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8 healthbriefs

10 globalbriefs 13 community spotlight

20 consciouseating

22 healthykids 24 calendar 27 classifieds 27 resourceguide

13 advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 225-238-1200 or email Publisher@NABatonRouge.com. Deadline for ads: the 10th of the month. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: Publisher@ NABatonRouge.com. Deadline for editorial: the 5th of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Email Calendar Events to: Calendar@NABatonRouge.com or submit online at NABatonRouge.com. Deadline for calendar: the 5th of the month. REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 239-449-8309. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

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.

13 FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 16 LEADS TO THE CREATION OF MINT HEALTH by Elisa Smith

14 A NEW PHYSIQ FOR THE NEW YEAR by Elisa Smith

16 THE RISE OF

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease

by Lisa Marshall

20 SUPER SOUPS

New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe by Judith Fertig

22 TREATING AUTISM NATURALLY

Plus Strategies for Prevention by Meredith Montgomery

Happy, Healthy 2016!

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letterfrompublisher Last month, I walked into my local bank, where

the employees greet me by name. They are always very pleasant, so I make it a point to go inside the branch and not the drive-thru window for my banking transactions. I am a people person and prefer interacting face-to-face. After chatting with the bank employees,

I received some terrible news. As of March 2016, the branch will be closing. Let’s just get this out there—

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I DO NOT like change! Well, maybe I should modify that statement. Not all change is bad, especially

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when it is resolving an uncomfortable situation. Thinking back on some of the

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uneasiness and uncertainty of my last year, I realize I am actually excited about changes that the new year may bring.

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So, welcome, 2016! I’m not making any resolutions, though. I tried that

last year. At the beginning of 2015, I spent time on goals and plans, only to

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watch areas of my life take off in directions I could never have anticipated. And resolutions? My resolution to be more physically active lasted exactly one month.

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These days, my only “plan” is to take one day at a time and go with the flow.

I’ve already spent the last few months in yoga classes at least four times a week, MAIL/PHONE/FAX/WEB:

enjoying the time with a dear friend. (Friends are more motivating than New Year’s

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resolutions.) After not doing any sort of physical exercise for quite a while, it was tough. I often go to class thinking, “I don’t want to do this,” but I always leave class thinking, “I am so glad I did this.”

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What about you? Have you made resolutions, or do you have wish list plans?

Maybe start a new career? Run a 5K? Travel to a foreign country? As 2016 unfolds, remember that January isn’t a magic month. At any given time, you can look in the mirror, take a deep breath, smile, and say, “Let’s DO this!”

This month, Natural Awakenings will be at the Louisiana Marathon (see ad,

page 9) and the health fair at Whole Foods (see ad, page 30). Be sure to attend these great events, and be sure to stop by our table to introduce yourself. I would love to meet you! Here’s to a happy year,

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newsbriefs Whole Foods Market Hosts Community Health Fair

atural Awakenings of Greater Baton Rouge has partnered with Whole Foods Market, in Baton Rouge, to host a community health fair outside the store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., January 23. Whole Foods will have team members sharing healthy food samples throughout the store from noon to 2 p.m. Natural Awakenings and Whole Foods have joined forces to offer a health fair to the community, featuring several advertisers of Natural Awakenings and local health professionals that are dedicated to health and wellness. Mini-fitness classes led by Yoga Bliss and Body Sculpt Barre Studio will be available during the event in the upstairs community room. Gift bags will be given to the first 20 guests who visit each table. Cost: Free. Location: 7529 Corporate Blvd., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-238-1200 or visit WholeFoodsMarket.com/stores/BatonRouge. See ad, page 31.

A Spiritual Retreat with Francis Bennett

rancis Bennett will lead a three-day spiritual retreat from 7 to 9 p.m., January 22, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., January 23 and 24, at The Red Shoes, in Baton Rouge. Attendees will experience the three interconnected practices of meditation, surrender and compassionate service in the world, creating a holistic path to clarity. A former Trappist monk, Bennett will guide attendees in meditation and will give practical instructions on surrender and loving service to the world. Drawing on inspiration Francis Bennett from both the Christian and Buddhist teachings, Bennett will discuss how to integrate the gifts of divine transcendence into daily life. Adyashanti, an American spiritual teacher, says, “Francis embodies a rare combination of profound insight, openhearted love and devotion to manifesting his insight through his humanity. He is a breath of fresh air in an overcrowded spiritual marketplace.” Cost: $10, January 22; $70, January 23 and 24; or $135 for all. Location: 2303 Government St. For more information, call 225-338-1170 or visit TheRedShoes.org. See ad, page 25.

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newsbriefs Ten-Day Sugar Detox Begins this Month

ennifer Tucker, of Healthy N Grateful, is leading a 10-day sugar detox from January 22 to February 1. An introductory meeting will be held at Fleauxt, in Baton Rouge, on January 20. Recent studies indicate that sugar is as addictive as cocaine. When blood sugar is out of balance, it can lead to many health ailments, including depression, candida, heart disease, cancer, dementia and inflammation. In addition, the body stores sugar as fat instead of using it for energy, causing a person to have highs and lows in energy, potentially leading to diabetes. An integrative health coach, Tucker has included health coaching, meal planning and accountability in this detox program to help participants lose fat, reduce cravings and increase energy. “Plan to feel empowered, healthy, lighter and full of energy at the end of the 10 days,” says Tucker. Cost: $50. For more information and to register, call Tucker at 225-772-9025 or email HealthyNGrateful@gmail.com. See listing, page 29.

Certified Lymphatic Therapist Offers Sinus Relief

ertified Lymphatic Therapist Kelcey Ellerman, of The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, is offering 30-minute sinus therapy sessions, using essential oils to help relieve sinus pressure and promote drainage. Appointments are available between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Kelcey Ellerman Known as the garbage disposal system of the body, the lymphatic or lymph system moves toxic substances out. When a person is congested, the body can exhibit odd symptoms such as unexplained achiness in various locations and swelling in legs and/or arms. In addition to sinus therapy, The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge offers lymphatic therapy for the whole body, using a combination of manual lymphatic drainage therapy method aided by a special instrument, which is non-invasive, relaxing and beneficial. Location: 1528 Delplaza Dr., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-229-6107 or visit WellnessCentreBR.com. See ad, page 2.

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Openings Available for Winter CSA Farm Membership Program

nglewood Farm, in central Louisiana, is taking new members in its winter Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Boxes of local, seasonal non-GMO and organic produce will be delivered to members from January 9 through March 17. Members can pick up their boxes from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Young Chef’s Academy, in Baton Rouge. CSAs provide partnerships between consumers and the farmers who grow their food. Buying a CSA membership is a lot like buying a piece of the field for the season. Every week, Inglewood will harvest and pack seven to nine items from the garden’s bounty for each member. A weekly newsletter with a picture of the share, notes from the farm and recipes featuring ingredients that are in the share for the week are included in the box. A family-owned, sustainable farm, Inglewood grows over 65 varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs using organic methods. The farm also produces pastured Berkshire pork, Red Angus beef and poultry. Cost: $20 per week. Location: 7970 Jefferson Hwy. For more information, call Jennifer Tucker at 225-772-9025 or visit InglewoodFarm.com/csa.

Run, Eat, Dance and Laugh at the Louisiana Marathon

unners from all 50 states and several other countries will descend upon downtown Baton Rouge for the fifth annual Louisiana Marathon this month. The quarter marathon, 5K and kid’s marathon will take place on January 16 and the full marathon and half marathon will be January 17. Runners and spectators can also enjoy the Louisiana Expo, running in conjunction with the marathon, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., January 15, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., January 16, at the Baton Rouge River Center. The Louisiana Marathon celebrates running as part of the unique culture and passionate lifestyle of the region. Participants, volunteers and spectators will enjoy local food and beverage offerings and live music from around the state before and after the races. Various local food vendors will be on hand, including Vegan Village, with offerings from businesses like The Big Squeezy, Love at Phirst Bite and Room For Dessert. Spectators are encouraged to line up along side of the 26.2 miles of roadways to cheer on the runners. For more information, visit The LouisianaMarathon.com. See ad, page 9.

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Feel Young, Live Long

esearch published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found people that feel younger than their years have a lower incidence of earlier mortality. Conducted by scientists from the UK’s University College London, the research analyzed data from 6,489 people and measured their self-perceived age with the question, “How old do you feel you are?” Then, over more than eight years, the scientists tracked the number of deaths from all causes. Almost 70 percent of those that averaged a little over 65 reported feeling at least three years younger than their chronological age. Only a quarter said they felt close to their age and about 5 percent said they felt more than a year older. The research found that deaths among those that felt younger were 14 percent, while more than 18 percent of those who felt their own age and more than 24 percent of people that felt older died during the follow-up period. The research further found that individuals that felt at least three years younger were less likely to die later from heart disease or cancer. These relationships prevailed even when other health and lifestyle factors were eliminated. Co-author Andrew Steptoe, Ph.D., says, “We expected to find an association between self-perceived age and mortality. We didn’t expect that the relationship would still be present even when wealth, other socio-demographic indicators, health, depression, mobility and other factors were taken into account.”

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esearch from the University of Houston has determined that a species of bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics might be tracking into homes on the soles of shoes. More than a third of randomly tested homes were contaminated with Clostridium difficile bacteria, and 40 percent of doorsteps were also infected with the bacteria. Depending upon the strain, C. difficile can cause intestinal infections, inflammation and severe diarrhea. Study author M. Jahangir Alam, Ph.D., comments, “Shoes are contaminated from diverse sources, and we are regularly contaminating our doorsteps by shoes.” The researchers tested three to five household items within 30 houses in Houston, Texas. They collected 127 environmental samples— from 63 shoe bottoms, 15 bathroom surface samples, 12 house floor dusts and 37 other household surfaces They found that 41 of them harbored C. difficile and nearly 40 percent of the shoes were positive for the bacteria. They also found that a third of the bathroom surfaces harbored the bacteria, a third of house dust and 19 percent of other surfaces maintained the bacteria. The cause of many intestinal disorders, this bacteria species has become increasingly resistant to antibiotics and many household cleaning products.

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Even as the federal government pursues H.R. 1599, aka the “Deny Americans the Right to Know” (DARK) act, mainstream medicine is urging the government to abandon its resistance to GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling. They are bolstered by a recent announcement by the World Health Organization that glyphosate (the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer) is probably carcinogenic in humans. The genetic engineering ends up making crops resistant to the herbicide so more must be applied. According to contributing doctors from Harvard, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the University of Wisconsin reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, “GM crops are now the agricultural products most heavily treated with herbicides, and two of these herbicides may pose risks of cancer.” A recent notice in the same journal, “GMOs, Herbicides and Public Health,” reports: “The application of biotechnology to agriculture has been rapid and aggressive. The vast majorityof the soy and [feed] corn grown in the United States are now genetically engineered. Foods produced from GM crops have become ubiquitous.” Sixty-four countries, including Russia and China, have already adopted transparency in labeling laws, but U.S. Big Food and Big Ag lobbyists have stonewalled efforts domestically.

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Functional Medicine Leads To the Creation of Mint Health

by Elisa Smith

int Health’s Betsy Buchert, M.D., remembers writing in her medical school essay about her desire to help people be well in innovative ways. Lacking a concrete plan to meet this goal, she spent her first several years as an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN) in a traditional group practice. Even as she successfully guided women through pregnancy and reproductive issues, she still felt something was missing. Then, two years ago, Amy Myers, M.D., a colleague from medical school with a successful functional medicine practice, introduced Buchert to the field and it was as if a light bulb went off. “Everything about functional medicine resonated with me,” she remembers. “I knew I’d discovered what was missing in my practice.” Unlike conventional medicine where a physician addresses one specific symptom through a brief exam, functional medicine works to get to the underlying cause of the symptom. “It’s more of a partnership between physician and patient, and it does require a commitment,” says Buchert. “When that commitment is made, a person has the opportunity to achieve far superior health and results.” Recognizing that some patients prefer conventional medicine, Buchert splits her time between the two approaches. Tuesdays and Thursdays are devoted to her conventional, insurance-based OB-GYN practice, and Mondays and Wednesdays are reserved for functional

medicine consultations and programs. Buchert admits that her functional philosophy spills over into all interactions with patients as she strives to educate all women about hormones, inflammation and nutrition. Buchert designed a curriculum for her functional patients to help them quickly achieve optimal health. It begins with extensive testing of the blood, urine, stool and saliva to check inflammatory and other markers and uncover the root of the issue. She then adds an eating plan to eliminate foods known to cause inflammation. Though every patient is unique, Buchert noticed a trend in the foods that impact the health. “The most inflammatory foods are gluten and dairy,” she says. “Genetically modified foods also cause problems for many people and sugar is among the worst offenders. It’s as addictive as heroin.” In addition to a diet rich in vegetables, wild fish, organic meats, nuts and seeds, Buchert incorporates detoxification, movement, stress control and hormone optimization into her plan. While results vary, she claims that most patients are making huge strides toward their goals after four to six weeks. Buchert understands that a commitment to better health can be challenging, which is why she uses a group model to help her patients succeed. Groups consist of 10 to 15 patients that meet once or twice a month for 60 to 90 minutes for three months to a year, depending on the health issues being

addressed. Video and phone meetings are also available, and online forums provide additional support. The group model works so well for Buchert’s functional medicine patients that she decided to incorporate something similar into her conventional practice. In December, Certified Nurse Midwife Miranda Brown began leading 30-minute lunchtime classes, focusing on topics such as functional nutrition, detoxing and the intestinal microbiome. Buchert plans to have classes on 10 to 15 topics, presented in a six-week rotation, enabling her pregnant patients to easily attend every class during their pregnancy. Classes are affordably priced and incorporate practical information for the health of both mother and child during all stages of pregnancy. Buchert likens the investment in wellness through the functional medicine model to investing in braces to straighten the teeth. “When you decide to take the personal journey of getting well, it’s permanent. You improve not only your own health, but the overall health of your entire family. It creates a very positive ripple effect,” she says. In addition to regular continuing education in obstetrics and gynecology, Buchert collaborates online with other functional medicine practitioners and receives training at The Institute for Functional Medicine’s annual conference, as well as seminars and learning continuing education modules every few months. “The one message I want to ensure that my patients get is this: to help you get well and stay well in a permanent and sustainable way by addressing the root cause, rather than covering up symptoms—that is what functional medicine is all about,” explains Buchert. Mint Health is located in the Woman’s Hospital Physician Office Building at 500 Rue de la Vie, Ste. 401, Baton Rouge, with satellite offices in Greenwell Springs and Livingston/Walker. For more information, call 225-2501025 or visit MyMintHealth.com. See ad, page 18. Elisa Smith is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. She can be reached at Elisa.Smith.PR@gmail.com.

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y the end of 2014, Trina Mills, of Parker, Arizona, had given up on conventional medicine. She’d been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder 17 years earlier and taken medication ever since without feeling her symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches and stomach problems ever fully subside. She’d visited endocrinologists, gastroenterologists and a half-dozen other specialists, each of which offered a different diagnosis and prescribed a different drug. At one point, she had her gallbladder removed. At another, her doctor suspected she had bleeding in her brain and sent her for a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan. Some thought she was a hypochondriac; others said she was depressed. “I would tell them, ‘I’m just depressed that you can’t figure out why I’m so sick,’” she says.

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Weighing a skeletal 82 pounds, the 54-year-old mother of three finally wrote out a living will and braced for the inevitable. Then she heard of a new Center for Functional Medicine opening at the prestigious, century-old Cleveland Clinic. As the first clinic of its kind to open at an academic medical center, it promised to look at the underlying causes of disease, while focusing on the whole person, rather than isolated symptoms. Intrigued, Mills caught a flight to Ohio and soon was offering up 30 tubes of blood, stool and saliva samples, as well as an exhaustive life history. One year later, thanks to a series of personalized diet and lifestyle changes, she’s 10 pounds heavier and feels better than she has in decades. “I spent a lot of years and money in the traditional

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In the 25 years since nutritional biochemist Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., of Gig Harbor, Washington, coined the term, this science-based, whole-body approach to addressing chronic disease has gained widespread traction. More than 100,000 physicians—60 percent of them medical doctors—have trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine he founded in Washington and New Mexico, and numerous medical schools have added its tenets to their curricula. More naturopaths and chiropractors are also distinguishing themselves with a functional medicine emphasis. “It is not alternative medicine at all,” stresses Bland, whose latest book, The Disease Delusion, details how functional medicine can curb chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease, which constitute 78 percent of U.S. health care costs. “It’s the basis of 21st-century health care,” he says. For most of the 20th century, conventional medicine centered on a singular objective: Arrive at a diagnosis and treat it with drugs or surgery. Then, the alternative medicine movement proffered a toolbox of more natural therapies, including acupuncture, herbs and massage to address these same diagnoses. The 1990s brought integrative medicine, a best-of-both-worlds approach. “While all of the above have merit, they lack the necessary guidance to help practitioners determine which tools work best for which patient,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine. “Alternative therapies and conventional treatments are tools. We need a new map that can teach us how to skillfully use those tools,” maintains Hyman. “That map is functional medicine.” Because one chronic disease such as diabetes can have dozens of underlying causes, or one culprit such as a genetic predisposition or exposure to toxins can lead to multiple chronic conditions, functional medicine focuses on systems, rather than organs, and origins, rather than diseases. “It’s about listening

to the patient’s story in a different way, where the objective is not simply about arriving at a diagnosis,” explains Bland.

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Key to discovering the underlying origins of a health issue are a host of new gene, blood and gut health tests. “They allow us to look under the patient’s ‘metabolic hood’ at the genetic and biochemical factors influencing health,” says Naturopathic Doctor Kara Fitzgerald, who heads up a functional medicine clinic in Newtown, Connecticut. For instance, certain genes influence how a person burns and stores fat. Depending on which variant a patient has, based on a genetic test, they might be guided toward a higheror lower-fat diet. Those genetically prone to difficulty in metabolizing the amino acid homocysteine (an excess of which can raise the risk of heart disease) might be advised to take folic acid supplements. If a patient displays intractable gut problems, rather than simply look for blood or pathogens in the stool, Fitzgerald also looks at the DNA of their gut microbiome, mapping out which strains of good bacteria are present or absent and prescribing prebiotics, probiotics or whole foods to promote a healthful balance. For another patient with thinning hair and aching joints, she might use specialized blood tests to look for micronutrient deficiencies, signs of allergies or certain autoantibodies—proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly attack one’s own tissues— that might herald a brewing autoimmune disorder. “Research shows that predictive autoantibodies can show up in the blood 10 or even 20 years before an autoimmune disease such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis makes itself known,” says Fitzgerald, pointing to a seminal review published in 2007 in Scientific American: “If a patient with mild, early-stage symptoms is proactive with diet and lifestyle changes, they may be able to fend it off.” High-tech tests aside, Bland stresses that what’s most important is “a tool that has been largely lost in medicine today: Knowing how to listen to the patient.”

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Cypress Integrative Medicine 10562 S. Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge 225-767-7433 Renee Beyer-Boudreaux, a Family Nurse Practitioner, is very passionate about comprehensive health care that is personalized to each individual. She enjoys working with patients to enhance their lifestyle so that they have the best opportunity to maximize their body’s innate ability for wellness. Whether a patient is suffering with hormone imbalances, fatigue, autoimmune disorders, metabolic disorders, mood disturbances, chronic inflammation, or desiring weight loss, she can help get to the root cause of these conditions. She believes every patient is unique and will work with patients to make sure they are on the right track. See ad, page 23.

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In a typical exam, Fitzgerald thoroughly inspects often neglected body parts, including the tongue and fingernails, which can hold important clues to underlying health. She asks about past emotional trauma which might trigger chronic disease, and inquires about what environmental toxins and harmful chemicals both the patient and their birth parents may have been exposed to. One example might be a patient exposed to cigarette smoking in utero having a bias toward an allergic disease. If their parents grew up in a period of famine, they might have inherited a genetic disposition for rapid weight gain. “She spent two-and-a-half hours with me,” in her initial consultation, recalls 52-year-old Lauren Zambrelli, of Long Island, New York, who credits Fitzgerald for helping her tame her multiple sclerosis into remission. “It was like having a sister for a doctor.”

Who Pays

Functional medicine doctors don’t shy away from prescription drugs when necessary, but they do lean decidedly toward the lower-tech modalities, using dietary supplements, allergen-free diets, exercise, mind-body practices and toxin avoidance as their primary tools. “We basically take out the bad stuff from the body and put in the good stuff,” says Hyman. Maintaining good health is priceless, but without conventional insurance coverage, it can be expensive. While Mills’ doctor visits were covered by insurance (which is rare), she spends roughly $1,000 a month on supplements to address her diagnosed leaky gut syndrome, nutrient deficiencies and mercury poisoning. Zambrelli has paid thousands out of her own pocket, too.

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Some people worry that, like most conventional physicians, some functional medicine practitioners place too much emphasis on expensive tests and too little on the most crucial and affordable remedy—self-care. “Functional medicine as a concept is an important step forward,” says integrative medicine pioneer Dr. James Gordon, founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. “However, some practitioners do a lot of tests and prescribe a lot of supplements and work on cleaning out the gut, but neglect the psychological, spiritual and social issues. That concerns me.” Bland and Hyman concede that some practitioners overtest, but say that will fade over time as they learn to better discriminate which ones are useful for specific patients. Several efforts also are underway to get more functional medicine providers and the acupuncturists, massage therapists and nutritionists they work with covered under the Affordable Care Act, which expressly emphasizes a need for more preventive medicine. Viewing the big picture, Bland believes that functional medicine is just what the country needs to save on exploding healthcare costs. Rather than spending dollars on extraordinary measures to save heart attack victims or diabetics in emergencies, we can prevent such dire situations by identifying underlying problems sooner and halting their progression. In the meantime, some patients are finding priceless relief. “Am I poorer right now? Yes,” says Mills. “Am I healthier? Way. It’s been so worth it.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO, who specializes in health care. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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inter season soups on chilly days can warm us, both body and soul. Whatever our food preferences or time constraints, some new twists on traditional favorites will satisfy everyone’s taste buds—with an accent on healthy pleasure. Here’s where to start. Reinventing the past. From her Colorado mountain home, Jenny McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen, celebrates the wisdom of traditional foodways, making nutrientdense, healing soup broth from bones, water, vegetables and seasonings. McGruther’s twist is to make it in a six-quart slow cooker. Once her family has dined on organic roast or rotisserie chicken, she simmers the bones with purified water, a bay leaf or two, a few whole peppercorns and a few chopped organic vegetables like onion, carrot and celery

on the low setting for 24 hours. Then she ladles the broth through a coffee strainer into another container, refreshes the slow cooker with more water and simmers the bones and seasonings for another 24 hours. Eventually, the broth will have less flavor and color, and that’s when McGruther starts all over again. “I call this perpetual soup,” she says. She blogs at NourishedKitchen.com. Slowing it down. With homemade broth on hand, it’s easy to make the Italian winter staple of Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup. Cookbook authors and slow cooker experts Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, love to make this when they’re working on a cookbook deadline. They simply use what they have in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry. “With a soup like this you can always substitute one vegetable for

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Tasty Recipes for Winter Meals Stir in broccoli, cannellini beans and minced basil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are as tender as desired. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish if desired with additional minced basil. Adapted from PluggedIntoCooking.com, by Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss

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Yields: 6 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup frozen, cut green beans 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz, BPA-free) diced tomatoes, with liquid 4 cups bone broth or 1 carton (32 oz) vegetable broth 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 /8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 can (15 oz, BPA-free) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil, plus additional for garnish Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups chopped peeled, seeded cucumber ½ cup chopped romaine lettuce ¼ cup filtered water ¼ cup chopped fresh dill fronds 1 clove garlic 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp fine sea salt In a food processor fitted with its metal blade, process cucumber, lettuce, water, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours. Serve garnished with a dollop of vegan sour cream, if preferred, and additional dill. Adapted from Eat Raw, Eat Well, by Douglas McNish

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another, adjusting the recipe to what you enjoy and have on hand,” advises Moore. The pair blogs at PluggedInto Cooking.com. Speeding it up. Sometimes, we need a single serving of homemade soup fast. Award-winning recipe developer and cookbook author Camilla Saulsbury, of Nacogdoches, Texas, whips up a Pumpkin Sage Soup that can simmer in a saucepan within minutes, ready to be enjoyed in a mug. Saulsbury uses organic canned pumpkin, full of vitamins, which can vary in sweetness. “If needed,” she suggests, “add a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance the flavor of the soup.” Making “bisque” in a high-speed blender. Karen Adler is an avid grower of organic tomatoes in her Kansas City garden. When the seasonal harvest comes to an end, Adler grills or oven roasts the tomatoes, along with organic peppers and onions, and then freezes them, ready to make Roasted Tomato Bisque any time of the year. “My secret to a light bisque without using cream is to blend all the roasted vegetables together with a high-speed blender to give it body. A swirl of extra-virgin olive oil at the end finishes ensuring the satisfying flavor,” she says. Going cold. Douglas McNish, head chef at Toronto’s raw and vegan restaurant Raw Aura, serves a popular Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup, which is easy to make in a food processor. “This soup is amazing this time of year, when most of our diets may be lacking in healthy fats and trace minerals,” says McNish. Warming up. Two cookbook authors teamed up across many miles to write 300 Sensational Soups. Meredith Deeds lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while Carla Snyder resides in Cleveland, Ohio. They’ve mutually discovered the naturally warming properties of curry powder in Curried Coconut Chickpea Soup. Snyder observes, “A good soup nourishes the heart, as well as the stomach, spreading a feeling of satisfaction and contentment.”

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n The Autism Revolution, Pediatric Technology and Massachusetts General Neurologist and Neuroscientist Hospital Medical Imaging facility. Martha Herbert approaches autism “While autism is often thought of as as a whole-body condition that can a genetic disorder, it’s the result of a geneimprove, rather than be a static, lifelong environment interaction where genes are genetic brain disorder. corrupted,” explains Psychiatrist Robert “It’s the way the brain is shifted Hendren, who is currently partnering in into acting when faced developing the Center with a combination of Experts agree that a for Autism Spectrum stressors—some, but Disorder and Neurodenatural foundation velopmental Disorders not all of which are genetic—at a vulnerable for health begins with at the University of Calipoint in development,” fornia, San Francisco. breastfeeding infants says Herbert. NonAccording to the genetic challenges can U.S. Centers for Disease to support natural come from the immune Control and Prevention, immunity, and then autism is the fastestsystem, nutrition, the environment and ensuring children’s growing developmental stress. “Addressing disability, now affecting diets are rich in them can make a one in 68 children and profound difference in nutrients at all ages. one in 42 boys. Autism the condition; maybe Speaks (AutismSpeaks. even turning it around.” org) defines autism spectrum disorder Herbert directs the Treatment Re(ASD) as a group of complex brain search and Neuroscience Evaluation of development disorders characterized by Neurodevelopmental Disorders (TRAN- difficulties in social interaction, verbal SCEND) program at a joint Harvard and nonverbal communication and University, Massachusetts Institute of repetitive behaviors.

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Many experts agree that in some cases, autism can be prevented. “Prevention needs to start early—preconception is ideal,” says Dr. Kenneth A. Bock, of Bock Integrative Medicine, in New York, and author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies. Emphasizing omega-3 essential fatty acids, folic acid and probiotics during pregnancy can be beneficial, and it’s important to avoid iron deficiency, which has been tied to higher rates of autism, Hendren counsels. Results from a recent University of California, Davis study published in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals increased rates of autism among children of women that live close to pesticide-treated fields during pregnancy, particularly during the second and third trimesters. Hendren says, “Living near heavily sprayed fields can be very detrimental. Living close to freeways or downwind of coal-fired power plants is also associated with autism.” If heavy metal toxicity in blood is confirmed, chelation therapy is often used to remove metals, although Hendren advises against using it for the general treatment of ASD. “Chelators pull out mercury, along with other metals, a process that can be harmful. Instead, think about diet and nutritional supplements that can help detoxify the body more safely,” he explains. Bock says, “It’s not enough to detoxify, we have to remove and prevent exposure to neurodevelopmental toxins.” Herbert suggests avoiding toxic household products, electromagnetic exposure from devices such as cell phones and baby monitors, which can lead to stress, sleep disruption and cell health problems, as well as antibiotic overuse, which can disrupt the gut microbiome, increasing vulnerability to exposure to other harmful chemicals. Herbert notes some parents observe that their child became autistic after a vaccination but there are also autistic children that are vaccine-free; still others become so after facing other stresses such as illness or trauma. “We need to focus on the underlying vulnerabilities and keep children strong and resilient so they can handle life’s

Relax your attachment to expectations and realize that your child sees, hears and feels the world differently than you. Broaden your perspective and make every choice a healthy choice. ~Martha Herbert challenges to their health and immune systems,” she says.

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Currently, the only treatment that has been proven to consistently improve the core symptoms of ASD is behavioral therapy designed to foster language, socialization and academic skills. While effective, this approach is time- and staff-intensive. With the rise and prevalence of autism in the past decade, more parents are turning to complementary and alternative treatments (CAM). Hendren reports that the best researched and safest CAM therapies for treating autism include melatonin to improve sleep, omega-3 fatty acids to ease hyperactivity and possibly improve socialization, multivitamins to supplement a limited diet or poor appetite and methyl B12

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injections to protect against oxidative stress. Massage therapy has also proven effective in increasing connectivity with others and reducing over-arousal, while reducing ASD symptoms. Research remains in its infancy, but other CAMs deemed acceptable for a professionally monitored trial include B6 and magnesium supplements to correct metabolic aberration, folic acid for improvements in core symptoms, probiotics to ease gastrointestinal distress and iron supplementation for a deficiency. Although clear benefits have yet to be backed by scientific evidence, many parents of children with ASD report that behavior improves with a diet free of the proteins gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) and casein (found in dairy). Other parent-endorsed diets include anti-yeast, anti-hyperglycemia, specific carbohydrate, low-oxalate and specific food reaction regimens. A review article in the journal Autism Research and Treatment notes that acupuncture, exercise, and musicand animal-assisted therapy have all been reported as helping to reduce a variety of ASD functional and behavioral symptoms. From sound-dampening headphones that offset loud noises to structuring the environment to anticipate transitions, removing stressors can help reduce the debilitating characteristics of ASD. “This improves abilities to learn and interact with others, but we also don’t want to

Easy-on-Kids Cooking Beyond Gluten-Free, Casein-Free by Melody Handley The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook by Pamela Compart and Dana Laake The SCD for Autism and ADHD: A Reference and Dairy-Free Cookbook for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet by Pamela Ferro and Raman Prasad Special Diets for Special Kids by Lisa Lewis shelter them from having a chance to learn the rules of social interaction in real-world situations,” advises Hendren. Because autism is a heterogeneous disorder with numerous subtypes, the best individualized combination of treatments can be challenging to identify and can often change throughout one’s life. Bock reminds families that even with a successful treatment plan, “A parent’s love is the final element that brings these recovering children out of darkness into light.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Louisiana Marathon Finish Festival – 8am. Featuring mouth-watering Louisiana food and an eclectic variety of local music. Activities for kids are available. Food for purchase. AZ Young Park, State Capitol Welcome Center, 900 N 3rd St., Baton Rouge. TheLouisianaMarathon.com.

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Louisiana Marathon Expo – 11am-6pm. Learn more about the world of running, health & fitness and the products & services from key partners and sponsors of The Louisiana Marathon. We will also have our charity partners present to address any questions about their causes. Free. Baton Rouge River Center, 275 South River Rd, Baton Rouge. TheLouisianaMarathon.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 Yoga Basics Workshop – 2-4pm. An intensive workshop covering the basics of a yoga practice. All levels welcome. $25. Yoga Bliss, 7384 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-663-2381. YogaBliss BatonRouge.com. Community HU Song – 3pm. Singing HU, a contemplative prayer song, can open your heart to God’s Grace. East Baton Rouge Parish Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge. Free. 1-800349-5197. EckankarLouisiana.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 Barre Express – 9-9:45am. Barre express was designed for our busy barre beauties on the go. Express is a shortened version of our normal body sculpt barre class; a 45-minute intense barre class to get the most toning and sculpting out of your time at

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Yoga Teacher Training Orientation – 5:307:30pm. Attend the 200-hour RYT orientation meeting and learn about the journey to become a certified yoga instructor with Peyton Fisher and Maureen Bosker. Free. Yoga Bliss, 7384 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-663-2381. YogaBlissBatonRouge.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Louisiana Marathon Finish Festival – 8am. Featuring mouth-watering Louisiana food and an eclectic variety of local music. Activities for kids are available. Food for purchase. AZ Young Park, State Capitol Welcome Center, 900 N 3rd St., Baton Rouge. TheLousianaMarathon.com. Arbor Day – 9am-3pm. Celebrate Arbor Day and plant a tree in the Burden Woods. The Burden Horticulture Society (BHS) is a non-profit organization of people interested in participating in

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 Pranic Healing Clinic – 6:30-8:30pm. Pranic healing is a system of energy medicine that uses prana to balance, harmonize and transform the body’s energy processes. 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. Sugar Detox/Cleanse Informational Meeting – 6:30pm. Have the holiday sugar blues? Ready to lose fat, reduce cravings, and increase energy? Join a Sugar Detox. This meeting will provide information on joining the cleanse. With Jennifer Tucker. Meeting/Free, Cleanse/$50. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-772-9025.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 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. Introduction to Pranic Healing – 7-9pm. Discover how energy affects us physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Learn how to use prana/life force to accelerate the body’s ability to heal itself. Free, donation accepted. Unity Church, 15255 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225-755-3043.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 Meditation for Stress Relief and Emotional Healing – 7-9pm. Emotions and stress left untreated may lead to physical and psychological ailments. Learn how to heal the emotional body to achieve sense of forgiveness and peace by removing energy disturbances. Donations welcome. Indigo Spiritual Center, 609 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225-407-9025. Francis Bennett: Entering the Heart of Spirituality – 7-9pm. Experience the three practices of

meditation, surrender, and compassionate service in the world with former Trappist monk Francis Bennett. $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Whole Foods Health Fair – 10am-2pm. Visit Whole Foods to meet health professionals in the community and learn about the services they offer. Pick up a free copy of Natural Awakenings magazine. Mini-fitness classes will be in the upstairs community room. Free. Whole Foods Market Baton Rouge, 7529 Corporate Blvd. WFM.com/ Baton Rouge. Francis Bennett: Entering the Heart of Spirituality – 7-9pm. Experience the three practices of meditation, surrender, and compassionate service in the world with former Trappist monk Francis Bennett. $70. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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Sweat with Intention SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 Francis Bennett: Entering the Heart of Spirituality – 7-9pm. Experience the three practices of meditation, surrender, and compassionate service in the world with former Trappist monk Francis Bennett. $70. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26

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Pound – 5:45-6:30pm. The workout fuses cardio, Pilates, isometric movements, plyometrics and Isometric poses into a 45-minute series. Burn between 400 and 900+ calories per hour, strengthen and sculpt infrequently used muscles, and drum your way to a leaner, slimmer physique. . First class free. Body Sculpt Barre Studio, 17900 Airline Hwy, Prairieville. 225-931-4224. BodySculpt BarreStudio.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 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.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 Superbrain Yoga: Introduction to Pranic Healing – 7-9pm. Boost your vitality, recharge your brain power, experience emotional calmness and mental clarity, and to keep the mind sharp as the body ages with this ancient technique. Suggested donation $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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Matters of the Heart – 5-6pm. Time for introspection and inter-religious 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.

Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body, 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.

monday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body, 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. With Valerie Flynn-Wintz. Sponsored by Cancer Services. Free. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax the body and mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance well-being, flexibility and build strength through yoga postures. With Tina Ufford and Valerie Flynn-Wintz. $8/class, 7 classes/$48. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. A Spiritual Gathering – 6:30-8pm. Spiritual teacher, Jim Bowman, leads open, meaningful discussions to help you recognize and develop your true spiritual nature. Guided meditation. $20. The Guru, in Circa complex, 1857 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-603-3698. A Course in Miracles – 7-8:30pm. A Course in Miracles, a one-year program, will meet weekly to begin a process of changing perception to become aware of love’s presence. Facilitated by Nic Ourso. $20 suggested monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

tuesday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body, 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. Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge. “Mint Healthy” approach. Mint Health, Woman’s Hospital Physician Office, Ste 401, Baton Rouge. MyMintHealth.com/pre-natal. Oneness Meditation – 6-7:15pm. Receive calming energy, increase inner peace, have clarity, recharge and more. Attend meditation with an energy practice to deepen your experience. With James Brinson. $5 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 504-249-8845. Wind Down Evening Yin – 6:45-8pm. Relax in a slow moving practice that promotes calm and stillness. Seated/reclining poses releases the stress of everyday life. $17 Drop-In/Students $12. Yoga Bliss, 7384 Highland Rd. 225-663-2381.

wednesday Morning Yoga: A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body, 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. WORTH – 8-9am. Women Owners Reaching Tremendous Heights, a business owners networking group, aiding women owners build their businesses through effective networking and referrals, education and emotional support. $50/month. Bocage Racquet Club, President’s Room, 7600 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. Brenda Cedars, President 225-926-3287. Wellness Wednesdays – 9am-5:30pm. Detox Footbath or Sauna Therapy for only $15/service (a savings of $10). Enjoy a complimentary wellness drink during the service. The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge. 225-229-6107.

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.

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.

Prenatal Class – 12:30pm. Join Miranda Brown, CNM, for Comprehensive Pre/post-natal Education. Curriculum includes everything you’re missing from your routine prenatal classes/books, to keep you and baby optimally healthy in our functional wellness

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. 225-338-1170.

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Group Meditation – 5-6pm. Experience several different meditation techniques to ease stress and tension, and improve concentration. $5 donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Dream Discovery – 10:30am-12pm. Discover more about the self, while learning about dreams. With Joan McCaskill, Spiritual Director. $40/monthly. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. Dip and Dabble Painting Lab – 10:30am-1pm. Loosely guided class allows the freedom to create a unique version of a chosen painting or create a painting of your own. 16 x 20 canvas with acrylic paint. Must pre-register. $25. Source Connect, 4606 Jones Creek Road, Ste 110, Baton Rouge. 318-510-8582. Prenatal Class – 12:30pm. Join Miranda Brown, CNM, for Comprehensive Pre/post-natal Education. Curriculum includes everything you’re missing from your routine prenatal classes/books, to keep you and baby optimally healthy in our functional wellness “Mint Healthy” approach. Mint Health, Woman’s Hospital Physician Office, Ste 401, Baton Rouge. MyMintHealth.com/pre-natal. Dip and Dabble Painting Lab – 10:30am-1pm. Loosely guided class allows the freedom to create a unique version of a chosen painting or create a painting of your own. 16 x 20 canvas with acrylic paint. Must pre-register. $25. Source Connect, 4606 Jones Creek Road, Ste 110, Baton Rouge. 318-510-8582. Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax the body and quiet the mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance wellbeing, increase flexibility and build strength. 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.

friday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body and invigorate the 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.

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. Prenatal Class – 12:30pm. Join Miranda Brown, CNM, for Comprehensive Pre/post-natal Education. Curriculum includes everything you’re missing from your routine prenatal classes/books, to keep you and baby optimally healthy in our functional wellness “Mint Healthy” approach. Mint Health, Woman’s Hospital Physician Office, Ste 401, Baton Rouge. MyMintHealth.com/pre-natal.

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. Creative Kids Studio – 10:30am-12:30pm. Children 7 to 13 will be loosely guided through painting on 8x10 canvas and encouraged to add their unique touch. Choice of acrylic or washable paint. Must Pre-register. $10 (multiple-kid discount available). Source Connect, 4606 Jones Creek Road, Ste 110, Baton Rouge. 318-510-8582.

classifieds To place a Classified Listing, email us at Publisher@NABatonRouge.com. Must be received by the 10th of the month prior to publication. $1 per word, $20 minimum. Must be prepaid. HELP WANTED DISTRIBUTORS WANTED for Natural Awakenings. We are looking to expand our distribution and need distributors to set up new locations. Must be honest and dependable. If you’d like to earn some extra income, send email to Publisher@ NABatonRouge.com. SEEKING ARTISTS – Receive 2 free floats (aka floatation therapy/sensory deprivation) at FLEAUXT, in exchange for a piece of artwork. The artist will begin working on the piece after the second float. For more information, send email to Info@ Fleauxt.com and include samples of your work.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS CENTER 711 Jefferson Hwy Ste 8, Baton Rouge 225-925-1188 AcupunctureBR.com

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.

ART STUDIO & GALLERY SOURCE CONNECT STUDIO AND GALLERY

4606 Jones Creek Rd, Ste 110, Baton Rouge 318-510-8582 SourceConnectGallery.com Source Connect Studio and Gallery is a creative and inspiring space that offers paint classes and parties for children and adults, including individuals with special needs. We also hang and invite the community to enjoy the work of local artists and our space is open for small gatherings and meetings. See ad, page 7.

CHIROPRACTOR ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE

Our readers are looking for chiropractors. Call for special rates.

DENTIST CYPRESS DENTAL, INC.

5436 Commerce St, St. Francisville 225-784-3442 SullivanDental.com The health and well-being of our patients is our number one priority. That is why we listen to your concerns, and then ensure that you get the results you want. We always stay on top of the latest technology in order to provide our patients with the cutting-edge, highest quality care available. See ad, page 19.

ENERGY THERAPY LOLA J. POCHE, LMT, CMI 225-235-5519

Everything is energy. In and around our bodies, energy is moving and shifting. Balancing these energies can help with insomnia, anxiety, past traumas and other conditions. I work with clients using an intuitive network to create a unique session to balance energy. Relax and experience what an energy work therapy session can do for you. By appointment only.

VICKI B BEAUTY & WELLNESS Vicki B- Reiki Master Usui/Holy Fire 225-955-0177 Vicki@Vicki-B.com

Reiki is a Japanese technique for relaxation and stress reduction that can also promote healing. It is administered by laying on hands and can be easily learned by anyone. Classes are held twice a year. Keep an eye open for retreats coming soon. See ad, page 14.

ESSENTIAL OILS

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

COYOTE MOON CRYSTALS AND GIFTS

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 9.

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 25.

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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 8.

CATHY DUPLECHIN

Young Living Distributor #1253105 225-347-4442 LiveAndBreatheOils.com

EDUCATION MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

10525 Plaza Americana Dr, Baton Rouge 225-570-4297 MTCBR.com Medical Training College offers a variety of programs that equip tomorrows professionals for exciting careers in the medical and massage therapy fields. A strong emphasis is placed on academic excellence, professionalism, competence and accountability. Your success is our highest goal. We succeed because you do! See ad, page 11.

FINANCIAL HEALTH

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 8.

JUDITH SINCLAIR

LPL Financial Registered Representative 4137 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Ste 130, Baton Rouge • 225-266-1654 I have been helping individuals and families pursue financial freedom for over 25 years. Call me today to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your financial goals and needs. It is never too late to start planning a healthy financial future. See ad, page 5.

ESSENTIALS 4 HEALTH; dōTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

Katelyn Neil 614-395-8404 • Essentials4Health.us I’m currently interviewing for positions on my business team, sharing how to use dōTERRA essential oils, the highest quality oils produced in the world. We are creating a community focused on education and supporting others in advocating their own wellness. If you are passionate about living in alignment with your purpose, I am interested in speaking with you. See ad, page 10.

VICKI B BEAUTY & WELLNESS doTERRA Essential Oils & Wellness Products 225-955-0177 Mydoterra.com/vickib

Join me in a journey to reinvent your wellness routine and restore your health the safe, natural way. Let’s use my AromaTouch Technique certification to help you relax and restore your feeling of overall wellness. Classes and individual or group consultations available. See ad, page 14.

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FITNESS STUDIO BODY SCULPT BARRE STUDIO

17900 Airline Hwy, Ste B, Prairieville 225-931-4224 BodySculptBarreStudio.com We pride ourselves on knowing that fitness is not just a number on the scale, but that a fit body is a strong and happy body. Body Sculpt provides total body conditioning classes, merged with a positive and fun atmosphere, promoting a love for fitness and supporting a high-energy environment, to sculpt lean, strong, happy bodies. See ad, page 18.

DEFINE FITNESS STUDIO

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

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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 25.

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.

FUNCTIONAL WELLNESS MINT HEALTH

500 Rue de la Vie, Ste 401, Baton Rouge 225-250-1025, ext 705 MyMintHealth.com Dr. Buchert provides OB/ GYN care with the “Mint Healthy” twist. Trained through the Institute for Functional Medicine, she helps women and men achieve optimal health by getting to the root of the problem. You have access to standard medical care and the innovative tools of functional wellness to optimize hormones, re-balance metabolism, address nagging health concerns, and be the best you! See ad, page 18.

HAIR SALON VICKI B BEAUTY & WELLNESS Organic Colour Systems 225-955-0177 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 14.

HEALTH COACH FEEL GOOD MAMA

Chenoa Farrell, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach 225-800-7753 FeelGoodMama.com Are you struggling to maintain focus and balance in your life on your own? Feel Good Mama lends an ear and loves you up by giving you real tools to navigate the road ahead, wherever you are. We will get you where you want to be. See ad, page 10.

HEALTHY-N-GRATEFUL

Jennifer Tucker, Health Coach 225-772-9025 HealthyNGrateful.com Food and diet choices can be overwhelming. Are you ready to benefit from making the right choices for your body? Do you want to have more energy, a calmer mind, less sick time and effortless weight loss? Call today and together we will make the life changing and lasting journey.

HOLISTIC HEALTH FLEAUXT

Floatation & Dry Salt Therapy 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge Fleauxt.com FLEAUXT is an alternative health and wellness center offering a unique blend of complementary therapies. Conveniently located in Baton Rouge, we offer two salt rooms (one for adults and one for children) and two private float rooms. FLEAUXT in for relaxation, stress relief, healing and rejuvenation. See ad, page 31.

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 20.

MASSAGE THERAPY BABETTE DEBARROS LMT, VODDER CDT

10562 S Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge 225-936-3649 BabetteMassage@gmail.com My mission is to be a conduit of Love, Light, Peace, Joy and Healing Energy. I specialize in Manual Lymph Drainage with e m p h a s i s o n Ly m p h e d e m a Therapy and Immune Dysfunction. I work heavily with the healing energy of essential oils. In addition, I offer Swedish massage, energy work and raindrop therapy.

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

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

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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 8.

RELAX, RESTORE, RENEW

10467 Florida Blvd, Walker 225-287-6826 RelaxRestoreRenewMassage.com

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 2.

ORGANIC BAKERY

We specialize in Neuromuscular T h e r a p y ( D e e p Ti s s u e ) , Prenatal, 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. See ad, page 7.

ROOM FOR DESSERT

9618 Jefferson Hwy, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-293-9886 Room4DessertBR.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 20.

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 14.

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.

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 25.

SKIN & BEAUTY NYR ORGANIC

Hope Maria Benson, Independent Consultant 225-716-0820 • hh.benson@yahoo.com US.NYROrganic.com/Shop/HopeMariaBenson Offering London’s award-winning Neal’s Yard Remedies range of safe skin care, bath, body & spa, cosmetics, aromatherapy, herbal remedies & teas, gifts and more. Shop one-on-one, online, at events or your own social. Fair Trade, Vegan, Cruelty Free, Ethically Sourced, NonGMO, No Nasties, Certified Organic.

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YOGA

COYOTE MOON

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YOGA BLISS

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 25.

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 2.

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 5.

1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-343-2340 CoyoteMoonBR.com

WEDDINGS

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REV. STEVEN E. ADAMS

SAFE VOYAGE TATTOO

4845 Jamestown Ave, Ste 201, Baton Rouge 225-921-6690 SEA2334@yahoo.com

2648 S Range Ave, Denham Springs 225-664-4005 SafeVoyageTattoo.com Safe Voyage Tattoo provides classic tattooing in a professional and sterile environment with an experienced artist. We offer vegan-friendly pigments. Please call or stop by the shop to set up your appointment for a consultation. We’re also happy to accept walk-in clientele, so stop in and get tattooed or pierced. See ad, page 7.

Greater Baton Rouge, LA

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

Ordained Spiritualist Minister and Certified Spiritual Healer offers beautiful personalized wedding ceremonies that are based on your specific needs and wants. Each one is created just for you to resonate with your spiritual path. Other ministerial services offered as well. Please call or email to discuss how we can help manifest your very special event.

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Relax. Breathe. Fleauxt. One 60-Min Float and One Dry Salt Therapy Session for $49 (expires January 31, 2016)

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natural awakenings

January 2016

Qi Revolution

Comes to New Orleans

Qigong Breathing and Food Healing

$99 Life-Changing Seminar 2-Days 1 Night

Breathing Qi Energy Gives You Profound Healing Vibrations Reflexology for Pain Hands on Healing Tui Na Massage

In this seminar youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive training in the art of using specific foods to reverse specific diseases. Healing Postures & Power Breathing:

Friday Evening (6pm-9pm)

* Introduction to Qigong: Review of Chinese medicine secrets of Longevity. * Empty Force: Your energy field becomes so palpable - it feels like solid magnetism.

Food Medicine & Qigong 9-Breath Method:

Saturday (9am-6pm)

* Level-1 Qigong Form: Strengthening and gives pulsating warmth circulating thru body. * Food Healing Science: Using FOOD we stop the aging OXIDATIVE processes behind ALL Disease. * 9-Breath Method: ULTIMATE Breathing practice. Blissful waterfall of Qi removes stress & negativity.

Strength Training & Massage Qigong Style:

Sunday (9am-6pm)

* Qigong Strength Training: Use breathing to slow heart rate and recover faster in exercise. * Massage Tui Na & Reflexology: Acupressure Chinese Massage for reliving pain and energy blocks.

$99 for 2-Days 1 Night .

February 19-21, 2016

New Orleans Convention Center

16 CE Hours for Massage.

(800)-298-8970

Advanced Registration Required.

QiRevolution.com

Seating Limited.

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