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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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letterfrompublisher As we celebrate the 47th annual Earth Day, contact us Publisher/Owner Gabriella Buchnik Editors Barbara Bolduc Tom Masloski Sales and Marketing Gabriella Buchnik Jacquie Heffelfinger Writers Sheila Julson Linda Sechrist Design & Production Melanie Rankin Stephen Blancett Steve Hagewood

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I am inspired to share what I learned recently when I listened to a lecture by the brilliant Tom Chi, head of innovation at Google X, creator of the Google Glass Prototype, and a passionate environmentalist working to save the world’s oceans. Chi shared the scientifically based idea that we human beings and the planet on which we live are intrinsically connected. Although Chi’s complex scientific calculations are beyond the scope of this letter, I would like to share a few of the findings that he presented through beautiful stories.

In one story, he provided evidence that all hearts are connected. As they beat, pumping blood, oxygen circulates through the movement of iron atoms in the center of the molecules that make up hemoglobin. Iron, the critical element that allows the oxygen to bind and travel throughout the body, can only be formed as the result of supernovas, which means every iron atom in hemoglobin comes from a dozen stars that exploded and then formed new stars, connecting the heartbeats of every living creature on Earth.

In another story, Chi demonstrated that we are connected through breath. We take breathing for granted, but 3 billion years ago, it was not possible because the Earth’s atmosphere contained almost no oxygen and very high levels of carbon dioxide. The planet was inhospitable to life other than some tiny, single-celled organisms. Luckily for us, one of these organisms, blue-green algae, learned to use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen through the process known as photosynthesis. Little by little, over the course of 2 billion years, the organisms plugged away, until enough oxygen accumulated in the atmosphere to create the ozone layer around 700 million years ago. It was the formation of the ozone layer that allowed complex, multicellular life to appear. This miracle is all due to the hard work of these tiny organisms, whose descendants still exist today in the chloroplasts of plants. Every time we breathe carbon dioxide out, one of these organisms breathes oxygen back to us, connecting all breaths on the planet.

We are intrinsically connected to the Earth, and we are globally interconnected with each other. Chi showed that air reaches the other side of the planet in just four to five days, which means the breaths you are exhaling right now will be on the other side of the planet in less than a week. In just a few days, a flower in China could take in the air that you breathe out today. This is how interconnected we are with our planet. Any sense of separation is a complete illusion. We are the planet.

In this era of separation and fear of “the other,” it is easy to lose sight of our shared humanity. People sometimes feel insignificant, but we each play a critical role. Just as each single-celled organism, in its own small way, contributed to life today, perhaps the purpose of our lives has greater impact than we can comprehend. The way we live and our way of being affects our friends and family, which in turn influences societal progress and our relationship to the environment, which finally affects the physical biosphere. Let us take time to reflect with awe on this inextricable interconnection.

May we honor our oneness with conviction and compassion, Gabriella Buchnik, Publisher

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newsbriefs Alive & Well Naturally Wellness Center Relocates to Thiensville

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live & Well Naturally, a wellness center founded in 2005 by telemetry nurse Teresa Lopez, is relocating from Libertyville, Illinois, to 140 South Main Street, in Thiensville. The new location is scheduled to open on April 4 and will offer a dry salt therapy chamber, as well as reflexology; microscopy demonstrations; the Rejuvena face-lift system; lymphatic detoxification utilizing the ELF light-beam generator ST-8 with oxygen; and medi-cupping, which can move built-up fluid in the body, aiding in the release of fascia and scar tissue.

“With spring in the air, many people are experiencing allergies and flu-like symptoms. The dry salt therapy offers great relief by opening up respiratory passages,” Teresa Lopez explains Lopez. “It acts like a toothbrush to the alveoli, expelling mucus and toxins from the lungs. It’s also excellent for cellular regeneration and many skin issues.”

In addition, Lopez focuses on breast health for women and notes that some of the therapies offered at her center can help increase range of motion and relieve lymph congestion. The center will also offer the Richway International BioMat display where clientele can experience complimentary sessions, as well as the Orgone BioMat sleep system, the original BioMat and the Alka-Life 7000 alkaline water system. New client specials will be offered during the month of April, as well as a buy-one-get-one-free special for any service offered.

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xtreme Kleaner, a nontoxic, biodegradable, multi-purpose cleaner and degreaser product line, is now available in all Menards home improvement centers, as well as Woodman’s, Ace Hardware, True Value, Hardware Hank, Trustworthy Hardware, Golden Rule Lumber and other independently owned hardware, grocery and variety stores. The product, originally offered on Amazon.com and other websites, is now available in retail stores due to increased consumer demand for green living products.

“Extreme Energy Solutions dedicates its efforts to bringing to market green-related consumer products and innovative green technologies,” declares Samuel K. Burlum, CEO and president of Extreme Energy Solutions. He explains that the products, “aim to uplift the human family and solve important societal challenges such as improving air and water quality and reducing negative influences on the environment.”

Burlum continues, “With the market demanding more eco-friendly product choices for use in the home, it made sense for us to lend our expertise and skill sets in developing and taking to market other products where we could best contribute to those product categories.”

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ellness EXPO Lake Country, hosted by Abundant Joy Yoga & Wellness, will take place at the Oconomowoc Lakes Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 6, and feature more than 60 vendors offering plants and herbs, pain relief techniques, massage, music, essential oils, healthy cooking/samplings and giveaways at each booth. The event will also feature free health scans and classes throughout the day covering topics such as body centering mindfulness, myofascial release, Zumba dance toning, somatic movement exercise and aerial yoga, as well as the lesson How to Boost Your Immune System using essential oils. A rock-climbing wall, painting sessions, and drum making for kids and adults as well as a SummerStage performing arts surprise are also promised.

Every year the EXPO participates in the Giveback Program, partnering with the Lake Walk for Cancer. These funds stay local and help with research for the cause.

Interested attendees can participate in a bonus ticket giveaway program by “liking” the EXPO’s Facebook page and registering at least three days prior to the event.

Admission: $2 donation. Location: W359 N5002 Brown St.(exit 176), Oconomowoc. Visit Facebook.com/events/2049660588593507 or AbundantJoyYoga.com for more information. See ad, page 17.

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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The changes to the free app, which has already been downloaded by 40,000-plus users, will make keeping up with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever.

New features include being able to sign up for promotions, updates and newsletters plus linking to the Natural Awakenings website. Visitors can find local magazines nationwide; a national directory of healthy and green businesses and resources with products, practitioners and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles on practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish.

“These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.”

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icensed esthetician Rachel Geschke will open Skin and Acne Specialist, LLC, at 628 Kettle Moraine Drive South, in Slinger, on April 1. The skin care spa will feature an extensive line of acne-safe skin care, makeup and anti-aging products. Services include facials, microneedling, peels and waxing.

Rachel Geschke Geschke is a licensed esthetician and a specialist through the Face Reality Acne & Skin Care Clinic, in California. She has been treating acne holistically for four years and specializes in acne prevention, acne safe skin care, makeup and anti-aging products. She also provides microneedling for scar reduction once the acne is under control.

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or those looking to incorporate ayurveda into their lifestyles, Susan Weis-Bohlen, a Chopra Center certified ayurvedic teacher, will demonstrate how the practice can aid in nourishing the mind, body and soul. The weekend workshop takes place at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness from 6 to 8 p.m., May Susan Weis-Bohlen 5; 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 6; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 7, and will include experiential lessons in meditation, aromatherapy, mindful eating and sound healing.

Weis-Bohlen has been teaching ayurveda and offering private consultations since 2008. She has many certifications from institutes and programs in the U.S. and India, including The Chopra Center, The Ayurvedic Institute, the Vasanta Institute of Ayurveda, and Amadea Morningstar’s Advanced Cooking Programs. Through ayurveda, Weis-Bohlen successfully lost over 60 pounds and lowered her cholesterol by 80 points. In 2014 she closed her 10-year-old business Breathe Bookstore Café in order to focus on helping people heal through ayurveda, meditation, sacred site world travel and vegetarian food.

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ORE El Centro will host the CORE Momentum 2017 fundraiser on Thursday, May 11, at the Italian Community Center, and offers two different times to accommodate its growing number of attendees. The events include a showcase of the nonprofit’s services followed by the program and meal. The first event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the second from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

There is no admission fee for the events, but the organization hopes that guests will be inspired to make a free-will, taxdeductible monetary gift to support and strengthen CORE El Centro’s programs and services.

The nonprofit organization offers natural healing and wellness services in Spanish and English with fees charged on a sliding scale.

Attendees can be among the first to hear about exciting new ventures at CORE El Centro, says Development Director Pat Bogenschuetz. Since 2002, the organization has promoted holistic wellness for individuals and community. Their current programs include acupuncture, yoga and Food as Medicine, as well as classes on preparing healthy meals, natural body care products such as hand sanitizers, and non-toxic home cleansers.

Event location: 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee. CORE El Centro is located at 130 West Bruce St., Ste. 300, Milwaukee. For more information or to RSVP, call 414-225-4260, email PatB@ CORE-ElCentro.org or visit Eventbrite at TinyURL.com/gleu46k or CORE-El Centro.org.

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“My story provides information, motivation and inspiration to anyone looking to prevent chronic disease, improve their diagnosis outcome or prevent recurrence,” says Mydlach-Bero. Although she took advantage of everything her hospital had offered, Mydlach-Bero began to question conventional wisdom and eventually replaced medication with meditation, energy healing and food as medicine in order to continue her battle and heal her body.

E.A.T.: An Unconventional Decade in the Life of a Cancer Patient can be purchased online at KathyMydlachBero.com, through Amazon or ordered through local bookstores. For bulk orders, contact either Johanna Maaghul at Johanna@ Waterside.com or 415-328-5303, or Waterside Productions at 760-632-9190.

22nd Annual Spring River Cleanup Saturday, April 22, 2017 | 9:00 am - Noon Volunteer to clean a river near you - more than 50 locations! Garbage bags, gloves, and a FREE t-shirt provided. Bring a water bottle. Rain or shine - open to all ages!

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esearchers from the Mount Sinai Medical Center, in Miami Beach, concluded in a 2016 review of research that chelation therapy using agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) can significantly reduce risk of cardiovascular events.

The review highlighted research showing that heavy metals such as cadmium have been linked with increased cardiovascular disease risk, and chelation therapy has been shown to effectively remove heavy metals from the body.

Of particular interest was a study that specifically tested the effectiveness of chelation therapy on reducing cardiovascular events. The randomized, doubleblind study involved 1,708 patients ages 50 and up that had experienced a heart attack at least six weeks prior. Half were given 40 infusions of a 500 milliliter chelation solution with EDTA. The other half received a placebo.

Researchers measured deaths, heart attacks and strokes, along with other heart conditions and subsequent hospitalization for an average period of 55 months. They found that the chelation therapy reduced heart attacks and strokes by 23 percent and reduced hospitalization for heart attacks by 28 percent.

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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of Jaén, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running. Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12-week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation.

Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns.

The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on.

The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a midfoot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.

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study from the University of Eastern Finland, in Kuopio, has found that less active boys perform worse in reading and arithmetic classes than their more active counterparts.

Researchers studied 89 boys and 69 girls ages 6 to 8 and measured their sedentary time and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time using a heart rate monitor, movement sensors and body fat percentages. The subjects’ arithmetic and reading skills were calculated using standardized test scores.

Comparing the data, the researchers found that higher levels of MVPA were associated with higher reading fluency in grade one and that lower reading levels were associated with more sedentary time in grades one through three.

A significantly stronger correlation was discovered when male subjects were the focus. Sedentary boys that spent less time engaged in MVPA displayed consistently poorer scores in both reading fluency and comprehension than their peers. For girls, more sedentary time was associated with better arithmetic scores.

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Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates nonrecyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage.

Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues.

She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage. When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.”

Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment. Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable. Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.”

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Teen Finds Drought Solution in South Africa Kiara Nirghin, a South African teenage girl and recent winner of the Google Science Fair’s Community Impact Award for the Middle East and Africa, is pioneering a new technology to fight drought. The Holy Web, her super-absorbent polymer, can store reserves of water hundreds of times its own weight.

Drought remains one of South Africa’s main challenges, with at least eight provinces requiring regular food relief. The project is designed to help farmers in dry areas build large water reservoirs for an adequate and regular supply of water for irrigation. “I wanted to minimize the effect that drought has on the community, and the main thing it affects is the crops. That was the springboard for the idea,” says Nirghin.

Her invention uses recycled and biodegradable waste products such as avocado skins and orange peels to make the polymer sustainable, affordable and environmentally friendly.

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Toxin-Free Farmlands Rise to 4.1 Million Acres According to data service Mercaris, the U.S. had a record 4.1 million acres of organic farmland in 2016, an 11 percent increase over 2014.

As of June 2016, the number of certified organic farms reached 14,979, including 1,000 startups.

The top states in organic cropland after California, with 688,000 acres, are Montana, Wisconsin, New York and North Dakota. Montana hosted a 30 percent increase to 417,000 acres in 2016, adding 100,000 acres since 2014 and 50 new organic farms.

In assessing the positive trend, Scott Shander, a Mercaris economist, says, “With today’s lower commodity grain prices, farmers are looking to add value and meet consumer demands. The global market is dictating U.S. prices. Demand for organic corn and soybeans is still growing strongly, but production is not growing as fast, so more of the production will be international.”

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The time was ripe for change. Wisconsin’s own Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. senator, realized that he could build upon the passion of the anti-war movement to create public awareness about environmental pollution. Thus, Earth Day was born.

Nelson’s mission lives on through the sixth annual Rock the Green Earth Day Celebration, presented by Milwaukee Riverkeeper and held on April 22— the same date as the first Earth Day in 1970. The event begins at 9 a.m. with the annual Spring River Cleanup of the Milwaukee River Basin, and continues with the Rock the Green zero-waste concert, from noon to 2 p.m., with rocker Trapper Schoepp performing on a bicycle-powered stage. Local food vendors will offer edibles for purchase

and more than a dozen sustainably based organizations will provide environmental education. The event organizers will be prepared with a tent in case of inclement weather.

Rock the Green, best known for its sustainable music festival that strives for zero waste, hosted its first Earth Day celebration in 2012 outside Milwaukee City Hall in order to accommodate the lunchtime business crowd. “This year, we’re collaborating with Milwaukee Riverkeeper because there’s a lot of synergy with our groups,” says Rock the Green Founder and Executive Director Lindsay Stevens Gardner.

Gardner’s background is in largescale event production, having produced concerts and events for major brands. Before creating Rock the Green, she recalls, “I was head of event production and touring, so I was the one who had to clean up the mess at the end of the day.” She continues, “When I moved back to my hometown of

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This year’s Earth Day event marks the 22nd annual Spring River Cleanup of the Milwaukee, Kinnickinnic and Menomonee rivers, an event hosted by Milwaukee Riverkeeper. Volunteers can gather at one of 50 locations along the Milwaukee River Basin, and they will receive gloves, trash bags and a free T-shirt for participating. “Site captains from Milwaukee Riverkeeper will be available to assist,” relays Abby Kuranz, communications specialist with the organization. To volunteer for the Spring River Cleanup, register at Bit.ly/MRKcleanup22.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper began in 1995 as Friends of the Menomonee River. After several changes, the group adopted its current name and now protects the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic rivers. The group also promotes recreational use of the rivers by hosting paddling events and workshops, and provides the Milwaukee Urban Water Trail Map which indicates where people can gain safe and legal access to the bodies of water. In addition, from May to October, 100 volunteers test water quality and provide the results in an annual report card that serves as the basis for the group’s advocacy work.

Earth Day 2016 brought 3,600 volunteers to the 50-plus river basin locations and they removed 75,000 pounds of trash, which Kuranz said is the equivalent of about 25 pickup trucks. “We hope this year’s cleanup encourages people to get outside to learn about, enjoy and connect with our three rivers. When people connect with our rivers, they tend to want to protect them, especially when they start to think of the type of environment that they want to create for future generations,” Kuranz says.

The sixth annual Rock the Green Earth Day Celebration is similar to a mini Rock the Green Sustainability Festival and includes elements unique to it, such as the stage powered 100 percent by four cycling teams on stationary bikes. “Rock the Green’s mission is to educate and engage the community about eco-friendly ways of living,” Gardner says. “We do that through the annual sustainability festival, Earth Day celebration and environmental education via social and digital media.”

Admission: free. Festival location: Picnic Area 8 at Estabrook Park, 4400 N. Estabrook Dr., Milwaukee. For more information, visit MilwaukeeRiverkeeper.org or RockTheGreen.com.

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used.

His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative.

Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

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Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change.

To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.

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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.”

“Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fernlike leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance.

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall.

Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.”

Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

Mediterranean and California Coast

Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.”

“Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee.

They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who

covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.”

Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog.

“When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.”

White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better.

For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

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“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf.

“Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues.

“Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.”

Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage.

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More EcoYard Ideas Edible Landscaping

A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space.

“According to Garden Research.com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas.

“To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard.

“We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.”

The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

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Water-Saving Gardens

“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rainconserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live, saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.”

“Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens.

“Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.”

According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

Hardscaping

Hardscaped areas are used far more frequently than the turf lawn they replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can also be easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.”

Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”

into an adult that will feel a responsibility towards the planet. We need to have our children in direct contact with the earth. We need them to have first-hand and “first-foot” experiences. None of us, especially children, connect deeply to things when the experiences are second- or third-hand, portrayed on a screen. Those experiences require very little from us.

To help kids connect to the Earth, leave cell phones in the car when hiking in the woods. Children will have a chance to hear the sounds of the pine trees when the wind blows through them. They may actually notice deer tracks next to their own footprints in the mucky path that tells them that it is spring.

Connecting Kids to the Earth

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hen we were kids, our childhood neighborhoods became “ours”. The tree that we climbed on a daily basis became “ours”. Our outdoor romping grounds became fused with each one of us. As children we are more talented at the bonding process than we are later in life.

These days, that connection to the planet doesn’t happen automatically.

Watching a nature show is not connecting to nature; it is a second-hand experience. Personally connecting to anything requires the equivalent of going “inside” the picture, not just viewing it from the outside.

Our technological culture has on some level fooled us. Our mirror neurons can make us believe that we are connecting to the world when we are on our gadgets. But that is a very “thin” way to connect and it does not truly change us that much; rather, it creates only a quick impact on both ourselves and the world at large.

We bond with people and places best when we truly experience them first-hand. Our whole body needs to be active and our senses—not just our minds—need to register the experience.

When a kid helps to dig a hole to plant a tree, the activity will result in sweat and fatigue. Getting a little tired is good; then the process of digging the

hole has had an impact on the child.

Notice how, when driving past a tree that a child helped to plant, the head of the child will turn to look in interest at how big the tree has grown. That is because there is now a relationship between the tree and the child; in a way, the child “owns” that little piece of earth. Only by doing things that physically interact with the earth can that happen—games and shows only involve the child mentally.

The feeling of subjective ownership to natural places can help a child grow

Bente Goldstein and her husband, Walter, are proponents of sustainable farming. They worked and raised their children on their 35-acre organic “hobby farm” in East Troy, which they now use in their program FarmWise to teach kids about nature. Bente, originally from Norway, has taught and administered Waldorf Homeschool Enrichment winter programs for over a decade, and was previously program director at “A Week on the Farm”.

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arth’s oceans shelter more than a million species, employ millions of people and feed billions more. Their complex ecosystems increasingly face critical challenges, including acidification, overfishing and pollution. Inspiring us all, youths nationwide are stepping up with bold, creative actions benefiting present and future generations to show us how we too, can do our part.

Sean Russell, 24, of Englewood, Florida, was exposed to ocean wonders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It—Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore.

More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date.

While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness youth enthusiasm for related issues.

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life and become inspired by peers sharing ideas and successes,� says Russell.

Planning and skill-building sessions fuel action, often assisted by microgrants to help kick-start community projects.

Russell is also involved with the nonprofit EarthEcho International, which activates young leaders through peer-to-peer networks. One recent campaign, 3T4E, encouraged youth worldwide to pick up three pieces of trash on November 1 and document their efforts. Nearly 2 million social media impressions later, they’ve reached youth in 24 states, in 19 countries and on six continents, according to Executive Director Mia DeMezza.

Founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, the Washington, D.C., EarthEcho shares service learning stories that record steps young people are taking to mitigate local waterway issues. In a virtual classroom field trip series, they can explore issues such as oceanic dead zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,� says DeMezza.

Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research and policy making for Earth’s oceans. “I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,� says Russell.

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Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the generational divide on ocean conservation issues. An undergraduate at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.”

The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference.

The SOA, recognized by the United

Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016.

Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike.

“You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell.

Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.”

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What We Can Do Now Everyone has a part to play in keeping oceans clean and healthy. Here are some ways concerned individuals of all ages can help.

Do away with disposable plastics. Use reusable alternatives to single-use plastics such as plastic bags, water bottles, to-go containers, takeaway cups and straws, all of which clog the oceans and endanger 600 aquatic species due to ingestion or entanglement.

Green what drains. Anything that washes down the drain can end up in waterways. Avoid dumping chemicals like paint, oil and solvents and opt for non-toxic cleaning products like DIY cleaners made from vinegar and baking soda, which are safe for people and the seas.

Eat smart. Per a 2016 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report, nearly a third of commercial fish stocks are now fished at dangerously unsustainable levels. Find best choices on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s downloadable sustainable seafood guide and app at SeafoodWatch.org when dining or shopping, and ask seafood eateries and fish counters to carry ocean-friendly selections.

Reduce fertilizers. Fertilizer runoff from gardens and commercial agriculture eventually end up in oceans, leading to “dead zones” with low levels of oxygen that kill aquatic life.

Cut energy use. Carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption is turning oceans acidic, which is particularly harmful to coral reefs. Use energy-efficient appliances and vehicles, opt for renewable energy plans from local utilities and bike, walk and take public transit.

Sea Change Youth worldwide are engaging in innovative ways to activate their communities and combat ocean pollution.

Pédrisson and Emmanuelson Bernard, of Carrefour, Haiti, won the 2016 Millennium Oceans Prize for a win-win solution to urban waste, ocean pollution and unemployment.

During Haiti’s rainy season, the city’s streets carry trash to the sea. The brothers developed a waste management system and mobilized community youth to help keep the streets clean, in turn protecting the waters upon which the island community depends.

Students from Borrisoleigh, Ireland, won the EurOcean Foundation’s European Mário Ruivo Prize for a marine trash-fighting solution called Bags with Tags, in December.

Laura Hutchinson and Antoinette Atik designed stylish totes to curb the use of plastic bags, including magnetic tags for easier retrieval from waterways; they worked with local stores to distribute them at points of sale.

In another 2016 Professor Mário Ruivo Prize finalist effort, students from the island of Malta developed a way to keep waste from falling out of the usually open trash bins serving local ferries that transport 4 million passengers annually by collaborating with town officials to place three marine-friendly containers near the ferry departure point.

Such student initiatives demonstrate how simple solutions, driven by passionate advocates, can improve our troubled waters.

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His recently reissued book What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? How Money Really Does Grow on Trees, first published in 2013, won the Independent Publishers Living Now gold medal. It warns about the severe environmental cost of poor land planning; informs how birds, coral reefs, rain forests and other flora and fauna help preserve and sustain our quality of life; pushes for new recycling laws; and seeks to make children early enthusiasts.

Formerly executive editor of Friends of the Earth, he serves as president of the Wildlife Trust, in Great Britain, teaching faculty of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, and is sustainability advisor to Prince Charles, a noted conservationist.

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measuring similar growth might be both causing massive environmental destruction and concentrating the generated wealth among small numbers of people.

We need to grow economies in ways that protect the environmental services that create opportunities for growth in the first place. It’s a major challenge for a world hell-bent on simplistic, crude measures of economic performance.

In the Ivory Coast, where I recently visited, many poor rural people grow cocoa. One way to expand its economy is to produce more cocoa at the expense of tropical rain forests, which ultimately destroys the economy because forests are a major source of rainfall. Extended droughts caused by deforestation reveal that kind of growth is self-defeating. We need a more sophisticated approach, with the economy becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of ecology, not the other way around.

Are true eco-cities and eco-suburbs feasible?

We can design much more livable areas for the protection and health of wildlife, nature and residents. Nature also has a major bearing on the costs of a country’s healthcare system. A number of population level studies, including from the Netherlands, reveal how people with access to green space feel better and experience higher levels of well-being, especially in mental and psychological health.

Many Western countries are seeing increased incidences of depression, anxiety and other psychological problems that can be reduced through greater access to open areas, green spaces and wildlife.

We can expect massive increases in urban areas worldwide in the next 40 years. There’s an opportunity now to plan in integral ways to make these places better for everyone. Failing to integrate nature into them will ramp up the public health costs later on.

What can citizens do to strengthen U.S. environmental policies?

First, every election has candidates

we can vote for that are more or less knowledgeable and clued into environmental issues.

Second, we can exercise power in our purchasing choices. Some companies take leadership positions on environmental and sustainability issues; others don’t. With some research, shoppers can find the best companies to patronize, like those that prioritize low-carbon emissions, resource efficiencies and environmental protection policies. Many of them are advocating for more sensible, long-term environmental policies.

In the U.S., one of the biggest pushbacks to the new administration will be from progressive companies that know the future has to be green; buying from these businesses strengthens their role and influence.

Third, we can add to the people’s collective voice by joining campaigns and backing Earth-conscious organizations like the National Audubon Society, Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Network and Sierra Club.

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t was standing inside I learned early Nothing. I was held in a Timpanogos Cave (a darkness so deep that my on we live by eyes seemed shut even national monument) as an 8-year-old child that marked wild mercy. though they were open. All me. Hiking to the entrance I could hear was the sound of the cave with our church group, we of water dripping and the beating heart were ushered in by a park ranger. Imof the mountain. mediately, the cool air locked inside the I don’t know how long I stood inside mountain enveloped us and we wore Timpanogos Cave before our church it as loose clothing. Immense stalacleader realized I was missing, but it was tites and stalagmites hung down from long enough to have experienced how the ceiling and rose up from the floor, fear moves out of panic toward wonder. declaring themselves teeth. We were Inside the cave, I knew I would be found. inside the gaping mouth of an animal What I didn’t know was what would find and we were careful not to disturb the me—the spirit of Timpanogos. beast, traversing the cave on a narrow To this day, my spiritual life is found constructed walkway above the floor so inside the heart of the wild. I do not fear as not to disturb its fragility. But it was it, I court it. When I am away, I anticipate the Great Heart of Timpanogos Cave my return, needing to touch stone, rock, that captured my attention. water, the trunks of trees, the sway of When everyone else left the chargrasses, the barbs of a feather, the fur left ismatic form, I stayed. I needed more behind by a shedding bison. time to be closer to it, to watch its redWallace Stegner, a mentor of mine, orange aura pulsating in the cavernous wrote: “If we preserved as parks only space of shadows. I wanted to touch those places that have no economic the heart, run the palms of my hands on possibilities, we would have no parks. its side, believing that if I did, I could And in the decades to come, it will not better understand my own heart, which be only the buffalo and the trumpeter was invisible to me. I was only inches swan that need sanctuaries. Our own away, wondering whether it would be species is going to need them, too. It cold or hot to the touch. It looked like needs them now.” ice, but it registered as fire.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Yoga w/Mary Galati – Apr 1, 15. 9am. This is a gentle level of yoga, appropriate for all ages and abilities. Bring yoga mat or beach towel, wear comfortable clothing; men invited to participate. $15/for two session. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105.

Waldorf Information Evening – 7pm. An overview of the Waldorf education curriculum followed by a tour of the classrooms. Please preregister. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee.

RSVP: 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Animal Communication Sessions – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or pictures to find out their thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues or what they’d like; with Stacy Krafczyk. $65/20-minute sessions.

Bark n Scratch Outpost, 5835 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee. Preregister: 414-444-4110. BarkNScratch Outpost.com.

Spirit Message Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. After a meditation to awaken intuitive guidance, attendees will be guided to give & receive messages from spirit. For anyone interested in increasing intuitive abilities or wanting guidance from realms beyond.

No experience necessary. $20. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLight LLC.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

Reiki Level Two – 9am-4pm. Learn the symbols in Usui Reiki Ryoho. CEUs available. $200. 1005 Main Street, Mukwonago. Register: 262-498-4162.

Rhiana@BeReiki.com.

Wheel & Sprocket Bike Show – April 7, 8, 9. Fri, 12-9pm; Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. The nation’s largest bike expo sale is back. Stop by the Yellow Wood Outdoor Gear Boutique popup for up to 50% off products you trust for your active lifestyle.

Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis. Info: BikeExpoSale.com,

Animal Communication – 11am-4pm. Animal communication is meant to help you understand what your pet thinks, feels and desires/prefers; w/ Aimee Lawent Beach. Bring a photo of your pet, preferably with eyes showing (no pets allowed in the store). $45/30 minutes, $85/hour. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, #A, Elm Grove. RSVP: 262-787-3001.

The Four Spiritual Keys to Prosperity: A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance –12:30pm. Edwene Gaines teaches with humor, candor and grace.

If you attend both the service and the workshop, bringing a sack lunch is recommended. Childcare for children under 5 years available on a love offering basis. Love offering. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Reservations recommended: 414 475-0105. .

TUESDAY, APRIL 4 The Throat Chakra: Creating your Akashic Record – 6:30-8:45pm. The physical and emotional traits of the throat chakra will be discussed. The five levels of sensing energy will be introduced and practiced with hands-on healing for neck and shoulder pain and treatments for throat and tinnitus.

Be introduced to seeing the aura and using the sense of sight during a healing session. $50. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. Angel LightLLC.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 BioMat Sessions – Apr 5, 26. Healing amethyst mat, with Far infrared, PEMF, biophoton and magnet therapies. $40/30-min sessions intro price. Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek. Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. Inspiration WellnessGroup.com.

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Community Drumming Circle – 6:30-8pm. Bring your friends and your drums, sink into a smooth flow and release the stress of daily life; with Tom Kotlarek. No experience necessary. Drums available.

Donation; preregistration encouraged. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. Sandra@c4wb.com.

Sacred Women’s Circle – 7-9:30pm. Gathering in circle with intention is powerful. Come together to honor, listen and share hearts with others. Meditate, listen, grow; w/Julie Szyba. $25. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262-2714972. SantoshaYogaAyurveda.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Cultivating Gratitude – 9am-12pm. Class members will open their hearts and land in the rich experience of being alive incorporating yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices; with Lynne Smith and Kerry Duma. $40, $35/members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. Register: 262-518-0173. Dragonfly Meditation.com.

Holistic Healing with Herbs – 9am-5:30pm. Sixmonth program is a comprehensive overview of herbal medicine and holistic healing. Learn to successfully grow herbs and make herbal preparations, and herbs/techniques for emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Class location is on 100 acres of the Kettle Moraine. Cedar Valley Retreat, West Bend. Info: 608-393-7353. MindSoulAndSelf.com/ herb_classes_wisconsin_illinois/.

Spring Cleaning the Natural Way – 10am-12pm.

Are you ready for spring cleaning using natural products? Learn to clean without exposing your family and pets to chemicals by using essential oils, vinegar, baking soda and other natural things. A gift for attendees. $20. Healing & Education Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-2585555. LightOfGrace.church/classes.

Expanding Consciousness: The Wisdom of the Avatar – 10:30am-2:30pm. Anyone who has a deep understanding that they are a spiritual being having a human experience is welcome to attend. Explore the more complex concepts about life, the universe and source creator, and grapple with such questions as: Is there right and wrong, good and evil, in the Universe? $75. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

Mindfulness for Golf Workshop – 1-3pm. Identify triggers that take your focus and game off track.

Also learn mindfulness techniques that can have you relaxed and focused throughout your round; with Jerry Arvoy, professional golf instructor. $$35, $30/members. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. Register: 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.

Spring Ayurvedic Cleanse Workshop – 1-3pm.

Learn natural ways to detox from environmental toxins, processed foods, unresolved emotions, psychological stressors and more. Eliminate impurities, prevent new toxins from accumulating. $40. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield.

262-271-4972. SantoshaYogaAyurveda.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 10 Side by Side: A Spirit Focused Evening of Discussion – 6:30-8pm. Discussion group designed to dig into topics of current philosophies and practices of spirituality, and how they impact our lives and relationships. Free will donation. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland.

RSVP: 262-367-0607. Sandra@c4wb.com.

Full Moon Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Release what no longer serves you. Sacred but casual healing circle. $15. Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek. Registration, Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. InspirationWellnessGroup.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Reiki Level II Training – 9am-4:30pm. Expands on Level I by increasing the intensity of the energy, adding a distance healing component and teaching symbols which effect physical and emotional wellbeing. Learn to do a group healing session and scan for energy blockages. Instructor: Amy Wilinski. $185.

Info: 920-609-8277 or GoldenLightHealing.net.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Animal & Human Reiki II Workshop – 10am4pm. Reiki preserves/improves health, reduces stress and promotes well-being. Learn all three reiki symbols and how to send reiki from a distance. With Stacy Krafczyk. Prerequisite of Reiki I to attend.

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$150, $50/non-refundable deposit required; includes hand-out, attunement and certification. Petlicious, 2217 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. Preregister: 262-5480923. Petlicious.com.

Introduction to Reiki – 6:30-8:30pm. An introduction to the fundamental concepts of energy medicine and a peek behind the many doors that comprise the healing arts. Questions such as “How can I use reiki in my life” will be answered. Experience your energy field and that of fellow students.

Information what energy centers (Chakras) play in physical, emotional and spiritual health is included. $20, registration required. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Aveda IBW Mixer – 5-8pm. Get connected to Aveda with an express service and shop Aveda at a savings. Free; reservations limited. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, 327 East St Paul Ave, 2nd Floor, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-227-2889. IBW.edu/ yoga-classes/.

Taize Evensong Service – 6:30-7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to this historic sanctuary to join in singing sacred music in the style of the French monastic community called Taize. In conjunction with the Milwaukee Center for Contemplative Community.

Led by professional musicians. Free. Calvary Presbyterian Church, 935 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee.

414-271-8782. TheBigRedChurch.com.

Advanced Animal Communication Workshop – Apr 22, 23. 10am-4pm both days. Deepen your intuitive skills, connect with wildlife, exotic animals and insects, animals that have transitioned, plant spirits; find your own animal teacher and more.

Prerequisite of any basic animal communication class. $300/in advance or $50/non-refundable deposit and $325/first day of class. Petlicious, 2217 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. Preregister: 262-5480923. Petlicious.com.

Delicious Dehydrated Delights – 10:31am12:01pm. Simplified techniques for dehydrating nutrient dense foods. One dozen recipes and demonstrations. Samples provided during class. $20, $150/yearly course, see website for schedule.

140 S Main St, Thiensville. RSVP: 262-297-7070.

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Ground Down, Root Up: Healing with Herbs and Asanas – 1-3:30pm. Plants and people are similar. Learn why, and how you can grow your own medicinals. A vinyasa flow opens the class, followed by discussion and snacks. $25. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield.

262-271-4972. SantoshaYogaAyurveda.com.

Reiki I Course – Apr 22-23. 8:30am-5pm. The reiki (USUI System) training and retreat is taught

by CORE/EL Centro directors, Madeline Gianforte and Pat Bogenchuetz, experienced practitioners and community advocates of holistic natural healing for underserved communities. $225. CORE/El Centro, 130 W Bruce St, Ste 300, Milwaukee. 414-2254272. RSVP: Core-ElCentro.org.

Chaplaincy Training – Apr 22 & 23. Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 12-4pm. Bring a brown bag lunch. $50, free/ members. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105.

Edgar Cayce’s Predictions: Is America becoming Atlantis or Lemuria –9:30am-4pm. Explore the scientific evidence for these two ancient civilizations and their parallels to our challenges today. Can the past help predict the future? $45/advance, $50/at door. Unity Church, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa.

414-322-6552. AREHeartland.org.

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BioMat Sessions – See Apr 5 listing. $40/30-min sessions intro price. Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek. Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. InspirationWellnessGroup.com.

Shamanic Training Whispers on the Wind – Apr 26-30 or July 19-23. Explore ancient energy medicine practices in this transformational four-series program. Held at Golden Light Healing Retreat Center in northeastern Wisconsin, where you will be held in the arms of Mother Nature as you delve into the teachings of the medicine wheel. See website or call for more information. Amy Wilinski: 920-6098277. GoldenLightHealing.net.

Reversing Heart Disease: Wellness University Lecture – 6:30-8:00pm. Learn how you can get rid of cardiovascular plaque and hypertension and diabetes; with Flip Troiano MD. $10/per class, $99/12 classes. Greensquare Integrative Health Care Center, Lower Level Education Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. 414-446-5389. Greensquare Center.com.

Getting Serious about Essential Oils – 10am11:30pm. Barb Lemke facilitates a presentation on various aspects of essential oils. Open to all, beginners and experienced. Q&A follows. Preregistration appreciated. $5. Center for Well-Being Lake Country LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland.

262-367-0607. C4WB.com.

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Heal Your Gut – 7-8:30pm. Disease begins in the gut. Learn to heal leaky gut, dysbiosis and how to reestablish a healthy microbiome. $30. Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek.

Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. InspirationWellness Group.com.

Quartz Crystals: Everything You Wanted to Know about Quartz Crystals – 6:30-8:15pm. Class will concentrate on quartz crystals, their anatomy, recognizing and understanding the different types, selecting quartz crystals, and merging with your crystal. The class will conclude with an experiential exercise using two quartz crystal points to balance your subtle energy field. $40. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

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Learn to create strength and support in the shoulders. $30. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262-271-4972. SantoshaYoga Ayurveda.com.

Healing Through Your Chakras – 1-5pm. Explore the seven energy centers intellectually and experientially, using guided meditations, physical exercises, lecture, discussion and energetic play to help experience your chakras directly. Instructor Barret Hadeen. $50. Healing & Education Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-2585555. LightOfGrace.church/classes.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Introduction to Aromatherapy: Incorporating Essential Oils into your Everyday Life – 12-3:30pm.

A brief history of aromatherapy and its use from ancient cultures to today. Learn essential oil basics about commonly used essential oils: why and when to use them, who should use them, how to use them safely. Have the opportunity to create your own aromatherapy product personalized for your own special benefit! $50. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

Earth Day(ish) Hike – 1pm. Venture out to celebrate Earth Day with Yellow Wood and the Ice Age Trail Alliance for a hike. Details at Facebook. com/yellowwoodgear.

Build Neck/Shoulder Strength, Erase Tension – 1-3pm. Overuse of neck and shoulder muscles

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Group Sound Healing with Alchemy Bowls – 6:30-7:30pm. Immerse yourself in vibration, listen deeply and hear your inner voice. Lee Ann Baum, certified sound healer, opens a space for self-healing, reflection, relaxation and rejuvenation. Bring a blanket and pillow for comfort. $25.

Greensquare Integrative Health Care Center, Lower Level Education Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. Register, Lee Ann Baum: 414-899-9496.

GreensquareCenter.com.

The Mystical and Magical Shiva Lingham – 6:308:15pm. Explore the history and spiritual significance of this powerful Hindu sacred stone. Learn the myths and misinterpretations, the geological composition of the stone, the metaphysical attributes given to the elements present, the spiritual attributes of the Lingam according to Hindu tradition, traditional care and ways of working with the ancient sacred stone. $40. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Spiritual Currents: Concert & Drum Circle – 6:309pm. Spiritual Currents is a presentation of music that blurs the lines between performance, meditation and soulful exploration. Ryan Meisel performs on saxophones, native flutes, indigenous woodwinds, whistles, and electronic wind instruments to prerecorded percussion accompaniment. $10, $30/prepaid to receive double CD. Healing & Education Center, 5900 W National Ave, West Allis. RSVP: 414-2585555. LightOfGrace.church/classes.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Reiki Level III and Candlelight Attunement – 12:30-6:30pm. Learn the deeper meanings of reiki symbols and their connection to the guides and angels.

Emphasis placed on learning to create the sacred space for the reiki attunement process. The designation of Reiki Practitioner/Master Level 3 and an accompanying certificate awarded for successfully completing this class. $195.00. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.

plan ahead MAY Reiki Level I Training – May 7. 9am-4:30pm.

Japanese energy healing art for stress reduction, relaxation and healing of body, mind and spirit. Level I teaches you to do reiki on yourself and others. It is easy to immediately incorporate into your life.

Instructor: Amy Wilinski. $185. Info: 920-609-8277 or GoldenLightHealing.net.

IWG Spring Open House – May 13. 10am-1pm.

Items for sale. Punch & light snacks. Free raffle to win services. Free. Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek. InspirationWellness Group.com.

JUNE

savethedate JUNE 9-11 Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference: Honoring the Wise Women of the Past, Present and Future – June 9-11. Speakers: Tammi Sweet, Ubaka Hill, Lisa Ganora, Whapio and Robin Rose Bennett and many more. Over 60 workshops and plants walks, Kids’ Camp and Teen Spiral. Includes pre-conference classes and workshops. Personal growth workshops, singing, dancing, plant walks, meals, swimming, red tent communal space and more. Enter to win a free full conference ticket, including meals & lodging, at NAChicago.com/CHI/Contests. Contest ends Mar 31. Camp Helen Brachman, Almond, WI. For more info: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.

JULY Peru Mysticism – Jul 2-8. Explore Peruvian shamanism with local medicine people and participate in healing rituals and meditations at ancient holy sites including Machu Picchu. Led by Amy & David Wilinski of Golden Light Healing. Info: 920-6098277. GoldenLightHealing.net.

OCTOBER El Camino de Santiago – Oct 2-12, 2017. El Camino de Santiago, The Way of St. James, is an ancient pilgrimage trail of personal reflection, crossing the wine country, mountains and valleys of Spain, ending at the cathedral in Compostela where St. James’ remains are said to be interred.

Led by spiritual teacher, Amy Wilinski, you will travel with tailor-made meditations, rituals and ceremonies. Golden Light Healing. 920-609-8277.

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Wonder Spirit LLC

Anne Wondra coach, writer Sacred Feminine Studies Teacher Transition Guide, muse author of ‘Relationship Rules of a Happy Woman’

feminine spirit and soul center

Life Coaching

WonderSpirit.com 262-544-4310

“In today’s culture, we need someone in our corner … to believe in us when we don’t believe in ourselves… Let us create boundaries that build up, not tear down…”

(Rachel Macy Stafford)

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Center, 1166 Quail Ct, #210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com.

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Meditation with Margaret – 6:30pm. Join for a quiet break in the middle of the week for renewal.

Love offering. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105.

$5 Yoga Classes – Daily yoga classes available; call or visit the website for the schedule. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, 327 East St. Paul Ave, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-227-2889. IBW.edu.

Yoga for Clean Water – Mon-Sat through Apr. Experience yoga at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness and support local clean water efforts. Free yoga classes with a $5 donation to their local earth month partner, The Water Council. See website for class schedule. 327 East St Paul Ave, 2nd Floor, Milwaukee. 414-227-2889. IBW.edu/yoga-classes/.

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sunday Sunday Gathering: Light of Grace – 10am. Come for meditation, soul-filled music and an inspiring spiritual message to uplift and motivate you. Light of Grace, 5806 W. National Ave, West Allis. 414258-5555. LightOfGrace.Church.

Sunday Service – 10:30am. New Age church.

Non-denominational. All are welcome. On-site parking, handicap accessible. 2418 W Mangold Ave, Milwaukee. 414-444-2012.

Unity Church of Light Sunday Service – 10am.

Sunday service with Rev Sue Ellen Kelly and the amazing music of George Busateri, John Zaffiro and various soloists. Children’s Sunday school at same time. Unity Church of Light, 150 S Sunnyslope Rd, Ste 110, Brookfield (in Bishop’s Woods West 1).

262-641-7558. UnityChurchOfLight.com.

Unity: A Quest for Truth – Through Apr 8.

11:30am. A foundational teaching of the Unity movement, open to all, w/Rev Brian Griffin. Love offerings accepted. Books available for $5.50.

tuesday Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 9-10am. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT. $44/4 weeks, $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Court, Ste 210,Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga. com. PureEnergyYoga.com.

Meditation Tuesdays – 7:30pm. New Age church.

Non-denominational. All are welcome. On-site parking, handicap accessible. 2418 W Mangold Ave, Milwaukee. 414-444-2012.

Architecture of All Abundance Personal Renaissance Circle – 8:10-9:10pm. Phone reading and conversation circle. Life wisdom, feminine-spiritcentered sessions led by Anne Wondra. $10, $27/ monthly. Register, Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310.

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Immerse yourself in Nature and connect with Spirit!

Our 200-acre Retreat Center offers the perfect environment for learning and healing.

Workshops & sessions in Shamanism, Mediumship, Reiki, Intuition Development and much more!.

Amy & David Wilinski Milwaukee

(920)609-8277

www.GoldenLightHealing.net

Wellness Wednesday – 10am-1pm. Apr 12, 19, 26. Three presentations each session: A different wellness women theme each month. $12.50/per day, $40/per month. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310.

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Therapeutic Meditation and Mindfulness – Apr 5-May 10. 1:30-3pm. Learn what mindfulness means and how to integrate mindful practices into your life; utilize your emotions for empowerment and activate kindness strategies; with Ann Marie Arvoy. $240, $210/members; some insurance accepted. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. Register: 262-5180173. DragonflyMeditation.com.

Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 6-7pm. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT. $44/4 weeks, $13/class. The Ommani

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Gentle Healing Yoga – 10-11am. Gentle, individualized class ideal for those with chronic aches and pains, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, cancer, post-injury, health conditions, or interested in gentle yoga. Instructor: Shelley Carpenter, PT, eRYT. $40/4 weeks, $12/class. Lakepoint Church, S63W13694 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com.

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Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 6:30pm. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT. $40/4 weeks, $12/class. Lakepoint Church, S63W13694 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com.

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Developing your Intuition – Apr 6- May 25.

6:30pm. Get instant results and learn techniques for tapping into your intuition. Practice intuition techniques in class and see it strengthening and helping make the best decisions. Shala Kilmer. $25-$35 per session, paid in full at first session; limited to 12 people. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105.

friday Yoga: Awaken your Senses – Apr 21-May 26.

9:30-10:45am. Explore what lights us up, what movements make us feel alive. Breath, building heat, play and body awareness are the focus; with Fae Leslie Hoffman. All levels welcome. $78/before Apr 18, $84/after, $72/members, $15/drop in. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. Register: 262-518-0173. Dragonfly Meditation.com.

saturday Food as Medicine – 1-3pm. 2nd & 3rd Sat. Each class will focus on a herbal product recipe and an edible recipe. New for 2017, cooking lessons for children during the class. The youth will prepare a complimentary recipe to share. $8/per adult, preregistered. CORE/El Centro, 130 W Bruce St, Ste 300, Milwaukee. 414-225-4267. RSVP: Core-ElCentro.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE BY ALANA

6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-813-4747 AcupunctureByAlana.com Specializing in pain treatment, internal medicine, hormone imbalance and stress management.

Alana Hammer, MS L.Ac utilizes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to help individuals achieve their optimal health.

ANANDA ACUPUNCTURE & HEALING CENTER

4528 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood 414-791-0303 AnandaAcupuncture.com Our focus is stress and pain management along with support modalities: 5 element nutritional consultations, Angel Card readings, reiki and CranioSacral Therapy, herbal, homeopathic and essential oil prescriptions. See ad, page 22.

ENERQI CENTER FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 10827 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis 414-209-4228 EnerqiAcu.com

A 501c3 nonprofit, fullservice acupuncture care center, we offer excellence in pain management, oncology support, and stress insomnia treatment in our beautiful West Allis clinic. See ad, page 8.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION/ HEALING ALL SPIRIT HEALING

Specializing in mental health, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD; stress reduction, digestive and eating disorders, detox and chronic pain. Offering acupuncture, reiki, gong bath meditations.

262-369-5317 VapikaWellness.com 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland Mechthilde Moser is a certified ayurveda counselor/educator, panchakarma therapist and holistic life coach helping you to experience health through ayurvedic bodywork, lifestyle and diet consultations and coaching.

BICYCLE REPAIR

Stacy Krafczyk • 414-460-4781 AllSpiritHealing.com

MOBILE BIKE WERX

Stacy Krafczyk specializes in Animal Communication, intuitive readings, after life communication, energy work and healing for both people and animals that helps promote physical and emotional well-being.

ANIMAL CONNECTING AND HEALING

Aimee Lawent Beach 414-732-9860 AnimalConnectingAndHealing@yahoo.com Aimee is a Healing Touch for Animals (HTA) Practitioner and animal communicator. HTA restores harmony and balance to an animal’s energy system and works cooperatively with traditional veterinary care.

AYURVEDA SANTHIGRAM WELLNESS AYURVEDA SPA

12800 W National Ave, New Berlin 262-955-6600 Facebook.com/SanthigramMilwaukee Santhigram’s Vaidya Sunita, the only ayurvedic doctor in Wisconsin, offers affordable authentic ayurvedic consultations, diet/yoga/lifestyle coaching, panchakarma treatments, spa services. Come, experience true healing. See ad, page 39.

ROYAL ROAD CLINIC

1841 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee 414-377-3898 RoyalRoadMke.com

VAPIKA WELLNESS

SANTOSHA YOGA AND AYURVEDA W307 N1497 Golf Rd, Delafield 262-271-4972 SantoshaYogaAyurveda.com

Nikki Estes offers holistic health coaching through ayurvedic consultations, AyurYoga therapy and ayurvedic products and essential oils. Balance the body, focus the mind, enlighten the spirit. See ad, page 7.

MobileBikeWerx.com MobileBikeWerx@gmail.com 414-915-9686 Eliminate the hassle. Full-service certified bicycle repair shop on wheels. Pick-up and delivery.

Emergency and on-site repair.

Convenient, competitive pricing, guaranteed. Servicing all types and brands.

BODYWORK 1212 BODYWORKS

19601 W Bluemound Rd, #100, Brookfield 414-405-3956 1212BodyWorks.com Emily Yenor, Physical Therapist and movement expert, identifies and corrects muscle imbalances throughout the body to help you move better, feel better and live better. See ad, page 16.

CHIROPRACTIC OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

15850 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 306, Brookfield OptimalPerformanceWI.com 262-226-8349

We combine the best of chiropractic, physical therapy and wellness care. We use a comprehensive panel of diagnostic testing to insure our patients get the highest level of care possible.

SETTIMI CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER

17280 W North Ave, Ste G-102, Brookfield 262-789-0576 SettimiChiropractic.com Special focus on women and children, Dr. Settimi has been providing exceptional wellness care to our community for over 27 years. Our natural approach addresses common healthcare concerns in a warm and welcoming environment. See ad, page 25.

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CRYSTALS ANGEL LIGHT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS

13000 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com

WHOLEHEALTH BIOMIMETIC & BIOLOGIC FAMILY DENTISTRY

125 W Wisconsin Ave, Ste 102, Pewaukee 262-737-4004 WholeHealthFamilyDentistry.com Dr. Schwartz is board certified in Biomimetic Dentistry, Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine and is a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician. We offer the best and healthiest dentistry for our patients.

Our Crystal Emporium features unique and exquisite crystals, stones and natural stone jewelry at affordable prices. Crystal Workshops and therapeutic Crystal Healing sessions also available.

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.

See ad, page 12.

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ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Anne Wondra 262-544-4310 Yldist.com/myoilsjuice

My wellness site is life-centered. I write about and teach empowered wellness, useful resources, and creating everyday wellness for ourselves. Learn more on my blog tab at Yldist.com/myoilsjuice.

FLOATATION

SPRINGDALE FARM Peter Seely 920-892-4856 SpringdaleFarm.com

FLOAT LIFE

Springdale Farm, of Plymouth, has been offering organic vegetable shares since 1988 and also currently supplies local coops, restaurants, and indoor winter farmers markets.

See ad, page 21.

211 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay 414-214-7378 FloatLifeWI.com Try Float Therapy in one of three private rooms to reduce aches, pains, stress, and promote relaxation. $20 off your first visit. See ad, page 13.

DENTISTRY HOLISTIC DENTISTRY OF PORT WASHINGTON

222 N Franklin St, Port Washington 262-235-4525 HolisticDentistryWI.com Dr. Railand is passionate about treating all ages with a whole body p e r s p e c t i v e . We c o m b i n e advanced alternative treatments with conventional procedures to provide true wellness. See ad, page 5.

HANDCRAFTED COOKWARE HOUSEKEEPER CROCKERY

414-534-6943 HouseKeeperCrockery.com Twitter & Instagram: @housecrockery Locally sourced, 100% Americanmade, pure elegant copper cookware, organic cast iron skillets, wooden spoons, pottery and more. Redesign your kitchen with handcrafted essentials. See ad, page 11.

HOLISTIC HEALING

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS N35 W23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee 262-691-4555 • MyNaturalDentist.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, page 3.

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CENTER FOR WELL-BEING Sandra Anderson 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland 262-367-0607 • c4wb.com

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Sandra Anderson is certified in advanced energy medicine techniques and practices for supporting individuals who are looking for holistic approaches in attaining fulfillment and wellbeing. See ad, page 22.

GOLDEN LIGHT HEALING

Amy Wilinski, Shamanic Energy Practitioner/ Reiki Master • 920-609-8277 GoldenLightHealing.net Discover your gifts with one of our many offerings! Offering healing sessions and training in Milwaukee and Green Bay area in Reiki, Shamanism, Intuition, Mediumship and much more.

NATALIE BENOIT

Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek 414-651-2243 MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com Wellness coach, guide, consultant, educator and reiki practitioner since 2000. Specializing in disease reversal with natural evidencebased therapies. Emphasis on functional, alternative, complementary and energy medicines.

PURE ENERGY YOGA

Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT, Reiki Master/Teacher PureEnergyYoga.com • 414-217-4185 Reiki healing sessions and instruction, yoga classes for all in Pewaukee, Muskego, Greendale.

Restore balance, health and wellbeing in mind, body and spirit.

GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS EXTREME ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. info@ExtremeKleaner.com ExtremeKleaner.com 800-337-8326

Visit ExtremeKleaner.com to get your free sample of Extreme Kleaner, a non-toxic biodegradable multi-purpose cleaner-degreaser aimed to improve air and water quality and reduce negative influences on the environment.

See ad, page 2.

HALOTHERAPY (SALT THERAPY) ALIVE & WELL NATURALLY 140 S Main St, Thiensville 262-297-7070 AliveAndWellNaturally.com

Teresa Lopez offers dry salt bed t h e r a p y, S T- 8 Ly m p h a t i c decongestion/oxygen/ozone, MediCupping, microscopy, independent monthly healthy foods lifestyle course starting April 22nd featuring dehydrating.

Complimentary BioMat sessions.

LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPE SERVICES 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, page 20.

LACEWING

Diane Olson-Schmidt • 414-793-3652 LaceWingGdcs@att.net Garden consultation, instruction, landscape design, wildflowers and woodland gardens, prairies, small ponds, rain gardens, landscape maintenance, organic lawn care.

Organic landscape practices in all habitats. See ad, page 19.

LED PHOTO REJUVENATION WHITE SAGE SPA

Susie Raymond, Esthetician, Life Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher WhiteSageSpa.com • 414-352-6550 Reveal your radiance through natural methods of skin rejuvenation, including photo rejuvenation, gentle peels, natural/ organic customized facials. Susie brings 19 years of experience to every service and has a gentle healing touch. See ad, page 13.

LIFE COACH WONDERSPIRIT

262-544-4310 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha WonderSpirit.com Anne Wondra is a coach, writer, muse, madam of feminine spirit arts and sciences, spiritual exploring, self-esteem, inner wisdom and energy medicine. See ad, page 33.

MEDICINE – FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE

MENTAL HEALTH BLUE STONE COUNSELING

10040 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon BlueStoneCounselingLLC.com 262-241-5604

GREENSQUARE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-292-3900, Ext 203 GreenSquareCenter.com

20+ Integrative natural healing and medical specialists offer drug-free, patient-centered care.

We treat the cause, not the symptom, using the latest integrative strategies. Enjoy affordable daily health & fitness classes, all in a beautiful neighborhood setting.

MEDICINE - NATUROPATHIC LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE 4433 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood LakesideNaturalMedicine.com 414-939-8748

Dr. Sarah Axtell and Dr. Joanne Aponte are naturopathic doctors with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone imbalances, weight loss and hypothyroidism.

See ad, page 16.

MEDICINE - NEUROLOGY & PAIN TREATMENT DR. NEAL POLLACK NEUROLOGY & PAIN TREATMENT 2600 N Mayfair Rd, Ste 1120, Wauwatosa 414-453-7780 MilwaukeePainClinic.com

Specializing in neurology, pain treatment, and musculoskeletal medicine, we provide traditional and alternative regenerative therapies that have enabled thousands of patients to avoid surgery, reduce medications, and relieve their pain. See ad, page 10.

MEDITATION DRAGONFLY MEDITATION STUDIO

11649 N Port Washington Rd, Ste 225, Mequon 262-518-0173 • DragonflyMeditation.com Dragonfly Meditation is a secular (non-religious) mindfulnessb a s e d s t u d i o w h i c h o ff e r s meditation instruction, special workshops, retreats, massage, reiki and yoga classes. See ad, page 25.

My mission is to provide personal, compassionate counseling that transforms the human experience to one of joy and hope by optimizing each client’s potential.

TRINERGY CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY

12800 W National Ave, New Berlin 262-955-6600 At Trinergy, a holistic mental health clinic, Dr Tummala provides mind-body evaluation & comprehensive treatment plan to address psychological problems & achieve health & vitality. See ad, page 39.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE WHITE WOLF MFR

Infinity Healing Center, 3305 N 124th St, Brookfield 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.

NATURAL FOODS OUTPOST NATURAL FOODS

Bay View, Brown Deer, Milwaukee, Mequon and Wauwatosa locations Outpost.coop We know Jack! Unlike other area grocers, we know by name many of the farmers and producers who supply Outpost with quality goods. See ad, page 15.

NUTRITION LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER 8843 W North Ave, Wauwatosa 414-453-8289 store, 414-453-4070 office VitalNutritionCenter.com

Langlois’ Vital Nutrition Center is at the forefront in optimal nutrition.

Optimal nutrition equals: Increased energy, more productivity, enhanced emotions, improved brain function and more. See ad, page 40.

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ROLFING

OUTDOOR GEAR YELLOW WOOD GEAR

401 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay YellowWoodGear.com 414-332-3636

KEVIN MCCOY ROLFING

262-337-1530 KevinMcCoyRolfing.com Brookfield and Glendale locations Rolfing Structural Integration is a unique whole-body approach that facilitates effortless, upright posture & fluid, pain-free movement. It helps you feel comfortable in your own skin. See ad, page 14.

Yellow Wood specializes in premier outdoor gear with a conscience, passion for what we do and purpose to create a better society and community.

See ad, page 7.

REIKI ANGELIK HANDS

Infinity Healing Center, 3305 N 124th St, Brookfield 414-429-5117 Reiki-AngelikHands.com

Ann Miller is certified in the Usui Shiki Ryoho method of reiki.

Experience the many benefits of reiki energy healing, which promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. schedule your appointment today.

BE REIKI

100 Main St, Mukwonago 262-498-4162 BeReiki.com Rhiana is trained in Usui and Holy Fire Karuna Reiki. Earn CEUs. If you’re looking for certified training and compassionate healing sessions call Rhiana.

CINDY CARLSON REIKI AND ENERGY HEALING

121 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 208, Whitefish Bay 414-758-0657 CarlsonHealing.com

SCHOOLS/TRAINING ART OF HEALING SCHOOL OF ENERGY MEDICINE

13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com Wisconsin’s premier School for Energy Medicine Training offering individual classes, certificate and diploma programs. Built on the belief that knowledge, competency and professionalism must exist at the very foundation of Energy Work.

INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY AND WELLNESS

327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee 414-227-2889 • IBW.edu Located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a leading Aveda school with multiple beauty and wellness programs.

MIDWEST COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE

6232 Bankers Rd, Racine • 800-593-2320 Acupuncture.edu

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, page 11.

The Midwest College, with campuses in Racine and Chicago, offers accredited programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine that lead to licensed practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and many other states. See ad, page 33.

SKIN CARE SKIN AND ACNE SPECIALIST

682 Kettle Moraine Drive South, Slinger 920-210-0370 SkinAndAcneSpecialist.com Rachel Geschke is a Face Reality Acne Specialist and holistic esthetician. She specializes in acne treatment and prevention, along with reiki-infused facials, peels and waxing.

SPIRITUAL LIGHT OF GRACE

Associate Pastor Kris Nelsen 5806 W National Ave, West Allis LightOfGrace.Church A loving, spiritual community dedicated to assisting others on their spiritual journey. We provide 10am Sunday gatherings, healing services, weddings, classes & m o r e . S e n i o r P a s t o r To m Sherbrook. See ad, page 10.

UNITY CHURCH

Rev Mari Gabriels on 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa • 414-475-0105 UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org A God-centered c o m m u n i t y, welcoming all to come and share the gifts of divine love, life, peace, joy and abundance. Join us Sundays, 10 am. See ad, page 17.

VETERINARY SERVICES ANIMAL DOCTOR HOLISTIC VETERINARY COMPLEX

S73 W16790 Janesville Rd, Muskego 414-422-1300 AnimalDoctorHolistic.com Complete, integrated pet health care, including natural nutrition, titres, herbal/glandular/nutraceutical supplements, and essential oils. Dr. Jodie is a certified acupuncturist and food therapist.

WELLNESS CENTER MYOM WELLBEING

7963 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point 414-405-3556 MyOmWellbeing.com Offering yoga, meditation, reiki, massage, naturopathic skin care treatments and remedies, organic makeup. A personalized experience for children and adults in a cozy, home-like setting.

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Why Diet Alone Will Not Vastly Increase Your Energy Improving your diet is always a good idea. Improving your diet will usually increase your energy. But improving your diet will generally NOT give you vast and long-lasting increases in energy.

Why? The answer is that diet is TOO RANDOM an approach to BREAK a deeply set mineral pattern. You can’t really control the minerals in your diet. You can’t really put all your foods on a scale and measure out the exact portions to the gram before eating.

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