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Color Me Calm

Grownups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books

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Guided by the principles of our faith, we create an innovative workplace of likeminded individuals who understand that success is achieved, when we give more than we receive.

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Dr. Clay Couvillon is an active member in several organizations, including the American Academy of Dental Oncology and the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. His passion is reshaping and redefining the traditional dental model in order to provide a high level of trust, respect, and quality for individuals that value their health. His education and expertise is directed towards helping patients achieve overall wellness through optimal oral health and by raising awareness in what he terms the “systemic-oral link.” Dr. Clay hopes to give individuals a better understanding of how ones oral health can give great insight into their overall susceptibility to chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, endocrine disorders and cancer.

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TELL OUR STORY How Integrative Doctors See Into Whole-Body Health

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Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies

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18 COLOR ME CALM

Growups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books

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Parents and teachers alike use precise coloring as a way to practice hand-eye-brain coordination, which helps develop fine motor skills. With my perfectionist tendencies, I didn’t need much encouragement to make those colors fit inside those lines. Once I had children of my own, however, I began to see things differently— I wanted them to color however they wanted. Coloring is an expression of art. There should be no rules.

I am really excited that coloring books for adults are one of the hottest trends now. There is something relaxing and calming about coloring. Our Inspiration article, “Color Me Calm,” by Avery Mack, looks at the rising trend of adult coloring books and how they can help relieve stress. We have given you some creative space on page 18 where you are the artist. There are no rules.

Adding color to our plates also contributes to a happier and healthier life.

A popular candy says you should “taste the rainbow,” and I agree; however, the rainbow should consist of a variety of vegetables. Grab that bunch of purple cauliflower or red carrots the next time you see it. Don’t be scared! For those that do not like vegetables, smoothies and juices are a great way to sneak in greens.

The taste of the greens is hidden by the fruit, so you won’t even notice the veggies are in there.

From coloring pens/pencils to a colorful plate full of vegetables, colors can affect us more than we realize. Since color is light and energy, it can impact our moods and emotions. For example, the color blue is said to have a calming effect, which can result in lower blood pressure, whereas the color red might have the opposite effect. Green may be used to relax people that feel unbalanced emotionally. Yellow may be used to help invigorate people suffering from depression, much in the same way sunlight helps those who develop Seasonal Affective Disorder in the winter months.

So, if you are feeling blue, grab a coloring book, eat the rainbow and get outside and soak in some of the big yellow sun. Now that spring is here, you will find beautiful colors all around you.

Here’s to coloring outside of the lines,

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Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. ~ Maya Angelou

newsbriefs Local Chiropractor Offers Services to Animals

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octor of Chiropractic Alvin Jaufre, owner of Lagniappe Chiropractic, in Baton Rouge, is offering chiropractic services to animals. Dogs are welcome in the office during clinic hours and horses are seen by appointment at a home, or in the barn or stable.

Animals can get spinal misalignments or subluxations just like their human counterparts, causing pain, headaches, allergies, ear infections, lameness and aggression. Most animals respond quickly to chiropractic treatment and enjoy being adjusted. After an adjustment, animals in the clinic will also get a quick rubdown with aromatic and anti-inflammatory essential oils to facilitate healing.

Dr. Jaufre is one of only six chiropractors in Louisiana certified in animal chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Last year, Jaufre took over Dr. Steven Angle’s practice on East Airport Drive and changed the name to Lagniappe Chiropractic.

Cost: $30 canine and $75 equine. Location: 311 East Airport Dr. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 225-926-2273. See ad, page 17.

Total Body Makeover in 30 Days at Preservation Yoga

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reservation Yoga, in Baton Rouge, has partnered with Healthy N Grateful Health Coaching to offer a 30-day total body makeover beginning March 28. Participants will receive unlimited Bikram yoga classes and four, onehour health coaching sessions, which will take place immediately following Saturday morning class. Health coaching topics include clean eating, self-care, health benefits of yoga and how to effectively lose unwanted weight.

The Bikram yoga classes take place in a room that is heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, which enhances flexibility and detoxification. Jennifer Tucker, certified integrative health coach and proprietor of Healthy N Grateful, is familiar with the impact that this type of yoga has on the body. She says, “I want people to know it’s not how you look on the outside but more importantly how you feel on the inside.”

Founded in 2015 by married couple Stefan and Mercy Boone, Preservation Yoga specializes in Bikram Method Yoga. With a combined 20 years of teaching experience that has taken them to New Orleans, Houston, Reno and Seoul, South Korea, the couple provides a specialized, thorough, comprehensive and intense yoga series to promote overall health and well-being. The Bikram series is designed to target the body and mind, and stimulates every muscle, organ, gland and tissue, offering the most complete workout available in this 90-minute class.

Cost: $70 new students or $40 current students. Location: 8775 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. C. For more information, call Tucker at 225-772-9025 or visit Preservation Yoga.com. See ad, page 6.

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icensed Massage Therapist and owner of Rejuve Therapeutic Massage Lisa King has opened a new massage therapy business located at The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge.

King offers 15-minute chair massages for $15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wellness Wednesdays each week.

With affordable prices and a relaxing atmosphere, Rejuve offers clients a customized experience. King listens closely to each client, taking notice of any concerns or problem areas that need to be addressed and creating a massage experience to fit each person’s specific needs.

King is a graduate of Medical Training College and specializes in deep tissue, medical massage, relaxation and Raindrop Therapy. “Nothing makes you feel more relaxed or allows you to wipe away the stress of life than a visit to Rejuve Therapeutic Massage,” she adds.

Location: 1528 Delplaza Dr., Ste. C. For more information, call 225-715-1065 or visit RejuveMassageBR.com. See ad, page 9.

Essential Oils and the Bible Workshop

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r. Sharnael Wolverton, of Swiftfire Ministries International, is hosting an Essential Oils and the Bible workshop featuring Dr. David Stewart at 6 p.m., March 16, at Wholly Ground Coffee Shop, in Walker.

Ancient civilizations understood the health properties and benefits of essential oils and regarded them as prized possessions. Science has confirmed the validity of these ancient treasures tand their usefulness in modern living. Attendees will learn where essential oils were used in biblical times for worship, healing and skin care, and how they have been rediscovered, investigated and proven effective.

An expert in essential oils for healing, Wolverton has a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. Stewart is a well-known teacher, lecturer and the author of 17 books, including Healing Oils of the Bible.

Cost: $41.99. Location: 27988 Walker South Rd. For more information or to register, visit the Dr. Sharnael Events tab at Swiftfire.org. See ad, page 31.

Fair Trade and Eco-Friendly Salt Lamps Available at Fleauxt

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leauxt —Floatation & Dry Salt Therapy, in Baton Rouge, offers Sō Well Himalayan Salt Lamps. A variety of sizes and styles are available in amber, white, and grey. In addition, Fleauxt carries mini salt lamps to plug into a computer’s USB port.

Himalayan salt lamps, when heated with a light bulb, emit negative ions, which are odorless, tasteless and invisible molecules, which bind to positive ions. Positive ions are created by electronic devices such as computers, televisions and microwaves and release electromagnetic fields (EMF).

Exposure to large amounts of EMF have been known to cause nervousness, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and stress on the immune system. In addition to reducing EMF’s, a lighted salt lamp can purify the air, reduce allergy and asthma symptoms, increase energy levels, and enhance sleep quality by reducing mold, fungus and other bacteria from the air.

Sō Well’s unique salt lamps are fair trade, artisan crafted and one-of-a-kind. The amber lamps are ideal for deep relaxation and grounding. The white lamps are great for energizing and the rare grey lamps are perfect for those who want therapeutic benefits without a bright light. All lamps come with a dimmer cord, so brightness can be adjusted, and a wooden base.

Cost: Starts at $21. Location: 8312 Jefferson Hwy., Ste 4, Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-283-0520 or visit Fleauxt.com. See ad, page 21.

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Magnolia Bark Knocks Out Head and Neck Cancer Cells

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ead and neck cancers include cancers of the mouth, throat (pharynx and larynx), sinuses and salivary glands.

According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, more than 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and almost 13,000 die from these diseases annually.

A study from the University of Alabama and the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center found that a magnolia herb extract called honokiol may treat these cancers. It tested human cancer cell lines in the laboratory from different parts of the body, including the mouth, larynx, tongue and pharynx. The researchers found that the honokiol extract halted the growth of each of these cancer cells and induced cell death.

Lead researcher Dr. Santosh K. Katiyar and his colleagues wrote, “Conclusively, honokiol appears to be an attractive, bioactive, small-molecule phytochemical for the management of head and neck cancer, which can be used either alone or in combination with other available therapeutic drugs.”

Probiotics Reduce Aggressively Negative Thoughts

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ecent research from the Netherlands’ Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition has discovered that negative and aggressive thinking can be changed by supplementing with probiotic bacteria. The triple-blind study followed and tested 40 healthy people over a period of four weeks that were split into two groups; one was given a daily probiotic supplement containing seven species of probiotics and the other, a placebo.

The subjects filled out a questionnaire that measured cognitive reactivity and depressed moods using the Leiden Index of Depression Sensitivity, which measures negative and depressed thinking. After four weeks, the probiotic group showed significantly lower scores in aggression, control issues, hopelessness, risk aversion and rumination, compared to the placebo group.

“The study demonstrated for the first time that a four-week, multispecies, probiotic intervention has a positive effect on cognitive reactivity to naturally occurring changes in sad mood in healthy individuals not currently diagnosed with a depressive disorder,” the researchers concluded.

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NETI POT SOLUTIONS FOR SINUS PROBLEMS

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eti pots, used for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, have become increasingly popular in the Western world.

People use the small Aladdin’s lamp-looking pots to help flush sinuses, usually by pouring a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and water from one nostril through the other (avoid common table salt because it can irritate mucous membranes). The process flushes out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms.

Frequent nasal flushing is credited with preventing and relieving sinus infections. Some experts recommend a stronger remedy if an infection is present.

“The bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with saline flushes,” remarks Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite, LLC. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a biofilm.

Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive within the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much at all.”

To deal with stubborn sinus problems, Frank likes using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is retained in the nostrils for ten minutes.

This can be supported with regular intra-nasal spraying of the colloid throughout the day.

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Metal and Mineral Imbalances May Produce Migraines

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Blood tests of both groups found that those with frequent migraines had four times the cadmium, more than twice of both the iron and the lead and nearly three times the levels of manganese in their bloodstreams compared to the healthy subjects. In addition, the migraine group had about a third of the magnesium, about 20 times less zinc and almost half the copper levels compared to the healthy group. “In light of our results, it can be said that trace element level disturbances might predispose people to migraine attacks,” the researchers stated.

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Nixing Monsanto Guatemala Just Says No

The government of Guatemala has repealed legislation dubbed the “Monsanto law”, which was approved last year to grant the biotech giant special expansion rights into ecologically sensitive territory, after widespread public protest. The demonstrations included groups of indigenous Mayan people, joined by social movements, trade unions and farmers’ and women’s organizations.

Following political party battles, the Guatemalan Congress decided not to just review the legislation, but instead cancel it outright.

The Monsanto law would have given exclusivity on patented seeds to a handful of transnational companies. Mayan people and social organizations claim that the new law would have violated their constitution and the Mayan people’s right to traditional cultivation of the land in their ancestral territories.

Lolita Chávez, of the Mayan People’s Council, states, “Corn taught us Mayan people about community life and its diversity, because when one cultivates corn, one realizes that a variety of crops such as herbs and medicinal plants depend on the corn plant, as well.”

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Food Fight

College Cafeterias Lead the Way in Sustainable Eating Colleges and universities are changing how they purchase and prepare food in their dining halls to provide students healthy, sustainable meal options, with many of them working to source food locally.

American University, in Washington, D.C., purchases more than a third of the food served in its cafeterias within 250 miles of its campus. McGill University, in Montreal, spends 47 percent of its food budget on produce from its own campus farm and growers within 300 miles.

Middlebury College, in Vermont, partners with seasonal local vendors, including those operating its own organic farm.

Taking it a step further, Boston University cafeterias serve meal options that include organic, fair trade, free-range, vegetarian-fed, hormone- and antibioticfree, sustainably harvested food items to students. Cornell University composts about 850 tons of food waste from its dining halls each year. At Duke University, surplus food is donated to food banks, and both pre- and post-consumer scraps are composted.

Other steps include the University of California, Berkeley’s new Global Food Initiative to address food security in a way that’s both nutritious and sustainable, and efforts at the University of Illinois to recycle cooking oil for biodiesel production.

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Connect with the Source of Creativity

by Elisa Smith

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or Antoinette Johnson, proprietor of Source Connect Studio and Gallery, art is more than an expression of creativity; it is the expression of life itself. But it wasn’t until she received a serious medical diagnosis that she even considered pursuing a career in art. “I vaguely remember taking an art class in eighth grade,” she says, “and a former classmate recently reminded me that I’d taken another in high school but I have no recollection of it. That’s how little impact it had on me at the time.”

A native of New Orleans and a Baton Rouge resident since the early 1990s, Johnson’s early career was an unlikely springboard for her current role as gallery owner and artist. Following a stint as a medic in the Navy, she planned to go to nursing school but her poor health and diagnosis of fibromyalgia kept her from achieving that goal.

Despite her illness, Johnson maintained a 4.0 grade point average in her college classes and was able to find a desk job with a specialty chemical company.

About four years ago, Johnson felt compelled to paint and took it up as a hobby. At the time, she had no idea what a crucial role this hobby would play in her overall health after being diagnosed last year with stage 4 adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare cancer of the glandular tissue. Following the diagnosis, Johnson joined an online support where she connected with a family whose daughter suffered with the same condition. They encouraged her to contact a specialist in Boston who had produced good results for their

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daughter. Johnson traveled there for treatment last spring and brought her art supplies with her.

Despite her health challenges, Johnson describes the time she spent in Boston as one of the most amazing periods in her life.

“I met so many wonderful, beautiful people and had so many wonderful, beautiful experiences,” she says.

While undergoing treatment, Johnson’s art became her focal point and served as a form of self-expression and relaxation. “You know how sometimes you feel like you’re supposed to be doing something but you don’t know what that something is?” she asks. “I’d felt that way for a long time. Then, I had the vision for an art studio while in treatment and I left Boston with a sense of clarity—a knowing—that this was something I had to do.” Her confidence was further bolstered by the fact that one of her original paintings sold at a benefit for Hope Lodge in Boston.

When she returned home to Baton Rouge, Johnson resigned from her job and began the process of regaining her physical strength while deciding how best to make her new business a reality.

“I had no idea what I was doing,” Johnson says. “Still, the message kept repeating: ‘You get the space, and I’ll take care of the rest,’ so that’s what I focused on.”

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As she started feeling stronger and venturing out more, Johnson began to notice various “for lease” signs near her neighborhood.

One, in particular, caught her attention but each time she drove past, traffic prevented her from stopping to write the number down until one day in early October, when traffic brought her car to a complete stop right in front of the sign. Johnson called that day and met the leasing agent the following week. As it turned out, the space was not located exactly where the sign was but was nearby. “I couldn’t believe it,” says Johnson. “The space inside looked exactly like what I had envisioned while in Boston.” Johnson signed the lease immediately and began to transform it with considerable help from her life partner Megan Jones.

Source Connect Studio and Gallery opened on November 7, 2015, less than a month after Johnson signed the lease. As the opening date approached, she realized that she would not be able to display her own art due to an agreement she made to loan her body of work to the library near her home through December. Still, Johnson was undeterred. Using social media and word of mouth, she was able to connect with artists whose work she felt was a good match for her gallery’s

spirit of mindfulness by energy. “This space creating a safe, nurturing is 475 square feet of space for patrons to expure joy,” says Johnson. press themselves, regard“People often say, ‘I feel less of what they perceive so happy when I’m here,’ to be their level of talent, and that’s exactly what I by allowing them to reenvisioned when creating flect while sitting quietly this space.” in a softly lit space. “This

Johnson chose the is art without judgment,” name Source Connect besays Johnson. “I want to cause she wants the space foster the joy of pure selfto allow patrons to do just expression, whether that’s that. “I wanted people to Antionette Johnson achieved through paintbe able to connect to the ing, sketching or simply Source within, using art coloring in a book.” instead of preaching,” she says. While

A big believer in what she calls her vision for the gallery is still unfoldspirit art, Johnson plans to offer ing, Johnson has several goals in mind. intuitive art classes, providing more asOne is to foster art meditation. sistance than technical instruction. To

After attending a retreat last sumfurther engender art appreciation, she mer in Magnolia, Mississippi, Johnson was impressed by how every act of often promotes community painting daily life has the opportunity to become at festivals, creating a few lines on a canvas and allowing passersby to take a meditation. In addition to traditional turns filling it in. She’s also planning sitting meditation, attendees practiced a spring fair for the complex in which walking as meditation and eating as her gallery is located. meditation, activities designed to instill

Existing classes include Dip and mindfulness in often mundane tasks.

Dabble, Creative Kids Studio and Johnson wants to impart the same

instructor-guided painting parties are available for groups of five to 10 people. The gallery can also be reserved for meetings, workshops and other small gatherings.

Johnson, whose personal style as an artist has evolved from detailed to more abstract over the past four years, wants to allow for the same evolution in visitors to her studio. “I welcome those who define themselves as artists and those who have never considered creating art, their families, their friends and their children,” she says.

Johnson is grateful that her diagnosis was the catalyst for coming into alignment with her purpose and she wants to share that with visitors to her gallery. “Above all, I want to maintain the positive energy of this space. My wish is for everyone who visits to feel the joy of creativity, the joy of being alive,” she says.

Source Connect Studio and Gallery is located at 4606 Jones Creek Rd., Ste. 110, Baton Rouge. For more information, call 318-510-8582 or visit Source ConnectGallery.com. See ad, page 9.

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Establishing an Environmentally Responsible Society Begins with Us

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How Integrative Doctors See Into Whole-Body Health

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o poets, the eyes have long been known as windows to the soul.

Systemically trained ophthalmologists, optometrists and functional medicine doctors see these organs as a potential indicator of high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies, as well as sites for potential glaucoma and macular degeneration.

The connection between overall health and eye health is rarely addressed during conventional eye exams, which are based on standard protocols for prescribing eyeglasses, drugs or surgery.

Conventionally trained optometrists and ophthalmologists, lacking education in nutrition and alternative approaches, treat the eyes as isolated organs. In contrast, systemically oriented, holistic eye experts treat them as integrated parts of the whole body.

Eye doctors like Marc R. Grossman, doctor of optometry, a co-founder of Natural Eye Care, Inc., of New Paltz, New York, and Edward C. Kondrot, a medical doctor and founder of the Healing the Eye & Wellness Center, in Fort Myers, Florida, take such a

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preventive and integrative approach.

They recommend good whole foods nutrition, supplemented with antioxidants and plant-based formulations of omega-6 and omega-3 oils, together with adequate sleep and exercise.

Key complementary treatments can be effective in improving sight and reversing some conditions.

Grossman, also a licensed acupuncturist, explains in his book Greater Vision: A Comprehensive Program for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Clarity how he incorporates the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of vision into his philosophy of eye care. At Somers Eye Center, in Somers, New York, he uses a full range of mind-body therapies, combined with conventional methods to address dry eye syndrome, nearsightedness, farsightedness, macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.

Kondrot, a leading board-certified homeopathic ophthalmologist, uses a slit-lamp binocular microscope to examine the complex living tissue of the eyes. The author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, he’s experienced in regeneration nutrition and maintains that our

overall health impacts our vision. His toolbox includes multimodal protocols like homeopathy, detoxification, oxygen therapy, low-level microcurrent to stimulate cellular activity, palming (using the hands over closed eyes) and other alternative methods to reverse visual loss. He regularly uses the Myers’ cocktail, an intravenous therapy with a high concentration of B-complex and C vitamins, taurine (an amino sulfonic acid), trace minerals and zinc.

“Regardless of your eye condition, regular eye exercises can increase eye muscle flexibility and support circulation for better delivery of oxygen, essential nutrients and the flow of energy to the eyes,” says Grossman. He notes that “Aerobic Exercise Protects Retinal Function and Structure from Light-Induced Retinal Degeneration,” a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience in 2014, was the first of its kind to link physical exercise with improved retinal health and prevention of common eye diseases.

While Kondrot emphasizes that vitamins A, C, D and E are essential to eye health, particularly in preventing macular degeneration, he cautions that taking a supplement is no substitute for expanding the diet to include foods such as kale, spinach, parsley, collard greens, cooked broccoli, green peas, pumpkin and Brussels sprouts. All include lutein and zeaxanthin, two types of important carotenoids contained within the retina and found in the leaves of most green plants. Digestive enzymes, probiotics and

the amino acid betaine are also necessary to facilitate better absorption of nutrients.

Dr. Connie Casebolt, board certified in family medicine and founder of GFM Wellness, in Greenville, South Carolina, practices with a whole body-mind perspective and incorporates supplements in patient disease prevention and wellness plans. “As the eye is bathed in the same chemicals and nutrients as the rest of the body, eye conditions can be affected by problems affecting the rest of the body,” she says. “Low adrenals can contribute to macular degeneration.

Additionally, disruption of the energy flowing through acupuncture meridians related to teeth affected by root canals can also affect the eyes. “

She likes the book Whole Body Dentistry, by Mark Breiner, a doctor of dental surgery, because it includes numerous case histories of systemic illnesses, including eye disorders, that improve with better oral health. “Trying to sustain good health and avoiding toxins such as tobacco and excess sugar can definitely help in maintaining good vision,” explains Casebolt.

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Eating a rich variety of plant-based foods is fast, easy and satisfying. ~LeAnne Campbell

Taste the Rainbow, Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies

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mericans’ vegetable habits are in a rut. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 50 percent of the vegetables and legumes available in this country in 2013 were either tomatoes or potatoes. Lettuce came in third, according to new data released in 2015, advises Tracie McMillan, author of The American Way of Eating.

Further, 87 percent of U.S. adults did not meet basic vegetable serving recommendations from 2007 through 2010, a fact cited in the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. Yet, urban supermarkets overflow with a wealth of common and exotic vegetables, often displayed sideby-side: broccoli and broccolini, green bell and Japanese shishito peppers, and iceberg lettuce and leafy mâche, or lamb’s lettuce.

Trying one new vegetable dish a week is a great way to increase our vegetable literacy, says functional medicine expert Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida.

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cent produce—40 percent vegetables and 20 percent fruit,” she says. “To keep this sustainable for the long term, we should eat what tastes good, not what we think is good for us. Some days, we crave the sweetness of carrots; other days, the bitterness of artichokes or the heat of hot peppers. Our bodies can tell us what we need.”

Keep Expanding Choices

Going Green. Dark green and slightly peppery arugula is good with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Finely shredded Brussels sprouts bulk up a mixed salad, while adding the benefits of a cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable.

Instead of mineral-rich baby spinach, try baby Swiss chard, suggests Matthew Kadey, a registered dietician in Waterloo, Ontario. He also suggests microgreens, the tiny shoots of radishes, cabbage, broccoli and kale, all rich in vitamins C and E. Squash It. Varieties of summer and winter squash add color, body and flavor to one-dish meals, with the added benefits of B vitamins, magnesium and fiber. LeAnne Campbell, Ph.D., author of The China Study Cookbook, simmers a mix of fresh chopped vegetables including yellow summer squash or

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zucchini, and flavors with coconut and curry powder. Vegan Chef Douglas McNish, of Toronto, makes an okra and squash gumbo in the slow cooker.

Sneak in a Smoothie. Change up a smoothie routine by swapping out the usual baby spinach for a blend of cucumber, apple and fresh mint, or else sweet potato and carrot, suggests Sidney Fry, a registered dietitian and Cooking Light editor, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Snack Attack. An array of colorful vegetables served with dips and spreads can be an easy way to experiment with veggies. Carrots in deep red, vibrant yellow, purple and orange are delicious raw and supply beta-carotene, promoting eye health. Leaves from pale green Belgian endive spears are tender and crunchy. Orange or “cheddar” cauliflower has a more creamy and sweet flavor than its pale cousin.

“Colors equal health, and the more colors we eat, the better our overall health,” says Susan Bowerman, a registered dietitian, lecturer in food science and nutrition at California State Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, and co-author of What Color Is Your Diet?

“We also have to be willing to try new foods or new varieties of foods, or maybe to prepare unfamiliar foods in a way that will make them taste good, so that we will be willing to add more plant foods to our diet.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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he colors found in fresh vegetables can indicate an abundance of necessary phytochemicals and nutrients. “Many people I see in my practice consume excess food, but have nutrient deficiency,” says Terri Evans, a functional medicine expert and doctor of Oriental medicine.

Eating a variety of colorful vegetables can be part of the remedy.

“Each color in a vegetable represents 10,000 micronutrients,” explains Evans. “The more colorful you make your diet, the happier your body will be.” She notes that supplements supply a lot of one nutrient, while vegetables gift us with tiny amounts of many requisite nutrients.

According to the nonprofit Produce for Better Health Foundation, plant phytochemicals may act as antioxidants, protect and regenerate essential nutrients and work to deactivate cancer-causing substances. So, the more color on our plates, the better.

Yellow and orange—in squash and some tomatoes—point to higher levels of vitamins C and A. The beta-carotene behind these colors is renowned for supporting healthy eyesight.

Dark green—in leafy greens and cabbages—evidences higher levels of vitamins K, B and E. Chlorophyll creates the color and indicates its welldocumented detoxifying properties.

Red—in red bell peppers and tomatoes—indicates vitamin C. Lycopene, which provides the color, is widely associated with lowering the risk of prostate and breast cancers.

Purple and blue—in radicchio, red cabbage and eggplant—deliver vitamins C and K. Anthocyanins that create the color are powerful antioxidants geared to keep us heart-healthy.

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oloring books are no longer solely the domain of children.

Immersion in this fun, creative pastime by adults even for just 30 minutes can constitute a focused meditation that relieves stress. Doctor of Psychology Nikki Martinez, in Chicago, says that famed psychotherapist Carl Jung believed coloring helps patients release anxiety.

“It uses both sides of the brain and improves organizational and fine motor skills,” says Martinez. “After I underwent a major surgery, I was on bed rest for eight weeks, and adult coloring books were a lifesaver. They passed the time, were pretty and kept me in a constant state of calm. I devoured them.”

Publishers Weekly reported combined 2015 sales of 1.75 million copies for the 10 bestselling adult coloring books through November. This trend was years in the making, originating when parents colored with their kids and sometimes on their own. Adults around the world now join coloring book clubs, hold related parties and take coloring breaks at work. Last fall, Barnes & Noble hosted the one-day AllAmerican Art Unwind, where customers colored and uploaded their results to Instagram and Twitter. Hallmark sent a crew of artists and calligraphers to select locations to help customers color their greeting cards.

“We scheduled a coloring session for a 55-plus community workshop,” relates Ninah Kessler, a licensed clinical

social worker with the Sparks of Genius Brain Optimization Center, in Boca Raton, Florida. “People had so much fun they wouldn’t leave. It’s creative, portable and inexpensive. You never face blank paper because the lines are there; you just pick the colors. There’s no stress about possibly making mistakes.”

“Animals, jungle or floral themes, and Zen-inspired mandalas are popular.

Customers like realistic, intricate drawings,” explains Idalia Farrajota, a Dallas executive with Michaels craft stores, which offers free, in-store coloring sessions and provides supplies. (Download a free sample book at Tinyurl.com/ BotanicalColoringPages.) Johanna Basford, a renowned illustrator from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a hit with colorists, catering to their penchant for nature with Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest and her latest, Lost Ocean.

“My daughter wanted to color her life, not do generic drawings,” says Dieter Marlovics, prompting him to establish ReallyColor.com, in Chicago. “ReallyColor converts photos into coloring book pages to make individually tailored pages.”

Try these eco-tips: Sprout pencils, made with sustainable wood and fruitand-vegetable-based dyed clay instead of lead, are topped by non-GMO seeds that can be planted when the pencil becomes short. Inktense’s water-soluble brightly colored pencils mimic pen and ink; add water for translucency. Select recycled paper books, soy crayons, watercolor paints and non-toxic markers.

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hree million cats end up in shelters every year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Owners cite landlord restrictions or allergies in the family as leading reasons. Often, the animal is blamed for an easily fixed behavior problem; the Wake County Animal Center, in Raleigh, North Carolina, interprets rationales such as, “Kitty has a sensitive stomach [throws up] or pees under the bed [likely a urinary tract infection].”

“I prefer to call such things issues, not problems. They’re often evidence of natural instincts that need to be redirected,” says Anne Moss, owner of TheCatSite.com, from Tel Aviv, Israel.

“A vet visit will rule out physical concerns so you can move on to behavioral issues.” Once a cat’s adapted to living with humans, life becomes more pleasant for everyone.

Cats can be trained. Dallas cat owner Bettina Bennett of WhichBoxMedia.com advises, “Start early, attach rewards and be consistent. Our four cats don’t scratch the furniture, come when called and know when it’s bedtime.”

Clicker training works well, adds Becky Morrow, a doctor of veterinarian medicine who teaches at Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh. “I have 13 cats living in my home and a sanctuary housing 65 more. They’ve learned to walk on a leash and obey commands.”

Dr. Jeff Werber, a Los Angeles veterinarian, has found that scratch-

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ing furniture, biting people, nocturnal activity, throwing up and ignoring the litter box are the five most common complaints. Scratching lets Kitty leave her scent, stretch and shed old claws.

He suggests, “Get a scratching post, but don’t put it in an-out-of-the-way location. Cats like to be where we are. Start with it in the center of the room and gradually move it to the corner.”

Measure how tall a cat is when standing on her hind legs with front legs fully extended. Get a post that is half again as tall so she can really stretch. Gently rub her paws on the post first, and then dab on a bit of catnip as added enticement. Cats don’t like unfamiliar textures, so avoidance training tools can include laying aluminum foil or backing-side-up carpet runners over furniture arms and cushions plus double-sided sticky tape at the corners to preserve upholstery.

When humans become a target for a cat’s pounces, use toys as decoys. A short play session will satisfy their desire to hunt. Leave curtains open so she can see outside, clear shelves for climbing and have a cat tree or window shelf for optimum viewing. A nearby bird feeder will hold a feline’s attention for hours.

Werber advises, “For undisturbed household sleep, get the cat toys out about an hour before your bedtime.

Fifteen minutes of play will tire a pet.

Let him calm down and then feed him.

A full cat is a sleepy cat.”

Some cats nibble, while others gulp food and then throw up. The recommended antidote is to feed smaller amounts several times a day.

Cats should eat both dry and wet food to get carbohydrates and meat, Werber advises. Throwing up can be a sign of hairballs, even if unseen. Put the cat on a natural hairball remedy once a day for four days, then two times a week, until the vomiting stops. A touch of non-petroleum jelly on the cat’s nose or a bit of fish oil or pumpkin in her food will work.

When cats ignore the litter box, note what’s changed—the type of litter, location of the box, a lurking stray cat or the pet’s health. Arthritic cats find it hard to climb into a tall-sided box. Felines feel vulnerable when using the box, and like to know what’s around them—a lidless box makes them feel safer says Werber. The rule is to have one more litter box than there are cats. If the house is more than one story tall, food, water, beds and litter should be available on every level.

“All cats should be kept indoors, microchipped and wearing a colorful collar and tags,” says Werber. Colors give birds fair warning if a cat ever goes outside.

With time and attention, any cat can become an active, well-behaved family member.

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ROLLING FOR FITNESS DIY Rollers Ease Pain and Aid Flexibility

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ore amateur and serious athletes, people wanting to ease stiffness due to sedentary work and seniors are enjoying a new DIY way to massage out the kinks at home that’s becoming recognized for its benefits by experts worldwide.

For the first time, flexibility and mobility rolling ranks in the top 20 of the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends. Made predominantly of foam and hard rubber, the rollers can “massage, relieve muscle tightness and muscle spasms, increase circulation, ease muscular discomfort and assist in the return to normal activity,” according to the organization’s Health & Fitness Journal, which notes a growing market for the devices.

Dr. Walter Thompson, professor of kinesiology and health with Georgia State University, in Atlanta, was the lead author of the survey. He says, “Personal trainers have found that it works

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for their clients. We’ve also seen an increase in popularity in gyms and fitness clubs.” The trend is partly spawned by their use in Pilates. Thompson adds, “Tech devices, now central to our daily lives, have changed the way we plan and manage our workouts.” Yet, as with other such equipment, users must be educated on how to employ the rollers on their own.

Most rollers are available in smooth or ribbed textures in different sizes and densities. Sets include one for deep tissue rolling, self-myofascial release and trigger point relief, designed to aid muscles related to the back, hips, arms, glutes and hamstrings.

Dr. Spencer H. Baron, president of NeuroSport Elite, in Davie, Florida, was the 2010 National Sports Chiropractor of the Year and served as a chiropractic physician for the Miami Dolphins football team for 19 years. He starts patients out with rollers during office appointments, especially those with sports injuries.

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“It empowers them to take charge of their fitness,” he says. “Those standing or sitting all day at work may need it even more than athletes do to improve circulation and stimulate the nervous system.”

While rollers can be administered to hamstrings and quadriceps by hand, he attests that the back is the most commonly targeted region, and suggests two corresponding maneuvers: Lie down with a foam roller under the neck at home. Gently roll it across to each shoulder blade, and then center it and roll it down to the buttocks; even to the hamstrings. Next, assume a squatting position against a wall and place a roller between the center of the back and the wall, gently rise up, and then sink down. It’s also possible do this at work in private.

Baron and his colleagues believe that rollers are beneficial to use on the shoulders and arms of tennis players and baseball pitchers. “I like the metaphor of a chef rolling dough in the kitchen. With a similar motion, you’re kneading muscles and tendons, improving blood flow and circulation to sore areas,” he says.

Jason Karp, Ph.D., the 2011 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Personal Trainer of the Year and creator of his company’s Run-Fit certification program, has seen the popularity of the devices on the rise with runners.

“People like gadgets” that can help them, he notes. “Runners get tight from running, and rollers can help alleviate that tightness. I know a lot of runners that swear by them.”

Karp, a California author of six books, including Running for Women and his upcoming The Inner Runner, feels that rollers are especially wellsuited for post-workout use. “The rollers are basically a form of self-myofascial release, which helps relax muscles by putting pressure on tight areas to cause the muscle to relax via its reflex to tension,” he explains.

It looks like this universally applicable and simple fitness tool will keep on rolling through this year and beyond.

Randy Kambic, in Estero, Florida, is a freelance editor and writer for Natural Awakenings and other publications.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Voices of Hawaii: Guardians of the Culture – 6:30-8pm. Join us for an evening of insight, inspiration and hope. Iokepa ‘Imaikalani and Inette Miller will share ancestral stories and Hawaiian chanting. $10 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 6 The Truth about Recycling – 2-3:30pm. Join Susan Hamilton, Director of the Baton Rouge Recycling Office, to learn more about the complexities of recycling. Suggested donation $5. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Dharma Punx Meditation Group – 7:30pm. Meditation group based on Buddhist meditation teacher Noah Levine’s books. Bring meditation pillow or bench. Free. N2ACTION, 11811 Industriplex Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-247-0680.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 Book Signing – 10-11:30am. Put Your Faith Where Your Fork Is author Nettye Johnson combines Biblical truths with scientific principles to help end weight struggles. Hear excepts, ask questions and participate in a self-exploration activity. Signed copies $20. East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge. 225-2359489. FaithWhereForkIs.com.

Meditation Immersion: Explore Your Inner World – 10am-3pm. Explore different meditation techniques to create mental balance and a connection with a deeper part of yourself. With Dee Dee Poullard. $45. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Source Connect Studio and Gallery Open House – 1-5pm. Learn about intuitive art, art meditation and painting opportunities at Source Connect Studio and Gallery and see what we have to offer. Enjoy food, participate in a community painting and view an art exhibit as well. Source Connect, 4606 Jones Creek Road, Ste 110, Baton Rouge. 318-510-8582.

Teens: Be the Change – 2:30-4pm. This month, we welcome teens to join us for a discussion of short films focusing on racism. It will be a time to share ideas and think about how to make a difference in

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Basics Workshop – 2-4pm. Want to learn more about yoga or deepen your practice? This will be a fun and informative workshop. $30. Yoga Bliss, 5160 Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225448-3288. YogaBlissBatonRouge.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 14 Breathe Easy Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Designed to use postures and breathing techniques to maximize the benefits of dry salt therapy. The sequences are designed to strengthen and stretch the muscles of respiration, while teaching one to breathe properly to increase vitality and well-being. With Julie Leiby. Registration required. $25. Fleauxt, 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge. 225-283-0520. Fleauxt.com.

Clearing, Setting and Enforcing Boundaries – 7-9pm. Even the darkest moments of our lives hold great meaning and power once we discover our capacity to reframe our experiences within infinite light. With Brent Baum. $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170.

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Speak with Your Inner Child – 2-5pm. This workshop includes teachings, contemplation, exercises and a special process, all to invoke the experience of deep freedom for the inner child. With James Brinson. $35. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 21 Parabola Discussion – 6-7:30pm. Join us for a discussion of Parabola, a quarterly journal that explores themes of humanity from a wide variety of spiritual traditions. Facilitated Ann Trousdale. Donation monthly $10. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

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Dharma Punx Meditation Group – 7:30pm. Meditation group based on Buddhist meditation teacher Noah Levine’s books. Bring meditation pillow or bench. Free. N2ACTION, 11811 Industriplex Blvd, Baton Rouge. 225-247-0680.

MONDAY, MARCH 28 Total Body Makeover in 30 Days – 9:30am, 4:30 and 6:30pm. Join a 30-day Bikram method yoga class with weekly group health coaching sessions.

Topics include clean eating, self care, benefits of yoga and how to lose unwanted weight. $70 for 30-days of unlimited yoga and health coaching.

Preservation Yoga, 8775 Jefferson Hwy, Ste C, Baton Rouge. PreservationYoga.com. 225-772-9025.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Beginner Bikram Yoga – 9:30am. A 90-minute class composed of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises performed in a heated and humidified room, designed to stimulate, heal, and increase vitality to all major muscles, organs, glands and tissues. Preservation Yoga, 8775 Jefferson Hwy, Ste C, Baton Rouge. 225-250-5335. PreservationYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30

Healing Oils of the Bible – 6pm. Come and learn as we open the scriptures to show where essential oils were used in biblical times. With Dr. Sharnael Wolverton and Dr. David Stewart. $41.99. Wholly Ground, 27988 Walker South Rd, Walker. Swiftfire.org.

Chair Massage for Wellness Wednesday – 10am2pm. Chair massage reduces stress and helps sore and tight muscles, and leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. $15 for 15-minute massage. Rejuve Therapeutic Massage at The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, 1528 Delplaza Dr, Suite B, Baton Rouge. 225-229-6107. RejuveMassageBR.com.

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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Shamrock Flow – 6-7:30pm. A fun St. Patrick’s Day-themed class with champagne and refreshments to follow. $17. Yoga Bliss Baton Rouge (both locations), 5160 Sherwood Forest Blvd or 7384 Highland Rd, Kenilworth Plaza-2nd floor, Baton Rouge. 225-663-2381. YogaBlissBatonRouge.com.

PhysIQ Weight Management: Life Style Change – 7-8pm. Presentation on scientifically backed, naturally based health and wellness products including PhysIQ weight management system. Learn how LifeVantage can be a part of your life style change.

Free. Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital, 8595 United Plaza Blvd, 1st floor Café, Baton Rouge.

225-978-7108.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Beginner Bikram Yoga – 9:30am. A 90-minute class composed of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises performed in a heated and humidified room, designed to stimulate, heal, and increase vitality to all major muscles, organs, glands and tissues. Preservation Yoga, 8775 Jefferson Hwy, Ste C, Baton Rouge. 225-250-5335. PreservationYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Wellness Wednesday Chair Massage – 10am-2pm.

Chair massage reduces stress and helps sore and tight muscles, and leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. $15 for 15-minutes. Rejuve Therapeutic Massage at The Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge, 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge. 225-2296107. RejuveMassageBR.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24

Pop Art Pets – 10am-1pm. Create a pet portrait in a 1980’s Pop Art style. We will draw then watercolor the portrait. Bring a pet photo (head only). Beginners welcome. With Alison Adams. $25, supplies included. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.

Downton Abbey Tea Party – 6:30pm. Wear a pretty dress, perhaps a hat and gloves, and of course bring your teacup for the Downton Abbey Tea sponsored by the Baton Rouge Unit of the Herb Society of America. Gentlemen are invited. $15 for visitors; $5/members. Burden Center, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge. HSAbr.org.

Vernal Equinox Gong Bath Concert – 7-8:30pm.

The concert includes a variety of instruments and singing bowls. No water is involved. Participants sit or recline and allow the sounds to wash over

PhysIQ Weight Management: Life Style Change – 7-8pm. Presentation on scientifically backed, naturally based health and wellness products including PhysIQ weight management system. Learn how

PhysIQ Weight Management: Life Style Change – 7-8pm. Presentation on scientifically backed, naturally based health and wellness products including PhysIQ weight management system. Learn how LifeVantage can be a part of your life style change.

Free. Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital, 8595 United Plaza Blvd, 1st floor Café, Baton Rouge.

225-978-7108.

SUNDAY, MAY 7

markyourcalendar Facing Your Beauty Without Chemicals Experience in-depth instruction, hands-on training and product testing of Young Living personal care products infused with essential oils. Learn facial massage techniques, tips on skin care and healthy living, and how essential oils can be used to support the body.

Participants receive a welcome bag with samples and chances to win prizes. $60 before April 3; $70 after April 3

May 7 • 9am-5pm Life Academy, 9010 Florida Blvd, Walker

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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, $48/7 classes, monthly unlimited/$75. 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.

Prenatal Class – 12pm. Join Miranda Brown, CNM, for Pre/post-natal education. Curriculum includes everything needed to keep mom and baby optimally healthy in a functional wellness “Mint Healthy” approach. Mint Health, Woman’s Hospital Physician Office, Ste 401, Baton Rouge. 225-250-1025.

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 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. Unitarian Church, 8470 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge.

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, Sauna Therapy and chair massages 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 Mobile Farmers’ Market – 9-11am.

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

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

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

The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge.

225-338-1170.

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.

thursday 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.

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.

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.

PhysIQ Weight Management: Life Style Change – 7-8pm. Presentation on scientifically backed, naturally based health and wellness products including PhysIQ weight management system. Learn how LifeVantage can be a part of your life style change.

Free. Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital, 8595 United Plaza Blvd, 1st floor Café, Baton Rouge.

225-978-7108.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prenatal Class – 12pm. Join Miranda Brown, CNM, for Pre/post-natal education. Curriculum includes everything needed to keep mom and baby optimally healthy in a functional wellness “Mint Healthy” approach. Mint Health, Woman’s Hospital Physician Office, Ste 401, Baton Rouge. 225-250-1025.

Creative Kids Studio – 10:30am-12:30pm. Children up to age 13 will be assisted as they create a painting of their choice on 8x10 canvas. Choice of acrylic or washable paint. Must Pre-register. $10 (multiple child discount available). Source Connect, 4606 Jones Creek Road, Ste 110, Baton Rouge. 318-510-8582.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To be included, email Publisher@NABatonRouge.com or call 225-238-1200 to request our media kit.

LAGNIAPPE CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS

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.

Dr. Alvin Jaufre 311 E. Airport Ave, Ste A, Baton Rouge 225-926-2273 Focusing on total body care and health, Dr. Jaufre incorporates new technologies into his traditional adjusting style. Lagniappe offers many alternative health treatments including Medi-cupping massage, Raindrop therapy, Laser-allergy treatments, and certified animal chiropractic. The Chiropractic journey at Lagniappe may offer a new sense of balance and wellness that patients may have never before experienced. See ad, page 17.

ART STUDIO & GALLERY

DENTIST

SOURCE CONNECT STUDIO AND GALLERY

CYPRESS DENTAL, INC.

4606 Jones Creek Rd, Ste 110, Baton Rouge 318-510-8582 SourceConnectGallery.com

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

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 9.

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 23.

SULLIVAN DENTAL CENTER

CHIROPRACTOR

5436 Commerce St, St. Francisville 225-635-4422 SullivanDental.com

BATON ROUGE CHIROPRACTIC AND NUTRITION

Robert W. Smith DC, DABCI 4137 S. Sherwood Forest, Ste 110, Baton Rouge 225-291-2626 BRSpine.com Wellness care with a Chiropractic Internist involves more than the nerves of the spine. It is also about what goes in your body- and using the epigenetic factor associated with dietary and nutition for health. Your health challenges will have a partner to prioritize and set attainable goals to achieve results.

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 2.

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.

See ad, page 15.

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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 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.

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 20.

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 15.

EDUCATION

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MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

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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 19.

Dr Buchert provides functional wellness for men and women, as well as OB/ GYN care with the “Mint Healthy” twist. Trained through the Institute for Functional Medicine, she helps clients achieve optimal health by getting to the root cause of dysfunction. You have access to standard medical care plus innovative tools of functional wellness to optimize hormones, re-balance metabolism, address nagging health concerns. Be the best you! See ad, page 6.

10525 Plaza Americana Dr, Baton Rouge 225-570-4297 MTCBR.com

FINANCIAL HEALTH 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.

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 9.

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION SOZO NUTRITIONAL HEALTH CONSULTING

500 Rue de la Vie, Ste 401, Baton Rouge 225-250-1025, ext 705 MyMintHealth.com

FLEAUXT

Floatation & Dry Salt Therapy 8312 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 4, Baton Rouge 225-283-0520 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 ads, pages 23 and 31.

MASSAGE THERAPY BABETTE DEBARROS LMT, VODDER CDT

HAIR SALON VICKI B BEAUTY & WELLNESS

10562 S Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge 225-936-3649 BabetteMassage@gmail.com

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 15.

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.

FACILITATING HEALING, LLC

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

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 5.

Christina Smith, DNM 225-315-1225 Christina.Smith@SozoOnThe.net SozoOnThe.net

HEALTHY-N-GRATEFUL

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.

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.

Jennifer Tucker, Health Coach 225-772-9025 HealthyNGrateful.com

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 21.

LISA KING, LMT

1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-715-1065 RejuveMassageBR.com O ff e r i n g r e j u v e n a t i n g a n d therapeutic massages, I customize each massage to the client’s specific needs. I use a variety of techniques including; deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, and Swedish. Ask me about the complimentary Himalayan Sea Salt foot scrub. I also specialize in Raindrop Therapy. Located inside the Wellness Centre of Baton Rouge. See ad, page 9.

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NATURAL DETOX

SKIN & BEAUTY

WEDDINGS

BODYWORKS BY VICKIE

NYR ORGANIC

REV. STEVEN E. ADAMS

Detox and rejuvenate your body the natural way with ionic foot baths, a painless and effective way to dissolve toxic accumulations no matter where they are located in the body. Infrared Body Wraps help you lose weight and inches, diminish cellulite, tighten skin, relieve muscle pain, increase energy and metabolism and strengthen the immune system.

See ad, page 15.

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.

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.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS & BOOKS

YOGA

6509 Government St, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-927-3549 BodyworksBR.biz

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

Hope Maria Benson, Independent Consultant 225-716-0820 • HH.Benson@yahoo.com US.NYROrganic.com/Shop/HopeMariaBenson

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

COYOTE MOON

PRESERVATION YOGA

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 32.

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 15.

We are a yoga studio specializing in Bikram method hot yoga, taught by certified Bikram instructors. The Bikram series is designed to target the complete body and mind and stimulates every muscle, organ, gland, and tissue in the body which offers the most complete workout available in the 90-minute class. See ad, page 6.

ORGANIC BAKERY

TATTOO

KARIN NIELSEN, ND

1938 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge 225-344-4448 CoyoteMoonBR.com

1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com

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 10.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH THE RED SHOES

2303 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-338-1170 TheRedShoes.org

Greater Baton Rouge, LA

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 9.

THERMOGRAPHY THE WELLNESS CENTRE OF BR

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 17.

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SAFE VOYAGE TATTOO

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 32.

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YOGA BLISS

7384 Highland Rd • 225-663-2381 5160 S Sherwood Forest Blvd 225-448-3288 YogaBlissBatonRouge.com 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 10.

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March 16 • 6:30 to 9pm Wholly Ground Coffee

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Left: Dr. David Stewart

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Don’t Wait for an AlARmINg SymPTOm that Could Lead to an IllNESS. Total Thermography can detect abnormalities often 8-10 years before other screening methods. PREVENTION is the cure…

Our Thermography screens for: • Adrenal Health • Thyroid Health • Breast Health • Digestive Health • Prostate Health – and so much more – to get healthy!

Call (225) 229-6107 today to schedule your appointment:

Here is what people say about Total Thermography: “As a breast cancer survivor, I chose Total Thermography since no radiation was involved. Since my results, I understand so much more of the whole body relationship/connection for my breast health. I am so grateful to have found The Wellness Centre of BR and Dr. Karin.” – K. Allen, Accountant “Total Thermography is the best physical I have ever had including a prostate check up! This screening showed areas of concern that my blood work has not, and has allowed me to have a better direction for my health. The test is quick and easy.” – B. Hill, Plant Operator “My scan was very informative and Karin explained the results very well. I feel like I am on a better path to wellness and would highly recommend Total Thermography to my family and friends. The atmosphere is very calm. The staff and Dr. Karin “truly care” about YOU!” – S. Richard, mom

1528 Delplaza Drive • Suite B • Baton Rouge

www.WellnessCentreBR.com