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sion and that if the glass is analogous with life, I hope to never completely fill it.
Recently, two significant relationships moved out of my life. The first was
a close friendship of many years that I finally recognized as unsupportive and unhealthy. The second was a great love that was meant not for this lifetime, but perhaps for another.
I spent a quiet evening on the couch of my dear friend, Elizabeth, curled
under a blanket and drinking a cup of soothing tea, as she listened to my story of loss and offered words of comfort and support. Later, I walked into her bathroom, and on the mirror, written in bright marker, was the message: “I am deeply grateful for all the love and abundance in my life. More please!” It was just the message I needed to brush away the tears and bring a smile to my face, because it reminded me to acknowledge and experience a deep sense of gratitude for all the blessings in my life, including the painful experiences that help me grow.
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As Don Miguel Ruiz so wisely advises in his book The Four Agreements,
“Don’t take anything personally.” I am thankful to be at a point in my life where I know that disappointments from other people are not a reflection on my value or my worth. In the past, I would internalize rejection and disappointments, as many people do, and think that something was wrong with me. It has been quite empowering to be able to step back and realize that this is not the case. Rather, every person has their own journey, the path they must follow, their internal world that we can’t see, their own motivations and challenges. Recognizing that I am the source of my life experiences and not internalizing the actions and emotions of others has been an incredible and transformational experience for me.
This month, as we explore personal empowerment, I am beginning my jour-
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newsbriefs New Green Apartment Building Now Leasing
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ominion Properties has completed Sage on Jackson, located at 1509 North Jackson Street, in Milwaukee. The structure received preliminary approval for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum level certification; the first LEED platinum approval for a market-rate (containing no subsidized housing), multifamily building in Wisconsin that features large, luxury units. Sage on Jackson is now leasing, with only eight units left. The building was constructed with chemical sensitivities in mind, using zerovolatile-organic-compounds (VOC) paint and no formaldehyde in its wood and mineral wool insulation. There are high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters on the heat pump system, LEED-required ventilation of each unit hourly and the padding under the hallway carpets is made from natural fiber. Other eco-friendly materials include bamboo decks, quartz countertops and low-flow toilets. Dominion Properties is planning three similar buildings, with a January groundbreaking date for Sage on Prospect, located at 1825 North Prospect Avenue, in Milwaukee. For more information, call Mike O’Connor, principal of Dominion Properties, at 414-406-8888, email MOConnor@Dominion-Properties.com or visit SageOnJackson.com. See ad, page 2.
Women’s Holiday Health Celebration at GreenSquare
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o ease the stress that can accompany holiday preparations, practitioners at GreenSquare Center for the Healing Arts, a campus of more than 20 natural health and integrative medicine professionals, in Glendale, will host Women’s Holiday Health Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m., November 12. Guests will sample nutritious holiday food, pick up menu planning tips from holistic nutritional counselor Barbara Heinen, learn to reduce stress and hear the latest tips for staying healthy naturally. A panel of stress management specialists will demonstrate easy, natural stressrelief techniques. Featured guests include Reiki Master Maria Giordano; Resilience Coach Mackenzie Harris, Ph.D.; Karla Hermann, a certified hypnotherapist; Susan Nycz, a certified practitioner of both Feldenkrais and the Anat Baniel Method for Children; Gail Vella, a registered yoga teacher and certified registered reflexologist; and Bethamie Wyatt, a certified practitioner of Emotion Code therapy and certified Nia instructor. Strategies for creating healthy holidays will be discussed among a panel of health specialists that include Flip Troiano, M.D., functional medicine physician; Alana Hammer, a licensed acupuncturist and diplomate of Oriental medicine; Charlene Watters, an integrative health coach; osteopathic physician Tracy Bretl, DO; and licensed massage therapist Katherine de Shazer. Location: 6789 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale. For more information or to RSVP (preferred), call 414-292-3900, ext. 203 or visit GreenSquareCenter.com. See ad, page 19.
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newsbriefs New Holistic Services at Well Rounded Maternity Center
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xpectant moms can learn techniques to improve health and well-being, restore energy and gain healthful sleep patterns at Well Rounded Maternity Center, in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood. Heather Burkart, a certified ayurvedic practitioner and registered yoga teacher, has joined the center’s team of practitioners to provide one-onone holistic health consultations for pregnant women, new mothers and women trying to conceive. New clients can enjoy a free 20-minute session. Burkart helps initiate the healing process for digestive conditions, allergies, skin issues, chronic infections, anxiety, Heather Burkart depression, fatigue, insomnia and menstrual pain using a natural approach that includes corrective ayurvedic diets, herbs and remedies, as well as yoga and meditation. Location: 2455 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-719-8923, email Heather.Burkart@gmail.com or visit AnnapurnaYogaAyurveda.com. See Community Resource Guide, page 38.
Israeli Professor to Speak on Medicinal Plants of Israel
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he Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Israel Center and Urban Ecology Center will host a free talk by Israeli professor emeritus Zohara Yaniv-Bachrach at 7 p.m., November 3, at the Urban Ecology Center’s Riverside Park branch. Her lecture will emphasize the historical role of medicinal plants and the rich ethnobotanical traditions of Israel that highlight the cultural connections between Biblical traditions and modern times. Samples of herbal tea will be served. Zohara YanivAn ethnobotanist, researcher and lecturer in the field Bachrach of medicinal plants, Yaniv-Bachrach studied botany at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and earned a Ph.D. in plant biochemistry at Columbia University, in New York. Location: 1500 E. Park Pl., Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-390-5764, email HannahG@MilwaukeeJewish.org or visit Tinyurl.com/uec-Yaniv.
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atalie Benoit, a holistic health coach and Reiki master teacher, will lead a workshop, Nature’s Antibiotics and Antivirals, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., November 17, at The Natalie Benoit Atrium at Rolling Spirit, in Greendale. The class will include a demonstration and instructions for making natural, immune-supportive remedies. Participants will create their own herbal antimicrobial remedy and take home informational handouts. Benoit will discuss antibiotic resistance and how to strengthen the human immune system using herbs and foods with medicinal properties, as well as homeopathy, flower essences, essential oils and healing protocols. She will also cover ways to naturally assist the body in fighting viral and bacterial infections and to shorten the duration of illness, including remedies used historically to stop the spread of epidemic and plague diseases. According to Benoit, participants will leave feeling confident in the healing powers of their immune system and empowered to use nature’s remedies at home during illness. Cost: $50, includes remedy valued at $120. Location: 6169B Industrial Ct. For more information, call 414-651-2243 or visit MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com. See Community Resource Guide, page 37.
Abundant Joy Yoga & Wellness Fundraiser for Ann’s Hope Foundation
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bundant Joy Yoga & Wellness will host an open house featuring boutique vendors, demonstrations and yoga from 4 to 8 p.m., November 14, to benefit Ann’s Hope Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to education and awareness of skin cancer. The one-hour Yoga Glow Class featuring live music by Robin Chandler begins at 5:30 p.m. Karen Rudolph The happy hour afterwards includes music by Keith Pulvermacher, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Karen Rudolph, owner of Abundant Joy, says the open house will provide the opportunity for attendees to learn more about the health and wellness services available at the center. The support of the Ann’s Hope Foundation is dear to Rudolph’s heart because she is an early stage melanoma survivor who lost her brother at age 51 to skin cancer. The organization promotes awareness of skin cancer and the importance of early detection. Admission is free; yoga class and happy hour are $40; happy hour only is $20 (preregistration required for both). Location: W359 N5002 Brown St., Ste. 211, Oconomowoc. For more information, call 262-244-7231 or visit AbundantJoyYoga.com. See ad, page 23.
Yuletide Faire at Prairie Hill Waldorf School
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tep back to a magical time at Prairie Hill Waldorf School’s 27th annual Yuletide Faire, from 5 to 9 p.m., November 21, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 22. The holiday festival features strolling minstrels and costumed characters such as the Faire’s king and queen, troubadour, muffin man, pickle man and pocket lady. The Faire also includes marionette puppet shows, storytelling, candle dipping, face painting and children’s crafts. Local musicians and Prairie Hill students will sing and perform music. More than 35 vendors will sell handcrafted toys, children’s books, hot cocoa, food and desserts. Prairie Hill is a nonprofit, independent Waldorf School, educating children from infants to the eighth grade. The school encourages the capacity for dynamic thinking, creativity and compassion, inspiring children to contribute their unique gifts to the world.
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amilies and shoppers looking for an alternative to malls and commercial gifts may enjoy the Holiday Fair at Tamarack Waldorf School, held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 6. The school will be transformed into a cozy celebration featuring unique vendors selling handcrafted gifts, as well as food and children’s activities. Handmade items include pottery, fabric art, jewelry, wood crafts and toys, clothing, dolls, books and costumes. The Waldorf puppet play, secret gift shop, craft room and fantasy room will entertain children. Visitors can also learn about Waldorf education for preschool through ninth grade at Tamarack, one of more than 900 Waldorf schools worldwide. Waldorf’s timetested methods of holistic education with a developmentally appropriate curriculum are designed to address the whole child: head, heart and hands. Music, visual arts, drama, handwork and movement are incorporated throughout a strong academic curriculum. Waldorf education values the healthy unfolding of the child and creating joy in the learning process. Admission is free, with donations welcome. Location: 1150 E. Brady St., Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-277-0009, email Office@TamarackWaldorf.org, or visit TamarackWaldorf.org. See ad, page 22.
Celia’s Sound Expands Therapies with Sound Massage
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elia Faye Meisel, a holographic sound healing practitioner and the owner of Celia’s Sound, located inside Within Arm’s Reach Center for Holistic Well-Being, is bringing a new sound massage table into her practice. Meisel offers sound massage, designed to promote feelings of peace, stress relief and inner balance. For a limited time, she is offering a free five-minute introductory sound massage. Celia Faye Meisel Meisel explains that sound therapy was first used by ancient peoples but has been rediscovered and is regaining recognition as a preeminent healing modality, poised to address the intricacies of healing both at the cellular and psychological levels. Launched in July, Celia’s Sound specializes in multidimensional sound healing, which incorporates vocal toning, crystal singing bowls, healing intentions and deep relaxation in weekly sound healing group meditations and individual client sessions. Location: 341 Main St., Allenton. For more information, call 262-825-7481, email CeliasSound@gmail.com or visit CeliasSound.com. See Community Resource Guide, page 39.
Golden Light Healing Presents Mists of Ireland Tour
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my and David Wilinski, owners of Golden Light Healing, will lead a ceremonial tour of Ireland from May 22 through 31, 2015. Experienced local guides will lead the tour through some of the Emerald Isle’s most cherished historical sites, where participants can engage in traditional healing ceremonies and rituals. The tour includes a three-night stay at Kilronan Castle, in scenic County Roscommon. “It’s a time for connection with our European roots, spirit and one another in this small, intimate group,” says Amy. In addition to its Spiritual Journeys program, Golden Light Healing offers classes in shamanism, Reiki, mediumship, psychic intuition development and more. The company is based at Patience Hill Ranch, the Wilinski’s 200-acre ranch and healing retreat center north of Green Bay. Cost: Fare packages begin at $3,600 per person, double occupancy, for cash or check payment; $3,725 for credit card or PayPal payments. For more information, call 920-609-8277, email GoldenLightHealing@bayland.net or visit GoldenLightHealing.net. See ad, page 20.
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LEAD LURKS IN LIPSTICKS AND SKIN WHITENERS
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ecent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks and cosmetics. These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks. Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skinlightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm. University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm). In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested— with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings. They also found significant concentrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. standards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.
ALGAE-BASED COSMETICS MAY WARD OFF INFLAMMATION AND CANCER
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TREADMILL DESKS BOOST JOB PERFORMANCE
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HONEY AND GINGER BEAT ANTIBIOTICS IN FIGHTING SUPERBUGS
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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically. The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (nonMRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two. The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics. Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.
ORGANICS BOAST MORE NUTRIENTS, FEWER TOXINS
onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin. The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/ polyphenolic intake levels.”
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Saying No
Two Countries Buck the Mining Industry The governments of El Salvador and Costa Rica have successfully resisted demands by the gold mining industry, putting long-term environmental protection ahead of short-term financial gain. El Salvador stopped issuing gold mining permits several years ago, despite high gold prices and the contention by some that exporting gold was one of the country’s few chances to boost economic growth. The majority of its citizens obtain water from one large river system, the Lempa, and gold mining, which uses cyanide as a processing agent, invariably pollutes nearby rivers and watersheds. The government of Costa Rica has said no to open-pit mining, one of the most environmentally destructive mining methods. Popular opposition surged in the wake of a major accident that led to the closure of the Canadian-owned Bellavista open-pit gold mine.
Whales’ Global Impact Underestimated Whales have long been considered too rare to be the focus of overall marine ecological research, with more attention going to much smaller essential organisms like algae and plankton. However, as whales recover from centuries of overhunting that reduced their numbers by two-thirds or more, scientists are realizing the important role they play in transferring fertilizers like iron and nitrogen from deep waters to feed plankton near the surface via plumes of fecal matter. A study at the University of Vermont, published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, evaluates decades of research on the ecological role of great whales. Lead author Joe Roman says, “Whale recovery could lead to higher rates of productivity where whales aggregate to feed and give birth, supporting more robust fisheries.” It seems that the long-lived whales may even ease the impact of perturbations in climate and buffer marine ecosystems from destabilizing stresses. Roman states, “This warrants a shift in view from whales being positively valued as exploitable goods or negatively valued because they compete with people for marine fish to one what recognizes that these animals play key roles in healthy marine ecosystems, providing services to human societies.” Source: EcoWatch.com
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Celebrate the Passion for Natural Living at White Sage Spa by Sheila Julson
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usie Raymond, and become a owner of licensed esthetiWhite Sage cian. With her Spa, in Mequon, brother, Billy had an innate Godsell, Raymond interest in nature, founded The Spa but did not pursue @ Le Grande. a career in healing In 2006, arts until later in Godsell left The her adult life, when Spa @ LeGrande she became a Reiki to pursue other master/teacher interests, and the and life coach. economy was beWhile pursuing ginning to slump, her bachelor’s forcing Raymond degree in business to reevaluate the Susie Raymond administration at business. She the University of renegotiated her Wisconsin-Milwaukee nearly 30 years store lease and talked to her employees ago, Raymond was so impressed by two about becoming their own business of her courses—an ethnobotany class owners in a newly created collective about the use of Great Lakes plants for named Well Body. food and medicine, and a philosophy “I’ve always had a passion for class centered on Native American natural healing,” says Raymond, who storytelling and way of life—that she became a Reiki master teacher before saved the class notebooks, and credits pursuing training as a life coach in the courses with sparking her interest in 2009 through Thrive Life Coaching, natural healing. in Brookfield. “When I achieved the Raymond relates, “I went through life coaching certification, I thought, school, got my business degree and ‘Now, what are my personal passions?’” worked for Kohl’s Corporation as corshe recalls. porate manager of store operations and Now, Raymond is one of five wellcustomer service. It was all good, but ness practitioners inside Well Body. She when I look back, I was following the chose the name White Sage Spa for her career path that you’re supposed to folbusiness because it ties in with her love low, but it wasn’t my path.” for Native American culture and the With her husband taking the role healing properties that sage can offer of stay-at-home dad to their two young the body. The spa provides esthetic serdaughters, Raymond was the family’s vices such as facials, waxing and skin main breadwinner. Despite that, she refining peels, as well as body therapies left her corporate job in 1999 to attend that include reflexology and raindrop the Institute of Beauty and Wellness therapy, a rebalancing technique that 16
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uses using organic essential oils and soothing touch to balance the mind, body and soul. Raymond believes that the combination of Reiki and life coaching serves her clients especially well. “I’m recognizing how many people in our society are walking around with self-doubt,” she observes. “Once people recognize that they’re not happy, they can talk about it and share it. We have active coaching time, along with Reiki, which helps people get out of a negative mindset and figure out their higher desire.” Another of Raymond’s passions is teaching Unified Body Method gentle yoga classes at Unified Body Wellness Institute, in Thiensville. Her weekly classes are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays. “It’s a very inward practice, teaching people how to quiet their minds, before we start moving the body,” Raymond explains. “It’s a method that helps the body and mind return to a calm, neutral place.” Raymond believes in rejuvenating herself by getting out into nature and receiving spa services and coaching from other professionals. “It allows me to see ways to shift and change what we’re doing,” she notes. Raymond attends seminars and continues to learn new skills and look for more ways to serve. She also supports charities by donating White Sage Spa gift certificates for silent auction fundraisers. Despite the challenges of navigating a business through the ups and downs of an unpredictable economy, Raymond loves what she does and keeps her clients in the forefront of her mind. “I’m passionate about listening to them and focusing on the results they want, not just cookie-cutter services. I believe in customizing services for what they desire or need.” White Sage Spa is located at 10040 N. Port Washington Rd., in Mequon. For more information, call 414-352-6650 or visit WhiteSageSpa.com. See ad, page 7. Sheila Julson is a freelance writer in Milwaukee and a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at SJulson@wi.rr.com.
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“I have started a gratitude journal that I write in every day. When you run out of the ‘obvious’ blessings, it makes you dig deep and see all the small things. I commit to do my very best to never take anything or anybody, good or bad, for granted.” ~ Lisa Henderson Middlesworth “A town can be such a blessing. Neighbors always pull together when there’s a tragedy or natural disaster. The boundaries diminish and yards become one... we eat in each other’s kitchens, supervise each other’s children, share vehicles and generally watch out for each other. I believe it is God’s way of reminding us that we’re one family and each of us provides the strength and foundation for the other.”
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Powerful You!
Six Ways to Create the Life You Want
by Judith Fertig
and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.” As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.
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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer. Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintain18
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ing an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear. After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”
First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.” Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages. Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk. Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”
Take a Stand
Emotional Health
Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self. David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly
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Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub. For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it. “Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains
don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.” “To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet. Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours. Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.
Relationships
Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships. In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.
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Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives. Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains
and turn on the “everything-is-goingto-be-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”
Spirituality
Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re) Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self. Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing
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our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love. “When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says. Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.” He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?” These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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What was it like to grow up with Wayne Dyer as your father? Growing up, my seven siblings and I were exposed to a lot of ideas that were different than what my friends heard. We were taught that within each of us is a purpose, a passion that we call dharma, and that dharma is what we are incarnated here to do. We were taught that the most important thing
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erena Dyer had a unique childhood being raised by spiritually progressive parents, including her bestselling celebrity dad, Wayne Dyer, Ph.D., who would write her notes on personal stationery printed with the motto, “Be realistic. Expect miracles!” It’s not a message her peers likely heard at home. Now 29, Serena shares her point of view in Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You: My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents, co-authored with her father. The title reflects her parents’ key lesson for their children: Pursue the life you are born to live. Some missteps along the journey to her true calling included enrolling in law school to maintain her student identity, but her upbringing served as a light guiding her home to herself. She wrote the book after dropping out of law school, a big step toward her dream of inspiring others to live authentically.
you could do in your life was to follow that dharma, and in doing so, you would be serving God. I often joke that my childhood was filled with unconditional love and security, but also a lot of weirdness! Not many kids learn transcendental meditation at the age of 5 and count monks as friends.
Were there any downsides to being raised by spiritual parents? I like to think that while there weren’t any real downsides, there were certainly challenges. For example, in a more traditional household, when someone gets the flu, their parents probably tell them that it’s flu season and it’s just going around. In my household, when one of us would get the flu, we were told that we aligned with it and allowed it in. In other words, part of the challenge of having spiritually progressive parents is that they make sure you are aware that you are responsible for everything happening in your life.
What is the greatest lesson you learned? Thus far, it is knowing that we are the creators of our destiny—the masters of our fate. I wholeheartedly believe that we sign up for the experiences we have in this lifetime, as they are part of our soul’s desire to grow and expand. When we make the choice to view life
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Midday Pick-Me-Up Well-Planned Naps Boost Brainpower by Lane Vail
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leep, along with nutrition and exercise, shapes the backbone of overall health, yet 40 percent of Americans get an insufficient amount, according to a recent Gallup survey, and the potential health risks are considerable. “Sleep deprivation affects every organ system and disease state,” and is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and mortality, says Michael Breus, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist
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in Scottsdale, Arizona, and founder of TheSleepDoctor.com. “It’s best to get seven to eight hours of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Interacting with the circadian rhythm is
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the homeostatic rhythm, which causes greater sleepiness the longer we’re awake. Both circadian and homeostatic sleepiness elevate by mid-afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump. Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap. “Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.
Be a Better Napper
A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle. Here are other practical tips. Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which in-
stituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze. Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein. Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy. Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus. Power down. Setting an alarm for 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers
Napping at Work
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While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical. “We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.” Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than nonnappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity. Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid
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office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time. “You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.” If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.
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Eco-Beauty Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts by Kathleen Barnes
cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises. Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types. “Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.
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any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores. We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.” Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.” Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair,
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and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet. “Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?” Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system. Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin. She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-
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Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: n Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily. n Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion. n Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. n Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types. n Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches. n Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak. n Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.
Muscle-Soothing Bath Salts Yields 24 ounces This is the perfect bath to relax and refresh the whole body. Add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture for scent. 1 cup kosher or sea salt 1 cup baking soda 1 cup Epsom salt Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean, dry container. Pour one cup of the mixture into a warm tub slowly, allowing the salts to dissolve completely. Soak for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 40 minutes.
Raw Sugar Body Scrub Yields 10 ounces Raw sugar is well-suited for freshening skin. Using a body scrub helps rid skin of surface impurities, enabling it to retain more moisture and look healthier. It also boosts circulation, which energizes the whole body. 1 cup raw sugar ½ cup light oil, such as almond or sunflower ½ tsp vitamin E oil Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container. Massage a tablespoon or two at a time all over the body to gently exfoliate and moisturize skin.
Body Butter
Combine all the ingredients in a heatresistant container. In the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler, gently heat until the mixture just begins to melt. Remove from heat and stir well until the wax and cocoa butter are melted and all ingredients are mixed together. Pour into a clean container and allow it to cool completely. Spread a small amount of the body butter on the skin.
Basic Shampoo
oil was poured off and the alcohol was mixed with water. ¼ cup vodka or witch hazel ¼ cup water 2-3 drops of a favorite essential oil or a mixture of oils (lavender, sandalwood, bergamot, rose, frangipani, ylang-ylang or jasmine) Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a clean spray bottle or splash bottle. Spray or splash the scented cologne onto skin or hair.
Yields 8 ounces
Solid Perfume
If hair is oily, the optional vegetable oil may be omitted, but if hair is dry or damaged, include it. This is a great shampoo for all hair types because it’s gentle on hair and won’t strip away the natural oils.
Yields 1 ounce
½ cup water ½ cup mild natural liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s or any Castile soap) ½ tsp light vegetable oil (optional) Gently stir all the ingredients together, being careful not to beat the mixture or it will create foam. Pour the shampoo into a clean plastic container. Shampoo as normal, and then rinse well with cool water.
Eau de Cologne Yields 4 ounces Eau de Cologne was originally made by steeping flowers in a jar with alcohol and a small amount of oil. The scented
Solid perfume and scents have always been popular because they are longlasting, easy to carry and discreet—just rub them on—no need to waste them by spraying the air. 1 Tbsp grated beeswax 1 Tbsp almond oil 8 drops essential oil or mixture of oils (peach, orange, sandalwood, vanilla or lavender) In a heat-resistant container or small saucepan, gently heat the beeswax and oil until it melts. Stir in the scented oil, pour into a clean, small container and allow the mixture to cool completely. Rub a finger across the solid perfume and apply the scent to pulse points or anywhere else. Recipes courtesy of Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home, Natural Beauty for All Seasons, Natural Beauty from the Garden and Eco Beauty.
Wonder Spirit
Yields 4 ounces This is a rich, buttery cream that makes a wonderful all-over body cream. It contains four well-known skin conditioning oils. ¼ cup grated cocoa butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp light sesame oil 1 Tbsp almond oil 1 Tbsp grated beeswax
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with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”
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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow. Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth. Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape. Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich 28
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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads. She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.” When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days. She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.
Timely Eating
Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds. When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbersbased plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.
Ongoing Cleansing
“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated
raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms. Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite. “These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.”
Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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For a Beautiful Body Fluid body movement Broccoli Brussels sprouts Sesame seeds Romaine lettuce
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Pumpkin seeds Dulse (a type of seaweed) Carrots Radishes Nutritional yeast
Cellulite-free Fresh cilantro and parsley Buckwheat and oat groats (whole oats)
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Toned body Kale Hemp seeds Quinoa Millet Chia seeds
Unlined, wrinkle-free Pears Cabbage Turmeric Clear, blemish-free Fermented vegetables (e.g., sauerkraut)
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Cellulite Shrinkers Five Simple Exercises to Smooth Thighs
Any exercise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite. Back Kicks
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nsightly cellulite, which is comprised of fat deposits just beneath the skin, appears as lumps or dimples, usually near the buttocks and upper thighs, and is most common in women. Building muscle can make cellulite harder to notice and help burn more calories. While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible. Here are five top exercises to blast stubborn cellulite.
Cardiovascular Exercise
As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits. As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exercise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.
Stair Climbing
Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide. Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.
Leg Lifts
Janet Wallace, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology at Indiana University-Bloomington, advises that leg lifts are the best exercise for toning the outer thighs. Lie on the floor on your side, placing one elbow on the ground and prop your head up with that same hand. Place the other hand on the floor beside your waist. With legs straight and toes pointed, lift the top leg up as far as it will go, then slowly lower it back down. Do 10 to 15 reps, and then turn over and work the other leg.
An MSNBC health segment recommended this fat-busting move to target all the areas that are most susceptible to cellulite. While kneeling on hands and knees, lift a leg up behind you until it’s pointed upward at a 45-degree angle. Slowly bring the leg back down and repeat the movement with the other leg. Start with 15 reps and work up from there.
Squats
Stand comfortably with feet about a foot apart. Slowly bend the knees to lower your body until both thighs are parallel to the floor. Then gradually stand back up, squeezing gluteal and back-of-the-thigh muscles as you rise. If performed consistently, this exercise will increase muscle strength in the thighs and buttocks, which also helps burn fat, according to the Mayo Clinic. Less fat equals less noticeable cellulite. As with the other exercises, start with 15 repetitions per session and work up to more. E.C. LaMeaux posts a body of work at Gaiam Life (Life.Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Animal Communication – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or a picture and find out thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues, or what they like. $55/20 minute session. Bark n Scratch Outpost, 5835 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee. Register: 414-444-4110. BarkNScratchOutpost.com.
Intentions Workshop/Meditation – 6:30-8:30pm. Workshop participants will engage with their higher selves and set an intention for their soul’s purpose to assist with creating new direction for life’s journey. $35/advance, $40/day of. Copper Tree Wellness Studio, 1364 E Sumner St, Hartford. 262-670-6688. CeliasSound.com.
Kokopelli Flute Circle – 1-3pm. Two hours of informal Native American flute playing. No registration required. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Life’s Biggest Questions – 1-3pm. Tackle the big questions you have been asking. November’s topic: The Hereafter: What Happens after Death? Each class begins with an opening meditation, followed by information and a teaching related to the question. A group discussion follows. Class concludes with the installation of a positive quality. $35. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. A Living Relationship with Loved Ones Who Died – 1-5pm. Facilitator Lynn Stull will highlight specific holistic tools and practices she used following the death of her daughter in 1997. $45, no one excluded. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. RSVP: 262-367-0607 or 262-354-8211.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Medicinal Plants of Israel: Science and Traditions – 7pm. Discover the medicinal uses and remedies that come from plants. Professor Zohara Yaniv-Bachrach will highlight the rich ethnobotanical traditions of Israel. Samples of herbal tea will be available. Free. Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park, 1500 E Park Pl, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-964-8505. UrbanEcologycenter.org.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Lake Country Acoustic Guitar Society – 6-8pm. A jam for all acoustic instruments, all levels – guitar, bass, mandolin, dulcimer, banjo, fiddle, etc. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com. Dynamic Meditation – 6:30-8:30pm. This mediation is designed by mystic Osho for modern society’s stressed out mind. It is engagingly physical and consists of five segments. It is a powerful tool to re-energize and fully clear the heart and mind. $20/advance, $35/advance with a friend, $25/ day of. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Unity Center of Light – Nov 4, 11, & 25. 7-9pm. A class on The Seat of the Soul, based on the book by Gary Zukav. Understand how to perceive the perception of power in your life. Book required. Sunset Playhouse Theater, 800 Elm Grove Rd, Elm Grove. 414-395-3831. UnityCenterOfLight.org.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 EFT: Tapping for Stress and Anxiety – 6-7pm. Discover a 3-minute process that works on energy meridians, brain and body to release patterns that cause upset and anxiety, bringing immediate and satisfying relief. Taught by one of Milwaukee Magazine’s top holistic practitioners, Di Philippi. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com. What Are Essential Oils/How Do They Work – 7-8:30pm. Karen Balistreri offers an educational, entertaining evening for you to experience therapeutic-grade essential oils. Free. Theosophical Society, 1718 E Geneva Pl, Milwaukee. Info: 262-227-9874.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 African Drum Lessons – Nov 6, 20. 5:45-6:30pm. African hand djembe and bass dunduns drum lesson for beginners and intermediates. Rhythms and written notations for home practice provided. $7. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. Register: 262-544-9380. Register: KristieVosburg@att.net. GoodHarvestMarket.com. Women’s Drum Circle – 6:30-8pm. Beginners as well as advanced players ages 13 and up are invited. Please bring a drum if you have one. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com. Spirit Message Circle – 6:30-8:45pm. After a meditation to awaken intuitive guidance, attendees will be guided to give and receive messages from the angelic kingdom. No experience necessary. $20. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Multidimensional Sound Healing Full Moon Meditation – 8-9pm. For those who are looking for relaxation and restoration, release into the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls and vocal toning. Bring a mat and pillow. $20. Within Arms Reach, 341 Main St, Allenton. 262-825-7481. CeliasSound.com.
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Whole Foods Nutrition 101 – 9am-12pm. Joanne Aponte, Naturopathic Doctor at Good Harvest Market, discusses a diet of anti-inflammatory foods, good fats and proper protein, fat and carb ratios, giving you tools for a personal nutrition plan. $30. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com. Advanced Animal Communication Workshop – 10am-4pm. Class will help deepen intuitive skills and dive deeper to connect with all species of animals, present or transitioned over; group exercises and demos into gifts and abilities. Prerequisite: basic animal communication class. $150. 2314 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha. RSVP Stacy: 414-460-4781. AllSpiritHealing.com. Spirit Fair Lake Country – 10am-4pm. Spirit fairs offer opportunities to connect with loved ones, receive guidance and healing and to enjoy the many gifts of our readers, healers and artisans. Vendors have wares for sale. Free/entry, $40/30 min reading or healing. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. SpiritFair-LakeCountry.com. Yin Yoga Workshop – 10-11:30am. An exploration of the principles and practice of Yin yoga with Kate Clementi while enjoying the sounds of yoga musician and Kirtan chanter Dennis Hawk. For all levels – no experience required. $30. Abundant Joy Yoga & Wellness, Oconomowoc Lakes Plaza, W359 N5002 Brown St, #211, Oconomowoc. 262-244-7231. AbundantJoyYoga.com. Everything You Wanted to Know about Crystals – 10:30am-4:30pm. Two sections: 10:30am-1pm. Learn about the unique personalities of quartz crystals and what gives them personalities that make them perfect for healing at the physical, emotional and spiritual level. 1:30-4:30pm. Students learn to select crystal that would be useful for health, healing, meditation, manifestation and spiritual insight. $45/each section, $80/both. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Zentangle Basics – 1-3pm. Tap your natural creativity with Zentangle, a relaxing, easy-to-learn, fun art class for age 14 and up. Led by certified teacher Sally Stanton. $50, includes supplies. Healium Massage & Wellness, 128 E Morgan, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-331-0606. HealiumWellness.com/Events--Specials.html.
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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9 How Light Unlocks the Higher Purpose in Our DNA – 1-3pm. Learning to work with light is the key that unlocks the doorway to our higher purpose DNA programming. That allows us to live with an open heart and radiate pure love. This is the destiny humans were energetically designed to fulfill. $50. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Is Gluten-Free Right for You – 6-7:30pm. This class, taught by naturopathic nutritional therapist Mona Eberle, will sort science from fiction regarding issues surrounding gluten in our diet. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com. Want A New Baseline? – 6:30-7:45pm. Help elevate your baseline to constant positivity. Higher Brain Living shifts the physiological state of the brain facilitating transformation in all areas of your life. Free. Awaken Higher Brain Living-Third Ward, 231 E Buffalo St, ste 304, Milwaukee. 414-793-4168. Register: Baseline-Nov.Eventbrite. com. HigherBrainLivingThirdWard.com.
you can use them in your daily life. $20. Animal Doctor Holistic Veterinary Complex, S73 W16790 Janesville Rd, Muskego. 262-227-2545.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 A Salute to Veterans – 6:15-7pm. Veterans Day potluck supper at 6:15, and a special recognition service honoring all veterans at 7. All are welcome. Free. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. Introduction to Reiki and Reiki Share – 6:15pm. If you are interested in learning about Reiki this is the class for you. Techniques are demonstrated and students get an opportunity to feel their energy and that of fellow students. $10. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 14 Joy of Painting – Nov14, 15. 9:30-11:30am. Discover acrylic painting in this inspiring and eclectic class. Learn about and explore acrylic painting techniques in a playful, judgment-free space. $35/ session. Creative Journey Studio, The Springs Gallery/Studios, 521 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha. 262-955-0638. TrueCreativeYou.com.
Eat to Reverse Disease – 7-9pm. Thousands have reversed their various diagnoses with diet. Learn which foods exacerbate and which reverse/prevent disease. Take power back and learn to be well for a lifetime. Bring your questions. $40. The Atrium 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale. RSVP Benoit: 414-651-2243. MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Chakra Energy Therapy to Support Health & Wellness – 6:30-7:45pm. The synergy of the whole energy system is of great importance in releasing past trauma, anxiety, pain and depression. Taught by Donna Abler of Pathways of Light in Delafield. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com. Crystal Grids 101: Sacred Stone Energy – 7-9pm. Make a crystal grid using a basic flower of life pattern and shift the energy of the physical body, the energy of a room or that of a client; learn to activate your grid and how to use it once completed. $40. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Women’s Holiday Health Celebration – 6-9pm. Make this a healthy holiday season. Learn easy stress-relief techniques, current wellness self-care strategies; learn to create quick, healthy menus for family and friends. Free. GreenSquare, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. RSVP: 414-292-3900 x 203. GreensquareCenter.com. Herbal Home Remedies – 6-7:30pm. Acupuncturist and Chinese medicine expert David Bock discusses simple remedies comprised mainly of food. Learn about spices, how they work and how to manage common injuries and sickness. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com. Twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture – 6:30-8:30pm. There are more than 600 references to essential oils and aromatic plants in the Bible. Learn about the chemistry and health benefits of these oils, and how
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Animal & Human Reiki III – 10am-4pm. Reiki hands-on energy-healing treatment improves health, reduces stress, provides emotional balance and promotes overall well-being for animals and humans. Includes attunement and certification as a Reiki master. Reiki I & II required. $150. 2314 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha. RSVP Stacy: 414-460-4781. AllSpiritHealing.com. Miracle of the Breath Workshop – 10am-4pm. Learn to use breath to master fear and anxiety, revitalize body and mind, increase your focus and cleanse old thought patterns that don’t serve your highest function. $100, $50/with reservation. Center for WellBeing Lake Country, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. RSVP: 414-732-3578. KeenanWellness.com/ Breathwork.html. Wellness & Metaphysical Fair – 10am-4pm. Fair includes some of the best readers in the Midwest, gifted energy workers, a variety of vendors selling wares including one of a kind items, and an assortment of workshops. See website for information/ directions. Free admission. 6169 B Industrial Ct, Greendale. SpiritualEnlightenment.me.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Energetic House Clearing with Crystals, Sound and Smudging Tools – 12-3pm. Interactive class on creating and maintaining positive energy where you are; engaging your senses to create a calm and peaceful environment; and bringing the elements of earth, wind, fire and water into the cleansing process. $50. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
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Open House & Fundraiser for Hope Foundation – 4-8pm. Raffles, mini-services, demos, boutique clothing, jewelry, essential oils, chair massage, live music, yoga glow class; happy hour at 6:30. Proceeds to Ann’s Hope Foundation and melanoma awareness. $20/class, $40/class and refreshments. Abundant Joy Yoga & Wellness, Oconomowoc Lakes Plaza, W359 N5002 Brown St, #211, Oconomowoc. 262-244-7231. AbundantJoyYoga.com. Tui Shoi: Push Hands – 5:45-7pm. Two person practice for experienced T’ai Chi players. Free. Good Harvest Market, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Reiki II – 8:30am-5pm. Second degree Reiki training building on the energy healing process from Reiki I. Includes Reiki power symbols, evaluating energy flow, treatment procedures and more. $150. CORE/El Centro, 130 W Bruce St, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-225-4272. Core-ElCentro.org. Waldorf Kindergarten Adventure – 9-11am. Families with children ages 3-5, especially families exploring schooling options for 2015-16, are invited to enjoy time in the Waldorf kindergarten. Program includes circle time, playtime, craft and optional tour. $5 per family. Tamarack Waldorf School, 1150 E Brady St, Milwaukee. 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org.
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40-Day Journey: Better Weight, Better Health & Better You – 11:45am-1pm. Ayurvedic practitioner Jamie Durner’s 6-week class features weekly lectures, discussion of whole food principles and recipes, Ayurvedic home remedies, reading assignments and daily email inspirations and information. Kick-off 3-day cleanse. $135, RSVP by Oct 6. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. 262-544-9380. Jody@GoodHarvestMarket.com GoodHarvestMarket.com. Thyroid, The Untold Story – 6-7:30pm. Most Americans diagnosed with a thyroid disorder are women. Dr. Andrew Treutelaar teaches about the broad range of symptoms, proper testing, foods that damage the thyroid and effective treatment options without dangerous drugs. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com. Nature’s Antibiotics & Antivirals – 7-9:30pm. Comprehensive workshop improving your immune system with antibiotics from nature. Antibiotic resistance is on the rise; don’t feel helpless. Class includes instructions, information hand-outs and 12oz of herbal. $50. The Atrium 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale. RSVP Benoit: 414-651-2243. MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Karma and Thought Forms – 7-8:30pm. Bob Bendykowski discusses: how past lives can influence current incarnations; how the ill effects of past lives can be handled by a master healer; other healing topics. Donation. Theosophical Society, 1718 E Geneva Pl, Milwaukee. 414-745-9297.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Open & Balance Chakras w/Chinese Medicine – 6-7:30pm. The evening is about the connection between the chakra system of Hinduism and the five element theory of Taoism; how chakras can be opened and balanced with acupuncture and herbal remedies. $10. 333 Bishops Way, #165, Brookfield. 414-350-8279. NRuntova@gmail.com. BloomingBudsMedicine.com. Drumming for Everyone – 6:30-8pm. Beginners as well as advanced players ages 13 and up are invited. Please bring a drum if you have one. Free. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com.
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Auras – 7-8:30pm. Seeing the aura can assist in determining energetic imbalances in the physical body and/or energetic fields. Delve into the meaning of colors; a demonstration on how to see the various colors of the aura. $30. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Yuletide Faire – Nov 21 & 22. Fri, 9-5pm; Sat, 9-3pm. Holiday shopping with more than 25 vendors, entertainment, food, children’s activities and more. $4/advance, $1/under 15 advance, $5/day of, $2/under 15 day of, free/under 3. Prairie HIll Waldorf School, N14 W29143 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, 262-646-7497. PHWS.org. Play with Paint and Meditate – Nov 21, 22. 9:3011am. Enjoy a guided meditation and express your creative voice through intuitive painting. A wonderful way to relax, relieve stress, stretch your imagination and experience the flow of creativity. $20. Creative Journey Studio, The Springs Gallery/Studios, 521 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha. 262-955-0638. TrueCreativeYou.com. Yoga for Healing: Arthritis and Anti-Inflammatory Foods – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to reduce inflammation in the body through food, gentle yoga and mindfulness. Free. Santosha Fitness W307 N1497 Golf Rd, Delafield. RSVP: 262-337-9065. SantoshaFitness.net.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Home for the Holidays – 11am-4pm. Hand-crafted gifts created by local artisans. Refreshments available. Free admission. 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262-367-0607. SpiritFair-LakeCountry.com.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Red Hot and Holy – Also Dec 1, 8, 15. 10am12pm. A woman-spirit re-story-ing series to warm your winter and rekindle our spiritual fire. Powerful
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Reiki Level I – 12:30-5:30pm. Class uses Reiki’s original intent and ideals. Topics include: connecting to frequency energy with basic breath and meditation; basic grounding and protection; an understanding of attunement; the 21-day cleanse process. Students earn level I certification. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
plan ahead SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Mediumship Training Workshop – Dec 13-14. Learn to connect with souls who have passed on. Experiential class, appropriate for those starting out or those interested in refining their skills, offers the opportunity to give and receive crossing-over readings. Elm Grove. Register: 414-232-6132. CharmaineSingeltary@gmail.com. GoldenLightHealing.net.
2015 Whispers on the Wind: Earth Medicine Training Program – Jan 7-11. Wed 4pm-Sun 3pm. Intensive training program in shamanism and energy medicine meeting four times over the next year for 4 ½ intensive days each session. Heal yourself and others while unfolding the gifts within using these ancient healing practices. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center, Sobieski. 920-609-8277. Golden LightHealing.net. Holistic Healing Retreat to India – Jan 15 to Feb 1, 2015. Fully catered trip includes room/ board, treatments and herbal medicines, daily and weekly optional wellness activities, in-country transportation, pre-trip and in-country logistics management. Optional third week of healing or cultural extension available. $1950-2825/depends on options. Details: AyurvedaWellness.org/Solutions/ Wellness-Retreats. Celtic Mysteries Tour – May 22-31. Explore the mysteries of Ireland on this tour of the Emerald Island. Local, renowned guides will lead an exploration of ancient tombs and stone circles; take part in ceremonies in these ancient ruins. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center, Sobieski. 920-609-8277. Full itinerary: GoldenLightHealing.net.
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sunday A Course in Miracles – Through Nov. 12:15am. A new spiritual methodology for changing your life. Free. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UCIM@wi.rr.com. Oconomowoc Winter Farmers’ Market – Through Mar 29. No market Nov 30 or Dec 28. 9:30am1pm. Offered are vegetables and meats, brown eggs, grass fed beef, artisanal cheeses, breads and sweets, seafood products, condiments and prepared foods. Oconomowoc Landscape Supply and Garden Center greenhouses, N68 W37850 County Trunk K, Oconomowoc. Unity Center of Light Sunday Services – 10am. With Rev Sue Ellen Kelly and the music of George Busateri, Duane Stuermer and various soloists. Also, children’s Sunday school. This year’s theme is Earth School 101. Unity says it is not a religion, but a way of life. Sunset Playhouse Theater, Wall Street and Elm Grove Rd, Elm Grove. 414-3953831. TheUnityCenterOfLight.org.
monday Beginning Tai Chi – Through Nov 22. 8:309:30am. This 10-week class promotes harmony and balance through slow movements and qigong breathing techniques: non-impact, moderate, cardiovascular exercise fostering wellness of mind, body and spirit. $120. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvest Market.com. Continuing Tai Chi – Through Nov 22. 9:3010:45am. A 10-week class to continue perfecting the yang form with in-depth corrections and further develop your understanding of this mind body practice. Patricia Culotti. $120. Good Harvest, 1850 Meadow Ln, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-544-9380. GoodHarvestMarket.com. Essential Oils Community Classes – 6:30-8pm or by appointment. Every 3rd Mon. An informal, open Q&A resource session on essential oils. Free. WonderSpirit Resources, Kindred Spirit Center, Waukesha. RSVPs required by Friday before. RSVP: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com/Essential Oils.html.
tuesday Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 9-10am or 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, RYT. $44/4 weeks; $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Ct, #210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. PureEnergyYoga.com.
Gentle Healing Yoga – 10-11am. A gentle, individualized class for those dealing with chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, cancer, injuries or other health conditions. Also those interested in the gentle yoga style. $11, $38/4 weeks. YogAsana Studio, S75W17315 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Shelley Carpenter: 414-217-4185. Shelley@Pure EnergyYoga.com. Meditation for World Peace & Enlightenment – 7:30-8:15pm. Self-Realization Church, 2418 Mangold Ave, Milwaukee. More info: 414-535-0611. 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. WonderSpirit.com.
friday Gentle Healing Yoga – 11am-12pm. A gentle, individualized class for those dealing with chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, cancer, injuries or other health conditions. Also those interested in the gentle yoga style. $13. The Barefoot Haven, 5628 Parking Street, Greendale. Shelley Carpenter: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com.
YOUR BODY. YOUR INSTRUMENT FOR LIFE. You have only one body. Let it play to its full potential with the benefits of therapeutic massage. Relieve chronic and acute pain, accelerate recovery time and experience the benefits of postural alignment.
MASSAGE SERVICES OFFERED Deep Tissue Therapeutic Hot Stone Swedish Lypossage CranioSacral Muscle Release Therapy Contact Rob Reader, L.M.T., official massage therapist for the Milwaukee Ballet at 414-721-6942 or Wendy Halfpap, L.M.T., integrative massage specialist at 414-839-7688. ACTIVE BODY WELLNESS
saturday Port Washington’s Winter Farmers’ Market – Through Nov 22. 9am-1pm. Offers a range of products from produce and meats to eggs, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, jams and various specialty items. First Congregational Church, 131 N Webster St, Port Washington. Life of Prayer – Thru Dec 6. 10am-12pm. Class teaches the Unity way of affirmative prayer. Teaching and practicing Centering Prayer. Come learn the prayer technique. The book used in the class is How to Pray Without Talking to God by Rev Linda Martella-Whitsett. Love offering. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. RSVP, Pat Schlick: 414-475-0105. Granny7@mac.com. Beginning Meditation – Through Nov 22. 10:3011:15am. This class is for everyone; learn to de-clutter the mind and a variety of breathing and meditation techniques so you can find your own way and continue a personal meditation practice. $50/six week series. The Barefoot Haven, 5628 Parking St, Greendale. Register, Shelley Carpenter: 414-217-4185 or Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. Healing Spirit Flute Circle – 1-3pm. 2nd Sat. Come to play or just enjoy the soothing sounds of the traditional Native American flute. No musical experience or flute required. All ages welcome. Tippecanoe Church, 125 W Saveland Ave, Bay View. More info, Glen: 262-794-2315. Gdprun@ sbcglobal.net.
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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@NaturalMilwaukee.com to request our media kit.
ACUPUNCTURE GAYATRI CENTER FOR HEALING Jacque Stock • 262-860-6020 SpiritHealerAcupuncture.com
ALL SPIRIT HEALING
Stacy Krafczyk • 414-460-4781 AllSpiritHealing.com 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.
KATHRYN KIYONO, MD
Dr. Kiyono is a Family Medicine practitioner currently accepting new acupuncture patients.
AYURVEDA AYURVEDA WELLNESS
Jamie Durner, CAP 240 Regency Ct, Ste 201, Brookfield 262-389-5835 Natural health for chronic conditions including digestive disorders, women’s issues, aging with ease, and brain longevity. Personalized programs, detoxification, hands-on therapies and corporate wellness. 20+ years holistic health experience.
SANA ACUPUNCTURE & APOTHECARY Heather Henry Peterman, DAOMc LAc 924 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee 414-882-7897
Unique and effective style of acupuncture infused with orthopedic massage techniques and herbal medicine. We also offer a low-cost, communitystyle, walk-in clinic.
CHIROPRACTIC MARK GRAMBLICKA, DC
Lakeshore Medical Clinic, 2000 E Layton Ave, St. Francis 414-766-9050 LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com Complete chiropractic care ages 5 through geriatrics. Treats neck & back pain, headaches, disc herniation & degeneration, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathies, arthritic diseases, chronic pain and more.
AIR PURIFICATION MEQUON VACUUM CENTER
6619 W Mequon Rd, Mequon 262-242-4190 • MequonVacuum.com Protect your family from allergies and asthma with the IQAir HealthPro Plus air purifier, the #1-rated air purifier in the world, proven to filter the smallest, most harmful particles. See ad, page 5.
CRYSTALS ANGEL LIGHT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS
13000 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com 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. See ad, page 14.
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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 19.
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION
Diplomate of Acupuncture; Treatment of pain, hormone imbalances, infertility, headaches, and more. Call for free consultation. Wauwatosa and Brookfield locations. See ad, page 30.
Lakeshore Medical Clinic, 4448 W Loomis Rd, Greenfield 414-281-5150 LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com
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DENTISTRY BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRY
Bryan Schwartz DDS Steve Carini DDS 222 N Franklin St, Port Washington 262-284-2662 We specialize in Biomimetic (tooth conservation) Dentistry and natural/ holistic dental care. Committed to informing, educating, and supporting each client, empowering them to be their own healthcare advocate. See ad, page 9.
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 5.
EDUCATION NEW WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1101 W Brown Deer Rd, Milwaukee 414-351-6000 • NWMS.info
New World offers an authentic, internationally accredited Montessori education that nurtures the whole child in a happy, calm, and peaceful setting. Ages 18 months to 10 years. See ad, page 10.
FAMILY PRACTICE CHARLES PLAYER, DO
Lakeshore Medical Clinic, 4448 W Loomis Rd, Greenfield 414-766-9050 LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com Holistic primary care from newborn to geriatrics. Offering alternative treatments such as Osteopathic Manual Manipulations (OMT) as alternative treatments for musculoskeletal and chronic pain.
THUROW PRIMARY PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE Sharon K Thurow, FNP, BC 216 N Green Bay Rd, Thiensville 262-242-3966
Our philosophy is to treat our patients as we would want ourselves and our families treated through holistic, evidence-based medicine.
HEALING ARTS ABUNDANT JOY YOGA & WELLNESS
W359 N5002 Brown St, Ste 211, Oconomowoc 262 244-7231 • AbundantJoyYoga.com J a n P i l l i n g , O T, p r o v i d e s craniosacral therapy, Reiki and Energy Medicine sessions infused with essential oils at Abundant Joy Yoga & Wellness. See ad, page 23.
CENTER FOR WELL-BEING Sandra Anderson, MIN 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland 262-367-0607 • c4wb.com
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 13.
GAYATRI CENTER FOR HEALING Lynne Austin • 675 Brookfield Rd, Brookfield • 262-860-6021
Twenty-one years in healing the body and soul. Massage, Reiki healer/teacher, Shamanic, Sound and Emotional Release. Classes and workshops. Author and speaker. See ad, page 30.
NATALIE BENOIT
The Atrium 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale 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, 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.
HYPNOTHERAPY HOLDING THE KEYS
Joseph Siegworth MM, BFA,CMT 414-839-6682
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 29.
LACEWING
Allow Joseph to help you shift and transform your life using several modalities including Matrix Energetics, Yuen Method, Dolores C a n n o n ’s Q u a n t u m H e a l i n g Hypnosis Therapy, sound.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE BROOKFIELD LONGEVITY AND HEALTHY LIVING CLINIC 17585 W North Ave, #160 262-784-5300 • LiveLongMD.com
Specializing in Anti-Aging Medicine. Board certified, fellowship trained. Combining the best of traditional medicine with a holistic approach to weight loss using hormone balancing, detoxification and control of inflammation. IV therapies including Myer’s, glutathione, vitamins and minerals. See ads, pages 10 and 23.
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 7.
THE GREEN TEAM
Bradley Blaeser 414-721-1431 • Info@GreenTeamWI.com Sustainable Landscape Management; substantially smaller footprint than conventional methods. Green energy use (wvo, bio-diesel, electric, ‘energy for tomorrow’); cleaner, quieter, homegrown. Residential, commercial, municipal.
LIFE COACH TRUE CREATIVE YOU
CMB HEALTH SPECIALTIES
262-955-0638 TrueCreativeYou.com TrueCreativeYou@aol.com
147 W Ryan Rd, Oak Creek 414-764-0920 CmbHealthSpecialties.com
Cecelia Blenker M.Ed, certified life coach and artist, offers personal growth, creative expression and wellness through life coaching and art classes for the soul. See ad, page 29.
Carol M. Brown, DO, PhD, FAARFM, is board certified in anti-aging and regenerative and functional medicine. She specializes in health optimization for all ages and all stages of life. See ad, page 24.
WONDERSPIRIT COACHING
INTUITIVE ARTS ROBIN GUAYASAMIN-SALERNO 262-501-4838 • InnerSongs.net Mukwonago location
Anne Wondra • 262-544-4310 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha WonderSpirit.com
Provides you insight and comfort in personal communications with spirit and animal loved ones. Innovative workshops with horses at Innersongs assists in selfdiscovery and balance.
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Spiritual life coach: sacred feminine, women’s spirit, personal renaissance, inspired creatives’ circles, sacred oils, personal wellness growth consultant. See ad, page 27.
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MASSAGE ACTIVE BODY WELLNESS
Rob Reader, LMT: 414-721-6942 Wendy Halfpap, LMT: 414-839-7688 10620 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon Let your body play to its full potential with the benefits of therapeutic massage. Relieve chronic and acute pain, accelerate recovery time, and experience the benefits of postural alignment. See ad, page 35.
CONSCIOUS MASSAGE
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 13.
URBAL TEA
Urbal Tea creates quality herbal infusions. Our loose leaf herbal teas helps heal, tone and refresh the entire body. Urbal Tea is liquid for life.
Energy-rich, intuitive bodywork embraces the more of you, bringing ease and vibrant health to every aspect of life. Specializing in relaxation, lomi lomi, deep tissue and therapeutic massage.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE 4433 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood LakesideNaturalMedicine.com 414-939-8748
ANNAPURNA AYURVEDA & YOGA
Dr. Sarah Axtell is a board-certified naturopathic physician with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine conditions, cancer, anxiety and weight loss.
Heather Burkart, CAP, RYT Well-Rounded Maternity Center, Bay View 414-719-8923 Holistic solutions for women’s wellness issues including reproductive health, pregnancy, and postpartum. Focus on diet, nutrition, natural remedies, herbs, yoga. Nationally certified Ayurvedic practitioner.
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NUTRITION BLOOMING BUDS MEDICINE
333 Bishops Way, Ste 121, Brookfield BloomingBudsMedicine.com 414-350-8279
BREW CITY BOXES
Nataliya Runtova, MSOM, BSN, Lc. acupuncturist, specializes in fatigue, stress, emotional wellbeing, chronic illness. Integrates ancient Oriental Medicine with contemporary Nutritional Balancing Science based on hair test analysis.
414-810-2224 BrewCityBoxes.com info@BrewCityBoxes.com We rent plastic moving boxes. We drop off, you pack, we take them back. Think outside the cardboard box. See ad, page 22.
H20 ENERGY FLOW
NATURAL FOOD
262-334-2068 • H2OEnergyFlow.com info@H2OEnergyFlow.com Karen’s Energy, 1427 W Washington Ave, West Bend
GOOD HARVEST MARKET
Located 1 block south of I94 at Hwy T, Pewaukee • 262-544-9380 GoodHarvestMarket.com Waukesha County’s largest natural food store offers a full selection of organic foods, holistic health and beauty department, café, and classes in their community room. See ad, page 3.
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DAVID ROSENBERG, DO, FAAP Lakeshore Medical Clinics 3305 S 20th St, Milwaukee 163 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee 414-766-9050 LakeshoreMedicalClinics.com
Holistic pediatric care including craniosacral therapy for infants and children.
Info@UrbalHealth.com UrbalHealth.com 414-916-5088
Rebecca deVogel, LMT 414-839-0242 Sussex/Lisbon & Brookfield/Elm Grove RebeccaDeVogel.com
MATERNITY WELLNESS
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At Karen’s Energy Superfood Store and Wellness Center, learn about the importance of water and how H2O Energy Flow combined flow is an essential energy source. See ad, page 40.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IDEAL BRAIN
262-227-1460 Dave@IdealBrainLLC.com IdealBrainLLC.com Ideal Brain, LLC, provides Brainwave Optimization, a breakthrough neuro-technology designed for relaxation, self-regulation, as well as providing mental, physical and spiritual well-being. See ad, page 21.
PSYCHOTHERAPY INNER JOURNEYS
Nancy Hornby 414-332-8159 Susan Wasserman 414-961-0649 InrJourneys.com Psychotherapy services honoring the exquisite connection between mind/body/ spirit. Offering holistic, traditional and cutting-edge approaches. 50+ years of combined experience helping a diverse clientele with a wide variety of issues. See ad, page 29.
RECONNECTIVE HEALING TRUE WHOLENESS HEALING
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Located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a leading Aveda school with multiple beauty and wellness programs.
Designs and installs solar PV systems utilizing customer endorsed materials and incentive programs for residential/commercial buildings, providing unparalleled customer satisfaction and dependable clean energy. See ad, page 15.
327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee 414-227-2889 • IBW.edu
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SOUND HEALING CELIA’S SOUND
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We inspire a positive approach to a lifetime of spiritual growth. We celebrate our diversity and recognize our unity. Be the One who makes a difference! Rev Lisa Stewart-de Snoo & Rev Scott de Snoo. See ad, page 35.
UNITY CHURCH
Rev Tom Sherbrook 1717 N 73 St, Wauwatosa • 414-475-0105 UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org Find peace and happiness in a stressful world. Rev. Tom, acting minister, was former pastor for 27 years at St. Ann’s Church in West Allis. See ad, page 21.
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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.
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