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CONTINUES ITS DREAM INTO THE THIRD GENERATION

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How They Raise Conscious Kids

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just returned from Marco Island, Florida, where publishers from across the United States and Puerto Rico gathered for our Natural Awakenings Publishers’ Conference. Many years ago, when I worked in health care as a sleep technologist, I was required to attend several sleep-related conferences, which would, ironically, put me to sleep. They were boring. Not only did this publishers’ conference keep me awake, it turned out to be life changing for me.

During the three-day event, we listened to inspirational speakers, including fellow publishers, Natural Awakenings staff, a business coach, a life coach and many others. It was the session presented by life coach Mary Lynn Ziemer that really changed my mindset. Ziemer discussed happiness and how it is a necessary ingredient for well-being. At the end of her talk, I wondered, “Am I truly happy?”

I then decided that if I had to ask myself that question, the answer was probably, “No.” That day, I made the conscious decision to wake up each morning, and end each day, happy.

What good is a decision if you don’t have a plan for implementing it? Thankfully, Ziemer offered simple tips to help achieve happiness. I have implemented one that I really enjoy: each night before bed, I write down three things I am grateful for along with a short explanation of why. Next, I briefly write one paragraph about something good that happened that day. Less structured was Ziemer’s reminder that life offers many opportunities for practicing random acts of kindness.

How long does it take to send a nice email, or pay for someone’s coffee? These simple steps have helped me not only begin and end my day happily, but also carry the happy along with me in between.

Another benefit to the conference was meeting other Natural Awakenings publishers from across the country. What a joy, turning emails and telephone voices into actual people! I joined a few fellow publishers in renting a house within walking distance of the conference. Although we were technically there for work, we did remember to play.

Now I ask you: are you happy? I understand life can be challenging and difficult at times. But we need to remember that the mind is a powerful thing. When we fill it with posi(L-R) Carolyn Coogan, Albany, tive thoughts, life will start to change.

New York; Debjani Das, Portland, Maine; me I hope you always find a reason to smile,

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he instructors at DEFINE fitness studio, in Baton Rouge, will lead a Buti Yoga camp for teenage girls that are entering high school for the 20152016 school year this month. Campers will attend from 4 to 5 p.m., May 31 and June 7, 21 and 28, and 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays, June 3 to July 1.

The camp will include an orientation and form workshop. Each session will be one hour and 45 minutes of Buti Yoga followed by a 15-minute health discussion on topics such as self-confidence, self-esteem, body image and eating. Campers will also learn how to create a mala bracelet.

A female-empowerment lifestyle brand, Buti’s signature movement fuses yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics. The Marathi word buti means “the cure to something hidden or kept secret.” The goal of this camp is to guide teen girls through movement and wellness that supports the female spirit, transforming lives from the inside out.

Cost: $90. Location: 10735 Linkwood Ct., Ste. A. For more information or to register (required), call 225-337-8278 or visit DefineFitStudio.com. See ad, page 10.

Annual Peace Day Festival

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he fifth annual Peace Day Festival, hosted by the Red Stick Peacemakers, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., June 6, at North Boulevard Town Square, in downtown Baton Rouge.

This family-friendly event will feature vendors offering massage, energy therapy and more, live music, live art, artists, children’s activities and belly dancing. Healthy food options will be available for purchase.

Louisiana Peace Day Festival became a catalyst for forming Red Stick Peacemakers, a group of dedicated yogis, healers, herbalists and energy workers that offer their services by donation to the Baton Rouge community and surrounding areas. The mission of this organization is to help cultivate peace within the individual so we may have peace between one another, within our community and across nations.

Cost: Free. For more information, visit WorldPeaceDayBR.com.

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ocketkidz Foundation (RKF) is teaming up with BREC to present Rocketkidz Rookies, a triathlon (swim-bike-run) for children ages 3 to 10 years old beginning at 8 a.m., June 6, with the swimming leg in BREC’s Liberty Lagoon Water Park, in Baton Rouge. All participants should be registered by 7:30 a.m. that morning.

Created to introduce children to the sport of triathlons, the event features a non-swimmer division allowing parents to can get in the water with the child or the use of a floatation device.

A section of Lobdell Boulevard. will be blocked off for the bike ride and training wheels will be allowed for racers 6 and under. The event will finish with a run in the grassy ball field.

RKF is a nonprofit dedicated to creating and sustaining, active, fit and healthy kids, families and communities. Liz Harris, volunteer and board member of RFK, says, “One of the ways we fund this mission, and in part, serve the mission, is by putting on triathlon and duathlon events to get our community moving.” All the proceeds from the event will benefit RKF programming and outreach.

Cost: $30. Location: 111 Lobdell Blvd. For more information and to register, visit Rocketkidz.org.

Lunch is Now Served at Room For Dessert

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oom For Dessert, in Baton Rouge, is now serving lunch, which includes a quiche, cookie and a drink, for six dollars. A vegan option is available for five dollars.

Using the highest quality ingredients, Room For Dessert offers organic, gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan desserts, such as cakes, cupcakes, muffins, cookies, brownies, tarts and more. The restaurant also specializes in custom cakes for birthdays, wedding, baby showers, and other special occasions.

Owner Denise Townsend decided to add lunch options to the menu after she received several requests from her customers. “I saw the need to have lighter and healthier food options, especially for those who are gluten-free, vegan or eat all organic foods,” says Townsend.

Location: 9618 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B. For more information, call 225-293-9886. See ad, page 8.

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Wellness Salon Offers Reiki Classes

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icki Beechler, owner of Vicki B Beauty & Wellness, in Baton Rouge, recently completed a Usui/Holy Fire Reiki Master certification and is now offering Level 1 and 2 classes to anyone interested in learning more about Reiki.

A Japanese technique for reducing stress and aiding in relaxation, Reiki is used to promote healing and is based on the idea that everyone has life force energy flowing through them. Reiki means “divinely guided life force energy” that can be used to promote healing, not only of the physical body, but also of the emotions, mind and spirit.

For more information on location, dates and times of classes, call 225-955-0177. See ad, page 16.

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r. Karen Miller, of Total Wellness for Women, in Baton Rouge, is offering a discount for back-toschool and sports physicals for girls ages 12 through 18. The form, which is provided by the school or sports team, must be brought to the appointment.

A board-certified gynecologist with over 20 years of experience, Miller has been practicing yoga and meditation and offers these modalities in addition to traditional medical treatments. Her services include routine annual exams, wellness plans, mediation, yoga, physicals and many more offerings catered to women.

Cost: $75 before July 15, $100 after. Location: 10101 Siegen Ln. For more information or to schedule appointment, call 225-288-1230 or visit TotalWellnessBR.com. See ad, page 19.

Louisiana Solar Tax Credit Changes Mean Higher Prices for Consumers

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or the past eight years, Louisiana has boasted the best solar tax credit in the country, compelling many residents to add solar energy to their homes and businesses. In 2013, the legislature decided to put an end to the tax incentives in 2017.

The state budget crisis has forced lawmakers to look for additional ways to cut spending and some have proposed ending the solar tax credit sooner than 2017. More than a dozen bills were filed to eliminate the credit and only two were proposed that would save the state money by reducing it. One such bill, House Bill (HB) 779, by Erich Ponti, proposes a 20 percent reduction in the solar tax credit while keeping it in place for two more years. This allows residents to benefit from the credit while saving the state an estimated 50 million dollars.

HB 779 made it through committee and passed on the House floor on May 7 but it has yet to make it through the Senate. Louisiana residents can show their support of HB 779 by contacting their state senator and encouraging them to support this bill and retain the solar tax credit.

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Hatha Yoga Boosts Brainpower

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esearch from Wayne State University, in Detroit, has found that hatha yoga can significantly improve cognitive health in as little as two months. Researchers tested 118 adults with an average age of 62 years. One group engaged in three, hour-long hatha yoga classes per week for eight weeks, while the other group did stretching and strengthening exercises for the same duration. The participants underwent cognitive testing before and after the eight-week period.

At the end of the trial, the hatha yoga group showed significant improvements in cognition compared to the other group. The yoga group also recorded shorter reaction times, greater accuracy in high-level mental functions and better results in working memory tests.

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esearch from China has found that a combination of acupuncture and moxibustion, a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials are burned on or near the surface of the skin to warm and invigorate the inner flow of qi, or energy, can effectively reduce the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement.

Researchers tested 128 patients with prostate enlargement for three months, dividing them into two groups. One group was given acupuncture and moxibustion; the other took a traditional Chinese herbal medication for prostate enlargement called Qianliekangi. The patients’ prostate symptoms were tested using the International Prostate Symptom Score, maximum urine flow rate and residual urine tests.

At the study’s end, the patients given the acupuncture/moxibustion treatment reported significantly reduced levels in all three tests—calculated at an 89 percent total effective rate—compared to the herbal medication group.

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In October, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) classified animal cruelty as a class A felony and a “crime against society,” on a par with such serious crimes as homicide. The FBI intends to prosecute intentional abuse and torture, gross neglect, sexual abuse and organized abuse, which includes dog fights. Also, the onset of tracking animal abuse cases nationwide will assist local police and counselors in identifying and connecting with minors that show an early tendency to abuse.

FBI studies show an alarming connection between animal abusers and perpetrators of extremely violent crimes against humans. The goal is that early detection and intervention will help certain children get the counseling and social support they need to live productive lives free of crime and abuse.

“Regardless of whether people care about how animals are treated, people, like legislators and judges, care about humans, and they can’t deny the data,” says Natasha Dolezal, a director for the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Oregon.

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Of the 19.6 million veterans in the United States alone, approximately 3.6 million have a service-related disability, 7.6 percent are unemployed and they collectively make up 13 percent of the adult homeless population, according to the Independent Voter Network.

Organizations worldwide are helping veterans heal their wounds through farming and agriculture.

The goal is to create a sustainable food system by educating them to be sustainable vegetable producers, providing training and helping families rebuild war-torn lives.

Eat the Yard, in Dallas, Texas, was founded by Iraq War veterans James Jeffers and Steve Smith to cultivate fresh produce in community gardens. The two began organic farming in their own backyards for both therapeutic and financial reasons, and then slowly began to build more gardens in their community.

They now sell their produce to local restaurants and businesses.

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Coyote Moon Continues Its Dream into the Third Generation

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olly McKenzie spent the first 50 years of her life as a selfdescribed typical Southern woman—she stayed home, raised her children, attended church and taught Sunday school. She can’t clearly explain what happened to her when she hit the mid-century mark, but she describes the feeling as “dislocation”.

“I felt disconnected from the first part of my life, as though something critical were missing. I didn’t know where to go or who to talk to. I felt very alone.”

McKenzie turned to books. Her reading took her down one path, then another, with each writing leading to another. She had taken many journeys in her life, but she was surprised to realize that this was her first journey inward.

As she read more about people who, like herself, had experienced a disconnect, McKenzie was relieved to know she was not alone. She also realized that there had to be other people, both men and women, in the Baton Rouge area who were having similar experiences. “My heart went out to people who were feeling lost and out

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In the middle of my life I awake to find myself alone in a dark valley. ~Dante, Divine Comedy of place. I wanted to help. All I could think to do was to share my books and research in a safe, non-judgmental environment, so I decided to set up what I called a ‘reading room.’ I had rarely worked outside the home, much less owned a business, so I thought I should keep it simple.”

With the help of her daughter and future daughter-in-law, McKenzie decided on the name Coyote Moon, created a logo and opened her “reading room” in 1992. Word quickly spread, and Coyote Moon grew from a reading room, to a bookstore, to a full-fledged store, offering gifts and self-nurturing products.

In spite of the store’s success, McKenzie lost her lease in 1998, and she boxed up the store for what she assumed would be a short break. But as weddings and grandchildren began to fill her life, the store remained on a shelf until 2003, when her older son returned home to Baton Rouge and announced he wanted to reopen Coyote Moon.

“We had the best time testing samples and deciding on our product line,” McKenzie recalls. “We found an affordable essential oils line from Europe, and we were (and still are) the only gift shop in the continental United States to offer Hawaii’s Shanti Kai sprays, combining wildflower and gemstone essences. We found jewelry, minerals,

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gemstones, music, books and all sorts of fun products. The public’s reception was wonderful. It had been only 11 years since I first opened Coyote Moon, but I could already see a difference in how the store was accepted, with a new generation of people walking through the door, along with many old friends.”

Sadly, in 2014 McKenzie’s son unexpectedly passed away after 11 years of successfully helming Coyote Moon. In his will, he had gifted the store to his young nieces and nephews, never imagining they would still be minors at the time of his passing. “The entire family has stepped in,” McKenzie says proudly. “From children to grandchildren, everyone is playing a part in running the store.

“We are just emerging from a redecorating period, with a fresh, new look.

We had hired painters for the interior and were delighted to see them returning to the store with their children. Their kids were so excited to see all of the amazing items. The painters told us that they could always tell which dropcloths had been used at Coyote Moon: they were the ones with the wonderful smell.”

McKenzie sums up her future vision for Coyote Moon with a smile: “Coyote Moon is a family business in its third generation now, with its newest phase just beginning. I am so excited for this next step, with the world increasingly celebrating differences and exploring new possibilities.”

Location: 1938-A Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge. Call 225-344-4448 or visit CoyoteMoonBR.com. See ad, page 11.

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DADS How They Raise Conscious Kids

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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health consciousness to their parenting.

Support Mama. Natural fathering begins during pregnancy, with an informed birth plan. “Support whatever birthing decision the woman feels will provide her the most comfort and relaxation,” advises Dr. John Douillard, an ayurvedic chiropractor and author of six books, including Perfect Health for Kids. Hold her hand, rub her back, advocate for her rights and after the birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants.

“Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead.

Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler

in a sling, wrap or carrier is another comforting way to spend time together.

Co-sleeping helps foster a more natural sleep rhythm with a nocturnally hungry baby, while also offering another way to connect. “Any stress my family may have experienced during the day dissipated when we reconnected at nighttime,” Hewitt attests. “Looking back, I can’t imagine having missed out on that opportunity to be so close with my kids.”

Feed healthy habits. Natural dads are educated about both naturopathic and Western medicine to make informed choices regarding prevention and intervention. Douillard applies the ayurvedic principle of seasonal eating in order to bolster the immune systems of his six children and clients. Cooling foods like fruits and vegetables in summer prevent overheating; warming foods like soups, nuts and meats in winter lubricate mucus membranes and facilitate fat and protein storage; light foods like leafy greens in spring detoxify the body. His experience is that when kids with robust immunity catch the occasional malady, its severity and duration are reduced, and natural herbs often provide a gentle first step toward recovery.

Douillard treats colds with a spoonful of equal parts turmeric and honey mixed into a paste. “Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral herb that also helps liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract,” he says. For tummy troubles, he suggests offering kids an herbal tea of cumin, coriander or fennel.

Above all, parents must exemplify good health habits. “Eat better, exercise

regularly, change your diet with the local season and your kids will follow along,” says Douillard.

Impart green morals. Earth-conscious parents teach their children how to leave a faint ecological footprint by supporting local eco-friendly companies, reducing the presence of toxic chemicals in the home and consuming and wasting less. However, wagging a finger and imploring kids to be ecofriendly is not enough; model helpful behaviors and illustrate the implications of their choices. “Instead of saying, ‘You should recycle,’ show kids online pictures of the giant flotillas of plastics polluting the oceans,” says Hewitt. Maintain an experiential dialogue about respecting, preserving and enjoying nature.

Encourage adventure and resourcefulness. “Historically,” says Hewitt, “children learned alongside their parents and community, immersed in their environment, an arrangement that allowed them continual opportunities to prove their own resourcefulness.” All dads, like homeschoolers, will find satisfying fun in sharing problem-solving, hands-on projects with their kids, like building a debris shelter in the woods, planting a garden, or using repurposed materials to engineer something with form and function.

Learning doesn’t have to be a hierarchical activity, wherein dads teach children, says Hewitt. “The opportunity to learn and explore together is powerful.”

Play. Hewitt encourages dads to look for opportunities to relieve kids of their often overwhelming and scattered schedules. “It’s incredibly important for kids and adults to set aside time for free play and exploration,” he says.

“Go outside with them,” says Douillard. “Make up games, goof off, run around, roll around and just be with them. It makes a world of difference in their lives.”

Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina and blogger at Discovering Homemaking.com.

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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions

by Lisa Marshall

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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process.

“I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on the interstate in the morning, a half-empty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness.

Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she has the power to keep at bay.

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“Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.”

She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University.

Yet the standard treatments yield lessthan-stellar success rates.

Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research.

David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because

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people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.

Mending Brain and Body

Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addictive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.)

In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain.

“The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DLphenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue.

Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says.

After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression.

Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.”

Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose selfesteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering addicts and alcoholics.

Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons.

He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober.

“By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of

being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”

Beyond AA

Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its Godbased approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.”

Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps.

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“The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it.

At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction.

But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices.

“I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.”

Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only

on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success.

Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms.

“What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Complementary Healing Tools

by Lisa Marshall Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal. Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy. More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com).

Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net).

Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer.

Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used cer-

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emonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases.

“I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms.

Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state.

Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine.com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).

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New Life Retreat Rethinks Addiction

by Melanie Rankin

I found that if a person rehabilitated and applied certain abilities, that person could persevere toward goals set, confront life, isolate problems and resolve them, communicate with life, be responsible and set ethical standards, and function within the band of certainty. ~William Benitez, founder of Narconon

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n August of 1966, the Arizona Daily Star ventured into the Arizona State Prison in pursuit of a story: they wanted to interview the prisoner who, when offered his freedom as compensation for a sentencing error, requested to be sent back to the prison.

His name was William Benitez, a habitual offender with a 20-year history of drug use, arrests, and intermittent prison terms. Two years earlier, he had been sentenced to 15 years in the prison. The judge had spared him a potential life sentence, influenced, perhaps, by Benitez’s recounting of his many attempts to rehabilitate and his heartfelt pledge to finally succeed.

In prison, Benitez read many self-help books, but he was riveted

by L. Ron Hubbard’s Fundamentals of Thought. Particularly, he was inspired by the idea that if a person increases their ability to confront and handle the problems of life, then that person will not need a crutch. Drugs were a crutch, he realized, and to stop using them, addicts needed to improve their ability to deal with life.

From this realization, Benitez petitioned prison officials to allow him to establish a rehabilitation program for incarcerated addicts. Six months later he began a trial of a program he named Narconon, a mashup of NARCOticsNONe. The program’s focus on increasing abilities and reinforcing ethics soon had non-addict prisoners asking to join.

Into this fledgling success came the unexpected opportunity to have his sentence commuted: the courts had

tried him under the wrong statute, and his 15-year sentence was too harsh. To rectify the injustice, the court would consider reducing his sentence to time served. Benitez was certain Narconon could help countless addicts, and he was equally certain that his monthsold program would fold if he left the prison. Benitez did not petition the court for his freedom. Instead, he asked the court to resentence him, allowing him an additional 16 months in prison. Those 16 months were all he needed. Narconon solidified and strengthened, and boosted by word of mouth and the Daily Star article, it grew beyond the prison to several other states and then worldwide.

In Louisiana, the Narconon program is offered at New Life Retreat, in Denham Springs. Spread over more than 15 wooded acres, the retreat offers a beautifully relaxing setting. “We opened just after Hurricane Katrina,” relates CFO Tom Steiner. “One of our board members was an emergency room doctor. After the hurricane, the methadone centers in New Orleans closed down. The hospital ERs were flooded with addicts in terrible shape. It wasn’t hard to realize that there had to be a better way to fight drug addiction than with more drugs.”

Narconon provided the nontraditional approach they were seeking. “Many other treatment programs consider addiction a life-long disease,” Steiner explains. “Narconon teaches that drugs are a misplaced solution to a problem. To stop using drugs, a person needs

to find their way back to their original problem, and find a real solution.”

Recovery at New Life Retreat is a three-stage process. In the first stage, lasting approximately one month, clients go through a detoxification period to rid their bodies of the chemically induced craving for drugs. They exercise, take nutritional supplements and relax in a sauna designed to purge their bodies of drug residuals lingering in their fatty tissues.

Once the drugs are removed from a client’s body, the program turns to their mind. The second stage of the program deals with a client’s past, to help them unlearn the poor thinking and automatic behaviors that led to the addiction. They learn to solve the problem that drugs had become a solution for.

Stage three deals with the present and focuses on life skills. Clients learn to choose who will be in their lives, based on who has a positive influence.

They also reflect on times when they acted against their own morals, and against those of their families. Those instances are recognized, dealt with, and rectified.

New Life Retreat serves adults, ages 18 and older. They currently graduate between 100 to 130 clients per year and boast a completion rate of approximately 80 percent, a rate much higher than similar treatment programs.

“The dropout rate in drug abuse programs is very high, and the relapse rate is even higher,” Steiner explains. “Our clients here have usually tried other rehab programs before ours, sometimes as many as 12.”

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Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices

by Kathleen Barnes

Today’s rates of male infertility and sexual dysfunction suggest that low testosterone is rapidly becoming a national problem.

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ohns Hopkins School of Medicine epidemiologists estimate that 18.4 percent of all American men over the age of 20, totaling 18 million, have reported experiencing erectile dysfunction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 7.5 percent of all sexually experienced men under 45, or more than 4 million, have consulted a fertility doctor, suggesting it’s a serious problem among younger men.

“Both erectile dysfunction and infertility reflect elements of lifestyle choices, especially obesity, smoking and exposure to environmental toxins,” says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, of Fort Myers, Florida, author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life: A Guide to Causes and Natural Solutions for Prostate Problems and ProstateHealthNaturally.com. He says there are many ways to address low testosterone, a factor in both issues, and a healthy diet is crucial for healthy sexual function in both men and women.

Some foods can help, while others can hinder a man’s sexual vitality, advises Craig Cooper, of Newport Beach, California, founder of the CooperativeHealth network of men’s health websites and author of Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick Ass Life After 40. He identifies key

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no-nos that decrease testosterone as eating excess sugar, drinking excessive alcohol and being sedentary. Here are the best foods for increasing testosterone.

Shrimp: Like fatty fish, this tiny crustacean is one of nature’s few food sources of vitamin D, which Harvard School of Public Health research confirms is linked to testosterone levels.

Four ounces of shrimp contain 162 IU (international units), about 40 percent of recommended daily intake.

Oysters, red meat and pumpkin seeds: All of these are rich sources of zinc, which Cooper notes has a direct link to higher testosterone levels. He cautions, however, that too much zinc can cause its absorption to diminish.

Men need 11 milligrams (mg) of zinc a day. Oysters are considered a food of love for a reason: One shelled oyster contains 12.8 mg of zinc. Pumpkin seeds are zinc powerhouses with 7 mg in 3.5 ounces. By comparison, 3 ounces of beef liver or dark chicken meat deliver 4.3 mg and 2.4 mg, respectively.

Lean, grass-fed beef, tuna and nuts: These are high-quality sources of omega-3 fatty acids. “Without obtaining at least 20 percent of our daily calories from fat (no less than 15 percent) we can’t function at optimum capacity, as hormones are produced through the components of dietary fats, including the sex hormones like testosterone,” advises Virginia Beach, Virginia, Registered Dietitian Jim White, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “A diet high in carbohydrates and too much dietary fat—more than 35 percent—will cause a gain in body

fat, which can decrease testosterone levels. Balance is the key.”

Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage: Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol, which helps both balance testosterone and estrogen, and neutralize excess estrogen in men and women, says Occhiogrosso. Yes, men have estrogen, too, just less than women, and too much blocks testosterone production.

Red grapes: This whole food is a good source of resveratrol and proanythocyanidin, which block harmful estrogen production, says White. Excess estrogen production spurred by eating foods like soy and flax and the growth hormones contained in big agriculture’s meat and dairy products lowers testosterone production in men.

Strawberries: Due to their cortisollowering vitamin C, all berries help reduce stress, including when hormones are released during a heavy workout that can hamper testosterone production. One study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that more cortisol equals

less testosterone; another in the World Journal of Men’s Health shows that high cortisol lowers sex drive and results in delayed ejaculation. Plus, two Brazilian studies showed animals with the highest vitamin C intake had the highest sperm counts among study subjects.

Another good cortisol fighter is the allicin in garlic.

Pomegranates: Occhiogrosso likes pomegranates for building testosterone levels. An impressive study from the International Journal of Impotence Research showed that the performance of 47 percent of the impotent male study participants improved after consuming a daily glass of pomegranate juice for four weeks.

“Food is always the first choice when I’m treating men with testosterone and fertility issues,” says Occhiogrosso. “It’s often effective without the dangers of testosterone injections.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden.

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any people think that bodybuilders define he-man muscles by producing huge amounts of testosterone. Not so, says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, who specializes in men’s health. “Bodybuilders consume huge amounts of protein to build muscles,” he says. “When a man’s pumping 100 to 150 grams of protein into his body every day, he will actually produce less testosterone.” For healthy testosterone levels, he recommends that a man derive a maximum of 25 percent of his daily calories from protein.

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PERSONAL HORMONE PROFILE

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A hormone panel should include blood and/or saliva tests of the following: 4 Testosterone 4 Free testosterone 4 SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) 4 Progesterone and estradiol (hormones not only present in women) 4 DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), a precursor, or foundational hormone, that produces both estrogen and testosterone

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The Gut-Mind Connection David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

by Linda Sechrist

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r. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health. This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.

Why did you begin your book with the quote, “Death begins in the colon,” rather than “Brain health begins in the gut”?

I wanted to draw attention to the real life-or-death issues mediated by what goes on inside the gut. Individuals with an immediate concern for their heart, bones, immune system or brain must recognize that the health of these parts and functions are governed at the level of commensal gut bacteria, the normal microflora that eat what we eat. This relationship is the most powerful leverage point we have for maintaining health.

How were you led to expand from studying the nervous system and brain to investigating gastrointestinal medicine?

Early on in my career, I was taught that everything that goes on in the brain stays there. But leading-edge research now reveals that seemingly disparate organs are in close communication, regulating each other’s health. As scientific literature began supporting the notion that gut-related issues 20

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have a huge bearing on brain health, and specifically on brain disease, it became important to me to be able to leverage deep knowledge of this empowering information in terms of being able to treat brain disorders.

What is the Human Microbiome Project (HMP)?

HMP, launched in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health, is a $115 million exploration of the gut microbiome. In the ongoing research project involving genetic and DNA assessment, researchers are looking at the microbiome array in the gut of individuals suffering from various diseases. They are drawing correlations between emerging patterns in the abnormalities of gut bacteria and specific diseases. For example, autism correlates with an overabundance of the Clostridia species. In diabetes, there are more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes, which we also see in obesity characteristic of the Western cosmopolitan diet.

This is paving the way for interventions designed to restore a normal balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s research at the University of Amsterdam, in which he discovered an array of abnormal bacteria that characterize Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 individuals diagnosed with diabetes that he treated in a double-blind study, he was able to reverse the disease by inserting a series of fecal material transfers from healthy, lean donors into diabetic patients.

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What is the most eye-opening information about the roles played by gut organisms?

More than 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome.

The latest startling discovery— which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable. It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding.

They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.

How can we reestablish good gut health?

Better food choices bring about significant changes in our body’s microbiome.

By incorporating prebiotic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican yam, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha tea, yogurt and kefir, individuals can reestablish good gut health that helps them gain control over inflammation, the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions. Inflammation originates in the gut. Balancing bacteria and reducing intestinal permeability, which allows substances to leak through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream, can reduce it.

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n 1977, two Yale School of Medicine scientists identified the infected blacklegged deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi as the disease-transmitting organism of Lyme disease. Since 1982, this most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the U.S. has gained notoriety, with its own resource book, Disease Update: Science, Policy & Law; research center (Columbia-Lyme. org/index.html); International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society website, ilads.org; Lyme Times print journal (LymeDisease.org); and national informational organization, the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDAlliance.org).

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Centers for Disease Control, approximately 300,000 cases are diagnosed annually in this country alone.

Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, is a post-treatment Lyme disease patient and co-founder of LymeAid 4Kids (Tinyurl.com/LymeAid4Kids) that funds the diagnosis and treatment of uninsured children with Lyme. She disagrees with physicians that downplay late-stage cases and insist that the disease is cured with a simple round of antibiotics, as does Katina Makris, a classical homeopath from New Hampshire and host of Lyme Light Radio.

After experiencing mysterious symptoms, Makris spent five years suffering from debilitating symptoms

Antibiotics are not effective because they don’t address all of the infecting organisms now frequently found in ticks. What these organisms do together in the body is a great deal more complex than what they do alone, making them difficult to treat.

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familiar to individuals with Lyme—undiagnosed, relapsing fevers, lingering fatigue, joint pain, headaches, neurological symptoms and cognitive impairment. “Then I finally began my 10-year healing journey,” she says. Her book Out of the Woods: Healing from Lyme Disease for Body, Mind, and Spirit, is a recovery memoir and resource guide for alternative medical, emotional and spiritual support.

Lyme evades detection by standard blood tests for bacterial antigens and antibodies. “The ELISA [enzyme-linked immuno assay] test is only accurate between two weeks and two months after the bite,” says Makris, who notes that the Western Blot test is somewhat more accurate, while the IGeneX Laboratory test is superior. She believes the best laboratories for testing are Clongen Laboratories and IGeneX Laboratory Services.

Dr. Richard Horowitz has treated more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients as medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, in Hyde Park, New York. The author of Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease raises another red flag regarding detection.

Testing for coinfections frequently transmitted along with Lyme is unreliable. Horowitz, who will conduct a workshop with Makris at New York’s Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, and online, from June 26 to 28, counsels that antibiotics are not effective because they don’t address all of the infecting organisms now frequently found in ticks.

Stephen Harrod Buhner, of Silver City, New Mexico, an independent scholar and citizen scientist and author of Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections, says that the bacteria have jumped species and found new hosts that live in habitats formerly occupied by wild animals: “They have learned to exist in humans and are teaching each other how to resist antibiotics and more easily infect us. What they do together in the body is a great deal more complex than what they do alone, making them difficult to treat. Bartonella species utilize the immune system of whatever mammal they infect as part of their infection strategy. Any existing inflammation in the body, such as arthritis, facilitates the growth of Bartonella.”

Essential Oils to Repel Ticks 1 cup distilled water 2 drops geranium essential oil 2 drops Palo Santo essential oil 1 drop myrrh essential oil 4 drops grapefruit essential oil 1 drop peppermint essential oil 1 drop Thieves hand soap or castile soap Place all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake. Spritz on socks, sneakers/ hiking boots, ankles and legs at a minimum and consider other exposed skin.

The weaker or more compromised one’s immune system, the more likely a debilitating course of illness will occur. An improved immune system can identify the outer membrane proteins of the offending bacteria and create countering antibodies in four to eight months. “Once the immune system creates the proper antibodies, the bacteria

are then eliminated fairly rapidly,” advises Buhner.

Makris is grateful that she saw a nutritionist trained in functional medicine.

“He worked slowly and methodically to reduce the inflammation, build up my immune system and restore my digestive, endocrine and nervous systems before killing the bacteria and opening up natural detoxification pathways to flush out the bacteria and their endotoxins.

We used weekly acupuncture appointments, good nutrition and homeopathic formulas, plus various herbs, vitamins and mineral supplements,” says Makris.

Ticks in high-vegetation areas wait for a passing host. To avoid these hitchhikers, wear light-colored long pants tucked into socks. A shirt should also be tucked in. Later, strip down and search hair, underarms, legs, behind the knees and ears, and in the belly button.

As commercial tick repellants contain toxic ingredients, a targeted mixture of topically applied, therapeutic-grade essential oils is preferred.

Linda Sechrist is the senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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Walking The Cat Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll

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progress too quickly, keep walks fun and use a harness, not the collar. Warfle’s own cat, Earl, hikes about two miles before tiring. A backpack-like pet carrier lets a feline take a break.

Adapt the walk’s length or location to a pet’s age and physical limitations, such as arthritis. “Jabez always loved to walk on Ventura’s wet sandy beaches,” says Californian Kac Young, a naturopath with a Ph.D. in natural health. “His second choice was a trip to Home Depot to ride in the cart.”

Now 18, Jabez doesn’t travel as often.

Routinely check kitty’s neck, tail, stomach and inner thighs to pick off fleas and ticks after an outing before they become a bigger problem. (For an infestation of fleas, comb the cat with natural dishwashing detergent and water to drown them and rinse kitty afterward.) Pet-grade diatomaceous earth is safe to rub into her fur and bedding.

Consider yard plants like mint, lemongrass, sage and lavender to repel bugs. Multiple studies suggest catnip, which kitty can roll in, may be an even more effective mosquito repellant than the toxic DEET (mosquitoes spread heartworm).

Cat companions agree that when kitty explores a blade of grass or pounces on a blowing leaf, it presents a delightful opportunity to be in the moment. A change of pace benefits those on both ends of the leash.

ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver.

“Leash walking’s a great way for cats to get fresh air, exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook. Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.”

Cats have definite preferences. “Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna Easteden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape.

Carrie Aulenbacher, of Erie, Pennsylvania, author of The Early Bird Café, first got her cat Daisy used to a harness indoors before venturing outside. “Now he runs to the door and meows to go out,” she says. Daisy’s been hiking for 10 years. View some of his adventures at Tinyurl.com/DaisyTheHikingCat.

Boston insurance underwriting assistant, cat blogger and artist Koshka Koh routinely walks her Abyssinian therapy cat, Jake. “We can’t hurry. People ask questions and want to pet him. They say, ‘I wish my cat could do that.’”

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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n Don’t force the next step, because the outdoors can be a big, scary place; most cats need to observe first before exploring.

The Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, averages 625 cats in residence and Society Manager Michelle Warfle supports an enriched environment. “We teach as many cats as possible to leash walk,” she says. Her tips include: Don’t

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by Darlene Arden n Cats need to get used to an idea before embracing it.

Proceed slowly. n A collar is for ID tags, not walking—a cat can wiggle out of a collar. A harness, properly fitted at the pet supply store, is best. Designate a comfortable, padded, wider harness solely for walking, not to restrain the cat in the car (a crate is safer). n Let a cat see and smell the harness before putting it on.

Small treats help. Don’t let the cat bat it like a toy. Put the harness on for short spans each day until he’s used to it—cats tend to fall over, “paralyzed”, when it’s first introduced. n After the harness has been worn comfortably, add the leash and let him drag it around in an enclosed outdoor space.

Never use a flexi-lead/retractable leash. A six-foot bungee (stretchy) or woven leash allows space to explore without getting tangled in a bush or beyond reach. n Leash walk around the house without pulling, yanking or dragging—just do some pet-paced walking.

n Use lots of praise and treats.

Darlene Arden is a certified animal behavior consultant from Boston and author of The Complete Cat’s Meow and Beautiful Cats.

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MONDAY, JUNE 1 Reflections in the Garden – 12-1pm. Topic will be Carefree Gardening with Succulents. Bring your lunch; drinks provided. With Mark Meese. Free/ members, $10/non-members. Burden Conference Center, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge. 225-763-3990.

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Core FX – 10am-12pm. Unlock the secrets of successful core control with a comprehensive look at how to engage the core. The key is to discover core muscles that you have never felt before. $60. Yoga Path, 759 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225931-9166. YogaPathLLC.com.

Heal the Earth Drum Circle – 7-8:30pm. Bring a drum, tambourine, rattle or use our instruments. Joan Stewart and Sandra L’herisson lead in drumming. $5 donation. The Guru, 1857 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-603-3698. TheGuruBR.com.

Health Starts Here: Lunch Pop-Up Restaurant – 12-2pm. Matt Moore’s Plant-Strong Enchiladas are going to be flying out the door fast at this lunch pop-up. $4.99. In the prepared foods section at Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. WFMbtr.Eventbrite.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4

Plant-Based Oil-Free Vegan Cheese – 7pm.

Sample oil free vegan cheese substitutes and learn to make them at home. Free. Upstairs in the Community Room at Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. WFMbtr.Eventbrite.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 BREC’s Rocketkidz Triatholon – 7:30am. A triathlon, a bike, run and swim race, for kids ages 3-10. It’s a great way for children to play and be a triathlete. Parents can get in the water and training wheels are allowed. $30. BREC Liberty Lagoon Water park, 111 Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225603-1667. RocketKidz.org.

What is Yoga Nidra? – 10am-12pm. Accessing unconscious mind, introducing new behaviors, setting intentions, choose old or new behavior. Yoga Nidra allows one to drop into the deepest state of relaxation. $30. Yoga Path, 759 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225-931-9166. YogaPathLLC.com.

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live music, live art, artists, children’s activities, and belly dancing. Healthy food available for purchase.

North Boulevard Town Square, Baton Rouge.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 7 Introduction to Essential Oils 101 – 3pm. A class to introduce essential oils and those to use in everyday life. Learn how to help heal yourself and your family with the power of nature. With Vicki Beechler. RSVP to reserve spot in class. Free. 225955-0177. Vicki@Vicki-B.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 8 Parabola Discussion – 6-7:30pm. Join us for a monthly discussion of Parabola, a magazine that creates an exchange of ideas and beliefs across a wide variety of faiths, traditions, and inner disciplines. With Celia Strickler. $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 9

Exploration of Self: Acrylic Painting – 11am-2pm.

Create a self-portrait in the style of Picasso using acrylic paints on illustration board, learning more about Picasso, color theory and yourself. Beginners are welcome. With Alison Adams. $45, supplies included. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

tap n’pow{h}er – 6:15pm. A balance fusion class designed to shape, tone and elongate muscle groups, is infused with messages of empowerment. $15.

Define Fitness Studio, 10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge. 225-337-8278. DefineFitStudio.com.

Health Starts Here: Plant-Strong Kids Club – 3pm. Celebrate summer time fruits and vegetables with activity books, fresh fruit and vegetables, and a fun demonstration about making healthy eating choices. Free. Outside in the front of the store at Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. WFMbtr.Eventbrite.com.

Mindful Meditation – 10-11am. Learn how simple meditation can ease stress and worry, and help you focus. Take part in a simple meditation that you can do at home. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

Louisiana Peace Day – 4-9pm. The 5th Annual Louisiana Peace Day Festival is a family event featuring vendors, such as massage, energy therapy,

Introduction to Essential Oils – 6:30pm. Jeannie Causey, LPN and CNHP, will share what essential oils are and how, when and why use them. Learn how to determine the quality of essential oils. Free.

Attendees will receive $5 off services at Bodyworks

by Vickie. 6509 Government St, Ste D, Baton Rouge. 225-572-3376.

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Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This class will be very gentle and incorporate stretching, and range of motion techniques, designed to aid in relaxation.

Participants will not need to stand, contort or get down on the floor. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

and exercise needs of menopausal woman. Free.

Women’s Center for Wellness, 9637 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225-924-8709. Womans.org/classes.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

Eating Right Through Menopause – 6-7pm.

Menopause can be a reality check that the body is changing and it’s time to take care of yourself. A dietitian will help understand the specific nutrition

Lunations: New Moon Ritual – 6-7:30pm. Tap into the cycle of the moon for re-centering and regrounding. Gatherings include meditation, discussion and water ritual, a means of letting go of things we no longer need. With Lisa Bovenkamp. Suggested donation $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Plexus Health, Wellness & Pain Management – 7pm. Increase energy, lose weight, balance blood sugars, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, manage pain and correct intestinal issues the most natural way. First-time guests receive 3-day trial of Plexus Slim drink and Accelerator+ or Boost. Free.

Portobello’s Italian Grill, 15440 George O’Neal Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-937-4657.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 Pranic Healing Clinic – 6-8:30pm. Pranic healing is a system of energy medicine that uses prana to balance, harmonize and transform the body’s energy processes. Our healing clinic includes individual healing sessions. Avoid wearing leather or silk. With students of Master Stephen Co. $10 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This class will be very gentle and incorporate stretching, and range of motion techniques, designed to aid in relaxation.

Participants will not need to stand, contort or get down on the floor. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

Delightful Palate Cooking Demonstration – 7pm.

Lili will demonstrate her very own gourmet salad dressings and teach how to make homemade Ricotta and create crostini with peach compote and chopped mint roasted tomatoes with rosemary and basil. $7. Upstairs in the Community Room at Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge.

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Supplements for Menopause – 11am-12pm. Discussion of herbal supplements, vitamins and foods that help with a variety of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, low libido and more. $20 preregistration/$30 at door. Total Wellness for Women, 10101 Siegen Lane Bldg 3, Ste B, Baton Rouge. 225-288-1230. TotalWellnessBR.com.

Digestive Health Using Essential Oils – 6pm.

Learn the basics on healthy digestion. The clss will discuss how to clean it up and keep it healthy with simple habits. RSVP to reserve spot in class. Free.

Vicki B Beauty & Wellness. 225-955-0177. Vicki@ Vicki-B.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Buti Yoga – 9am. The only studio in Louisiana offering Buti Yoga, a movement that fuses yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics to keep the heart rate up and free the female spirit. $15. Define Fitness Studio, 10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge.

225-337-8278. DefineFitStudio.com.

Buti Yoga Glow – 6-8pm. A fun-filled night of Buti Yoga and body paint under the black lights. Buti fuses yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics to free the female spirit. $15. Define Fitness Studio, 10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge. 225-337-8278.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Learning to Read Tarot – 1-4pm. This class will teach you to understand and interpret the Minor Arcana Cards of a Rider-Waite Tarot Deck for yourself.

Seating is limited. Call to register. With Nettie Lynn Rose. $75. The Guru, 1857 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-936-7242.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Yoga Nidra: Explore the Chakras – 2-4pm. Explore the energy centers through deep meditation.

Yoga nidra is a reclined, guided meditation, the art of healing through surrender. With Dee Dee Poullard. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 29 LifeShare Mobile Blood Drive – 1-6pm. Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood. Donating can save up to three lives. Stop by the blood mobile and donate today. Walmart, 904 South Range Ave, Denham Springs. LifeShare.org.

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Health Starts Here Cookbook Club – 7pm.

Sample a recipe for Asparagus and Veggie Tempeh Stir-Fry over Kelp noodles from Kimberly Snyder’s bestselling cookbook. Free. Upstairs in the Community Room at Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. WFMbtr.Eventbrite.com.

Solstice Gong Bath Concert – 7-8:30pm. A concert and gong bath on the night of the summer solstice.

No water is involved; participants sit or recline and allow the sounds to “wash over” them. Bring yoga mat, pillow and blanket. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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LifeShare Mobile Blood Drive – 1-6pm. Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood. Donating can save up to three lives. Stop by the blood mobile and donate today. Walmart, 904 South Range Ave, Denham Springs. LifeShare.org.

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discuss the use and importance of essential oils in the everyday life, offering the opportunity to smell oils that were used. Free. Attendees will receive $5 off services at Body Works by Vickie. 6509 Government St, Ste D, Baton Rouge. 225-572-3376.

Coaching for Healthy Habits and Behaviors – 6-6:45pm. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be difficult without ongoing support. Our certified life coach will assist you with making lasting changes to improve your life. Free. Women’s Center for Wellness, 9637 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225924-8709. Womans.org/classes.

How Emotional Trauma Presents in the Body – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Brent Baum as he helps one to walk through the body, examining how emotional trauma may underlie physical issues. Learn how to release pain on all levels for peace of mind, emotional balance and physical health. $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Mindful Meditation – 10-11am. Learn how simple meditation can ease stress and worry, and help you focus. Take part in a simple meditation that you can do at home. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

Healing Oils of Scripture – 6:30pm. Jeannie Causey LPN, CNHP will travel through scripture to

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COURSES LEARN TO BE A LIFE COACH – One on one training to become certified, learn coaching, find clients, master promoting your practice and help improve lives. Day, Evening or Weekend Classes through Skype. Teacher is noted coach, published author and teacher. Cost $995. Call 213-304-9555 or visit BlakeCoachingAcademy.com.

FOR RENT SPACE AVAILABLE – Yoga Path has space available, on evenings and weekends, to host events, classes or workshops. Cost is 30 percent of money collected. 759 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge.

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Digging into the Dead Sea Scrolls – 6-7:30pm.

Explore the people who wrote and curated the Dead Sea Scrolls. We will focus on the scrolls’ chance discovery, their breathtaking contents, and historical context in which they were written. With Miriam Overton. $45. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

sunday Matters of the Heart – 5-6pm. Time for introspection and inter-religious, ecumenical experience for those yearning to unite through prayer, chanting, inspirational readings and silence. With Dr. Francis Vanderwall. Donations appreciated. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

Yin Yoga – 5-6:15pm. Our instructor will guide the body through gentle stretches and deep breathing for release and healing. Agame Yoga and Meditation Center, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge.

225-636-1891.

monday Sound Meditation – 7:15-7:45am. Mon, Wed and Fri. Beautiful experience with Shaktii using singing bowls, didgeridoo, singing pyramids and human voice to induce creative, intuitive and healing alpha-wave state. With Shaktii Devii. $5. The Guru in Circa complex, 1857 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-603-3698.

Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, 7 classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors – 10:30-11:30am.

Gentle yoga practice combines simple movements, stretching, meditation and breath work to increase flexibility, strength and relaxation to promote healing. With Valerie Flynn-Wintz. Sponsored by Cancer Services. Free. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Massage Therapy – 10:30am-4pm. Mon and Wed. Kathryn Hatcher, licensed therapist for 27 years, respects the body, mind, and spirit through Swedish, Sport and Deep Tissue massage. Call for prices. The Guru in Circa complex, 1857 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-603-3586.

Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax your body and quiet your mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance wellbeing, increase flexibility and build strength through yoga postures. With Tina Ufford and Valerie FlynnWintz. $8/class, 7 classes/$48. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Your Pace or Mine Walking Club – 6-8pm. Participants will start walking at 6:15pm following a path on map handout. On rainy days, walk inside perimeter of library. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. With Yvonne Hull. Free.

Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

A Course in Miracles – 7-8:30pm. A Course in Miracles will meet weekly to begin a process of changing our perception as we become aware of love’s presence. Facilitated by Anita Faye Leclercq. $20 suggested monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

wednesday Morning Yoga: A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, $48/7 classes, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

tuesday Silent Meditation – 7:15-7:45am. Tues and Thurs.

Sit in sanctuary of silence and set positive intentions for your day. Come with your personal practice or as beginner. With Shaktii Devii. Donations accepted.

The Guru in Circa complex, 1857 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-603-3698.

Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, 7classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce and baked goods are sold here at this producers-only market. Unitarian Church, 8470 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge.

Tarot Readings – 11am-5pm. Available Saturday.

Tarot began centuries ago as parlor games for Italian nobility. Nettie Rose, a gifted reader, provides positive and constructive insights for clients. $2/ minute or $45/30 min. The Guru, 1857 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-936-7242.

Gather the Women Circle – 4:30-6pm. Gather the Women, part of a global sisterhood, creates an opportunity for women to connect in authentic conversation to share their stories, to inspire and be inspired. Donations appreciated. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Wellness Wednesdays – 9am-5:30pm. Detox Footbath or Sauna Therapy for only $15/service (a savings of $10). Enjoy a complimentary wellness drink during your service. The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge. 225-229-6107.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 9-11am.

Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Scotlandville Library, 7373 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge.

Compassion in Action Circle – 10:30am-12pm.

Documentaries and books spark the spirit of compassion within this circle. $20 suggested donation.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

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Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12:302pm. Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Star Hill Church, 1400 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge.

Your Pace or Mine Walking Club – 6-8pm. Participants will start walking at 6:15pm following a path on map handout. On rainy days, walk inside perimeter of library. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. With Yvonne Hull. Free.

Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

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Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 8:3010:30am. Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and CB Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. Delmont Service Center, 3535 Riley St, Baton Rouge.

thursday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, 7 classes/$47, $75/monthly unlimited. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12-2pm.

Made possible by Blue Cross Blue Shield Challenge for a Healthier Louisiana Grant, Chase Bank, The Irene W and C B Pennington Foundation, The Imogene Brown Foundation and the Office of Community Development. McKinley Alumni Center, 1520 Thomas H Delpit Dr, Baton Rouge.

Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce and baked goods are sold here at this producers-only market. Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge.

Dream Discovery – 10:30am-12pm. Discover more about yourself as you learn to work with your dreams. With Joan McCaskill, Spiritual Director. $40/monthly. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax your body and quiet your mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance well-being, increase flexibility and build strength through yoga postures. With Tina Ufford and Valerie Flynn-Wintz. $8/class, $48/7 classes. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

Spiritual Journey Circle – 6-7pm. Find inspiration on a journey that opens the door to the ideas of diverse spiritual teachers. $20 monthly donation.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

Your Pace or Mine Walking Club – 6-8pm. Participants will start walking at 6:15pm following a

saturday path on map handout. On rainy days, walk inside perimeter of library. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. With Yvonne Hull. Free.

Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

friday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am.

Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford and Dee Dee Poullard. $8/class, $48/7 classes, $75/monthly unlimited. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

Livingston Parish Farmers’ Market – 7am-12pm.

Each week, stop by for food, fruits, vegetables, local specialties and crafts. Located in the New Covenant Church parking lot on U.S. 190 (Florida Blvd) across from McDonald’s in Denham Springs.

Red Stick Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Once a week, local and seasonal produce, baked goods and farm-raised meat and eggs can be purchased downtown. The market is a fun shopping event for all ages, featuring not only local foods but quality handcrafts and live music. Corner of 5th & Main St, Baton Rouge.

Flow and Go Warm Yoga – 10:30-11:15am.

45-minute flow class in a room heated to 80 degrees. $15. Agame Yoga and Meditation Center, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225-636-1891.

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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can safely and effectively treat a wide A C U P U N C T U R E range of health concerns, WELLNESS CENTER such as allergies, cancer care support, facial rejuvenation, fertility, headaches, menopause, pain, post-surgery & sports injury, shingles, stress & anxiety, as well as wellness & prevention. Call today to find out more or visit our website!

Offering dental services including cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, minimally invasive dentistry, mercury-safe environment, non-titanium implants, and laser dentistry. We also offer treatment for complex conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, TMJ dysfunction, head, neck and facial pain. See ad, page 2.

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NEW LIFE RETREAT

35059 Bend Rd, Denham Springs 225-330-7766 NewLifeRetreat.org Our comprehensive and innovative approach handles the underlying causes of addiction, not just the symptoms, using a unique sauna detoxification program designed to virtually eliminate the physical need for continued drug use.

Find out what makes New Life Retreat one of the most successful programs in the country. See ad, page 6.

CHIROPRACTOR LEBLANC SPINE CENTER

Dr. Scott LeBlanc and Dr. Dana LeBlanc 10245 Siegen Lane, Ste A, Baton Rouge 225-763-9894 We provide the highest quality care by using stateof-the-art chiropractic equipment and technologies to provide effective treatment for our patients. We offer treatment for Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica, Disc Bulges/Herniations, Spinal Stenosis, Numbness in the arms or feet, Arthritis, Leg Pain and more.

Kurt A. LeJeune, DDS 3138 McIlhenny Drive, Baton Rouge 225-248-8400

COYOTE MOON CRYSTALS AND GIFTS 1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-344-4448 CoyoteMoonBR.com

We have single oils, combinations of oils and organic oils, as well as carrier oils and creams for cosmetics. Lovely diffusers will fill your room with fragrant healing.

See ad, page 11.

FITNESS STUDIO DEFINE FITNESS STUDIO

10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge 225-337-8278 DefineFitStudio.com We are excited to be the only studio in Louisiana to offer the Buti Yoga® and tap n’ pow{h}er® fitness methods. We offer a fun, welcoming environment for a results-oriented workout to free your hips and mind. Our classes are designed to build strength, burn calories, lengthen, challenge and empower you.

Define yourself here! See ad, page 10.

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION SOZO NUTRITIONAL HEALTH CONSULTING Christina Smith, DNM 225-315-1225 Christina.Smith@SozoOnThe.net SozoOnThe.net

A Functional Nutrition Model of Health Care that can effectively s t o p s u ff e r i n g . D r. S m i t h specializes in identifying and correcting gut, metabolic, hormone and immune problems, naturally. Especially helpful for those who’ve been told, “your lab tests are normal” or those who are not satisfied with the current level of care they are getting.

HAIR SALON SALON MISBAH

13367 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-761-4313 SalonMisbah.com

DAYSTAR WAY, LLC

Jeannie Causey, LPN, CNHP, YL #1265021 225-572-3376 YLWebsite.com/DaystarWay Learn to improve your health/ wellness by using therapeuticgrade YL Essential Oils and prayer. YL Essential Oils respect the sensitive methods required to preserve the oil’s therapeutic integrity without preservatives or additives. Zyto Compass Scans available for determining nutritional supplementation needs. Ask how to get one for free. See ad, page 23.

CATHY DUPLECHIN

Young Living Distributor #1253105 225-347-4442 LiveAndBreatheOils.com Young Living Essential Oils and products, Raindrop Technique, Zyto Compass Reading and local seminars on healthy living held the third Tuesday of each month.

Find out about the health benefits of Young Living, inquire about getting a wholesale membership or start a business. Share essential oils with others and make money. See ad, page 23.

Specializing in eyebrow threading and facial hair removal, using treated thread, since 2003. Doesn’t pull the skin like wax and is great for super sensitive skin, ladies who use retinol, get professional chemical peels or on Accutane.

Results are phenomenal! Also specializing in vegan, organic, keratin-infused hair color and products.

VICKI B BEAUTY & WELLNESS 225-955-0177 Vicki-B.com Vicki@Vicki-B.com

Vicki B Beauty & Wellness offers vegan and organic hair color, cut and styling services in an intimate studio setting. Vicki has been a hairstylist in Baton Rouge since 2001 while gaining knowledge from classes and hair shows around the globe. She is experienced in stage, film, runway and photo quality styles, as well as everyday wash and wear. See ad, page 16.

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Olivia Bennett, LPN, LMT 315 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs 318-792-5073

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225-294-9219 BethanyFreedman@gmail.com IntegrativeWellnessNOW.com Common health complaints can be improved using natural health modalities, supplements and balanced nutrition. As a Certified Health Coach trained in the science of nutrition, dietary theory, and practical coaching methods, I can help you create a personalized roadmap to health.

Schedule a free consultation today to learn about programs designed to fit your budget.

JUICE AND SMOOTHIES THE BIG SQUEEZY

3043 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-930-4466 TheBigSqueezy.com Baton Rouge’s premier Cold P r e s s e d J u i c e r y. O u r unprocessed cold pressed juices are prepared fresh daily.

Offering a variety of juices, juice cleanses, smoothies, mylks and coffees. We are committed to supporting local, sustainable farms and source only the highest quality ingredients for everything we prepare for you. Small footprint, big taste. Local. Raw. Delicious. See ad, page 16.

MASSAGE THERAPY BIOSSAGE

11822 Justice Ave, A1, Baton Rouge 225-456-7577, Est# E2898 Biossage4Life.com Our mission is to help promote the body’s natural healing process massage for Health through massage therapy. Andrea Perry specializes in Lomi Lomi, Thai Bodywork and Craniosacral Therapy. Other specialties include Raindrop Therapy, Energy Balancing, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy and Swedish Massage. See ad, page 5. massage for Health

Gr w your business Advertise with us and reach thousands of healthy living individuals in the Greater Baton Rouge area who are looking for services like yours.

Olivia offers massages designed just for you. Her specialty is Raindrop Therapy Technique, a service that uses therapeutic-grade essential oils to realign the body structurally and electrically. This also helps aid in detoxification of the body. Call today to schedule your personalized service. YL # 1395291, LA Lic #7511. See ad, page 23.

RELAX, RESTORE, RENEW

10467 Florida Blvd, Walker 225-287-6826 RelaxRestoreRenewMassage.com Noelle Addlesberger specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy ( D e e p Ti s s u e ) , P r e n a t a l , Whiplash Injuries, Myofascial Release, Sinus Drainage, Craniosacral, and Relaxation.

Natural Awakenings readers receive a special offer when they schedule a massage. Call today to Relax, Restore and Renew!

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NATURAL DETOX BODYWORKS BY VICKIE

6509 Government St, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-927-3549 BodyworksBR.biz Detox and rejuvenate your body the natural way with ionic foot baths, a painless and effective way to dissolve toxic accumulations no matter where they are located in the body. Infrared Body Wraps help you lose weight and inches, diminish cellulite, tighten skin, relieve muscle pain, increase energy and metabolism and strengthen the immune system.

See ad, page 15.

NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS PLEXUS PRODUCTS

Terrie Crosby, Sr. Ruby Ambassador 225-937-4657 PlexusSlim.com/TCrosby Our life changing products offer the most natural way to improve health, increase energy, lose weight and manage pain. Plexus products help you achieve this goal by giving your body the ingredients it needs to balance, detox and heal itself as God designed it to do. See ad, page 5.

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALING 149 Cora Dr, Baton Rouge 225-927-9273 CenterForNaturalHealing.org

We have Certified Natural Medicine Doctors on staff who help with safe detoxification, customized nutrition plans, personal wellness and selfhealing techniques. Our mission is to train and support you with scientifically proven safe and effective programs for health and well-being. We want you to thrive and flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

KARIN NIELSEN, ND

1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com Offering non-invasive health assessments, Total Thermography, Lymphatic Therapy and many detox therapies. We have a high success rate using homeopathic and functional medicine for women, men and children. We specialize in treating Lyme disease, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. See ad, page 9.

JESSICA PLAISANCE, ND, CNHP 225-361-7576 HealingNaturally@att.net HealingNaturallyBR.com

Providing natural health consults, prevention and lifestyle counseling, nutrition (including raw and livings foods), Iridology, biofeedback scans, nutritional supplements, therapeutic teas and aromatherapy. Imagine enjoying abundant energy, restful sleep, freedom from aches and pains, balanced moods and hormones, mental clarity and a strong sense of wellbeing.

ORGANIC BAKERY ROOM FOR DESSERT

9618 Jefferson Hwy, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-293-9886 RoomForDessertBR.com Room For Dessert offers pastries and desserts, made daily, that are sugar, gluten and dairy free.

We take pride in offering the highest quality ingredients in our freshly baked products. Call or stop by for custom orders. See ad, page 8.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH THE RED SHOES

2303 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-338-1170 TheRedShoes.org The Red Shoes is a nonprofit center offering opportunities for spiritual enrichment and personal growth through book and film studies, weekend retreats and workshops, as well as creative development through the art forms of collage, drawing, painting, writing and music. We offer movement classes including yoga and various dance disciplines. Classes are designed to broaden one’s understanding within a supportive community. See ad, page 11.

SKIN & BEAUTY SOUL FOOD

Melissa LeBlanc, Owner 985-373-8312 SoulFoodSkincare.com Soul Food Soaps and Skin Care products are appropriate for all skin types, but they were all originally formulated for sensitive skin. Most products are made to order, so choose your product, choose your fragrance from the twelve available essential oil blends, and nourish your skin with Soul Food.

See ad, page 19.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS & BOOKS COYOTE MOON

1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-343-2340 CoyoteMoonBR.com Coyote Moon is a retail store offering all sorts of treasures to help you become healthy in body, mind and spirit. We stock wonderful books, relaxing music for meditation and yoga, gorgeous crystals, natural stones, sacred sage, Native American drums, Tibetan singing bowls, Kroeger Herb products and Shanti Kai flower essence sprays. New items arrive weekly. See ad, page 11.

SPIRITUAL GUIDE NETTIE LYNNE ROSE

1857 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-603-3698 Tarot is a centuries-old tool for enhancing perspective and clarifying life issues. This is my 45th year of reading Tarot. I have read and taught Tarot all over this country as well as in New Zealand.

My readings are fun and incredibly accurate. My workshops (Tarot 101 & 102) will teach you the basics of being able to read for yourself and others. See ad, page 10.

THERMOGRAPHY

YOGA

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AGAME YOGA & MEDITATION CENTER

Karin Nielsen, ND, CCT 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

635 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge 225-343-1144 AgameYoga.com

Total Thermography, non-invasive and radiation free, can often detect abnormalities 8-10 years before other screening methods. Thermography helps find underlying causes of disease as it looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed. Consultations and follow-up care are offered. See ad, page 9.

WEIGHT LOSS SOZA CLINIC

17534 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste B2, Prairieville 225-819-3743 Discover a new lifestyle with Soza, where we empower our clients through education. Our program contains no prepackaged foods. We are focused on real food with real results. If you are interested in a fast, safe, effective weight loss solution, contact us for your free consultation today!

WELLNESS CONSULTING

Phi, founder and owner of Agame Yoga & Meditation Center, is a 500-hr-level certified yoga teacher, Yoga Nidra facilitator, meditation teacher, Destination Method Coach and currently studying Ayurveda.

Phi leads yoga classes, workshops, yoga teacher training and works with clients privately. Phi is deeply inspired to help others release unnecessary suffering and experience compassion, love, peace and joy from within.

SPIRAL BRANCH YOGA

121 N Range Ave, Denham Springs 225-664-7759 SpiralBranchYoga.com We are happy to be the first studio dedicated solely to the practice of yoga in Denham Springs and Livingston Parish. Our goal is to provide our students with a variety of yoga experiences so you can find the fit that is best for you, your goals and your journey. We warmly welcome you to our community and family!

YOGA BLISS

LOTUS WELLNESS & CONSULTING Jessica Tregre, CNHP and Life Coach 225-278-9187 HealthyLotus.com

7384 Highland Rd 225-663-2381 5160 S Sherwood Forest Blvd 225-448-3288 YogaBlissBatonRouge.com

A holistic wellness consulting company reaching out to local businesses, schools and families, addressing health and lifestyle concerns, as well as preventative wellness. We offer corporate wellness programs, youth education programs and one-on-one consultations. Call now to start living a long, full and healthy life! See ad, page 21.

With two convenient l o c a t i o n s , Yo g a Bliss offers Basics, Bliss Flow I & II, Slow Flow, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Primary Series, Ashtanga Flow, Yoga Therapy, Restorative/Slow Flow, Prenatal Yoga, Baby Bliss, Private and Group Lessons and more. Both studios offer a unique schedule and a wide array of membership choices from single drop-in classes to unlimited packages. See ad, page 8.

YOGA SCHOOL

WOMEN’S WELLNESS TOTAL WELLNESS FOR WOMEN

YOGA PATH, LLC

Integrative gynecology practice offering traditional services, wellness screening and personalized wellness plans with meditation. Dr. Karen Miller has over 20 years experience and provides annuals, evaluates hormones, urinary incontinence, breast/pelvic issues, contraceptives, sexual dysfunction and other concerns. She formulates personalized plans to optimize health and wellness, using meditation and other alternative therapies.

Monthly seminars available. See ad, page 19.

Yo g a P a t h i s a R e g i s t e r e d Yo g a School. We offer teacher training and general asana classes. Please visit www.yogapathllc. com for more information.

759 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge 225-931-9166 YogaPathLLC.com

10101 Siegen Ln, Ste 3B, Baton Rouge 225-288-1230 TotalWellnessBR.com

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