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Saturday, February 28, 2015 • 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Pennington Biomedical Research Center in the C. B. Pennington, Jr. Building 6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Register online at www.pbrc.edu Free health screenings, exhibits and educational sessions for women, ages 18+!

TOPICS: Understanding Your Sexual Health Terrie Thomas, M.D. Associates in Women’s Health

What’s in it for me?

Herbs, Supplements, & Probiotics Heli Roy, Ph.D. Pennington Biomedical Research Center

New Obesity Medications Frank Greenway, M.D. Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Acid Reflux: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Mark Hausmann, M.D. OLOL Physician Group

What to Expect When You’re Aging!

Katherine Pearce, M.D. OLOL Physician Group

Resources to Quit Smoking Chrishelle Stipe, MPH, C.T.T.S. Mary Bird Perkins - Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center

The following screenings will be offered: heart rhythm and stroke risk assessment, waist circumference, blood pressure, blood glucose, body fat percentage, body mass index, skin, colorectal and blood cholesterol. Fasting not necessary.

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Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women

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Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care

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Eating Healthy Foods Fights Off Depression

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A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing

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en years ago this month, I received a call from my mom, telling me she was experiencing severe heartburn and had tried everything to get rid of it. It was late in the evening, so I knew she had to be feeling really ill and very worried to call me. I told her I would pick her up and drive her to the emergency room, where I assumed they would give her a heavy dose of antacids and send her home. Little did I know she would be in the hospital for two weeks.

When Mom checked into the emergency room, she mentioned chest pain as one of her symptoms. The nurse took her temperature and blood pressure, which was extremely high, and we were sent to the waiting area.

After waiting for four hours, Mom was called to the exam room, where we waited again for a physician to examine her. After the exam, the doctor didn’t seem too concerned, but decided to run an EKG to monitor her heart. After being monitored for approximately 30 minutes, several doctors and nurses barged in, one exclaiming, “You are having a heart attack!” Several days later, Mom was wheeled into an operating room for a triple bypass.

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year. This issue’s feature article, Rethinking Heart Health, discusses various approaches doctors and patients are using to redefine cardio care. I hope that you or someone you know benefits from the information presented in the article. After all, a heart attack can happen to anyone. My mom was not the typical heart attack victim. She was only 49 years old when it happened. But she was very fortunate, since her heart is still ticking today!

Stress is often a factor when it comes to heart health. Check out our Bodywork Resources on page 13 for a listing of local acupuncturists and massage therapists, each offering different modalities to help alleviate stress. In addition to stress relief, these professionals can help with anxiety, digestive disorders, headaches, insomnia, nerve pain and many more health concerns. Consider massage therapy and acupuncture to be necessities in your health and wellness plan.

This month, Natural Awakenings of Greater Baton Rouge celebrates our oneyear anniversary! A heartfelt “thanks” to you, for picking up this magazine each month and supporting our advertisers. To show my appreciation, I would like to personally invite you to our anniversary celebration on Wednesday, February 11.

Your invitation can be found on the back cover. Please come out to help us celebrate a successful year. Your attendance would surely make my heart happy!

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Invitation to Natural Awakenings First Anniversary Celebration

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atural Awakenings of Greater Baton Rouge will celebrate its first anniversary from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., February 11, at The Red Shoes.

Readers and supporters of the magazine are encouraged to attend to meet our advertisers and celebrate a year of success. Light refreshments will be served.

Publisher Jamie Shakotko found a copy of Natural Awakenings in Miami, Florida, several years ago while attending a health and wellness conference. After reading the magazine from cover to cover, she knew the Greater Baton Rouge area needed the healthy and sustainable living publication. In February 2014, the premiere issue was released.

Natural Awakenings of Greater Baton Rouge is distributed in East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes, reaching approximately 25,000 people in the community. “I am very grateful for all the advertisers who support the magazine,” says Shakotko. “They truly care about making our community happier and healthier.”

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aster Sergeant Jess Johnson will discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from 9 a.m. to noon and again from 3 to 6 p.m., February 7, at the West Baton Rouge Conference Center, in Port Allen. The event is hosted by Jeannie Causey and Cathy Duplechin, of Daystar Way. An Army Green Beret and VietMaster Sergeant nam veteran, Johnson will share his Jess Johnson struggle with PTSD and discuss how his symptoms were relieved with the use of Young Living Essential Oils. PTSD is often associated with veterans of war, however, victims of rape, abuse, natural disasters or those who experience other traumatic accidents or situations can also develop the disorder.

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newsbriefs New Client Special at Define Fitness Studio

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efine Fitness Studio, in Baton Rouge, is offering new clients a discounted rate of $30 for five classes. The classes must be taken within 30 days of purchase.

Define Fitness Studio is the only studio in Louisiana offering Buti Yoga and tap n’ pow{h}er fitness methods. Fusing yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics, Buti Yoga keeps the heart rate up.

Tap n’ pow{h}er is a balance fusion class. Messages of empowerment are infused with exercises that shape, tone and elongate muscle groups.

The studio offers many classes designed to build strength, burn calories, lengthen, challenge and empower women. The fun, welcoming environment offers results-oriented movement with class pass options to suit any budget.

Location: 10735 Linkwood Ct., Ste. A., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-337-8278 or visit DefineFitStudio.com. See ad, page 5.

Community Outreach Program at Center for Natural Healing

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enter for Natural Healing, in Baton Rouge, has launched a community outreach program that offers financial aid to people in need of natural healing. Applications are now being accepted.

Each month, the Center for Natural Healing will choose one person who is in financial need but willing to do what it takes to fully heal.

Candidates must be open to changing their diet, following a supplemental program and working on their emotions. The selected candidate will receive complimentary appointments and a 30 percent discount on supplements for three months.

Location: 149 Cora Dr., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-927-9273 or visit CenterForNaturalHealing.org. See ad, page 11.

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Creating Custom Cakes at Room For Dessert

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oom For Dessert, in Baton Rouge, is now creating custom and specialty birthday, baby shower, wedding and other event cakes.

The bakery is offering 10 percent off any custom cake throughout the month of February.

Specializing in organic, glutenfree, sugar-free and vegan desserts, Room For Dessert offers numerous specialty and traditional cakes, gourmet cupcakes, breakfast muffins, cookies, brownies, cheesecakes, pies, tarts and many more dessert items.

Owner Denise Townsend knows how difficult it can be for families with food allergies or on specialized diets to find sweet treats. “I come from a family with diabetes, lactoseintolerance and gluten issues,” says Townsend. “We want people to be able to have their cake and eat it too, without feeling guilty or having painful after affects.”

Location: 9618 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B, Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-293-9886. See ad, page 16.

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he Sanctuary Wellness and Day Spa, in Baton Rouge, will host a series of classes throughout the year. This month’s class will focus on self-care and takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., February 7.

Participants will learn why caring for the self is not a luxury but a necessity. Topics include how to make and create time to spend wisely on what matters most, how to recharge and rejuvenate after chronic burnout, and how to ensure patterns of self-neglect are broken. A take-home binder with handouts, essential oils and other recipes for self-care along with lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided.

Cost: $100 per person. $185 per couple. Location: 5557 Government St., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-278-9187 or visit RenewHealingCenter.com.

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When Chicago University psychologists surveyed 20,000 people that were married between 2005 and 2012, they found that a third had met online. Half of them met through Internet dating, the rest via chat rooms and social networking sites. Of all the couples still married, those that met online rated themselves happier.

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Irene W. Pennington Wellness Day for Women

Saturday, February 28 7:30am - 12:30pm C.B. Pennington, Jr. Building Baton Rouge Breakout Sessions Free Health Screenings Exhibitor Booths Clinical Trials Info

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n an ongoing effort to promote women’s health and wellness, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Foundation will host its 15th annual Irene W. Pennington’s Wellness Day for Women, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., February 28, in the C.B. Pennington, Jr. Building, in Baton Rouge. The event is expected to draw 700 to 800 women.

Breakout sessions, which will be led by local health professionals, will explore the topics of: Herbs, Supplements and Probiotics, Acid Reflux, Resources to Quit Smoking, What to Expect When You’re Aging, New Obesity Medications, and Understanding Your Sexual Health and Hormones.

In addition to the scheduled sessions, attendees can participate in free health screenings and visit exhibitor booths; all focused exclusively on women’s health, nutrition and wellness.

Health screenings include skin and colorectal screening kits, heart rhythm and stroke risk assessments, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, body fat percentage, body mass index, and strength training to improve bone density. Attendees will also find information about clinical trials being conducted at Pennington.

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a 234-acre campus of the Louisiana State University System, is at the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia.

Basic, clinical and population research is conducted by approximately 80 faculty and more than 25 postdoctoral fellows working within a network of 19 highly specialized core service facilities and 50 laboratories supported by lab technicians, nurses, dieticians

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As a member of the Louisiana State University System, Pennington benefits from its close ties to LSU’s Baton Rouge campus and the LSU Medical Center. By working together and exchanging ideas, Pennington Biomedical is able to discover the mysteries of multiple diseases, while finding cures for chronic diseases.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s mission is “to discover the triggers of chronic diseases though innovative research that improves human health across the lifespan.”

Cost: Free; women ages 18 and up are welcome. Location: 6400 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-763-2629. To register, visit PBRC.edu. See ad, page 2.

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Spiritual Awakening Seminar with Joan Borysenko

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oan Borysenko, from the first awarePh.D., an internaness of life disrupted tionally known to the concluding author, psycholosteps of discovering gist and inspirational our strengths and sharspeaker, will lead ing wisdom. In The Art a two-day Spiritual and Science of ResilAwakening seminar, at ience, participants will two locations in Baton learn to experience Rouge, next month. change as a process

The first discusof receiving, a key to sion in the seminar, spiritual growth and The Art and Science of resilience and discover Resilience, will take how psychology, neuplace at 7 p.m., March roscience and spirituJoan Borysenko 6, at the Unitarian ality support enjoying Church. The second and growing through discussion, The Wisdom of the Heart: the inevitable: change.

Where Psychology, Health and Spiri Science is now revealing what tuality Meet, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 has been known intuitively: love is the p.m., March 7 at The Red Shoes. foundation of health, happiness and

The transformative process of resil- peace of mind. The effects of love on ience reveals inherent nobility, a rite of mental and physical wellbeing can be passage from pieces to peace. Myseen in the healing power of gratitude thologist Joseph Campbell called this and forgiveness, and in the importance passage the Hero’s Journey: the journey of empathy and relationships to lon-

Borysenko touches hearts and minds, serving as a magnificent bridge between science, psychology and spirituality. gevity. In The Wisdom of the Heart, participants will explore how to live life grounded in compassion, love and optimism, cornerstones of spirituality and positive psychology and learn tools to retrain the brain and nervous system to generate “heartfulness” as a natural companion to mindfulness.

Weaving together spirituality and healing with a respected medical background, Borysenko touches hearts and minds. As a magnificent bridge between science, psychology and spirituality she has authored/co-authored 14 books. She has a doctorate in medical sciences from Harvard Medical School and is a licensed clinical psychologist.

Cost: $20/Friday, $75/Saturday or $90/ both days. Locations: Unitarian Church, 8470 Goodwood Blvd.; The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St. For more information, call 225-338-1170 or visit TheRed Shoes.org. See ad, page 16.

Only do what your heart tells you. ~Princess Diana

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Mind-Body Therapies Stimulate the Immune System

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large statistical analysis of multiple studies on body-mind therapies such as meditation, tai chi, qigong and yoga found that the practices effectively reduce inflammation and show promise in modulating the immune system. Scientists at the Tufts University School of Medicine analyzed the results of 34 controlled scientific studies that collectively assessed 2,219 people.

Each study involved the use of at least one mind-body practice for between seven and 16 weeks and measured immune system health using multiple biological markers. Eighteen of the studies specifically examined inflammation factors, while seven evaluated antiviral-related immunity. Nine of the studies measured C-reactive protein (CRP) levels—an indicator of cardiovascular-related inflammation.

The analysis revealed that mind-body therapies reduced CRP levels in subjects with high risk factors for cancer, diabetes, depression and cardiovascular disease. The scientists added that some of the research suggested that mind-body therapy may also increase immunity against viral infections.

Calcium and Vitamin D May Help Prevent Dental Decay

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study from Argentina’s Buenos Aires University has linked dental caries to low levels of calcium and vitamin D. Dental status and caries risk were assessed by determining the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth, the amount of plaque and the sugar intake of 106 women of the average age of 24.

Calcium levels were deficient among nearly 60 percent of the women, 70 percent had low blood levels of vitamin D, 72 percent consumed soft drinks daily and all of them presented gingivitis (gum disease). The third with the highest caries scores and decayed or missing teeth had significantly lower calcium intake and vitamin D levels and significantly higher intake of protein and soft drinks, plus significantly higher plaque and sugar intake compared with the rest of the women.

The researchers concluded that low calcium intake is associated with a high risk of dental caries and a greater severity of oral disease. “Adequate nutritional status of calcium and vitamin D could be an additional factor that may help preserve good oral health,” they state.

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Marriage is Good for the Heart

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esearch from the New York University School of Medicine found that married people have significantly less cardiovascular disease (CVD) than those that are divorced, widowed or otherwise single. The study used data on the rates of CVD from the health surveys of more than 3.5 million men and women collected at 20,000 U.S. medical centers.

Married people under 50 had 12 percent lower incidence of heart disease than single people.

Married couples between 51 and 60 years old had a 7 percent lower risk, while those over 60 had a 4 percent lower risk.

The results were presented at the 2014 scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology.

Researcher and cardiologist Jeffrey Berger recommends that doctors show increased diligence for single patients: “If one of my patients is recently widowed or divorced, I’m increasingly vigilant about examining them for signs of any type of cardiovascular disease and depression,” he says.

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Greenwashing Conundrum

Biodegradable Plastic Bags Are a Hoax

A new service called Plated (Plated.com) is providing households the ability to prepare a fresh, homemade dinner without having to think about menu planning or grocery shopping. The ingredients arrive at the door in a biodegradable box, pre-portioned and ready to cook in 30 minutes.

Customers browse a rotating menu of chef-designed recipes on the Plated website and select their favorites each week, add the number of plates to the shopping cart and set a delivery date. For the price of subscription to the service, they receive a box with perfectly portioned ingredients and detailed cooking instructions. Based in New York City, Plated delivers its subscription boxes to 47 states, with plans to further expand in the next year.

In 2010, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed recommendations for environmental marketing claims.

The agency has sent warning letters to 15 marketers informing them that their claims may be deceptive, and requested more scientific evidence that plastic bags labeled as biodegradable, or “oxodegradable”, implying the bag will break down in time when exposed to oxygen, were true to the claim. Because many bags are dumped in the low-oxygen environment of a landfill, the FTC considers those advertised benefits as dubious.

Joseph Greene, a professor at California State University, Chico, points out that oxodegradable should be amended to “oxofragmentable” to be more accurate, because the plastics just break into smaller and smaller pieces.

Chemically, they don’t break down into anything less hazardous. In fact, if these plastic bags disintegrate in the ocean, the fragments will be about the right size for sea creatures to mistake them for plankton.

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Batteries that Last 1,000 Years A group of Swedish researchers has discovered an unconventional way to give new life to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which power everything from iPhones to electric cars, using pine resin and alfalfa seeds. The researchers plan to take up to two years to improve the chemistry of the product, and claim that the recycled batteries could last up to 1,000 years, according to researcher David Brandell.

It has been estimated that demand for the batteries from automobile manufacturers could explode up to 400 percent in the next six years. The researchers see the technology as a global antidote to current methods for recycling manufactured Li-ion batteries that are energy-intensive and require toxic materials to manufacture.

Source: EnvironmentGuru.com

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Bodywork Spotlights Myofascial Release at The Sanctuary Wellness & Day Spa

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essica Tregre, a licensed massage therapist and proprietor of The Sanctuary Wellness & Day Spa, specializes in myofascial release.

Developed by Physical Therapist John F. Barnes, the technique uses a whole body approach in

treating pain and dysfunction.

Tregre describes myofascial release as providing “a sense of relaxation, similar to what we experience after yoga or a soak in a hot bath.” She contends that the technique offers increased mobility, a heightened sense of well-being and a decrease in feelings of stress. Tregre chose this specialty after her yearlong struggle with back pain was resolved by the technique. She believes that everyone can benefit from myofascial release therapy, especially those suffering from old injuries, chronic pain or chronic tightness due to stress.

The Sanctuary Wellness & Day Spa offers many other massage modalities, including deep tissue, Swedish, reflexology, acupressure, lymphatic drainage and more.

The Sanctuary is located at 5557 Government St., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-278-9187 or visit RenewHealingCenter.com. See ad, page 31.

Deep Tissue Massage at The Massage Emporium

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he Massage Emporium provides clients with many modality options but owner Faith Miller claims that therapeutic deep tissue massage is their specialty. This type of massage, she says, reaches deep into layers of muscle and provides unrivaled relaxation and pain relief, making it beneficial to virtually everyone.

Miller encourages her staff to focus on results-oriented therapy, offering measurable outcomes for customers who seek their services.

The Massage Emporium’s therapists tailor each session to the client’s individual needs. “Our skilled, talented therapists enjoy helping people, and our continual in-house training allows them to excel in their field,” she explains.

Open seven days a week with extended hours, The Massage Emporium caters to those who work full-time and individuals with busy schedules. The downtown location of the facility provides a convenient and relaxing break for city employees during their lunch hour or at the end of the workday.

The Massage Emporium is located at 240 Laurel St., Ste. 101, Baton Rouge.

For more information, call 225-387-0060 or visit MassageEmporium.net. See ad, page 31.

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Raindrop Technique at Facilitating Healing

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livia Bennett, of Facilitating Healing, specializes in Raindrop Technique massage. A Licensed Practical Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist, she received her Raindrop certification from the Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education, an educational organization dedicated to assembling research and disseminating information on the healing properties and therapeutic applications of essential oils.

Raindrop Technique uses a sequence of essential oils that enhance the immune system and support the body’s natural defenses, as well as the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, nervous, and other body systems. These oils, which are high in antioxidants, are also mood-elevating and antiseptic, creating an unfavorable environment for harmful viruses and bacteria that can hibernate in the body. Essential oils are known to boost stamina and energy and promote relaxation, while supporting overall health, vitality and longevity. Bennett uses only Young Living Essential Oils, which are 100 percent pure therapeutic-grade.

Bennett also provides other massage modalities to best suit each client’s muscle issues.

Facilitating Healing is located at 315 North Range Rd., Denham Springs. For more information, call 318-792-5073 or visit FacilitatingHealing.amtamembers. com. See listing, page 13.

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iossage specializes in craniosacral therapy and manual lymph drainage, two therapies that owner Andi massage for Health Perry says “changed her life.” After suffering with sciatica for over two years with no relief other than the temporary masking of pain she received from muscle relaxers and pain pills, she tried craniosacral therapy (CST) and manual lymph drainage (MLD) and experienced immediate relief during her first session.

According to Perry, CST is an extremely gentle and relaxing therapy that is similar to meditation. Focusing on the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, the modality restores alignment, allowing the body’s energy systems to flow smoothly again. Perry’s clients have experienced relief from a number of issues, including migraines, chronic neck and back pain, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. She contends that the therapy can even be helpful for clients ADD, ADHD and post-traumatic v.1b stress disorder.

In addition to CST and MLD, Perry specializes in Lomi Lomi and Thai Bodywork. She incorporates all of her experience and specialties into each massage therapy session.

Biossage is located at 11822 Justice Ave., Ste. A1, Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-456-7577 or visit BiossageForLife.com. See ad, page 5.

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RETHINKING HEART HEALTH Pioneering Doctors and Patients Reinvent Cardio Care

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n 1977, Dr. Dean Ornish began to think beyond an allopathic medicine paradigm that defined the reversal of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD) and the hypertensive diseases such as heart failure and stroke, as physiologically implausible. Undaunted by the challenge of funding his research, he pushed forward. Results of his foundational 1986 to 1992 Lifestyle Heart Trial, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, proved that individuals with preexisting coronary atherosclerosis that make intensive, integrated lifestyle changes can begin to experience improvements in their condition after as little as one year without using lipid-lowering drugs.

Based on his 30-plus years of clinical research, Ornish and his colleagues further showed that five years of following proper nutrition, fitness and stress

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management—which must include love and support—can reduce symptoms of CHD and other chronic conditions. He remarks in Love & Survival: 8 Pathways to Intimacy and Health that despite numerous studies showing a medical basis for its occurrence, the reason why CHD is reversible is still the subject of debate.

Ornish’s work has paved the way for a growing corps of pioneering integrative physicians successfully collaborating with patients to reduce the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.

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The cause of cardiovascular disease is arterial plaque, a fine layer of fatty material that forms within the arteries and blocks blood flow. It is largely the result of food and activity choices, plus the degree of inflammation in the arteries. Dr. Steven Masley’s three keys

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to improving heart health highlighted in his book, The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up, and an upcoming PBS special, concern lifestyle factors capable of shrinking plaque, improving circulation and strengthening the heartbeat. “Abnormal plaque growth is preventable 90 percent of the time,” states the president of Masley Optimal Health Center, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

While conducting research on the heart health of nearly 1,000 patients over a period of 20 years, Masley suspected that the traditional assessment approach of measuring cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure didn’t effectively address the biochemistry within arteries. Testing intima-media thickness (IMT) using a simple 10-minute external ultrasound confirmed it.

The test bounces high-frequency sound waves to measure the thickness of the carotid arteries’ innermost two layers on either side of the neck.

“This valuable tool allows for an estimate of arterial age. A healthy, young cardiovascular system has less plaque and an unhealthy, old one has more,” advises Masley. IMT, a useful tool for preventing future heart attacks and strokes, differs from standard carotid Doppler ultrasound, which looks for artery obstructions suggesting surgery.

A practitioner of functional medicine, Masley explains heart-related diagnoses differently than his allopathic counterparts. “Rather than diagnosing high blood pressure as hypertension, I categorize it as not enough exercise, not enough fruits and vegetables, high emotional stress and excessive body fat.”

To optimize heart health, Masley employs a broad, holistic matrix of options that enhance the cardiovascular system—the interactions among diet, activity level, weight, environmental toxins, hormones, stress and biochemical factors such as blood sugar control and inflammation levels. He prescribes heart-healing foods that simultaneously help to manage the aging process, following a customized, heart-friendly supplement plan; engaging in exercise that strengthens the heart and arteries; and learning how to better manage stress.

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Dr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist, anti-aging specialist and bioenergetics psychotherapist in Manchester, Connecticut, has also shifted his heart health paradigm. He now prescribes a combination of conventional medicine, food, supplements, mind/body strategies and natural healing methods. His book, Heartbreak and Heart Disease: A Mind/Body Prescription for Healing the Heart, relates many inspiring case histories that address the psycho-emotional component of heart health and illustrate how to repair and reopen a broken heart by releasing long-repressed emotions.

Following two years of Gestalt psychotherapy training and seven years of bioenergetics training, Sinatra likewise realized that heartbreak was one of the major causes of heart disease. An expert in the field of natural cardiology, he had once believed that cholesterol and fat were the primary causes before 40 years of treatment research taught him otherwise.

“Cholesterol is not the reason for heart disease,” advises Sinatra, founder of HeartMDInstitute.com and author of The Great Cholesterol Myth.

“The body produces and needs cholesterol to convert sunlight to vitamin D, to make sex hormones, vital semipermeable membranes for the body’s trillions of cells, plus bile salts for digestion. Even your brain makes and uses cholesterol to build connections between the neurons that facilitate learning and memory.”

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Sinatra names the real perpetrators of heart disease—stress, inflammation and overeating sugar and processed foods containing saturated fat. He counsels that the heart benefits less from a lowfat, high-carbohydrate diet than one low in carbohydrates and higher in healthy fats, overturning widespread medical mantras.

Also, a high-fructose, high-grain carbohydrate diet raises triglycerides, increases the risk of metabolic syndrome and contributes to insulin resistance, causing the liver to produce more cholesterol, as well as more inflammatory, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) particles, all of which increase the risk for CHD, diabetes and stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that metabolic syndrome, which affects nearly 35 percent of American adults, may overtake smoking as the leading risk factor for CHD.

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He champions the link between maintaining normal spinal function and healthy heart function, along with supporting the inner presence of Spirit, which he calls the healthy heart’s ultimate elixir. “Its essence relaxes the heart, opens the mind to possibilities greater than itself and provides the perspective that the heart and the mind are complementary,” he observes.

He explains that when our emotions get bottled up, something in our heart or circulation has to give.

“If you or someone you know experiences heart problems, chances are that unresolved emotions lie directly below the surface,” he says. “There are exceptions, and genetic problems can explain many heart defects, but heart problems don’t usually show up unless emotions are involved.”

Forleo’s concept is supported by the work of Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., executive vice president and director of research at California’s Institute

of HeartMath. His research papers include The Energetic Heart: Bioelectromagnetic Interactions Within and Between People.

“Today, evidence suggests that the heart may play a particularly important role in emotional experience. Research in the relatively new discipline of neurocardiology has confirmed that the heart is a sensory organ and acts as a sophisticated information encoding and processing center that learns, remembers and makes independent functional decisions that don’t involve the cerebral cortex,” advises McCraty.

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Pioneering integrative medical doctors Masley, Sinatra, Forleo and Mona Lisa Schultz, who also holds a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, agree that in matters of heart disease, emotions take center stage. Schultz, who recently co-authored All is Well: Heal Your Body with Medicine, Affirmations and Intuition, with Louise L. Hay, a leading founder of the self-help movement,

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Shultz observes, “Every illness has an emotional component, which tells us intuitively that something or someone in our life or environment is out of balance and needs to be addressed.

Our use of language—such as frustration makes our heart race, anger boils our blood—and our common sense are telling us what we don’t need more studies to confirm. If we can’t deal with our anger in a timely fashion, name our feelings, respond effectively and release them, we increase our chance of illness, ranging from hypertension to cardiovascular events.”

According to the American Journal of Cardiology, the U.S. spends 10 percent of all healthcare dollars for cardiovascular disease prevention and medical management versus 90 percent on medical treatment procedures and hospital care. For individuals interested in taking charge of their heart health, working with a physician that embraces the emerging paradigm of integrative lifestyle changes and prevention can be a drug-free, lifesaving decision.

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“Every molecule in the brain begins as food,” says Dr. Drew Ramsey, author of The Happiness Diet and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. “Food choice is the biggest puzzle piece patients have under their control.”

Ramsey describes the modern American diet as being overwhelmed with highly processed foods, refined carbohydrates, omega-6 fats and sugar.

His food philosophy serves as an overall prescription for mental health: “Eat food

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that comes from farms and not factories; simple, recognizable human food.”

Registered Dietitian Kathie Swift, an integrative clinical nutritionist in Lennox, Massachusetts, and author of The Swift Diet, agrees that food is powerful medicine. She recommends a balanced, flexitarian diet founded on plants, but including high-quality, animal-sourced foods. Just shifting our processed-foods to whole-foods ratio yields an improved mood, Swift says, which continues to motivate dietary change.

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Recent science suggests a deeper meaning to the “gut feeling” adage.

Bacteria in the gut and neurochemicals in the brain communicate intimately and bidirectionally via the vagus nerve, explains Swift. Altering the gut’s microbial population, whether from chronic stress, antibiotic overuse or nutritional deficiencies, can change brain chemistry

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In 2013, Canadian researchers altered both the neurochemicals and behavior in mice by switching their intestinal microbiota; anxious mice given the microbes of intrepid mice became braver, and vice versa. Another small study in the British Journal of Nutrition showed a decrease in depression and anxiety symptoms in volunteers taking probiotics for a month.

Essentially, says Swift, “We have a brain in the belly,” which must be nourished by both prebiotics (soluble fiber) and probiotics (fermented food). “Fiber is the quintessential substance to feed the lovely community of bugs in the gut,” says Swift, “while fermented foods interact with resident bacteria and give them a boost.” She recommends a variety of vegetables as a primary source of fiber, especially legumes, along with fruits, nuts, cheese and the occasional gluten-free whole grain. Probiotic foods include fermented vegetables, kefir, yogurt with live active cultures and apple cider vinegar.

B Happy

Most psychiatric medications target feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, says Ramsey, but the body also manufactures these chemicals naturally during the methylation cycle, a B-vitamin-dependent neurological process.

“B vitamins are superstars of the brain,” Ramsey says. “Think of them as lubrication for the brain’s gears.”

Folate, or vitamin B9 is particularly important to healthy nervous system functioning. A meta-analysis of 15,000 people reported in the Journal of Epidemiology associated low folate with a higher risk of depression. Dark leafy greens like kale, spinach and Swiss chard are high in B vitamins, as are beets, eggs, lentils, beans and whole grains; helpful fruits include papaya, avocado and berries.

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“It’s a horrible notion that fat is bad,” says Ramsey.

Swift agrees, noting, “We need a major renovation and reeducation of this important neuro-nutrient.” The

integrity of a neuron cell membrane, which Swift describes as “a beautiful and fluid layer of lipids,” is crucial for brain health because it dictates communication among neurotransmitters. “The fat we eat becomes the fat of our cell membranes,” she says. “So nourish your membranes with adequate amounts of the right types of fat.”

Long-chain omega-3s (DHA) docosahexaenoic acid and (EPA) eicosapentaenoic acid build and protect neurons, help prevent cognitive decline with age and can boost overall mood and mental performance, says Ramsey. A study in the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry found that treating depressed patients with omega-3 EPA was as equally effective as Prozac. “DHA

and EPA are the two most important fats for brain health on the planet, period,” states Ramsey.

Foods rich in omega-3s include fatty seafood like salmon, mussels and oysters, plus sea vegetables, walnuts, flaxseed and grass-fed beef. For vegetarians and vegans, Ramsey recommends an algal DHA supplement.

Focusing on feeding the brain doesn’t preclude staving off heart disease, obesity or diabetes. “Follow the rules of eating for brain health,” Ramsey says, “and you’ll also be slim, energized, focused and resilient.” It’s all a recipe for happiness.

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Lentil Salad with Hummus, Grilled Asparagus, Broccoli, Red Onion and Grilled Watermelon Lentils, chickpeas and asparagus are high in fiber and B vitamins, while walnuts add omega-3s. Broccoli is an excellent source of chromium, a mineral found to lower blood sugar and reduce symptoms of depression in some people, according to a Cornell University study. Grilled onions (along with garlic, which can be blended into hummus) belong to a food family called alliums that promote healthy vascular function and blood flow to the brain and also contain a high concentration of chromium, says Ramsey.

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Lucking into good recommendations can whittle down the multitude of choices available at 32,000 U.S. health clubs and studios, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association. With the dual trends of niche studios and low-cost fitness centers fueling a diverse burst in workout options, club-seekers should apply their sleuthing skills before deciding on something that can prove so pivotal to their health.

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Clue #2: Know what you need. Some people have absolute necessities for fitness success. “For instance, avid swimmers need a pool,” says Grace DeSimone, an ACSM personal trainer in New York City. “That’s going to reduce their choices considerably.” Other nonnegotiable provisions might be a yoga studio, indoor track or child care.

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“People are more likely to stay motivated in an environment that inspires them and with people that motivate them,” Freytag says. During on-site visits, do we feel at home among kindred spirits our own age? Is the facility clean and secure?

Clue #5: Look at the equipment. If the gym doesn’t have the equipment we want to use, whether it’s Pilates or TRX equipment, free weights or Kettlebells, then move on. A gym worth joining will have plenty of up-to-date equipment that follows the latest fitness trends and works properly, says White.

Clue #6: Investigate the staff. Checking out the staff is key for those seeking specialized guidance, such as yoga, martial arts or personal training. Look for trainers and instructors available to help that are certified by a reputable program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

Investigating key employees’ backgrounds, including acupuncturists and massage therapists, is crucial.

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pet’s love is extraordinary because it is unconditional. It doesn’t have expectations, pass judgment or try to leverage guilt. It is rich in loyalty, trust and adoration. Domestic pets provide warmth, companionship and love, as well as purpose, fun and conversational gambits for family members. For lonely hearts, they are a lifeline, providing a physical, emotional and spiritual connection to life that may prove critical to survival and happiness.

Loving pets seem like an endless source of happiness while with us, but few outlive their owners. Loss is as much a part of having a pet as potty training. For some, the loss of a dog or cat is debilitating and the grieving process can take months.

Rev. Gary Kowalski, author of Goodbye, Friend and a Unitarian Universalist minister in Santa Fe, New Mexico, contends that the depth of the relationship that we develop with pets emerges from the time we spend with

them every day—exercising, feeding, grooming and even sleeping with them.

The relationship is pure and uncomplicated, and the pain of separation can be especially intense and profound.

The challenge of pet loss is often complicated by the difficult decision to euthanize an aged or suffering animal.

“One of the hardest things about having a dog is that sometimes you have to decide to end its life,” says Jon Katz, of upstate New York, a New York Times bestselling author of many books about dogs, including Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die. “Our job as pet owners is to be an advocate for our pets, making sure they do not suffer.

Don’t poison the joy that you shared with your pet with guilt over your decisions,” he says. Katz recommends taking photos of pets and making intentional memories in the time leading up to parting to encourage closure.

The same kind of rituals we use to honor and say goodbye to other family

The same kind of rituals we use to honor and say goodbye to other family members can likewise help ease the pain of a pet’s passing.

members can likewise help ease the pain of a pet’s passing. Owners can gather with loved ones and friends to celebrate the life of their pet with a burial ceremony or memorial. Kowalski likes adding meaningful words. His book includes a variety of readings that pet owners can use in their rituals taken from poems, literature, the Bible and other sacred texts.

When a human friend or family member dies, compassion and empathy flows from everyone we meet, but many may not be aware of, or understand, the depth of grief associated with a pet’s death. “Some people feel embarrassed or don’t understand that mourning a deceased pet is a normal process,” explains Julia Harris, a pet bereavement counselor from Ellijay, Georgia, and author of Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide.

Support is essential during times of grief, and it can be difficult to find an understanding friend to discuss it with.

Several online communities are devoted to providing support. An Internet search of “pet loss support” yields a wealth of online resources.

In the same way that the belief in an afterlife comforts people of many faith traditions when a person passes, the possibility of the same destiny for pets can offer comfort. “Perhaps one of the most common questions I am asked is whether or not animals have a soul,” explains Harris. “I encourage people to know that the soul, like love, is eternal.

It leaves the physical body, but the loving relationship continues.”

While there’s no standard timeline for the grieving process, it’s important to keep perspective. Excessive grief can lead to depression. “If the grief is interfering with life and your work, then you may need to seek professional help,” advises Katz.

Not even a parent is capable of providing the purely unconditional love we receive from pets. Kowalski views it as a sacred connection, observing that through the unconditional love and acceptance that we receive from our pets, we get a little glimpse of what God’s love must look like.

Julianne Hale is a writer and editor for Natural Awakenings and blogs about family life at AnotherGrayHair.

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Email Calendar@NABatonRouge.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. Or visit NABatonRouge.com to submit online. magazine are encouraged to stop by to meet our advertisers and celebrate a year of success. Light refreshments will be served. $5 donation to be given to the host. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-238-1200. NACelebration.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Reflections in the Garden – 12-1pm. Topic of discussion is color with camellias. Bring your lunch; drinks provided. With Dr. Pat Hegwood. Free/ members, $10/non-members. Burden Conference Center, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge. 225-763-3990.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12

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.

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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It – 6-7:30pm.

Learn the action steps to take to live your passion.

Have a business idea, a gift or a talent to share with the world, explore how to take the next step.

With Melinda Stallings. $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Yoga Nidra – 2-4pm. Yoga Nidra creates an avenue for releasing deep mind/body issues by going to the root of what is covered; releasing stressful thoughts, struggle and physical pain to encourage healing.

With Dee Dee Poullard. $20. Reflection, A Yoga & Health Studio, 11015 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge.

225-663-8922. Info@ReflectionYogaStudio.com.

Cooking Plants – 6:30-8pm. Looking for ways to enjoy a plant-based diet? Learn about seasonings and time-saving methods to prep vegetables, as well as cookbooks and websites for healthy cooking.

Enjoy a delicious soup, cornbread and vegetable.

With Anita Faye Leclercq, personal food trainer. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Combating the Effects of Stress & Trauma with Essential Oils – 3pm-6pm. DaystarWay will host Master Sergeant Jess Johnson on the topic of PTSD and a way to obtain relief from its plaguing symptoms, naturally. $40; Free for U.S. Military Veterans. West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N Westport Dr, Port Allen. 225-572-3376.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8

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.

Living In Your Intentions Workshop – 2:304:30pm. With clarity and focus, determine what’s important and how to achieve what you want.

2015 is living on purpose. $67. Register by Feb 3 and receive $10 off. Agame Yoga and Meditation Center, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge.

225-636-1891. AgameYoga.com.

Poetry: Spectral Spaces – 10:30am-12pm. Explore how the elements of color, sound and dreams produce this expanded experience of the poem. Develop techniques using these elements as a way to enhance meaning and depth in our own poetry. With Cynthia Toups. $25. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 tap n’pow{h}er – 8:30am. A balance fusion class designed to shape, tone and elongate muscle groups, is infused with messages of empowerment. First class free, then $15. Define Fitness Studio, 10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge. 225-337-8278.

DefineFitStudio.com.

Combating the Effects of Stress & Trauma with Essential Oils – 9am-12pm. DaystarWay will host Master Sergeant Jess Johnson on the topic of PTSD and a way to obtain relief from its plaguing symptoms, naturally. $40; Free for U.S. Military Veterans. West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 N Westport Dr, Port Allen. 225-572-3376.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Parabola Discussion – 6-7:30pm. Join us for a monthly discussion of Parabola, a magazine that creates an exchange of ideas and beliefs across a wide variety of faiths, traditions, and inner disciplines. With Celia Strickler. $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Poetry Essentials – 6:30-8pm. Take an in-depth look at poetry’s most essential elements, as well as how skilled knowledge of these elements allows the poet to share evocative images and moments of universal truth with the reader. With Cynthia Toups. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Natural Awakenings Anniversary Celebration – 6:30-8:30pm. Readers and supporters of the

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Partner Yoga Class – 8:30-9:45am. Valentine’s Day partner yoga class. Feel free to come with a partner or come alone. $15/per person. Reflection, A Yoga & Health Studio, 11015 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge.

225-663-8922. Info@ReflectionYogaStudio.com.

Couples Guided Meditation – 9:30-10:30am.

Guided meditations aim to provide: awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.

This class is for couples. Free/donations accepted.

Biossage, 11822 Justice Ave, Ste A1, Baton Rouge.

225-456-7577. Biossage4Life.com.

Nia, One Billion Rising – 10-11:30am. One Billion Rising has brought people together worldwide to stand up to end violence against women, to bring light into the darkness. Nia creates a safe, supportive canvas to move to music in a unique way. With Kate Finlayson. $15. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Open Your Heart: Essential Oils to Balance Chakras – 1-3pm. Learn how to balance chakras using essential oils. Presented by Vicki B Beauty & Wellness. $20 includes handouts, chakra balancing and a free gift. Spiral Branch Yoga, 121 N. Range Rd, Denham Springs. 225-664-7759.

SpiralBranchYoga.com.

Singles Guided Meditation – 2:30-3:30pm.

Guided meditations aim to provide: awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.

This class is for those who need reminders that it is okay to be single and happy on Valentine’s Day. Free/donations accepted. Biossage, 11822 Justice Ave, Ste A1, Baton Rouge. 225-456-7577.

Biossage4Life.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Healthy Digestion With Essential Oils – 3pm.

Discover how essential oils can create a healthy digestive system. Attendees will receive a free gift and will be entered for door prize. Registration is required, as space is limited. Free. Vicki B Beauty & Wellness, 10018 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge. 225955-0177. Vicki@Vicki-B.com.

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.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Essential Oils 101 – 7pm. Discover the gift of natural health using dōTERRA essential oils. Attendees will receive a free gift and will be entered for door prize. Registration is required, as space is limited. Free. Vicki B Beauty & Wellness, 10018 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge. 225-955-0177. Vicki@ Vicki-B.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Wellness Day for Women – 7:30am-12:30pm.

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. C.B. Pennington, Jr. Building at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge. PRBC.edu.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Plexus Health, Wellness & Pain Management – 6:30pm. Increase energy, lose weight, balance blood sugars, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, manage pain and correct intestinal issues the most natural way. First time guests receive 3-day trial pack of Plexus Slim drink and Accelerator+ or Boost. With Terrie Crosby. Free. Portobello’s Italian Grill, 15440 George O’Neal Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-937-4657.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Buti Yoga – 6:15pm. The only studio in Louisiana offering Buti Yoga, a movement that fuses yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics to keep the heart rate up and free the female spirit. First class free, then $15.

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

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. Avoid wearing leather or silk. With students of Master Stephen Co. $10 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 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.

Poetry: Spectral Spaces – 10:30am-12pm. Explore how the elements of color, sound and dreams produce this expanded experience of the poem. Develop techniques using these elements as a way to enhance meaning and depth in our own poetry. With Cynthia Toups. $25. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Menopause and Hormones – 11am-12pm. An interactive Q&A session, with Dr. Karen Miller, to talk about changes in hormone levels at menopause

and discuss pros and cons of hormone replacement and alternative treatments. $20. Total Wellness for Women, 10101 Siegen Ln, Ste 3B, Baton Rouge.

225-288-1230, TotalWellnessBR@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Yoga Nidra – 10am-12pm. Yoga Nidra is a nurturing practice for body, mind and soul. By peacefully activating a deep connection with the breath, enter into a divine peace beyond mental understanding.

No experience needed. With Dee Dee Poullard. $20.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Emotional Healing Through Raindrop – 3:304pm. Learn about Raindrop Therapy and how to incorporate essential oils into your everyday life for support. Attendees will receive 10 percent off the purchase of a gift certificate for a raindrop session.

Free/donations accepted. Biossage, 11822 Justice Ave, Ste A1, Baton Rouge. 225-456-7577. Biossage 4Life.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Medicine Cabinet Makeover – 2pm. Learn how to make over your medicine cabinet and replace common over-the-counter medications with dōTERRA essential oils. Attendees receive a free gift and a chance to win door prize. Registration required, as space is limited. Free. Vicki B Beauty & Wellness, 10018 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge. 225-955-0177.

Vicki@Vicki-B.com.

Listen: The Written Words of Women – 2-4pm.

A celebration of local female writers, read from their recent work. We will showcase the works of Renée Bacher, Claire Boudreaux Bateman, Dorothy Early Davis, Laurie Lynn Drummond, Ava Leavell Haymon and others. $10 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Poetry Essentials – 6:30-8pm. Take an in-depth look at poetry’s most essential elements, as well as how skilled knowledge of these elements allows the poet to share evocative images and moments of universal truth with the reader. With Cynthia Toups. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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Guided Meditation – 9:30-10:30am. Guided meditations aim to provide: awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth. This class will focus on renewing peace in your home and your life. Free/donations accepted. Biossage, 11822 Justice Ave, Ste A1, Baton Rouge. 225-456-7577.

Biossage4Life.com.

Guided Meditation – 2:30-3:30pm. Guided meditations aim to provide: awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth. This class will focus on renewing peace in your home and your life. Free/donations accepted. Biossage, 11822 Justice Ave, Ste A1, Baton Rouge. 225-456-7577.

Biossage4Life.com.

Essential Oils 101 – 3pm. Discover the gift of natural health using dōTERRA essential oils. Attendees will receive a free gift and will be entered for door prize. Registration is required, as space is limited. Free. Vicki B Beauty & Wellness, 10018 Mollylea Dr, Baton Rouge. 225-955-0177. Vicki@ Vicki-B.com.

The Graduates: Life After Incarceration – 7-8:30pm. The Graduates is a performance ensemble of former members of the Drama Club at Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women. Sharing their own experiences, they shed light on the effects of incarceration to individual lives. $15 suggested donation.

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

plan ahead MARCH 6 & 7

markyourcalendar Spiritual Awakening Seminar Spend an inspiring weekend with one of the world’s foremost pioneers in mind-body medicine and spirituality. Joan Borysenko brings together ancient wisdom and modern science to offer new and practical tools to help healing and wholeness.

Fri, March 6 • 7-9pm

Unitarian Church, 8470 Goodwood Blvd.

Sat, March 7 • 10am-5pm The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St.

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

Friday/$20; Saturday/$75; Both Days/$90

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

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.

Intro to Yoga Series – 7:30-9pm. Learn the basics of yoga from the ground up. Absolutely appropriate for those with no prior yoga experience. With Phi Truong. $49/per class. Agame Yoga and Meditation Center, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge.

225-636-1891. AgameYoga.com.

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.

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within this circle. This January through March, we will read A Path Appears, by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. $20 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-3381170. 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 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. 504723-5472. OnenessGulfCoast@gmail.com.

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.

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

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

Compassion in Action – 10:30am-12pm. Documentaries and books spark the spirit of compassion

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Happy, Focused Child Series – 3:45-5:45pm.

Through dynamic breathing, yoga, songs, sharing, mindfulness and meditation, children will have the tools for growing up happily. Ages 6-9 begin at 3:45.

Ages 10-12 begin at 4:45. Class is one hour. $37/ per class. Agame Yoga and Meditation Center, 635 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge. 225-636-1891.

AgameYoga.com.

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.

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

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

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.

Spiritual Journey Circle – 6-7pm. Find inspiration on a journey that opens the door to the ideas of diverse spiritual teachers. Listen to amazing spiritual thinkers including Pema Chödrön, Clarissa Pinkola Estes Caroline Myss, David Whyte, and others. $20 monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

TheRedShoes.org.

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. Yoga BatonRouge.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.

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.

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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.

CSLSoutheastLA.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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DAYSTAR WAY, LLC

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

See special Bodywork listings, page 13.

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 9.

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

We have single oils, combinations of oils and organic oils, as well as carrier oils and creams for cosmetics.

Lovely diffusers will fill your room with fragrant healing.

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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 21.

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 21.

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

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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 7.

FITNESS STUDIO DEFINE FITNESS STUDIO

10735 Linkwood Ct, Ste A, Baton Rouge 22-337-8278 DefineFitStudio.com We are excited to be the only studio in Louisiana to offer the Buti Yoga® and tap n’ pow{h}er® fitness methods. We offer a fun, welcoming environment for a results-oriented workout to free your hips and mind. Our classes are designed to build strength, burn calories, lengthen, challenge and empower you.

Define yourself here! See ad, page 5.

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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.

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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 19.

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 21.

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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.

KARIN NIELSEN, ND

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

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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.

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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 16.

NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS PLEXUS PRODUCTS

Terrie Crosby, Sr. Ruby Ambassador 225-937-4657 PlexusSlim.com/TCrosby Our life changing products offer the most natural way to improve health, increase energy, lose weight and manage pain. Plexus products help you achieve this goal by giving your body the ingredients it needs to balance, detox and heal itself as God designed it to do. See ad, page 15.

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.

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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 16.

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

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SPIRITUAL GIFTS & BOOKS COYOTE MOON

1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-343-2340 CoyoteMoonBR.com Coyote Moon is a retail store offering all sorts of treasures to help you become healthy in body, mind and spirit. We stock wonderful books, relaxing music for meditation and yoga, gorgeous crystals, natural stones, sacred sage, Native American drums, Tibetan singing bowls, Kroeger Herb products and Shanti Kai flower essence sprays. New items arrive weekly. See ad, page 8.

THERMOGRAPHY THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR Karin Nielsen, ND, CCT 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

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

WEIGHT LOSS SOZA CLINIC

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

WELLNESS SPA See special Bodywork listings, page 13.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS TOTAL WELLNESS FOR WOMEN 10101 Siegen Ln, Ste 3B, Baton Rouge 225-288-1230 TotalWellnessBR.com

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

Learn How Freedom Feels!

At The Sanctuary, we specialize in pinpointing the underlying root of your health challenges – and giving you the tools to overcome the problem.

YOGA 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.

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!

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