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

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MASTER TO LEAD THREE FREE EVENTS by Elisa Smith

14 IT’S ALL ABOUT METABOLISM Getting to the Root Cause of Disease

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18 ENERGY BOOSTERS

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20 INTERVAL TRAINING KNOCKS DOWN BLOOD SUGAR Exercise Bursts are Fast and Effective by Lisa Marlene

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Mary Saunders Leads Wellness Retreat

ary Saunders, a licensed doctor of oriental medicine in New Mexico, will lead a wellness retreat from 7 to 9 p.m., January 30, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., January 31, at The Red Shoes, in Baton Rouge. She will teach lessons from her new book, Rhythms of Change. Saunders will reveal the ancient wisdom of oriental medicine and teach participants how to apply it to the challenges of everyday life. Topics include common sense protocols for diet, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for managing stress, blood sugar imbalances, hormonal regulation, sleep disorders, adrenal fatigue, lowered immunity and more. Saunders is a nationally certified acupuncturist with a diplomate in acupuncture and a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado. She uses her training as a professional coach to collaborate with clients to improve their lives. Cost: $15 Jan. 30, $65 Jan. 31 or $75 both days. Location: 2303 Government St. For more information, call 225-3381170 or visit RhythmsOfChange.net. See ad, page 23.

One Heart Yoga Studio Moves to New Location

ne Heart Yoga Studio has moved from its location on Perkins Road to a new studio at 340 Saint Joseph Street, in Baton Rouge. A grand opening celebration will be held at 6 p.m. on January 11. The location on Perkins Road was once the home of Baton Rouge’s first yoga studio. One Heart Yoga occupied the space three years ago. Janene Grodesky, co-owner of the studio, says, “Knowing that a sacred space was created in a place that has been a yoga haven for over 20 years, we feel our new location will continue that sacred space.” The studio will continue to offer a variety of yoga styles, massage therapy, Thai Yoga Bodywork, workshops and private yoga sessions at the new location. Location: 340 St. Joseph St., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-3831709 or visit YogaBatonRouge.com.

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a group of new publishers that completed a December training program at the corporate headquarters in Naples. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs launching new Natural Awakenings magazines in Buffalo and Salt Lake City, plus existing markets in Houston and New Orleans. Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. The company currently publishes 95 Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, with a collective readership exceeding 3.5 million. “Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings’ dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers with a wealth of national and local resources mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier, longer life.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn more about franchising opportunities, call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings Mag.com. See ad, page 15.

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Shanti Kai Flower Essence Sprays Available at Coyote Moon

amples of Shanti Kai Flower Essence Sprays are now available at Coyote Moon, in Baton Rouge. An exclusive dealer of the sprays, the store is the only retail outlet outside of Hawaii to carry the line. Shanti Kai is an Oahu, Hawaiibased wellness center founded by Jayme M. Jensen, a naturopathic doctor and holistic practitioner. The flower essences are pure, high quality, high energy, safe and effective. The sprays use infusions of flowers and gemstones crafted together for specific purposes. The healing properties of orchids, other flowers, gem elixirs and therapeutic-grade essential oils help users create balance, release old patterns of behavior and emotions, and reach their full potential. Location: 1938 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-343-2340 or visit ShantiKai Essences.com. See ad, page 23.

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Eucalyptus Oil Inhibits Spread of TB

any of the natural compounds in the essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora may prevent the airborne spread of the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), according to a study from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Several of the compounds in the eucalyptus oil inhibited the airborne spread of the infection by 90 percent, while the major component of the oil was only weakly active, at 18 percent. The scientists used an array of analytical laboratory tests to measure the airborne spread of TB from contagious patients. They also identified 32 active airborne compounds within the essential oil of eucalyptus and studied the impact of the interaction of multiple components in artificial mixtures. The researchers undertook the study because “the rapid emergence of extensively and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has created a pressing public health problem… and represents a new constraint in the already challenging disease management of TB.”

Legumes, Nuts and Corn Cut Risk of Breast Cancer

Harvard Medical School study concluded that eating more peanut butter, corn, nuts and beans, including lentils and soybeans, during adolescence significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer later on. The researchers followed 9,039 young women that were between 9 and 15 years old when the study started in 1996, having the subjects complete diet questionnaires every year through 2001, and also in 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2010. When the women were ages 18 to 30, the number of benign breast diseases that had developed was recorded. The statistics associated a daily serving of nuts and legumes at age 14 with a 66 percent reduction in the risk of developing breast cancer. Just a single serving of peanut butter once every three days at the age of 11 was associated with a 44 percent reduction of breast cancer risk. Intake of at least one serving of corn every three days was correlated with a 39 percent reduction in the disease. Earlier studies by Harvard researchers found that eating pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, soybeans, tofu and other vegetable fats also reduces breast cancer risk. 8

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study from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that people with low levels of magnesium in their blood have a significantly greater risk of chronic kidney disease. The researchers correlated the blood levels of magnesium in 13,226 people ages 45 to 65 with the incidence of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease among them. Subjects that had blood serum magnesium levels below what is generally considered the normal range (0.7–1 millimole per liter) were associated with a 58 percent increased risk of chronic kidney disease and a 139 percent increased risk of endstage renal disease. Abnormally low levels of magnesium may result from a number of conditions, including inadequate intake of serum magnesium due to chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, alcoholism, chronic stress and the use of medications such as diuretics. Foods rich in magnesium include leafy greens, nuts and seeds, beans, whole grains, avocados, bananas and figs.

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Downsides of Ethanol Ethanol, which makes up 10 percent of the gasoline available at filling stations, together with other biofuels made from crops, appeared to be a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, recent research shows that the federal government’s push to up production of corn-derived ethanol as a gasoline additive since the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard was enacted in 2007 has instead expanded our national carbon footprint and contributed to a range of other problems. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group warns that continued production of corn ethanol is both worse for the climate than gasoline and bad for farmers, the land and consumers. “It’s driving up food prices, straining agricultural markets, increasing competition for arable land and promoting conversion of uncultivated land to grow crops,” according to this watchdog organization. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly weighing a proposal to cut the amount of ethanol currently required by law to be blended into gasoline by 1.39 billion gallons, equivalent to taking 580,000 cars off the roads for a year. Researchers have been trying to develop greener forms of ethanol, but none are ready for market yet. For more information, visit epa.gov/otaq/fuels/renewablefuels.

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ecent advances in quanhis wife’s health, he decided to tum physics reveal that give it a try. After completing our entire universe is the class, he applied the Pranic made up of energy. Even Healing technique to his wife seemingly solid objects three times a day. It worked. consist more of space than She was walking in two matter. Is it any wonweeks and running in der that our bodies’ five. “Her docenergy fields play tors couldn’t an important role believe it,” in maintaining says Co, physical, mental “and neither and emotional could I but I wellness? Not knew there was according to something to it. Master Stephen That’s why I know Co, who has if I can do it, anyone been teaching of can.” Co continued to Master Stephen Co the art and science study under GrandMaster of Pranic Healing for more than 20 Choa Kok Sui, and in 2004 co-authored years. Co believes that this energy— Your Hands Can Heal You with Eric B. known around the world as chi, qi, Robins, M.D. life force or prana—holds the key to Although many consider Pranic longevity, health and healing. Healing to be new age, it is actually an Co was first introduced to Pranic ancient art consisting of a step-by-step Healing quite literally by accident in procedure that Co likens to using a 1988 when Co’s wife fell 14 feet, fracrecipe to prepare a dish. “Even without turing her hip bone. Doctors predicted any knowledge of the ingredients or the it would take months to heal and, in cooking process, if you follow it, you an effort to reduce his wife’s sufferwill be successful,” he insists. ing, Co sought a method to help her The life breath breathing used in heal faster. He heard about a two-day Pranic Healing is only a part of the Pranic Healing class and decided technique, albeit an important one, to attend. because “not only do you breathe in Baptist by religion and an engineer air, you breathe in the energy particles by trade, Co describes himself as the in the air,” says Co. Just as the water ultimate skeptic but, in the interest of quality in an aquarium is essential to

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the well-being of the fish, the energy quality of air is essential to our wellbeing, he claims. To those who doubt it, he suggests noticing the heaviness of the atmosphere at home or at work when there is disharmony. Co is bringing his knowledge of Pranic Healing to Baton Rouge this month, offering three free workshops at different locations throughout the area. The first, Powerful Healing Through the Tree of Life, will take place at 7 p.m., January 27, at Unity Church of Baton Rouge. Co will teach participants how to harness ancient secrets for healing, meditation, spirituality and prosperity. In Energetic Techniques for Rapid Stress Relief & Physical Recharging, which takes place at 7 p.m., January 28, at Louisiana State University’s International Cultural Center, Co will teach easy-to-follow energetic techniques to flush out stress and experience calmness using color energies. He will guide the group in practicing a simple set of ancient Tibetan breathing exercises to quickly rejuvenate the body and lead a powerful meditation that will infuse participants with inner peace even in the midst of a chaotic environment. The workshop series will close with Protect Yourself from Negative Energies and Negative Connections at 7 p.m., January 29, at The Red Shoes. Attendees will discover powerful tools to eliminate, prevent and protect themselves from negative energy. Co will discuss the ideas behind energy hygiene as practiced in Pranic Healing and share six easy methods offering protection from these energies and how to deal with them once they have appeared. Each two-and-a-half hour session features instruction and handson practice and attendees will receive a free self-healing meditation DVD. Cost: Free. Donations to hosting facility are welcome. Locations: Unity Church, 15255 Jefferson Hwy.; Cultural Center, 3365 Dalrymple Dr.; The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St. For more information, visit MasterStephenCo.com. See ad, back cover. Elisa Smith is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. She can be reached at Elisa.Smith.PR@gmail.com.

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ttempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, selfcorrecting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a whole-systems frame of reference. Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, beginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety of tissues, including interconnected systems of organs. Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

The Reign of Metabolism

Many perceive the role of metabolism as limited to determining energy expenditure via the number of calories burned per day, but it does much more. Metabolism actually encompasses thousands of physical and chemical processes that take place in the functioning of every cell, the building blocks of life; healthy cell function produces proper endocrine (hormonal) functioning, influencing homeostasis. 14

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engaging them in their own healing process. One popular approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health. He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges. “To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo. For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to metabolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that plays a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted. Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin. When four of the eight major organ systems—immune, endocrine, cardiovascular and digestive—are impacted by metabolic dysfunction, a more holistic and systemic approach to health can provide a broader understanding of how they interrelate, and why preventive measures can preclude having to later pursue ways to reverse serious chronic diseases.

Pioneering integrative doctors are connecting the dots that point to the root causes of the majority of today’s chronic diseases. Lifestyle Factors

Functional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise. “The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet—highglycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils. Factors over which we can exercise some control— physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms— all play roles in metabolic health. Unfortunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle. We’re overfed and undernourished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabetes Health Centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware. He characterizes metabolic dysfunction as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments. “A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity. Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

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Dr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet: A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis. Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed evidence of insulin resistance. This often-overlooked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, making gaining weight easy and losing it difficult. Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medication in advanced stages, Cederquist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible. She explains that long-term insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease, high blood sugar and eventually, diabetes. It also directly affects cholesterol levels and can induce triglycerides, high blood pressure, low HDL (high-density lipoprotein, or “good” cholesterol), increased waist circumference and heart disease. In Cederquist’s young adult patients, metabolic dysfunction was also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause of infertility. Germany’s Dr. Wolf Funfack, a specialist in internal and nutritional medicine and creator of a well-regarded

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metabolic balancing program, noted that insulin resistance both increases the production of stress hormones and blocks production of the anti-inflammatory hormones that slow the aging process. Funfack’s all-natural, personalized nutrition plan, backed by more than 25 years of scientific study, is designed to bring hormonal balance, optimize health and lead to long-term weight management. Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, author of Metabolic Cardiology, goes a step further. He believes that metabolic dysfunction involving cells, hormones and inflammation encompasses the molecular-based essence of all disease. He observes, “Individuals diagnosed with several conditions can leave a doctor’s office with three or four prescriptions, rather than the one solution for reversal and prevention—a healthy lifestyle and non-inflammatory diet to offset and neutralize weight gain, blood pressure elevation and other abnormalities such as high blood sugar.” Mowll agrees that many conventional healthcare practitioners don’t address the root cause of metabolic disorders or provide lifestyle interventions. “They simply reach for the prescription pad,” he says. This growing problem presents an opportunity to educate the entire populace. Bestselling Virgin Diet author JJ Virgin, who characterizes the human body as a “chemistry lab,” adopts an easy-tofollow nutritional and fitness approach for metabolic health. She recommends eating the types of healthy fats found in wild fish, raw nuts and seeds, coconut, avocado and olives. Virgin prefers the clean, lean protein of grass-fed beef and wild fish, plus low-glycemic lentils and legumes and plenty of low-glycemic fruits like raspberries, blueberries, pears and grapefruits. Low-glycemic vegetables on her list include green peas, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onion and eggplant. “When you eat this way, there’s a slow release of sugar, and insulin remains at lower levels,” advises Virgin. As in any systems theory, the whole must be understood in relationship to the parts, as well as the relevant environment. Experts agree that it’s paramount to take an expanded, systemic approach to metabolic health, rather than fixating on only one or two aspects at a time. Metabolic health—from basic cells to the most sophisticated of organized systems—can only be achieved and sustained when the whole system is healthy. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings and host of the online Metabolic Revolution Summit. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for a free audio sample.

How to Talk with a Doctor by Carol L. Roberts

any patients, both men and women, have a hero-worshipping attitude toward their physicians and can be intimidated during visits. They may feel it’s impolite to question a doctor, even to get information needed to make critical decisions for one’s self or a loved one. Some doctors seem to have forgotten they are still just people with a medical degree. Patients should remember this if they encounter any perceived aloofness or arrogance. Too often, such an unhelpful attitude may be acquired along with professional experience. Getting ready for a visit to a doctor often entails following instructions, but should also include preparing questions you want answered. If a serious health issue has surfaced, such as an abnormal lab test or a diagnosis that requires treatment, make key questions count: “Where did this come from? Is there anything I can do for myself? What is the recommended treatment? What are the expected effects and unintended side effects of the proposed treatment? Are there alternative forms of treatment? Can I speak to one of your patients that has undergone this treatment?” Then, do online research upon returning home. The Internet has placed the entire library of medicine at our fingertips. Sift out the science from the hype, refine questions and go back for deeper answers. Get a second opinion from another medical doctor or naturopath (some states license them) or doctor of Oriental medicine (acupuncture and herbs). No matter if the proposed treatment is as seemingly simple as a course of antibiotics or as serious as surgery, question it before automatically submitting to a diagnosis and drug prescription. Each of us is the only person on Earth with the unique vantage point of living inside our body. We shouldn’t let anyone label us as depressed if a sick body says otherwise, that “It’s all in your head,” if it’s real, or that there’s no cure. That’s where alternative medicine usually begins and miracles can happen. The best results come from standing up for ourselves. Dr. Carol L. Roberts practices integrative medicine at the Perlmutter Health Center, in Naples, FL (PerlHealth.com). She is a founding diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine.

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oes it sometimes feel like if we can’t do something perfectly, why should we bother doing it at all? Perfectionism feeds on such an all-ornothing approach in following rigid self-imposed rules that can sabotage relationships, health and happiness. Instead, try adopting a “better than perfect” mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame. A clean enough house or a good enough job is in many ways better than perfect. Here are helpful approaches to reframe the internal discussion. Remember what matters. In planning a big birthday party for her husband, one wife was so stressed trying to manage every detail that she had to stop and ask herself: What is most important—having everything look perfect, or having a fun party they would enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives? Thinking about our values keeps things in perspective and perfectionism in check. Perfection isn’t likable. We often try to be perfect to gain other people’s attention and approval, but no one wants to be around a person trying to be someone they aren’t. No one’s life is perfect. Social media often present idealized versions of people’s lives. Few post about fighting with their partner or coping with an unhappy infant; we most often hear about vacation

adventures and baby’s first word or step. We can avoid feelings of dissatisfaction by avoiding comparisons with others. It’s not failure, it’s data. Rather than personalize a perceived failure, take it on as an opportunity. If a New Year’s resolution to work out more isn’t kept, ask why: Is the exercise location too far away or is the class schedule inconvenient? It feels better to adopt a more successful strategy than to beat ourself up about falling short. Perfectionism is a treadmill. People often think, “I’ll be happy when I weigh this or achieve that,” always seeking the next level of self-improvement. Appreciating who we are right now is a path to happiness. Perfectionism is a learned behavior, and anything learned can be unlearned at any age. As we continue to strive for excellence, we can learn to embrace what’s good.

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tress saps energy, and Americans feel stressed more than ever, with 20 percent of us experiencing “extreme stress” at least weekly, according to the American Institute of Stress. Could latenight TV and the ubiquitous presence of electronic devices be the culprits? Partly, according to information published by Harvard Medical School. While all light stimulates the brain, the blue light from electronic devices and some eco-light bulbs disrupt circadian rhythms, prevent production of melatonin and block deep, healthful, restorative sleep. Fortunately, there’s an easy remedy, say Harvard experts: Seek abundant exposure to bright natural sunlight, and then turn off all electronic devices an hour before bedtime. Some experts even suggest wearing orange-colored goggles for the last two waking hours to neutralize the energy-sucking blue rays. Here are a few more energy thieves and ways to neutralize them.

Avoid Energy Vampires Problem: We all know someone that exhausts us, according to Dr. Judith Orloff, Venice Beach, California, author of the new book, The Ecstasy of Surrender. Maybe he or she talks endlessly about personal matters, is incessantly negative, a gossip or a guilt-tripper. 18

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Solution: “Take control. Get in the driver’s seat,” advises Orloff. “Create a circle of positive people around you. Stay calm and centered. Distance yourself from energy vampires and if they’re family, limit time spent with them and establish boundaries.”

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Problem: We fall into the black hole of Facebook or cute kitten videos. Hours pass and we fall behind in more productive activities and then feel drained and groggy. Solution: Time management is essential to preserving energy, says Orloff. Limit time spent on social media. Check email once or twice a day instead of every 15 minutes. “The Internet is addictive, almost like a drug,” explains Orloff. “When you’re online, your energy is cut off and you become a zombie; you’re not in your body. Take a technology fast. Talk to your mate. Make love. Go for a walk in the woods. See your best friend.”

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Problem: We all have way too much “stuff,” says Linda Rauch Carter, author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life. “If you don’t have room, you shut your-

self off from the flow of energy in your home and become exhausted,” says the Tustin, California, feng shui expert. “When I ask a client to take half of the stuff off a shelf and then ask how it feels, they almost always take a deep breath. The clutter literally chokes off breath and vitality.” Solution: “Clear out what isn’t needed,” counsels Carter. “Keep a balance by making it a habit when bringing new things into a home or work environments to let go of a comparable number of old things at the same time.” Beware of clutter creep, the slow accumulation of energy-sapping clutter, she says. “I believe the lack of energy so many of us experience is a nearly undetectable, chronic energy drain that seems slight, yet over time becomes a big problem.”

Stop Electromagnetic Pollution Problem: We are all surrounded by energy-draining electromagnetic fields (EMF) from myriad electronic devices and systems in homes and offices, plus cell phone towers and transmission lines. All of these operate on frequencies that can be major energy drains, says Carter. Japanese research physician Ryoichi Ogawa found that 80 percent of his chronic fatigue patients were frequent users of electromagnetic technologies (Omega-News). Solution: Minimize indoor exposure to EMFs by using land lines with corded phones, power strips and shutting off electricity to nonessential appliances when not in use. “I’ve been preaching this for 20 years,” says Carter. Protecting sleep space is a primary consideration. “Make sure no beds are near electrical outlets and cell phones. Get rid of cordless phones, which are like mini cell towers, right there in the house,” she adds. The easiest solution, Carter says, is to put bare feet on bare earth for 15 to 20 minutes a day. “It will pull some of that excess EMF charge right off of you.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

More Ways to Recharge Take a walk. A brisk 10-minute walk gets the cobwebs out and neutralizes the four o’clock energy slump, says Dr. Judith Orloff. Just spending time outside is a simple, time-tested way of boosting energy. Recent Scottish research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirms the energy-enhancing power of nature in general, noting that people that live near trees have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Just Say No. “’No,’ is a complete sentence,” says Orloff. “You don’t have to be mean or angry about it; just firmly say ‘No,’ when someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do or because you already feel overcommitted or overwhelmed. You don’t have to explain or make excuses.” A commitment isn’t necessarily final either, remarks Orloff: “If you dread it and can’t delegate it, renegotiate the earlier agreement.”

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Another beneficial HIIE characteristic is that it involves markedly fewer exercise repetitions and less training time. JJ Virgin, a fitness and nutrition expert and author of The Virgin Diet, recommends incorporating burst-style and resistance training for fast, lasting fat loss and improving insulin resistance. Best of all, you can do these exercises in minutes a day. “Burst exercise means working out in short intense bursts of 30 to 60 seconds, coupled with one to two minutes of active recovery time, moving at a lower intensity that allows you to catch your breath and lower your heart rate,” she explains. Two easy examples of this are sprinting to burst and then walking to recover, and running up stairs to burst, and then walking down them to recover. “This should be repeated for a total of four to eight minutes of highintensity bursts per session. Overall, this will take 20 to 30 minutes,” says Virgin. She notes that the increase in stress hormones that occurs during HIIE are counteracted by the simultaneously raised levels of anabolic-building hormones. “Short bursts train the body in how to handle stress and recover. Repeated intense bursts raise the lactic acid level, which in turn raises growth hormone production and supports fat burning. The research is clear that the more intense the exercise, the bigger the metabolic benefit is afterward.”

The Skinny on Glycemic Foods by Kathleen Barnes

hose wanting to reduce carbohydrate intake by eating foods with a low glycemic index based on their impact on blood sugar levels might consider using newer tables that instead measure glycemic load, suggests New York City Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Susan Weiner. She explains that the glycemic index only considers how quickly sugars from food are released into the bloodstream. The glycemic load charts a more accurate accounting of the amount of carbohydrates in an actual serving, rather than the 50-gram (1.76-ounce) portion used in calculating a food’s ranking on the glycemic index scale of 1 to 100. “Glycemic load is a better indicator of how a carbohydrate food will affect blood sugar in realistic portions, especially in combination with other foods, including proteins and fats,” advises Weiner. Here are a few compelling comparisons:

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Glycemic Index 35 (low) 72 (high) 74 (high) 95 (very high) 51 (medium) 93 (very high) 111 (very high)

Glycemic Load 2 (low) 4 (low) 14 (medium) 15 (medium) 18 (medium high) 23 (high) 33 (high)

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 Open House & Women’s Wellness Seminar – 9-11am. Come learn about optimizing health with our integrative gynecology and meditation services. Registration is required, as space is limited. Free. Total Wellness for Women, 10101 Siegen Ln, Ste 3B, Baton Rouge. 225-288-1230, TotalWellnessBR@ yahoo.com. Awakening Through Collective Prayer – 7-9pm. Sing, dance, be merry, and say a sacred mantra used to connect people directly with their personal Divine. The Jai Bolo prayer is the most powerful way to receive a response from the Universe. With James Brinson. $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 Yoga Workshop: Postures and Props – 2-3pm. Join us to learn traditional and basic yoga postures and how to use props for proper alignment. $15. Spiral Branch Yoga, 121 N. Range Rd, Denham Springs. 225-664-7759. SpiralBranchYoga.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Yoga Workshop: Chakra Cleansing – 2-5pm. Start the new year by rebalancing and cleansing the chakras and setting an intention for the year. With Tina Ufford. $30. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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Medicine Cabinet Makeover – 3pm. In this class, learn how to make over your medicine cabinet and replace common over-the-counter medications with dōTERRA essential oils. Registration required, as space is limited. Free. Vicki B Beauty & Wellness, 10018 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge. 225-955-0177. Vicki@Vicki-B.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 LifeShare 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. Wal-Mart, 904 S. Range Ave, Denham Springs. LifeShare.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This gentle introduction to simple yoga moves is designed for those with mobility impairments who need a helpful way to relax and stretch. Remain in a chair and engage in the ancient practice of yoga. Consult a doctor before engaging in physical activity. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Arbor Day at Burden – 7:30am-1pm. Help reforest the woods by planting a tree and watching it grow over the years. $5/individual or $10/families. Burden Woods, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge. 225-763-3990. BurdenHorticultureSociety.com. Answering the Call – 10am-3pm. Answer the call and take control of the future by overcoming limiting beliefs. Say yes to transformation to achieve goals and learn how to become a happy, healthy individual for life! With Linda Allred. $35. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. Yoga Workshop: The Sun Salutations – 2-3pm. Student will learn proper alignment and flow of sun salutations. $15. Spiral Branch Yoga, 121 N. Range Rd, Denham Springs. 225-664-7759. Spiral BranchYoga.com. Meditation Workshop – 2-4pm. Learn about the practice of loving, kindness, meditation techniques and connecting to your healing power. With Bhante

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Lunations: New Moon Ritual – 6-7:30pm. Tap into the cycle of the moon as a source for re-centering and re-grounding. Our monthly gatherings will include meditation, discussion and a water ritual. With Lisa Bovenkamp. Suggested donation, $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. Best Year of Your Life: Setting Goals and Affirmations – 6-8pm. Create the best year of your life. Work on a set of specific goals that will guide your choices in the new year. With Heal Your Life coach, Carolee Laffoon. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 Pranic Healing Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy a clinic for pranic healing. By increasing the prana, or life energy, to the body, we can accelerate the healing process. With students of Master Stephen Co. $10 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 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.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Yoga Workshop: Pranayama – 2-3pm. Students will learn yoga breathing techniques during the one hour workshop. $15. Spiral Branch Yoga, 121 N. Range Rd, Denham Springs. 225-664-7759. SpiralBranchYoga.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 Practical Nutrition Workshop – 1-4pm. Kavitha Kakarala, certified in holistic nutrition, will teach how to improve our diets using nutritional science. $30. Reflection, A Yoga and Health Studio, 11015 Perkins Rd. 225-663-8922. Info@ReflectionYoga Studio.com.

Yoga Nidra – 2-4pm. Explore healing through deep meditative awareness of the innate intelligence in our bodies. Heal body, mind and soul through energy awareness. With Dee Dee Poullard. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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LifeShare Blood Drive – 2-7pm. Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood. Donating can save up to three lives. Stop by the blood mobile and donate today. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. LifeShare.org.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 26 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. TheRedShoes.org. Best Year of Your Life: Create a Vision Album – 6-8pm. The process of creating a vision album helps materialize thoughts using pictures, words and phrases to get a visual of what’s in your head. With Heal Your Life coach, Carolee Laffoon. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. Intro to Meditation – 7:30-9pm. An untrained, unsettled mind creates stress. Learn to train the mind for a new and better year. With Phi Truong. $57. Register by Jan.15 to receive $10 off. Agame Yoga and Meditation Center, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225-636-1891. AgameYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 Powerful Healing Through the Tree of Life – 7pm. Learn to harness the ancient secrets of the tree of life for healing, meditation, spirituality and prosperity. Participants receive a free selfhealing DVD. With Master Stephen Co. Free. Unity Church, 15255 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225-755-3043. MasterStephenCo.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 Women’s Leadership Connection – 6:30-8:30pm. New to Baton Rouge? Get to know the city with four monthly dinners and discussions, presented by AARP and The Red Shoes on the fourth Wednesday of the month. $50 for all four dinners. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

DaystarWay will host Master Sergeant Jess Johnson on the topic of PTSD and a way to obtain relief from its plaguing symptoms, naturally.

Stress Relief & Physical Recharging – 7pm. Learn easy-to-follow techniques to flush out stress and experience calmness. Participants will be guided into simple breathing exercises to quickly rejuvenate the body. With Master Stephen Co. Free. LSU International Cultural Center, 3365 Dalrymple Dr, Baton Rouge. MasterStephenCo.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 Chair Yoga – 10-11am. This gentle introduction to simple yoga moves is designed for those with mobility impairments who need a helpful way to relax and stretch. Remain in a chair and engage in the ancient practice of yoga. Consult a doctor before engaging in physical activity. With Ashley Michel. Free. Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-231-3250. Protect Yourself: Pranic Healing – 7pm. Use prana/qi and crystals to shield yourself from negative people and places that drain your life force. Learn how to protect yourself from negative energies and connections. With Master Stephen Co. Free. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. MasterStephen Co.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 Rhythms of Change – 7-9pm. A journey of exploration, revealing the ancient wisdom of Oriental medicine in a 2-day retreat. Learn practical, proven guidelines to achieving better health using common sense approaches to diet, nutrition and lifestyle. With Mary Saunders. $15 or $75/both. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 Yoga Workshop: Introduction to Meditation – 2-3pm. Students will learn the benefits of meditation during this introductory class. $15. Spiral Branch Yoga, 121 N. Range Rd, Denham Springs. 225-664-7759. SpiralBranchYoga.com. Rhythms of Change – 7-9pm. A journey of exploration, revealing the ancient wisdom of Oriental medicine. Learn practical, proven guidelines to achieving better health using common sense approaches to diet, nutrition and lifestyle. With Mary Saunders. $65. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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markyourcalendar Open Your Heart: Essential Oils to Balance Chakras Learn how to balance chakras using essential oils. Presented by Vicki B Beauty & Wellness. $20 includes handouts, chakra balancing and a free gift.

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markyourcalendar Wellness Day for Women 15th annual Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women, featuring free health screenings, exhibits and educational sessions. Online registration begins January 5. Free to attend.

February 28 • 7:30am-12:30pm C.B. Pennington, Jr. Building at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge

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ongoingevents 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. We will discuss goals, tracking, warm up, etc. With Yvonne Hull. Free. Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.

monday 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.TheRedShoes.org. 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. TheRedShoes.org. 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. TheRedShoes.org. Exploring Alchemy – 6-7:30pm. Carl Jung realized that the alchemical experiments represented soul growth and a pattern of transformation in humans. We will look within to break down old patterns, dissolve ego structures and embark on a powerful experiment of transformation. With Joan McCaskill. $40. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. 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. We will discuss goals, tracking, warm up, etc. 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. TheRedShoes.org.

tuesday 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. TheRedShoes.org. Red Stick Famers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Seasonal produce and baked goods are sold here at this producers-only market. Unitarian Church, 8470 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge. Breada.org. Gather the Women Circle – 4:30-6pm. Gather the Women, part of a global sisterhood, creates an opportunity for women to connect in authentic

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thursday conversation to share their stories, to inspire and be inspired. Donations appreciated. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. Oneness Meditation and Deeksha Meeting – 6pm. 2nd and 4th Tues. A Community gathering that includes meditation, contemplation, sharing, and Deeksha, a practice used to quiet mind chatter, increase calmness and peace. All faiths welcomed. Donations accepted. 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 504-723-5472. OnenessGulfCoast@gmail. com.

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. TheRedShoes.org. 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. Breada.org. 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. TheRedShoes.org.

Financial Freedom – 6:30-9:30pm. Come explore current beliefs and attitudes about money and learn the tools necessary to produce a more financially prosperous experience of life. $25/week. Center for Spiritual Living Southeast Louisiana, 8772 Quarter Lake Rd, Bldg 13, Baton Rouge. 225-287-8887. CSLsoutheastLA.org.

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, $48/7 classes. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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Spiritual Journey Circle – 6-7pm. Find inspiration on a journey that opens the door to the ideas of diverse spiritual teachers. With Wendy Herschman. $20 monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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. TheRedShoes.org. Wellness Wednesdays – 9am-5:30pm. Detox Footbath or Sauna Therapy for only $20/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. Breada.org. 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. Breada.org.

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The Key: Searching and Sharing – 6-7pm. A supportive place for men to meet that encourages authentic conversation about coming to a deeper understanding of the healthy masculine and the natural yearning for spirituality. With Tom Lastrapes. $20 monthly suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. 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. We will discuss goals, tracking, warm up, etc. 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. TheRedShoes.org. 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. Breada.org. Chair Yoga – 10-11am. A wonderful and beneficial alternative to the traditional mat yoga class. Appropriate for all skill levels and ages. Instructor Faye Philips. $10. One Heart Yoga Center, 340 St. Joseph St, Baton Rouge. 225-383-1709. YogaBaton Rouge.com. 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. Breada.org.

Matters of the Heart – 5-6pm. A time of 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. TheRedShoes.org. 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. AgameYoga.com.

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saturday 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. Breada.org. Zachary Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Highquality, fresh, local produce as well as handmade crafts on a weekly basis. Zachary City Hall (side parking lot). 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. AgameYoga.com.

sunday Community Gathering – 10:30am. We gather together to sing and to learn spiritual tools for personal transformation. Donations accepted. Center for Spiritual Living Southeast Louisiana, 8772 Quarter Lake Rd, Bldg 13, Baton Rouge. 225-287-8887. CSLsoutheast LA.org.

DISTRIBUTORS WANTED for monthly deliveries of Natural Awakenings. Perfect for retired person or stay-at-home mom looking to earn some extra income and connect with their local community. Must be honest and dependable. Call 225-238-1200. MASSAGE THERAPIST NEEDED – Holistic wellness center is seeking part-time LMT with a positive attitude, flexible and healthy lifestyle. Knowledge of myofascial, trigger point therapy and lymphatic system a plus. Training provided. Send resume to Andi.Biossage@gmail.com. OFFICE ASSISTANT NEEDED – Christian Street Wellness Center is seeking an office assistant for basic office responsibilities, interact with clients and responsible for inventory. For more information, call Tracey at 225-389-1261. SALES AND MARKETING PROFESSIONALS – Natural Awakenings is growing! We are looking for self-motivated professionals with sales and marketing experience. Flexible schedule with great earning potential. For more information, call 225-238-1200.

ROOM FOR RENT CHRISTIAN STREET WELLNESS CENTER currently has two rooms available. Ideal for massage therapist, nutritionist, psychologist, reflexologist, etc. The center offers onsite amenities and a full service kitchen. To schedule a showing, call Tracey at 225-389-1261.

SPECIALS COYOTE MOON is offering 10 percent off all Kroeger Herbal and Homeopathic products and 10 percent off Hanna gadgets during January to celebrate the new year. 1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge.

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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can safely and effectively treat a wide range of health concerns. Located in the Goodwood Village Shopping Center, we practice a gentle style and will take the time to discuss your condition and answer your questions prior to beginning treatment. Call today to find out more.

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 23.

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DAYSTAR WAY, LLC

Jeannie Causey, LPN, CNHP, YL #1265021 225-572-3376 YLWebsite.com/DaystarWay

CHIROPRACTOR LEBLANC SPINE CENTER

Dr. Scott LeBlanc and Dr. Dana LeBlanc 11019 Perkins Rd., Suite B, 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.

DENTIST CYPRESS DENTAL, INC.

Kurt A. LeJeune, DDS 3138 McIlhenny Drive, Baton Rouge 225-248-8400 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 13.

Learn to improve your health/ wellness by using therapeutic grade 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 11.

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 11.

FINANCIAL SERVICES PATTI GARNER, INDEPENDENT AGENT 225-819-7815  Get_Credit_Now@yahoo.com MyFES.net/PGarner

Is your credit score healthy? Financial Education Services (FES) offers credit repair services that are second to none. Also offering identity theft protection, wills, powers of attorney and many more tools to improve your financial situation. Call now for additional information! See ad, page 6.

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HAIR SALON SALON MISBAH

13367 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-761-4313 SalonMisbah.com 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 17.

HEALTH COACH BETHANY FREEDMAN

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.

HEALTH FOOD STORE THE HEALTH NUT HUT

11954-B Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge 225-292-8500 We are your local source for natural remedies. A family owned and operated business since 1996. Offering a great selection of herbs, vitamins, supplements, wheat-free and gluten-free foods. Stop by and let our knowledgeable staff help you. See ad, page 22.

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LIFE COACH CAROLEE LAFFOON, MBA, PE 225-302-7828 Carolee.Laffoon@gmail.com EmpowerYourTransition.com

A Certified Heal Your Life® Coach and Mind-Body Skills Practitioner who supports people in transition to reduce stress, connect to their inner wisdom and create a life they love. Attend workshops or contact Carolee about one-on-one coaching to create more joy and fulfillment in your life. Dates for workshops can be found in the calendar section and on her website. See ad, page 6.

MANICURES & PEDICURES FAYE JONES

The Sanctuary Wellness & Day Spa 5557 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-315-6651 In the industry for over 20 years, Faye was mentored at a young age in the art of traditional manicures and pedicures. Her technique and attention to detail results in soft, smooth skin and a flawless finish. Services are for natural nails only, and offers the use of organic, all-natural products by request.

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

FACILITATING HEALING, LLC

Olivia Bennett, LPN, LMT 315 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs 318-792-5073 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 11.

THE MASSAGE EMPORIUM

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Offering a wide variety of diverse massage therapies including Swedish, Deep Ti s s u e , T h e r a p e u t i c , Reflexology and Sports Massage. Our specialty therapies include Hot Stone Therapy, Pre- and PostNatal massage, Couples massage, and 4-handed Vishnu massage. We have extras and add-ons to enhance any massage, unique combination services, chair massage, packages and adorning retail products. See ad, page 23.

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.

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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 10.

NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS PLEXUS PRODUCTS

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 21.

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 10.

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. See ad, page 11.

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 23.

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SKIN & BEAUTY

WEIGHT LOSS

GENUINELY SIMPLE

SOZA CLINIC

Laura Bellefontaine Laura.GenuinelySimple@gmail.com GenuinelySimple.com

17534 Old Jefferson Hwy, Ste B2, Prairieville 225-819-3743

Genuinely Simple is a family owned and operated artisan manufacturing company. Our Comfrey Cream products are carefully made by hand using organic ingredients to ensure the highest quality. The Comfrey Cream product line can be used for moisturizing, skin repair, sore muscles and wound care. See ad, page 21.

SOUL FOOD

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 18.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS & BOOKS

2162 Christian St, Baton Rouge 225-389-1261 ChristianStreetWellnessCenter.com Providing holistic wellness services that recognize the body, mind and spirit as an integrated whole. We offer natural health consultations, herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine, educational classes & partnerships with various practitioners. See ad, page 20.

WELLNESS SPA THE SANCTUARY

COYOTE MOON

Modern Holistic Wellness Spa 5557 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-278-9187 • RenewHealingCenter.com

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 23.

THERMOGRAPHY

A holistic lifestyle day spa, offering a wide range of services including homeopathic & Bach Flower Medicine Consults, Health and Wellness Consults, Iridology, Biofeedback Scans, Massage Therapy, Facials, Waxing, Body Treatments, Manicures, Pedicures, Spiritual Counseling, Life Coaching and Energy Healing. We also offer classes, ranging in topics including human wellness, health education, and spiritual awareness. See ad, page 19.

AGAME YOGA & MEDITATION CENTER 635 S Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge 225-343-1144 AgameYoga.com

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 form within. See ad, page 17.

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 SCHOOL YOGA PATH, LLC

Kate Suchanek, RYT 500 225-931-9166 YogaPathLLC.com Yo g a P a t h i s a registered yoga school currently offering 200-hour yoga teacher certification, continuing education, with payment and schedule flexibility. We also offer general asana classes, which provide student and teachers the chance to further develop their assessing and assisting skills. Please visit our website for more information.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS

THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR

TOTAL WELLNESS FOR WOMEN

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

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

Greater Baton Rouge, LA

WELLNESS CENTER CHRISTIAN STREET WELLNESS CENTER

Melissa LeBlanc, Owner 985-373-8312 SoulFoodSkincare.com

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!

YOGA

Integrative gynecology practice offering traditional services, wellness screening and personalized wellness plans with meditation. Dr. Karen Miller has over 20 years experience and provides woman exams, 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.

NABatonRouge.com

Make a world of difference Advertise with us and reach thousands of healthy living individuals in Greater Baton Rouge.

225-238-1200 • NABatonRouge.com

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Master Stephen Co in BATON ROUGE* Join Master Co for Three Powerful Evening Workshops! Learn and Experience Practical Techniques to Harness Prana and Crystals to Boost Vitality, Rapid Healing, Psychic Protection, Awaken Pro$perity and Intensify Your Divine Connection!

Powerful Healing through The Kabbalistic Tree of Life

Energetic Techniques for Rapid Stress Relief and Physical Recharging

Protect Yourself From Negative Energies and Negative Connections

Tues., Jan. 27, 7pm

Wed., Jan. 28, 7pm

Thurs., Jan.29, 7pm

Harness the Ancient Secrets of Tree of Life for Healing, Meditation, Spirituality and Pro$perity.

Learn Self-Healing Techniques to Recharge Your Body and Meditation to Sharpen your Mind!

Use Prana/Qi and Crystals to Shield yourself from negative people and places that drain your Life Force!

International Cultural Center Louisiana State University 3365 Dalrymple Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Free, Donations are welcome

The Red Shoes 2303 Government St. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-338-1170 Free,Donations Welcome

Unity Church of Baton Rouge 15255 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70817 225-755-3043 Free, Donations to Unity Welcome

SEE MASTER CO FEATURED ON CBS NEWS AT masterstephenco. com/videos

*All participants wil receive Free Self Healing DVD! Space is limited. Please R.S.V.P. below. “Master Stephen Co has helped me tremendously. He is the real deal.The Power of Prana could save your life.” - Wayne Dyer, PhD

FULL WEEKEND INTENSIVES FEB. 7,8,9 Master Co is a senior disciple of GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui, the Originator of Pranic Healing® & Arhatic Yoga®

FEB.7-8: MCKS PRANIC HEALING® FEB. 8 evening and FEB. 9: Full day MCKS ADVANCED PRANIC HEALING®