializes in natural treatments for mental health conditions. For more information, email Jack@ JackCincotta.com or visit JackCincotta.com. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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The Gut-Brain Connection

HOW FOOD AFFECTS OUR MOOD

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We’ve all heard the phrase, “You are what you eat,” but the connection is more than just physical because food impacts our mood, too. During the last decade, there have been an increasing number of studies exploring what’s called the gut-brain axis and the role that microorganisms in the gut play in mental health conditions like anxi ety, stress, depression and other disorders.

Depression is a leading cause of disability in the U.S. and worldwide. There are long-held views in medicine that de pression is caused by imbalances in brain levels of serotonin—the neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood and other functions like digestion and sleep. These beliefs resulted in decades of extensive use of antidepressants, most of which boost serotonin in the brain.

However, research by University College London, published in July in the journal Molecular Psychology, found “no consistent evidence of there being an association between serotonin and de pression, and no support for the hypoth esis that depression is caused by lowered serotonin activity or concentrations.”

Michael Gershon, M.D., a Columbia University professor of pathology and cell biology, and author of The Second Brain, has explained to psychologists that “sci entists were shocked to learn” that about 90 percent of serotonin is not created in the brain, but is actually produced in the gut and carried from there to the brain, not the other way around. This relationship is called the gut-brain axis.

A recent literature review of 26 studies suggests that imbalances in gut bacteria can disrupt the two-way commu nication along the gut-brain axis, leading to depression and other psychiatric issues.

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“Gut health is extremely important for mental health,” says Bhavna Barmi, Ph.D., a senior clinical psychologist, relation ship therapist and founder of the New Delhi-based Happiness Studio. “The traditional belief that only psychiatry and talk therapy can treat mental health has widened to include lifestyle and food, too.”

“The truth is that our food is the primary contributor of the quality and diversity of bacte ria in the microbiome,” says Ishi Khosla, a clinical nutritionist and president of the Celiac Society of India. “There is an intricate relationship between the gut and the brain.” Food sensitivities, alcohol and highly processed, refined and sugary foods can lead to a lower diversity of good bacteria and increases in bad bacteria in the gut, which can trigger gut inflammation and unfavorable health conditions.

Most mood-related disorders start with inflammation of the brain as a response to inflammation in the gut. “Certain foods, like gluten, can cause an inflammatory response in the gut. Over time, sensitivities to gluten and other foods can lead to a ‘leaky gut’, an impairment of the gut lining that lets toxins into the bloodstream. Often, if it remains unresolved, it leads to mood-related disorders and other chronic health conditions,” says Khosla.

Clinical nutritionists and other practitioners use biochemical markers and food sensitivity tests to help identify food ingredients that trigger inflammation in patients. However, if a leaky gut is present, a food sensitivity test may not be very accurate. As Tom O’Bryan, DC, chief health officer of KnoWEwell, explains in his bestselling book The Autoimmune Fix, “When you have a leaky gut, a practitioner may do a 90-food testing panel that comes back sensitive to 20 or 25 different foods. And then the patient exclaims, ‘Oh my God, that’s everything I eat.’ Well, of course it is, because your immune system is doing what it is supposed to do—protecting you from toxins. Once the inflammation in the gut is reduced through the elimination of wheat and other offensive foods, and the implementation of a personalized diet and proto col to heal the gut [takes place], the same food testing panel will correctly identify those few ingredients to permanently avoid.”

MOOD-LIFTING FOODS

Kelly Brogan, M.D., a holistic psychiatrist and author of The New York Times bestsellers A Mind of Your Own and Own Your Self, as well as co-editor of the landmark textbook Integrative Therapies for Depression, recommends making three dietary changes to lift mood:

n Eliminate processed foods and food toxins

n Add whole foods, good fats and therapeutic foods

n Add fermented foods

Eating foods that are fresh, whole, simple and organic when available fuels good gut bacteria and elim inates the toxins found in pack aged foods such as hydrogenated vegetable oils, preservatives, dyes, emulsifiers, taste enhancers and sugars that can upset the proper balance in the gut. A powerful mood regulator is the omega-3 fatty acid found in such cold-water fish as salmon and trout or taken as a dietary supplement. These fatty acids regulate neurotransmission and gene expression, act as antioxidants and have potent anti-inflammatory properties. Good fats from pasture-raised meats, wild fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, olive oil, coconut oil and grass-fed ghee also contribute to mood regulation.

“Resetting the gut through good bacteria in probiotics and feeding the good bacteria with prebiotics is a powerful tool to fight mood disorders,” says Khosla. Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, pickles (truly fermented, not just cured in vinegar), kimchi and coconut kefir are natural sources of probiotics. They are delicious and easy to make at home.

A 2018 University of Toronto study in the World Journal of Psychiatry identified 12 nutrients to prevent and treat depressive disorders and found that the following foods had the highest levels of those beneficial nutrients: bivalves such as oysters and mussels; various sea foods such as octopus, crab and tuna; organ meats; leafy greens; lettuces; fresh herbs; peppers; and cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli.

Choosing what to eat is complex and affected by culture, cost, environment and taste preferences. Dietary changes can be difficult and take time, and those suffering from mood swings, depression or anxiety have additional challenges in making chang es. Nutritionists advise starting small by incorporating one or two foods rich in beneficial nutrients and eliminating a highly processed or packaged food or two. Focus on incorporating a rainbow of red, yellow, orange and green foods into meals. “Food therapy to improve mood is inexpensive, free of side effects and can begin to show results within days,” says Khosla.

In view of the gut-brain axis, says Barmi, “It is imperative that from this point on, nutritionists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists work together for holistic care of the client to lead to maximum benefit.”

Kimberly B. Whittle is the CEO of KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub online solution for health and well-being. Visit KnoWEwell.com.

Doctor in the Kitchen

PUMPKIN BAKED OATMEAL

This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is the perfect cozy fall breakfast that can be whipped-up for a crowd on the weekend or as meal prep for the week. It is gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free.

2 cups gluten-free rolled oats

1 cup pumpkin puree cup ground flaxseeds cup unsweetened almond milk

2 eggs, whisked cup maple syrup cup avocado oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder ½ cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a glass 8-inch square baking dish.

In a large bowl, mix together wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, oil and vanilla extract. Add in oats, flax, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking powder and pecans. Stir until mixture is well combined.

Spread oatmeal into baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes.

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A LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE, WELLNESS APPROACH TO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING

This holiday season, give back to the Earth as well as your loved ones! Shopping with our Holiday Gift Guide will help take you from being stressed-out and stretched-thin, to feeling vibrant and healthy!

At Natural Awakenings, we love to embrace the holiday season. Giving to friends and family is a wonderful way to show them love and appreciation. It’s okay to treat ourselves along the way, too! After all, we cannot pour from an empty vessel. To give to others, we must first give love and grace to ourselves.

The holidays can also create a lot of waste and cause a lot of stress. To help give back to the Earth, the community, as well as to loved ones this holiday season—and to feel vibrant and healthy rather than stressed-out and stretched-thin—then this holiday gift guide is the answer.

The Milwaukee area is filled with products and services that are created with the Earth, as well as the consumer, in mind. Plus, there are several wellness products in this guide that make wonderful self-gifts, as well as gifts for others, in order to stay well this holiday season and prepare for a healthy and balanced 2023.

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“Free Spirit Crystals vows to be a haven for those who are seeking a heart-based life. It is through using all of nature’s tools that we are given the liberty to open our minds and hearts to a life of happiness.”

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Il Bosco is an eco-boutique in Milwaukee that offers recycled, repurposed and cruelty-free fine jewelry, accessories, furniture and home furnishings. Plus, each purchase supports the Humane Society and the Nature Conservancy as well as other local businesses.

“When you purchase from IL Bosco, you are directly providing income to an indi vidual artist while also supporting the movement for a cleaner, healthier world.”

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Healthier Pets

TOP SUPPLEMENTS FOR DOGS AND CATS

by Shawn Messonnier

VITAMINS, MINERALS AND JOINT SUPPORT

To provide immune and antioxidant sup port, and to bolster digestion, skin and coat health and overall wellness, a basic supple ment should contain vitamins and minerals as well as small amounts of glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support.

ENZYMES AND PROBIOTICS

Digestive enzymes are used in supplemen tal form to improve or increase digestion and nutrient absorption. They can be de rived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources such as bacteria or fungi. Enzymes are important especially when the animal’s digestive processes become exhausted or inefficient, such as during periods of stress or such gastrointestinal diseases as acute gastroenteritis, pancreatitis or either liver or inflammatory bowel disease. Enzymes may also be helpful for cancer, allergies and arthritis.

The market for pet products is awash with supplements, so it’s not surprising that it can be challenging to figure out what a dog or cat really needs. The foundation of any healthcare program for dogs and cats, regardless of age and breed, is a healthy diet, well-chosen and appropriate supplements, minimal vaccines and medications, and veterinary check-ups. Basic helpful additions to a pet diet include a vitamin-mineral product, an enzyme and probiotic combination, and a fatty acid. For older animals, a choline supplement may delay the onset of cognitive disorder. Any tweaking of diet and supplements should follow regular testing that may diagnose a disease in its early stages. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have.

Probiotics are living, healthy bacteria and yeasts, many of which are a part of a dog’s or cat’s microbiome. They can assist with healing in a variety of ways, including producing healthy fatty acids; decreasing the attachment of harmful bacteria and yeasts to the intestinal walls; increasing antibody production; supporting immunity; restoring healthy GI flora; and reducing inflammation.

As a result, probiotics are useful for treating dogs and cats with a variety of medical problems, including leaky gut syn drome, acute non-specific gastroenteritis, antibiotic or other medication-induced

Under the guidance of a holistic or integrative veterinarian, supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity.

diarrhea, allergies, stress, obesity, neurodegenerative disorders, high cholesterol levels, inflammatory and irritable bowel disorders, and GI and parasite infestations. Probiotics may also be helpful for middle-aged and older dogs and cats, because GI microbial diversity diminishes with aging.

FATTY ACIDS

A good fatty acid fish oil supplement is also important. There are many brands on the market; some offer the flexibility of being ad ministered either as a liquid (pump) or gel capsule. Phytoplankton, which serves as a food source for fish, is the source of the active ingredients docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Fish oil tends to be derived from cold-water fish rich in EPA and DHA such as wild (not farmed) salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring.

This is beneficial for the treatment of heart disease and may reduce atherosclerosis, thrombosis (blood clots), coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, sudden cardiac death and stroke. Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, fish oil is often used for dogs and cats for the treatment of skin problems, arthritis and cancer, along with heart, inflammatory bowel, autoimmune and kidney diseases. It may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in cancer patients, decrease cancer growth and metastasis, and reduce wasting in undernourished animals.

CHOLINE

For dogs and cats 5 years old and up, a choline (phosphatidylcho line) supplement addresses aging changes that affect the brain and can lead to cognitive disorder. Choline is a component of several major phospholipids that are critical for normal cell membrane structure and function. The body uses it to maintain water balance; to control cell growth and gene expression; as a component of lung surfactant; and most importantly, to produce the major nerve transmitter acetylcholine. It may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering homocysteine levels.

Choline is used to treat high cholesterol, improve memory and protect the liver. It may prevent fatty liver syndrome (especially in diabetics), help prevent or treat cognitive disorder and support liver function. It may reduce insulin requirements in diabetics and can reduce seizure frequency.

Supplements other than these can be used as needed, based on the results of diagnostic testing and regular veterinary health exams. Under the guidance of a holistic or integrative veterinarian, supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity.

Shawn Messonnier, DVM, owner of Paws & Claws Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Center, in Plano, Texas, is the author of several books on veterinary medicine.

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Rooted Holistic Healing & Wellness Fair – 10am-5pm. Will have a variety of ven dors as well as a Group Gallery medium ship event with Psychic Medium Scotty Rorek and 4 free lectures. Family-friendly event. $5/admission, $25/optional Gal lery. Waukesha Elks Lodge #400, 2301 Springdale Rd, Waukesha. 715-832-2775. RootedHolisticFairs.com.

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Eat Well, Feel Well Through the Holidays – 6-8pm. An evening with Dr. Axtell. In this workshop, learn techniques for eating well and feeling well during the holidays. Cook and sample food while learning to reduce stress, optimize gut health, and stay moti vated through the holidays. In-person: $50 (includes recipes, handouts, food and wine tasting); Video Recording: $39 (includes recipes and handouts). Lakeside Natural Medicine, 3510 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood. Pre-registration required: 414-939-8748. LakesideNaturalMedicine.com/events.

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Little Witches Moon Gardening Club –1-3:30pm. Moon Cycle Gardening Method. Club members will learn how to work with the moon cycles in gardening. $50. Prospect Heights. Register: CultivatingGuts.com.

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Mediumship Training – Dec 17-18. 9am4pm. With Amy Wilinski. Would you like to learn how to connect with the spirit world? During this highly experiential class you will learn to make connections with the spirit world and how to give an evidential reading. Lodging options available. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center, 7102 Sundew Rd, Sobieski. Info@GoldenLightHealing.net. GoldenLightHealing.net.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

Milwaukee Makers Market – 10m-4pm. Holiday Pop-Up. Support local arti sans, makers, creators and commu nity. Free admission. Discovery World Museum, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee. MilwaukeeMakersMarket.com.

JANUARY

SAVE THE DATE

ONLINE: Women’s Wellness Series: In Our Own Hands Begins – Jan-Apr. With world-renowned herbalist Rose mary Gladstar and a dynamic star lineup. Produced by Midwest Women’s Herbal. Workshops covering a wide variety of topics spread over the winter months ev ery other Sat. Be supported and inspired to work with herbs, archetypes, magic and healing in their own lives and com munities. MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 27

Ancient Irish Celtic Shamanism – Mar 2729. With Amantha Murphy from Ireland. The way of the Celtic Shaman is rooted deeply in tradition and allows us to walk between worlds; recognizing the interconnectedness between all living beings. Explore the ways of the Celts, Goddess and the ancient Tu atha de Danann. Lodging options available. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center, 7102 Sundew Rd, Sobieski. Info@GoldenLight Healing.net. GoldenLightHealing.net.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Naturopathic Clinical Assessment Skills Training – 9am-3pm. With Gigi Stafne. Acquire and practice gentle, non-intrusive assessments to help yourself, friends, fam ily and clients. Learn tools and techniques that are ancient yet hold an important place in contemporary clinical CAM practices. Lodging options available. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center, 7102 Sundew Rd, Sobieski. Info@GoldenLightHealing.net. GoldenLightHealing.net.

ONGOING

SUNDAY

Yoga at Camp Serenity Yoga & Retreat Spa – 8:30am. Start your Sunday with a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class open to all levels. Camp Serenity, S76W18582 Kingston Dr, Muskego. 262-903-8774. CampSerenity.wordpress.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.

A.C.I.M. Study Group – A Course in Mir acles study group, following Fellowship. Love offering accepted. Fireside Room, Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Joann Baumann: 414-7457377. UnityCenterInMilwaukee.com.

Brewery Yoga: Faklandia Brewery – 1011am. 1st Sun. Beginner-friendly gentle flow, linking movement with breath. Af ter yoga enjoy a delicious fresh Faklandia Brew. Not into alcohol? No worries. Fak landia also has a rotating flavor of Kombu cha on tap. Includes: Yoga + 1 beverage $25 single session or $49 1-month unlimited Intro Special, purchase in Mindbody. 3807 S Packard Ave, St. Francis. 414-369-2259. MKEYogaSocial.com.

Yoga + a Pour: MobCraft Brewing – 11am12pm. 3rd Sun. Courtney guides a smooth slow flow linking movement to breath. All levels welcome; cued in a multi-level format to include beginners and challenge sea soned yogis. After yoga enjoy a delicious freshly brewed MobCraft Beer. Includes: Yoga + 1 beverage. $25/single session, $49/unlimited 1-month Intro Special, pur chase in Mindbody. 505 S 5th St, Milwau kee. 414-369-2259. MKEYogaSocial.com.

MONDAY

Vinyasa Flow – 12-1pm. Focus on the dy namic sequence of flowing yoga postures built around the Sun Salutations with con tinued attention to technique and align ment. All levels. Invivo Wellness, 2060 N Humboldt Ave, Ste 300, Milwaukee. 414265-5606. 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 spiri tual growth through daily living. Love of fering. Unity Center in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityCenterInMilwaukee.com.

Stay Healthy Milwaukee — With so much uncertainty regarding COVID-19, many Milwaukee events have been temporarily cancelled or postponed in the efforts to keep our community safe. Please continue to take protective measures and follow public health guidelines to keep you and those around you safe and healthy. Finally, thank you for continuing to read Natural Awakenings Milwaukee and support its advertisers. This allows us to continue to publish during these unprecedented times. Natural Awakenings could not do it without you. We will continue to share information on events taking place this year, so please continue to read the magazine, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Be well, Milwaukee!

TUESDAY

Yoga at Camp Serenity Yoga & Retreat Spa – 7am. Start your Tuesday with a re laxing and rejuvenating yoga class open to all levels. Camp Serenity, S76W18582 Kingston Dr, Muskego. 262-903-8774. CampSerenity.wordpress.com.

VIBE Fitness: HIIT Class – 6-6:45pm. Class will focus on keeping your heart rate up while still focusing on resistance train ing. VIBE Yoga Health Fitness, 180 Kossow Rd, Waukesha. 262-788-9147. Register: VibeMKE.com or using the MINDBODY app.

WEDNESDAY

VIBE Virtual 30-Min Yoga Flow – 12pm. Class is created with the intention to con nect with breath, move the body and clear the mind. Great for doing when time is limit ed, but when a break is needed to flow and breathe. Zoom. Register: VibeMKE.com or using the MINDBODY app.

THURSDAY

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.

Chair Yoga for Everybody – Thru Jan 5. 12:30-1:30pm. Everyone can do yoga while seated in a chair. Stretch and strength en the body using flowing movements, deep stretches and breathing techniques. All welcome. Invivo Wellness, 2060 N Humboldt Ave, Ste 300, Milwaukee. 414-265-5606. InvivoWellness.com.

Yoga at Camp Serenity Yoga & Retreat Spa – 7pm. Wind down your day with a re laxing and rejuvenating yoga class open to all levels. Camp Serenity, S76W18582 Kingston Dr, Muskego. 262-903-8774. CampSerenity.wordpress.com.

FRIDAY

VIBE Fitness-SHRED – 6-6:45am. Class is all about building lean muscle through resistance training. Weight training-based movements that will help boost that me tabolism to get you feeling stronger and leaner than ever. VIBE Yoga Health Fitness, 180 Kossow Rd, Waukesha. 262-7889147. Register: VibeMKE.com or use the MINDBODY app.

SATURDAY

Yoga + Fresh Juice at Urban Beets –8-9am. Second Saturday of every month. Enjoy a sunshine vinyasa flow incorporating breath and movement for all levels with the intention to offer accessibility to those new to yoga while challenging even the most seasoned practitioners. Includes 45 min utes of yoga and a fresh Urban Beets juice. Urban Beets, 3077 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwato sa. 414-369-2259. MKEYogaSocial.com.

Saturday Morning Yoga: Saint Kate the Arts Hotel – 10am-12pm. 3rd Sat. An all levels vi nyasa yoga flow in the sunny Saint Kate lob by. Expect a gentle flow, linking movement with breath. For beginners and experienced yogis. Postures are cued in multiple levels for accessibility. After yoga enjoy a compli mentary of choice. If you work up an appetite, several food options are available including Proof Pizza. Includes: Yoga + 1 beverage. $25/person. 139 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee. 414-369-2259. MKEYogaSocial.com.

NaturalMKE.com can help you access the resources you need for help in staying healthy and happy!

RESOURCE GUIDE

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community.

To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@NaturalMKE.com to request our media kit.

Acupuncture

PLUMERIA ACUPUNCTURE AND HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER, LLC

414-687-0087

Dr.AMizuno@PlumeriaWellness.com

PlumeriaWellness.com

Dr. Mizuno, DAOM, L.Ac, has a passion for helping clients regain their beauti ful and happy smiles while transforming to a healthier version of themselves. She doesn’t treat symp toms or diseases; she treats patients. See ad on page 13.

Birth Doula/IBCLC

NURTURING TRANSITIONS LACTATION CONSULTATION AND BIRTH DOULA SERVICES 262-853-6267

MarciaDoula_NurturingTransitions@yahoo.com NurturingTransitions.org

As a doula, Marcia Barritt pro vides emotional support for mom, her family and partner during pregnancy and birth. Her doula services also in clude assistance and lacta tion education.

Boutique

ILBOSCOMKE.COM

225 S 2nd St, Milwaukee

IlBoscoMKE.com

Gorgeous gifts, home garden and decor, furniture, fashion and skin care. See in the Holiday Guide page 37.

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! See in the Holiday Guide page 34.

Caregiver/Grief Coaching

THE RESTING SPOT WELLNESS INSTITUTE

8018 W Capitol Dr, Milwaukee 414-644-6795

Restore@WeGetRest.org WeGetRest.com

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

CBD

DNA HEMP 414-531-8129 | DNAHempLLC.com

Farm fresh. Sun-grown in Wis consin. Third-party lab tested, all-natural, organic, CBD plant goodness. That is what we culti vate at DNA Hemp! Live your best life, from our family to yours. Ex plore our offerings online. See ad on page 27 and in the Holiday Gift Guide.

Chiropractor

BROOKFIELD CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Matt Christiansen 15010 W Greenfield Ave, Ste 100, Brookfield 262-754-5500

BrookfieldChiropractic.net Frontdesk@BrookfieldChiropractic.net

Committed to pro viding cutting-edge chiropractic and wellness services. Treatment for headaches, neck and back pain, disc herniation and sports rehabilitation. As well as spinal decompres sion, intersegmental traction, electric muscle stimulation, custom foot orthotics and more. See ad on page 31.

Coach, Transformation

BEAUTY WISDOM

Holly Bilicki

BeautyWisdom@HollyBilicki.com 262-641-7538

HollyBilicki.com

Authentic Beauty requires you to look within. Holly is a beauty Transformation Coach®. She helps women build a healthier life to be beautiful inside and out. Vis it website for details. See ad on page 32.

Colon Hyrdrotherapy

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 long term 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 de toxify 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.

Compost Service

BLUE RIBBON ORGANICS 262-497-8539

BlueRibbonOrganics.com

For organic compost & soil blends in bulk, by bag or de livered straight to your yard, grow in Blue Ribbon Organ ics this spring. See ad on page 30.

Compounding Pharmacy

WELLTOPIA PHARMACY

136 N Main St, Thiensville 262-429-9429

WelltopiaRX.com

Your neighborhood compound phar macy puts you first, every time. We provide specialty custom-made medications, unique compounded medications, high-quali ty 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 Phar macy. See ad on page 3.

Crystals

A WONDERLAND CRYSTAL AND GIFT SHOP

1749 Barton Ave, West Bend 920-946-3504

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

ANGEL LIGHT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS

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

Experience over 20,000 amazing crystals, rocks, gemstones, natural stone jewelry and metaphysical supplies—at affordable prices.

Angel Light also offers great workshops, intuitive readings and personal healing sessions.

FREE SPIRIT CRYSTALS

4763 N 124 St, Butler 262-790-0748

FreeSpiritCrystals.com

Besides selling beautiful stones and crystals, we offer a variety of healing sessions, crystal healing classes, reiki, astrology, tarot readings and spiritual counseling.

REMEDY WITHIN MASSAGE

THERAPY & SPIRITUAL GIFTS

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

RemedyWithin.com

We provide a diverse assort ment 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.

Dentistry

BIONICA DENTAL WELLNESS

2566 Sun Valley Dr, Delafield 262-337-9745

BionicaDentalWellness.com

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

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS

23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee 262-691-4555 • WINaturalDentist.com

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

WHOLEHEALTH BIOMIMETIC & BIOLOGIC FAMILY DENTISTRY

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

WholeHealthFamilyDentistry.com

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

Education

MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology Program 262-238-2264

BatesKS@MATC.edu

Empowerment Coach

THE WHOLISTIC GODDESS

Amy Elizabeth, Intuitive Healing Practitioner & Mindset Coach 414-510-9000 • TheWholisticGoddess.com

HEAL YOUR BODY. DIS-EASE starts with stored energy and emotion in the body. The Body needs to be evaluated in a Ho listic way. I am here to help. Visit website for details. See ad in the Holiday Gift Guide.

Energy Healing

BODYIGNITE, LLC

Dawn Coleman

Mind, Body and Soul Practitioner 414-339-6688

BodyIgnite.com

I am a Life Transformation Coach. I am here to offer all who are open to co-creating a plan to put goals and dreams into action and make them a reality. Your goals and wellbeing 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.

HEALING 4 HARMONY LLC 608-408-6643 Healing4Harmony.wb@gmail.com TranSOULmation.com

Rediscover your inner strength and wisdom through soul-lev el healing and clearing work. Release generational patterns of behaviors, thought forms and other heavy energies, and learn to live the life you de serve to enjoy. Available in-person, virtually or by phone. See ad on page

Promote the pro tection of our wa ter, food and air.

To learn more about enrolling in our program or hiring our graduates, call or email Kathy Bates, or scan QR Code on page 31 to view website.

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Fitness

BODYIGNITE, LLC

Dawn Coleman

Mind, Body and Soul Practitioner 414-339-6688

• BodyIgnite.com

I am a Life Transformation Coach. I am here to offer all who are open to co-creating a plan to put goals and dreams into action and make them a reality. Your goals and wellbeing 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, nu trition counseling and meal planning, exercise programs and more. Virtual training available. See ad on page 47.

HUSTLE TO OVERCOME ATHLETICS LLC

Carmelia Harris, Owner

Milwaukee

CHarris@H20-Athletics.com

H20-Athletics.com

Accepting new clients to day. Let us help you over come your barriers. We of fer personal training, meal plans, goal setting and ac countability for your longterm fitness success. For the busy moms, the worker bees, the goal getters. Stay fearless.

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 spe cializes in functional move ment, health and wellness. We believe in an all-encom passing lifestyle approach that focuses on mental and emotional well-being as well as physical. See ad on page 27.

Health Coach

DEW HEALTH COACHING

Elizabeth Lynch 312-504-8754

• ElizabethGLynch@gmail.com

Using evidence-based techniques, the certified coaches at Dew Health Coaching provide talkbased and whole-person support for individuals look ing to optimize their well-being. See ad on page 19.

Holistic Health

BROOKFIELD HEALTH & WELLNESS, LLC

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

BrookfieldHealthAndWellness.com

Our passion is helping pa tients maximize their health, allowing you to live life to the absolute fullest. We ap proach 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 13.

Massage School

EVERYDAY BLISS

1930 W Bluemound Rd, Waukesha 262-781-8102

Info@Everyday-Bliss.com Everyday-Bliss.com

LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER

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

VitalNutritionCenter.com

In addition to tar geted nutrition pro grams and quality supple-ments, 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 26.

Lawncare/Landscape Service

ECO HARMONY LANDSCAPE 414-810-5858

Info@EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com Mike.EcoHarmony@gmail.com EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com

Ecologically mind ed, full-service landscape compa ny servicing SE Wisconsin. Specializing in sus tainable ideas and low-maintenance solutions. Professional Craftsmanship Inspired by Nature. See ad on page 30.

THE GREEN TEAM OF WISCONSIN 414-721-1431

Info@GreenTeamWI.com GreenTeamWI.com

The Green Team of Wiscon sin provides thoughtful landscape design and in stallation, full property maintenance, and all-natu ral turf care and weed con trol. See ad on page 39.

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

EVERYDAY BLISS

Massage Therapy

FIND YOUR BALANCE MASSAGE & WELLNESS

Debbie Conklyn

850 Elm Grove Rd, Ste 16, Elm Grove 414-426-9697

FindYourBalanceMassage.com

Massage modalities offered: cupping, guasha, kineseotap ing, prenatal, Yomassage and trigger point therapy. Helping you manage your pain or stress is my top priority.

Medicine - Naturopathic

LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE

3510 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood

LakesideNaturalMedicine.com 414-939-8748

Naturopathic doctors with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone im balance, weight loss and hypothyroidism. See ad on page 30.

Meditation

THE BRAMBLED PATH

John Hughes, Certified Resiliency Mentor Mequon, WI & Zoom

RevJohnH4@yahoo.com

8-wk online meditation course. I am a certified resil iency mentor with The Heart Math Institute. Wonderful dy namics, humor, sharing and empathy arise amongst the participants. I help people un veil 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 activ ism. To sign up, message me. Free; donations of $250 accepted.

MIND MKE

Ben Katt

East Side/Shorewood

Ben@MindMKE.com

MindMKE.com

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

Mental Health

JACK CINCOTTA

Holistic Health Practitioner, AADP

N4147 W Water St, Sullivan 920-650-7674

Jack@JackCincotta.com

JackCincotta.com

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

MORENO THERAPY

Claudia Maria Moreno, MS, LPC-IT, CHT 262-278-0229

MorenoTherapy.org

Call today for free consult. I take the time to listen to your needs and together we create your personal ized therapy plan. Services include: counseling, hyp notherapy, breathwork and virtual/digital options. Bilingual services available and some insurance accepted. See ad on page 19.

Myofascial Release

SPECIALIZED THERAPY SERVICES

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

SpecializedTherapyServices.com

Specialized Therapy Services began in 2002 providing com prehensive MFR treatment programs. Currently it is the only private MFR clinic ac cepting multiple insurance plans including Medicare. See ad on page 19.

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.

Nutrition

LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER

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

VitalNutritionCenter.com

In addition to tar geted nutrition programs and quality supple ments, 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 26.

Nutrition Supplements

ALIVE N VIBRANT Superfood and Protein Powders AliveNVibrant@gmail.com AliveNVibrant.com

Locally made, 100 percent organic superfood pow ders to keep you feeling alive and vibrant no matter what your health his-tory. Use code NATAWA online for 12 percent off for NA readers. See ad in the Holiday Gift Guide.

SEA MOSS MAISHA 92 414-644-6795 Life@Maisha92.com Maisha92.com

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

STANDARD PROCESS

Kathy Kiss Sr Account Manager

KKiss@StandardProcess.com

Standard Process is a Wisconsin-based, family-owned, whole-food-based nutritional supplement company that partners with healthcare practitioners to address issues related to health conditions. See ad on page 7.

Physical Therapy

INVIVO WELLNESS

414-265-5606

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

Discover orthopedic and therapeutic heal ing solutions to re duce pain and im prove 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 19.

REVITALIZE PHYSICAL THERAPY Hales Corners & Wauwatosa 414-708-8066

Revitalize-PT.com

We specialize in helping women from precon ception, preg nancy, postpar tum, 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 9.

Pyschiatry, Integrative

ERA WELLNESS

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

Emily@ERAWellnessTherapy.com ERAWellnessTherapy.com

At ERA Wellness we know you deserve to see a therapist that gets it and can help you heal. And we can help! We specialize in pregnancy, postpartum, trauma, anxiety and couples. See ad page 10.

Pyschiatry, Integrative cont’d

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 func tional medicine, ayurve da, therapies like Pan chakarma detox, HBOT, BEMER; we help clients find wellness and vitali ty! Call about our Fall Detox Special! See ad on page 15.

Pilates

EAST SIDE PILATES AND PHLOX BOUTIQUE

Jesse Masche

2445 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee 414-915-7100

Jesse@EastSidePilates.com

EastSidePilates.com

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

Real Estate

SHOREWEST REALTORS

Cierra Burmeister 262-607-0215

CBurmeister@Shorewest.com

Cierra.Shorewest.com

Buyer and seller con sultations available. Trust and communica tion from our first meet ing to closing. Clients can expect a relation ship beyond the closing table to ensure their home needs are always met. See ad on page 32.

Red Light Therapy

CASA CALM

Trish Beckman, RN

21415 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin 262-391-3876

TheCasaCalm@gmail.com | CasaCalm.org

Casa Calm is a unique space of re spite 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 18.

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. See ad on page 31.

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 15.

Retreat Center

GOLDEN LIGHT HEALING RETREAT CENTER Amy Wilinski 920-609-8277 | GoldenLightHealing.net

Offering workshops, ses sions, group & personal re treats in shamanism, medi umship, reiki, psychic development and more.

Sauna Studio

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

PerspireSaunaStudio.com/WI/Brookfield

Our infrared sauna studio is equipped with medi cal-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 26.

Skin Care, Spa

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

Info@AestheticallyWell.com AestheticallyWell.com

Aesthetically Well is a trending holistic skincare and nutrition spa in the Third Ward. The services range from basic to medi cal to offer every client a perfect skin treatment. See ad on page 11.

Spirituality

UNITY CHURCH

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

UnityCenterInMilwaukee.com

A God-centered community, wel coming all to come and share the gifts of divine love, life, peace, joy and abundance. Join us Sundays, 10 am. See ad on page 39.

Wellness

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

TheCasaCalm@gmail.com | CasaCalm.org

Casa Calm is a unique space of re spite 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 18.

MKE WELLNESS

735 N Water St, Ste, 728 MKEYogaandWellness.com App: MKE Yoga Social App

MKE Wellness, a branch of MKE Yoga Social, of fers a variety of yoga classes, including the Lunch Special: Yoga + Juiced!, Tea WindDown, Candlelit Gentle Slow Flows, plus reiki, massage, acupuncture, sound baths and more. Sign up for all offerings through the MKE Yoga Social app.

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CAMP SERENITY YOGA CLASSES & RETREAT S76W18582 Kingston Dr, Muskego 262-903-8774

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Retreat spa with weekly Iron Lotus yoga classes with weights to rejuvenate and strengthen, then re store and relax. Offering in door studio classes and outdoor lakeside classes. Book a fabulous yoga re treat or amazing brunch now. Text Sharon for reservations.

EVERYDAY BLISS

YOGA CLASSES AND TRAINING

1930 W Bluemound Rd, Waukesha 262-781-8102

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EVERYDAY BLISS

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

MKE HOT YOGA COLLECTIVE

414-369-2259

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MKE Hot Yoga Collective is a division of MKE Yoga Social and partners with Bikram Yoga Heights, a local woman-owned business, to bring you the healing magic of Hot Yoga.

MKE YOGA SOCIAL

414-369-2259

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Come for the yoga, stay for the community! MKE Yoga Social offers various yoga modalities in amazing ven ues throughout the city; from breweries to distill eries, parks and more, we’ve led yoga in over 65 spaces throughout our beautiful city!

VIBE YOGA, HEALTH & FITNESS

180 Kossow Rd, Waukesha 262-788-9147

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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 27.

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Now Hiring

ECO HARMONY LANDSCAPE & DE SIGN is excited to start its 11th year. We are a sustainably minded company offering competitive pay, creative proj ects and a dynamic work environment. We provide a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere and focus on work/life bal ance. Call 414-810-5858. See ad on page 30.

BROOKFIELD CHIROPRACTIC – Look ing to hire an experienced, full-time chiropractor. Excellent career building opportunity, option to be part owner. Call to speak with Dr. Matt Christiansen: 262-754-5500. See ad on page 31.

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 26.

TRINERGY HEALTH – Hiring mas sage therapist, front desk and clin ic manager positions. Email resume: Spa@TrinegyHealth.com. See ad on page 15.

TOTAL HEALTH NUTRITION CENTER

– Join our team of holistic health practi tioners and help improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Send re sume 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 any one you know is looking to grow their per sonal career and enhance the lives of oth ers 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 27.

VIVA WELLNESS is hiring full-time front desk. We’re a growing business with many perks! Organized and self-suf ficient team players send resume to Hello@VivaWellnessWi.com. See ad on page 9.

Repair & Restoration Service

EXCEPTIONAL REPAIR – Of your bro ken valuables, collectibles and loved treasures. “You Break It – We Re pair It.” Mary Kons: 414-940-4022. AsGoodAsNewRepair.com.

Supplements

ORGANIC HERBAL INFUSION TEAS – Get targeted herbal teas for the liver, kidney, lymph/blood, pancreas, pros tate, appendix & more. 954-459-1134. TerraLifeStore.com.

SEA MOSS – Organic, natural, contains 92 of the 102 essential minerals; anti-inflam matory, nourishes the skin, boosts immune system, aids in healthy weight manage ment. 414-644-6795. Maisha92.com.