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edical Training College, in Baton Rouge, will host an Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 21. Attendees will learn about the medical assistant, medical office specialist, dental assistant and massage therapy programs. Tours of the campus will be given and staff will be available to answer questions. A career in the healthcare field is a rewarding and practical option. Medical Training College is dedicated to providing the finest career training to all of its students, enabling them to grow both personally and professionally with the confidence that they are well versed in their respective fields of study. Location: 10525 Plaza Americana Dr., Baton Rouge. For more information, call 225-926-5820 or visit MTCBR.com. See ad, page 15.
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arolee Laffoon recently attended The Center for Mind-Body Advanced Mind-Body Medicine professional training and received certification. She will bring this knowledge to Baton Rouge when she facilitates an eight-week Mind-Body Skills Group from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mondays, beginning June 9, at the BTR Training Center. Participants will learn basic, scientifically proven techniques practiced in Western medicine and traditional healing cultures. Mind-body medicine skills are effective for reducing stress, burnout and autonomic reactivity; managing anxiety, depression, insomnia and chronic medical conditions; and finding direction and meaning in life. The sessions will include meditation, movement, guided imagery, creative expression and more. Cost: $200. Location: 9111 Interline Ave., Ste. 4-A, Baton Rouge. To register, call 225-302-7828 or visit EmpowerYourTransition.com. See ad, page 22.
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our Footprints owner Herman Bonnette, a licensed massage therapist and certified reflexologist, will host a course on foot reflexology with acu kinesiology from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 21 and June 22, in Baton Rouge. Sixteen continuing education hours will be given. Attendees will learn how to work smarter not harder, saving their hands while speeding the healing process to clients, how to do no harm and how to be an asset to any healing modality.
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1 p.m., June 1. Nearly 30 farmers and crafters with three dozen unique, locally made products participated in the first pop-up market held last month. It was such a success that Alexander’s decided to host a monthly market. Many vendors who participated in the first market are expected to return with their crafts, handmade products and fresh produce.
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orth Live Oak Elementary, in Watson, won 2nd place in the Louisiana Green Schools Challenge for the elementary school level by creating a sustainable green space on their campus for students. The Green Schools Challenge seeks to empower teachers and students by giving them the resources to make healthier and more productive classrooms. Through this program, which began this year, school buildings become living teaching tools where kids gain first-hand experience in issues of sustainability. Forty Louisiana schools signed up for the Challenge, exceeding all expectations.
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ating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries a week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack, according to research from the University of East Anglia, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health. The berries contain high levels of powerful flavonoids called anthocyanins, which may help dilate arteries, counter buildup of plaque and provide other cardiovascular benefits. Published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, the study involved 93,600 women ages 25 to 42 that completed questionnaires about their diet every four years for over 16 years. Those that ate the most berries had a 32 percent reduction in heart attack risk compared with those that ate them once a month or less, even if they ate a diet rich in other fruits and vegetables. “This is the first study to look at the impact of diet in younger and middleaged women,” remarks the study’s lead author, Aedín Cassidy, Ph.D., head of the university’s nutrition department. “Even at an early age, eating more of these fruits may reduce risk of a heart attack later in life.”
Natural Ways to Quiet Snoring
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noring can interfere with any couple’s rest, but a recent article published in the Mayo Clinic newsletter offers good news if the snoring is due to ordinary causes not linked to the more serious condition of sleep apnea, a serious health concern in which breathing stops during sleep. Counselors suggest six natural ways to reduce snoring or eliminate it altogether: n Avoid alcohol ~ Alcohol consumption can
cause excessive muscle relaxation in the tongue, mouth and soft palate, causing them to sag into the airway. Avoiding alcohol for at least four hours before bedtime may help. n Lose weight ~ Extra bulk may constrict airways, contributing to snoring. n Relieve nasal obstruction ~ Adhesive nasal strips or saline nasal sprays can help
reduce nasal obstruction and congestion that contribute to snoring. n Change sleep positions ~ For those who sleep on their backs, the tongue can
sag and narrow the airway during sleep. A physician can suggest techniques to learn how to sleep comfortably in other positions. n Stop smoking ~ Smoking is associated with an increased risk of snoring. People
who stop smoking have a lower rate of snoring. n Try assistive devices ~ The most effective treatment for snoring is a continu-
ous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. It delivers pressurized air through a mask, keeping the upper airway open during sleep. If a person has difficulty wearing a mask at bedtime, an oral appliance supplied by a specially trained dentist or orthodontist can help keep the throat open. Though most snoring is harmless, snorers should consult a doctor to rule out sleep apnea.
Tapping Acupressure Points Heals Trauma in Vets
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motional Freedom Techniques (EFT) may be an effective treatment for veterans that have been diagnosed with clinical posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. EFT involves tapping on acupressure points while focusing on traumatic memories or painful emotions in order to release them. As part of the Veterans’ Stress Project, an anonymous clinical study comprising more than 2,000 participants, 59 veterans with PTSD were randomly assigned to either receive strictly standard care or also experience six, hour-long, EFT sessions. The psychological distress and PTSD symptoms showed significant reductions among veterans receiving the EFT sessions, with 90 percent matriculating out of the criteria for clinical PTSD. At a six-month follow-up, 80 percent of those participants still had symptoms below the clinical level for PTSD. According to Deb Tribbey, national coordinator for the Veterans’ Stress Project, PTSD symptoms that can be resolved with the combined therapy include insomnia, anger, grief, hyper-vigilance and pain. For more information, visit StressProject.org or EFTForVets.com.
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WATERMELON TAKES A SLICE OUT OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
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ummer-sweet watermelon is known to be high in fiber and nutrients and low in calories. Now, evidence from a pilot study led by food scientists at Florida State University suggests that eating watermelon might also help dispel pre-hypertension, a precursor to cardiovascular disease. “Even better, it may prevent the progression from pre-hypertension to hypertension in the first place,” says lead researcher Arturo Figueroa, an assistant professor at the university. A University of Illinois study estimates that as many as 60 percent of U.S. adults have elevated tension levels. Why might this large-size fruit pose such a benefit? “Watermelon is the richest edible natural source of L-citrulline, which is closely related to L-arginine, the amino acid required for the formation of [the body’s own natural] nitric oxide, essential to the regulation of vascular tone and healthy blood pressure,” says Figueroa. Once in the body, the L-citrulline naturally converts into L-arginine. The scientists caution that consuming L-arginine as a dietary supplement isn’t a good option, because it can cause nausea and gastrointestinal discomfort; watermelon, on the other hand, provides a safe delivery system. It also has been shown to help reduce serum glucose levels. All of this makes watermelon a “functional food,” because it offers health-promoting or disease-preventing properties beyond its delicious taste.
ICED TEA HAS ISSUES
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t is peak season for iced tea, but this warm-weather favorite may not be the ideal choice to counter dehydration. Iced tea made from black tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the U.S. population. “For people that have a tendency to form the most common type of kidney stones, iced tea is one of the worst things to drink,” reports Dr. John Milner, an assistant professor with the Department of Urology at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. While all black tea contains oxalate, dietitians note that people tend to imbibe more of it when it’s on ice than when it’s hot.
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Harvard Medical School study found that how well women age in their 70s is linked to the way they ate earlier in life. Researchers started with 10,670 healthy women in their late 50s and followed them for 15 years. Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the results saw fewer chronic diseases among women that followed diets heavy in plant-based foods during midlife; these women were also 34 percent more likely to live past 70. Those that ate most similarly to the Mediterranean diet had even better outcomes—a 46 percent greater likelihood of living past 70 without chronic diseases. Eleven percent of the subjects qualified as healthy agers, which researchers defined as having no major chronic diseases, physical impairments, mental health problems or trouble with thinking and memory. According to lead author Cecilia Samieri, Ph.D., midlife exposures are thought to be a particularly relevant period because most health conditions develop slowly over many years.
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Connectedness Ranks Above Power and Fame It seems that fame and fortune are less important to us than our connections with fellow human beings, after all. A study conducted by Queendom.com and PsychTests.com in 2012 and 2013 applying their proprietary Values Profile Test with 2,163 people showed they only moderately valued money and power, at best, which took a backseat to social values on a personal level. This revelation comes on the heels of another study on career motivation that similarly showed a drop in participants’ consuming desire for money and power in the workplace. The researchers at Queendom.com assessed 34 separate facets within six categories of values—social, aesthetic, theoretical, traditional, realistic and political. The five top-scoring facets were empathy, family and friends, appreciation of beauty, hard work/diligence, altruism and the importance of helping others. Financial security came in 24th place and power was near last at 29th in importance. Ethics/morals placed 10th.
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globalbriefs Honeybee Hit
Scientists Nab Fungicide as Bee Killer Colony collapse disorder, the mysterious mass die-off of honeybees that pollinate $30 billion worth of crops in the U.S., has been well documented, with toxic insecticides identified as the primary culprits. Now, scientists at the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have expanded the identification of components of the toxic brew of pesticides and fungicides contaminating pollen and decimating the bee colonies that collect it to feed their hives. A study of eight agricultural chemicals associated with increased risk of infection by parasites found that bees that ate pollen contaminated with fungicides were three times as likely to be infected. Widely used fungicides had previously been accepted as harmless for bees because they are designed to kill fungus, not insects. Dennis vanEngelsdorp, the study’s lead author, states, “There’s growing evidence that fungicides may be affecting the bees on their own, highlighting a need to reassess how we label these agricultural chemicals.” Labels on pesticides warn farmers not to spray when pollinating bees are in the vicinity, but such precautions have not applied to fungicides. Source: qz.com
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Nonprofit Works to Lower Student Debt A small nonprofit named SponsorChange.org, recipient of the nationally recognized Dewey Winburne Community Service Award for “dogooders”, is pioneering a way to help college graduates battle student loan debt by applying their skills on behalf of nonprofit community organizations. Researchers at ProjectOnStudentDebt.org say seven of 10 college students that graduated in 2013 owed money on a student loan, each averaging nearly $30,000 in debt. With SponsorChange, graduates with student loan debt sign up to help participating organizations, earning credits while adding work experience and leadership roles to their résumés. Organization donors sign up to reimburse the workers for their time by helping to pay down their student loans through tax-deductible funding. All see specific results for their contributions to worthy causes.
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Biossage: Deep Healing with a Gentle Touch by Elisa Smith
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or new Biossage owner Andi Perry, massage is far more than an occasional indulgence; it’s a highly effective healing modality. “Many people think of massage only as an hour or so of relaxation,” says Perry, “and it is that, but I’ve seen dramatic instances of people healing from a variety of conditions with massage as part of their healing process.” Perry recently purchased Biossage from Babette deBarros, who remains active in the practice. DeBarros is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Nationally Certified Therapeutic Massage & Bodyworker (NCTMB) who specializes in Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD). MLD is a specialized massage that stimulates the lymphatic system, removing water, waste, debris and inflammation from the body. Although deBarros is currently the only Vodder MLD therapist in the Greater Baton Rouge area, Perry began her own training in May, and is working toward certification in that specialty. “Babette has an amazing connection with her clients,” affirms Perry, “which is why I was motivated to purchase Biossage. It’s my goal to continue to build upon that dedication by adding more like-minded and passionate therapists.” In addition to MLD, Biossage will now offer Craniosacral Therapy,
a passion of Perry’s. She suffered with sciatica for over two years and says the only thing traditional medicine offered her were muscle relaxers and pain pills. Perry believes that pain is merely a symptom of an underlying issue and that masking it does little to address it. She set out to find a better solution. Now a licensed massage therapist, Perry was a student at the time, and received traditional massage for her sciatica. “While it did provide some relief,” says Perry, “it was short-lived. I wanted a more permanent solution.” That solution turned out to be Craniosacral Therapy (CST). She says she found immediate relief during her first session, and knew she’d finally found the solution she was looking for. That was several years ago, and except for a few mild flare-ups, Perry has been free of sciatica pain ever since. Perry is so passionate about CST that she incorporates it into every massage she performs. To her, client feedback confirms its effectiveness and reaffirms her decision to make it the cornerstone of her practice. She notes that one client often called after sessions and claimed she felt taller. That doesn’t surprise Perry, since the therapy releases compression between the vertebrae in an extremely gentle and relaxing manner—almost, she says, like a meditation. Despite her passion for CST, Perry is the first to admit that it’s tough to describe it to those unfamiliar with it. The therapy gently manipulates the membranes and fluid that surround, protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord, where virtually all of the body’s func-
tions originate. Injury and even the stresses of everyday life can wreak havoc on these membranes, causing them to move out of alignment. Andi Perry CST restores alignment, allowing the body’s energy systems to easily flow again. Clients report healing from a number of issues, including migraines, chronic neck and back pain, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. The therapy can also help with ADD/ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder. “The human body is as much energy field as it is physical matter,” she says. “CST works on both simultaneously, releasing trapped energy and emotions, and allowing the physical body to begin to heal itself.” In addition to CST, Perry also incorporates abdominal massage into her client sessions, noting that anger, anxiety and aggression are often stored in the liver and kidneys. Proper massage will help release those emotions, further restoring the body’s balance. In addition to traditional and specialty massage, Biossage continues to offer Young Living essential oils as part of the practice. Perry likes that Young Living offers a number of base oils that can be custom blended to meet each client’s individual needs. These pure botanicals promote health by helping balance the body’s systems naturally. It’s gratifying to Perry that the vast majority of Biossage clients come from word-of-mouth referrals, as it reflects the care she and deBarros take with each client. “I want Biossage to be a place where clients know they will be cared for and nurtured, and above all, feel safe.” Location: The Christian Street Wellness Center, 2162 Christian Street. For more information call 225-456-7577 or visit BiossageForLife.com. See ad on page 2. Elisa Smith is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. She can be contacted at ElisaSmith.PR@gmail.com.
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THE HEALING POWER OF STORY
How Telling Our Truths Can Set Us Free by Judith Fertig
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fter his deployment in Iraq, U.S. Marine Captain Tyler Boudreau returned home in 2004 with post-traumatic stress syndrome and an emotional war wound that experts now call a “moral injury”. He could only sleep for an hour or two at night. He refused to take showers or leave the house for long periods of time. He and his wife divorced. “My body was home, but my head was still there [in Iraq],” he recounts. At first, Boudreau tried to make sense of his conflicted feelings by writing fiction. Then he wrote a detailed, nonfiction analysis of his deployment, but that didn’t help, either. In 2009 he wrote a memoir, Packing Inferno: The Unmaking of a Marine, that came closer to conveying his personal truth. “I needed to get back into the story,” he says, so he could pull his life back together in Northampton, Massachusetts. Like Boudreau, we all have stories—ongoing and ever-changing—that we tell ourselves to make sense of our lives. They can help us heal and powerfully guide us through life, or just as powerfully, hold us back.
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In 1949, Sarah Lawrence College Professor Joseph Campbell published The Hero with a Thousand Faces, in which he outlined a master monomyth. It involves leaving everyday life and answering a call to adventure, getting help from others along the way, facing adversity and returning with a gift, or boon, for ourselves and others. It’s a basic pattern of human existence, with endless variations.
Power to Heal the Body
How does telling our truth help heal our body? Professor James Pennebaker, Ph.D., chair of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, is a pioneer in the mindbody benefits of story, which he explores in Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions. In the late 1980s, while consulting for the Texas prison system, Pennebaker discovered that when suspects lied while taking polygraph tests, their heart rate rose, but when they confessed the truth, they relaxed. “Our cells know the truth,” writes microbiologist Sondra Barrett, Ph.D., who also blogs at SondraBarrett.com, in Secrets of Your Cells, “Our physiol-
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ogy responds to what we’re thinking, including what we don’t want people to know.” When we are afraid to tell a story and keep it in, “Our cells broadcast a signal of danger,” she explains. “Molecules of adrenalin, along with stress hormones, connect with receptors on heart, muscle and lung cells— and in the case of long-term sustained stress, immune cells.” We experience increased heart rate, tense muscles, shortness of breath and lower immunity when we’re stressed. She notes, “When we release the stories and feelings that torment us, our cells respond with great relief and once again become havens of safety.” We need to tell our stories even in facing life-threatening illness, and maybe because of it. Dr. Shayna Watson, an oncologist at the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, in Canada, encourages physicians to listen to patients. “In the name of efficiency,” she reports in an article in Canadian Family Physician, “it’s easy to block out patients’ stories and deal only with the ‘facts’, to see the chat, the time and the stories as luxuries for when there is a cancellation. The study of narrative tells us, however, that in these easily neglected moments we might find more than we expect; there can be understanding, relationship building and healing—the elements of our common humanity.” A current problem is but a dot on the entire timeline of a person’s existence. By keeping their larger story in mind, patients can find a wider perspective, with the strength and resolve to heal, while the physician can see the patient as a person, rather than a diagnosis.
Power to Heal Emotions
“Telling your story may be the most powerful medicine on Earth,” says Dr. Lissa Rankin, the author of Mind Over Medicine, who practices integrative medicine in Mill Valley, California. She’s tested the concept firsthand. “So many of us are tormented by the insane idea that we’re separate, disconnected beings, suffering all by our little lonesome selves,” she observes. “That’s exactly how I felt when I started blogging, as if I was the only one in the whole wide
world who had lost her mojo and longed to get it back. Then I started telling my story—and voilà! Millions of people responded to tell me how they had once lost theirs and since gotten it back.” They did it by telling their stories, witnessed with loving attention by others that care. “Each of us is a constantly unfolding narrative, a hero in a novel no one else can write. Yet, so many of us leave our stories untold, our songs unsung,” remarks Rankin. “When this happens, we wind up feeling lonely, listless and out of touch with our life purpose. We are plagued with a chronic sense that something is out of alignment. We may even wind up feeling unworthy, unloved or sick,” says Rankin, who blogs on related topics at LissaRankin.com.
Power to Heal a Family
Sometimes, writing a new story can help keep families connected. Kansas City, Missouri, author and columnist Deborah Shouse took an unplanned and unwanted, yet ultimately rewarding journey with her mother through Alzheimer’s disease. Shouse discovered that as her mother was losing her memory and identity through dementia, crafting a new narrative helped her family hold it together, a process she details in Love in the Land of Dementia. “You have to celebrate the person who is still with you,” Shouse says, noting we may discover a different, but still interesting, person that communicates in ways other than talking. She recommends employing a technique she calls The Hero Project, which she developed with her partner, Ron Zoglin. It uses words, photos and craft supplies in what Shouse
“By sharing our stories together and finding common ground, we lay the groundwork for world peace and much more.” ~Rev. Patrick McCollum terms “word-scrapping” to generate and tell a new story that helps keep the personal connection we have with our loved one and make visits more positive. She shares more supportive insights at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com. Sharing an old story may also provide a rare link to the past for a person with dementia. “Savor and write down the stories you’re told, even if you hear certain ones many times,” Shouse counsels. “By writing down the most often-repeated stories, you create a legacy to share with family, friends and other caregivers.”
Power of the Wrong Story
Our thoughts are a shorthand version of a longer life story, says author Byron Katie, a self-help specialist from Ojai, California, who addresses reader stories via blog posts at ByronKatie.com. Sometimes we tell ourselves the wrong story, one that keeps us from realizing our full potential, while making us miserable at the same time. Examples might include “I will always be overweight,” “My partner doesn’t love me” or “I’m stuck here.” Katie’s book, Who Would You Be Without Your Story? explores how we often take what happens in our lives, create a story with negative overtones,
believe that version of the story and make ourselves unhappy. “The cause of suffering is the thought that we’re believing it,” she says. By questioning our stories, turning them around and crafting new and more truthful ones, we can change our lives.
Power to Heal the Community
Humorist, speaker, and professional storyteller Kim Weitkamp, of Christiansburg, Virginia, knows that the power of story creates wider ripples. She sees it happen every time she performs at festivals and events around the country. “It is naturally in our DNA to communicate in story form,” she advises. “The power of story causes great revelation and change in those that listen.” She cites supporting studies conducted by psychologists Marshall Duke, Ph.D., and Robyn Fivush, Ph.D., at the Emory Center for Myth and Ritual in American Life, in Atlanta, Georgia. “They found that children—at ages 4, 14, 44 or 104, because we’re all children at heart—are more resilient and happy and rebound faster from stress when they know their family stories. They know they’re part of something that’s bigger than themselves that people in their family have kept going,” says Weitkamp. “When people leave a storytelling event, they leave telling stories,” she says with a smile, “and that results in happier and healthier families and communities.” Judith Fertig tells stories about food at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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James Pennebaker and fellow researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that a simple writing exercise can help free people from emotional burdens, as first reported in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Here’s how to apply it: Every morning for four consecutive days, write down feelings about what is bothersome: Something you are thinking or worrying about too much.
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Something you feel is affecting your life in an unhealthy way. Something you have been avoiding for days, weeks or years. The idea is to write about the emotions that surround this thing you’re reluctant to admit or speak about. Pennebaker says it’s not necessary to reread what’s written or tell anyone about it. The simple act of writing down emotions surrounding a story begins the process of releasing it and relaxing.
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The Moth organization features true stories told live by people of all ages on The Moth Radio Hour, the Internet and at group story “slams” around the world. At TheMoth.org, would-be storytellers find tips on how to craft their tales for a listening audience at live story slams around the world, as well as via web-
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casts. They can then record a two-minute story pitch in order to be accepted as a live storyteller during a future slam.
Ask and Answer
Moving through the process Byron Katie calls “the work” uncovers the truth about the stories we are telling ourselves in order to create newer, healthier ones. First, think of a negative thought that’s worrying you, such as “I’m stuck.” Next, ask four questions about it. Is it true? Can I absolutely know it’s true? How do I react—what happens—when I believe that thought? Who would I be without the thought? Now write down honest answers, which might be something like: “I’m not really stuck, I just think I am. Deep down, I know I have the power to move forward, but am unsure about the direction or way to go about it, so I feel anxious. Without the thought of ‘I’m stuck,’ I would feel freer to find a solution.” Then, turn those thoughts around, for example, to, “Really, when I think about it, I feel much freer than when I deny or gloss over my erroneous thought.” When we turn around a specific limiting thought, we can experience the power of letting go of not only a misguided, but ultimately untrue internal story.
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Living Off the Land Low- and No-Cost Ways to Feed a Family by Avery Mack
Whether it’s membership in a food co-op, tending a backyard garden or balcony tomato plant or foraging in the woods for edibles, living off the land means cleaner, fresher and more nutritious food on the table.
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o switch from running to the market to stepping into a home garden for fresh produce, it’s best to start small. Smart gardeners know it’s easy to be overwhelmed by a big plot so they plan ahead with like-minded friends to swap beans for tomatoes or zucchini for okra to add variety. If one household is more suited to freezing excess harvests while another cans or dehydrates, more trades are in the offing. Start kids by having them plant radishes, a crop that will give even the most impatient child quick results. “You can’t do everything yourself,” counsels Kathie Lapcevic, a farmer, freelance writer and teacher in Columbia Falls, Montana. “I have a huge garden, expanded now into about 7,000 square feet, that provides 65 percent of what our family eats,” she says. “On the other hand, I can’t imagine life without nut butter and found I can’t grow Brussels sprouts. A few trips to the store are inevitable.” Lapcevic plants non-GMO, heirloom varieties of seeds in her chemicalfree garden. She adds a new variety or
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two each year and reminds peers that it takes a while to build good soil. Three years ago, she also added pollinator beehives on the property. Their honey reduces the amount of processed sugar the family uses. From Libby, Montana, Chaya Foedus blogs on her store website PantryParatus.com about kitchen selfsufficiency. “Foraging is a good way to give children a full sensory experience,” she remarks. “We turn a hike into a mission to find and learn about specific foods, where they come from and what to do with them.” To start, select one easily identifiable item for the kids to pick. “In Libby, that’s huckleberries,” says Foedus. “Similar to blueberries, they grow on a bush, so they’re easy to see and pick. Huckleberries don’t grow in captivity—it’s a completely foraged economy.” Michelle Boatright, a graphic designer and hunter of wild plants in Bristol, Tennessee, learned eco-friendly ways to forage from a game warden friend. Five years later, her bookcase holds 30 books on edible plants—she
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brings two with her on excursions. “When in doubt, leave a plant alone. It’s too easy to make a mistake,” she advises. “Know how to harvest, too—take only about 10 percent of what’s there and leave the roots, so it can grow back. “For example, ramps, a wild leek, take seven years to cultivate,” says Boatright. “Overharvesting can wipe out years’ worth of growth. In Tennessee, it’s illegal to harvest ramps in state parks. Mushrooms are more apt to regrow, but leave the small ones.” As for meat, “I was raised to never shoot a gun, but to make my own bows and arrows,” recalls Bennett Rea, a writer and survivalist in Los Angeles, California. “Dad used Native American skills, tools and viewpoints when he hunted. Bow hunting kept our family from going hungry for a few lean years and was always done with reverence. It’s wise to take only what you need, use what you take and remember an animal gave its life to sustain yours.” Rea uses several methods for obtaining local foods. “Living here makes it easier due to the year-round growing season. For produce, I volunteer for a local CSA [community supported agriculture] collective. One hour of volunteering earns 11 pounds of free, sustainably farmed, organic produce—everything from kale to tangerines to cilantro. “Bartering is also an increasingly popular trend,” he notes. “I make my own hot sauce and trade it for highend foods and coffee from friends and neighbors. Several of us have now rented a plot in a community garden to grow more of our own vegetables. I only buy from stores the items I can’t trade for or make myself—usually oats, milk, cheese and olive oil.” Truly good food is thoughtfully, sustainably grown or harvested. It travels fewer miles; hasn’t been sprayed with toxins or been chemically fertilized; is fresh; ripens on the plant, not in a truck or the store; and doesn’t come from a factory farm. The old saying applies here: “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.” Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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hristopher Nyerges, of Pasadena, California, author of Guide to Wild Food and Useful Plants and Foraging California, has spent 40 years teaching others to find free food safely as part of an ongoing curriculum (SchoolOfSelfReliance.com). He knows, “Wherever you live, common weeds and native plants can supplement food on the table.” He particularly likes to use acorns as a food extender, grinding them into a powder and mixing it 50/50 with flour to make bread and pancakes. For greens, he likes lamb’s quarters (Chenopodium album), a weed that crowds out native plants, but is easily found, nutritious and versatile. He uses the leaves like spinach and adds the seeds to soup or bread batter. He likens it to quinoa. Nyerges characterizes himself as a lazy gardener. “Forget having a traditional lawn. Grow food, not grass,” he says. “I like plants that take care of themselves and then of me.” Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) and New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) are good edible ground covers. Purslane leaves add a lemon-pepper crunch. “If the neighbors complain, plant some nasturtiums—they’re pretty and good to eat, too,” he notes. Varieties of cactus, like the prickly pear, are also edible; remove the thorns and cook the pads with tofu or eggs. “I’m all for using technology, but know how to get by without it, too,” Nyerges advises. “There’s no such thing as total self-sufficiency. What we can be is self-reliant and knowledgeable users. Begin by learning and applying one thing.” He’s found, “There aren’t directions to follow; the path to self-reliance is different for each person.”
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Older men often can show a normal total testosterone level, but have a low level of free testosterone. A saliva test brings clarity, because saliva only contains free hormones. Fifty-plusyear-old men with low free testosterone that show signs of hormone imbalance should consider natural supplementation, even when total testosterone is normal. It’s best to test before starting a rebalancing program and to retest after a few months. Establishing a record over time allows a man to monitor and adjust progress.
Hormone Help Starts Here Taking supportive steps in nutrition and lifestyle choices can make a big difference. Diet. Proper nutrition, embracing a full complement of vitamins and minerals, is essential. Eliminate red meat, cheese, fast food
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Avoid microwaving foods in plastic containers, even when they are labeled as microwave-safe. Research medications. Dr. Eugene R. Shippen, co-author of The Testosterone Syndrome, states, “High-dose statin drugs used to lower cholesterol definitely lower testosterone levels and are high on the list of causes of erectile dysfunction.” Exercise. Physically inactive people lose up to 5 percent of their total muscle mass per decade. Exercise helps to lower estrogen levels and enhance testosterone levels.
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Stand Up Paddleboards Spell Family Fun by Lauressa Nelson
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feet, looking up at them,” advises Lili Colby, owner of MTI Adventurewear, near Boston, Massachusetts, which makes life jackets for paddle sports. She notes that U.S. Coast Guard law requires that children 30 pounds and under wear infant life jackets to provide special head and neck support that turns a baby’s face up with an open airway within three seconds of entering the water. It’s a good idea to first practice paddling short distances in shallow waters near the shore. Toddlers are more likely to lean overboard to play in the water, Colby cautions, so engaging in nature-inspired games along the way will help occupy them onboard. “Young children introduced to water sports in the context of positive family interaction typically become eager to paddle on their own,” observes Tina Fetten, owner of Southern Tier Stand Up Paddle Corp., who leads a variety of SUP experiences throughout New York and northern Pennsylvania. “If they are strong swimmers, I bring them on a large board with me and teach them the skills for independent paddling.” Although SUP boards look like
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surfboards, stand up paddling is commonly taught on flat water, making it easier and more stable than surfing. Still, swimming competence and adult supervision are prerequisites to independent paddling according to paramedic Bob Pratt, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, which leads water safety classes in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. “Parents should outfit all children with a life jacket, Coast Guard-approved for their age and weight, as well as a leash, which attaches to their ankle and the board with Velcro straps,” Pratt says. “If children fall into the water, a tug of the leash enables them to quickly retrieve their largest floatation device, the board.” Experts agree that success is relatively easy, so children build confidence quickly. The sport can be adapted to suit individual needs and positions, including moving from standing to sitting or kneeling, says Fetten, who teaches adaptive SUP lessons in a community pool. As she sees firsthand, “All children, especially those with disabilities, benefit from the empowering feeling of attaining independent success.” “A water-based sport is the healthiest outlet children can have,” attests Wesley Stewart, founder of Urban Surf 4 Kids, a San Diego nonprofit that offers free SUP and surf clinics for foster children. “Being on the water requires kids to focus on what they’re doing and has the ability to clear their minds and give them freedom. It’s like meditation. Plus, SUP is a low-impact, cross-training cardio activity; it works every part of the body.” Beyond the basic benefits, SUP keeps children engaged by offering endless opportunities to explore the geographic and ecological diversity of different types of waterways. SUP activities and levels can grow along with children; teens can try yoga on water, competitive racing and the advanced challenges of surfing. Fitness is a bonus to the rewarding ability to propel one’s self through the water. SUP enthusiast Lauressa Nelson is a freelance writer in Orlando, FL, and a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings.
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Push with poles. Compelling the body forward with Nordic walking poles can burn 20 to 46 percent more calories than regular walking, reports Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. Svensson explains, “Applying pressure to the poles activates abdominal, chest, back and triceps muscles, which necessitates more oxygen and thereby raises the heart rate.” The basic technique is: plant, push and walk away.
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ippocrates called walking “man’s best medicine,” and Americans agree: According to the U.S. Surgeon General, walking is America’s most popular form of fitness. It’s free, convenient and simple. The Foundation for Chronic Disease Prevention reveals that 10,000 daily steps help lower blood pressure, shed pounds, decrease stress, and reduce the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Here’s how to rev up the routine and stay motivated.
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Breathe. Belly breathing calms the parasympathetic nervous system, expands lung capacity and improves circulation. Inhale through the nose, fill the belly and expel through the mouth, advises Asheville, North Carolina, resident Katherine Dreyer, co-founder and CEO of ChiWalking.
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Try new techniques and terrain. “The body is smart and efficient. It must be constantly challenged in safe ways and tricked into burning more calories,” says Malin Svensson, founder and President of Nordic Walking USA. She suggests taking the stairs or strolling on sand to strengthen the legs and heart. Dreyer recommends ascending hills sideways (crossing one foot over the other) to engage new muscles and protect the calves and Achilles tendons. She also suggests walking backwards for 30 steps every five minutes during a 30-minute walk to reestablish proper posture.
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Feel the Earth move under your (bare) feet. Improve mood, reduce pain and deepen sleep by going outside barefoot, says Dr. Laura Koniver, of Charleston, South Carolina, a featured expert in the documentary, The Grounded. “The Earth’s surface contains an infinite reservoir of free electrons, which, upon contact with the body, can neutralize damage from free radicals,” she says. Notice nature. Alexandra Horowitz, author of On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes, finds walking outdoors infinitely more engaging than exercising in the gym. Seek out woodsy hikes, scenic waterways or historic downtowns, and “open up to experiencing the world,” she says. Practice moving meditation. To lighten a heavy mood, “Imagine your chest as a window through which energy, fresh air, sunshine, even rain, can pour into and through you as you walk,” says Dreyer. To ground a scattered mind, she suggests focusing on connecting one’s feet with the Earth.
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Make fresh air a social affair. A group walk can boost performance levels of participants, says Dennis Michele, president of the American Volkssport Association, which promotes fun, fitness and friendship through noncompetitive, year-round walking events. Horowitz suggests strolling with friends and sharing sensory discoveries. “A fresh perspective can help tune you into the great richness of ordinary environments often overlooked,” she says. Ditch the distraction of electronic devices. Horowitz views walking texters as “hazards and obstacles, non-participants in the environment.” Australian researcher Siobhan Schabrun,
Let your feet speak for an important cause and sign up for an awareness walk. Ph.D., reveals the science behind the sentiment in her recent University of Queensland study. The brain, she found, prioritizes texting over walking, resulting in “slowing down, deviating from a straight line and walking like robots, with the arms, trunk and head in one rigid line, which makes falling more likely.” Walking a dog brings mutual benefits. Dr. John Marshall, chief oncologist at Georgetown University Hospital, in Washington, D.C., prescribes dog walking to his cancer patients, asserting it yields better outcomes than chemotherapy. For maximum enjoyment, strive to hit a stride, advises Carla Ferris, owner of Washington, D.C. dog-walking company Wagamuffin.
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Be a fanny pack fan. Fanny packs, unlike backpacks, which can disturb natural torso rotation, comfortably store identification, phone, keys and water, says Svensson. Ferris agrees: “Walks are so much more enjoyable hands-free.” Walk while you work. Much of the independent and collaborative work at Minneapolis finance company SALO emerges as employees walk slowly on ergonomic treadmill desks. “Being up, active and forward-moving on the treadmill benefits productivity,” says cofounder Amy Langer. Alternatively, consider investing in a cordless headset or standing desk. “Most anything you can do sitting, you can do standing, and supporting your own body weight is almost as beneficial as walking,” she says. A study reported in the journal Diabetologia suggests that sedentary time combined with periods of moderate-to-vigorous exercise poses a greater health risk than being gently active throughout the day. Dreyer’s mantra? “The body is wise. Listen when it says, ‘Get up and walk a bit.’”
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or many, handwritten letters bundled with ribbon, pressed flowers and fading photographs have been replaced by emails, computerized cards and digital images, with the notable exception of scrapbooks. A scrapbook, done right, is a memorabilia treasure chest. Pages are embellished, decorated and person-
alized to bring memories alive. Pets get to strut their stuff, too. Mary Anne Benedetto, author of Write Your Pet’s Life Story in 7 Easy Steps, in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, says that no matter the species, each pet has special qualities or quirks and a tale to tell. Liisa Kyle, Ph.D., founder of CoachingForCreativePeople.com, in
SavvyScrapbooking by Sandy Murphy Yvette Schmitter keeps her dog’s photo sessions short because, “Chance pouts after 20 minutes.” If a large dog looks intimidating, soften its appearance by adding a bright bandana, hat or goofy sunglasses. Liisa Kyle took weekly photos of a pup to show its growth. Joanna Campbell Slan, author of the Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-n-Craft mystery book series, offers several additional tips. n Take photos from the pet’s eye level instead of from above. n For a dark-haired pet, use a contrasting background; a colorful blanket or pale wall makes it stand out. n Add texture by layering papers and adding trinkets and creative captions. n Notes from a groomer can make a cute addition. n Catalog the words a pet knows on a designated page. Go beyond the obvious command words.
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It’s a fun way to educate people about the guide dogs program.” Anne Moss, owner of TheCatSite.com, based in Pardes Hana, Israel, says scrapbooking is a recurrent theme in the site’s forums. “Our members tend to be computer savvy and create online pages for their cats. Yet many don’t want to give up the hands-on experience of scrapbooking; it gives them a special way to preserve memories of or create a longlasting tribute for their beloved cats.” One member posted about a shadow box she’d made to display favorite toys and photos; another used campingthemed stickers around a photo of the cat napping in a kitty tent. “I started taking pictures of my Bernese mountain dog, Chance, when he first came to me,” says Yvette Schmitter, an entrepreneurial software programmer in New York City. “We
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dress in matching costumes like Fiona and Shrek, Princess Leia and Yoda, Mr. and Mrs. Claus. It’s a creative outlet after writing computer code all day and a good excuse to play together.” Schmitter places the photos in pre-made greeting cards and has a current mailing list that exceeds 250, including the doorman, neighbors, the vet and groomer, friends and family. “The deli guy told me he looks forward to each holiday just to see what we’ve come up with. That’s what motivates me; our fun photos can make somebody’s day better.” Heather Post, owner of The Etiquette Seed, in Daytona Beach, Florida, specializes in coaching and speaking engagements. When her in-laws traveled to their summer home, she made a scrapbooklet for them. “It showed Sophie, our rescue terrier, at the door, window or in the car, with rhyming captions that said she missed them.” Post sends similar photo “stories” to her daughter, Meghan, now in college; a cousin’s daughter even took Sophie’s Halloween photo to preschool for show and tell. Whichever forum we choose, stages and phases of a pet’s life can be celebrated with a lock of hair, paw print, obedience school certificate and lots of photos. After all, a pet is part of the family. Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 12 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.
Pop-Up Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Nearly thirty local farmers and crafters with three dozen unique, locally made products will be available. Support local businesses by purchasing local food and products. Alexander’s Highland Market, 18111 Highland Market Dr, Baton Rouge. Letting Go of Expectations – 2-3:30pm. Creating art using three different mediums. This processed centered art will allow creativity with originality. Transform ideas and experiences into form using wet clay and a potter’s wheel. Facilitated by Therese Knowles. $15. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. Community Chant – 3:30-4:30pm. The HU song is an ancient technique that brings into our awareness the presence of the Divine. All are welcome. Facilitated by a team of Louisiana Eckankar members. Free. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 2 Reflections in the Garden – 12-1pm. Join Dr. Ron Strahan, an assistant professor at LSU, as he discusses the weed control. Bring your lunch; drinks provided. Free/members. $10/non-members. 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge. 225-763-3990. Burden HorticultureSociety.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3 Carver Fit Club – 5-6pm. Adults and teens, age 14 and up, are invited to observe and/or participate in monthly exercise demonstrations, create customized circuit-training workouts with 1 Minute Workout for total body toning. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring towels, weights, and water bottle. With Allison Gianelloni. Free. Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St, Baton Rouge. 225-389-7450. Culinary and Medical Uses of Herbs – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to use herbs for culinary and medical purposes. Midwife Emily Trammell will discuss how to grow and harvest herbs, their uses, and even demonstrate making a salve. Free. Livingston Parish Library Main Branch, 20390 Iowa St, Livingston. Plexus Health, Weight Loss & Pain Management – 6:30pm. Learn to 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 free 3 day trial pack of Plexus Slim and Accelerator. With Terrie Crosby. Big Mike’s Grill, 123 Aspen Square, Denham Springs, LA 70726. 225-937-4657.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 Crime and Violence in BR – 10:30am-12pm. A discussion on the impact of violence in our community. Local filmmaker C. Rene West will be present to discuss her documentary about the problems and efforts to reduce crime, and brainstorm what we can do to make a difference. $5 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6 LifeShare Mobile Blood Drive – 10am-4pm. Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood. Do-
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nating can save up to three lives. Stop by and donate today. Walmart Supercenter, 904 South Range Ave, Denham Springs. 225-383-7728. Lifeshare.org.
Red, White and Blueberry Picking – 4:30pm. Carpool and caravan to Blueberry Ridge Orchard in Jackson to pick blueberries ($1/lb). All ages welcome. Maps will be provided as we gather in the parking lot of The Red Shoes. Arrive no later than 4:15pm. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
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NIA: Bailando! – 10-11:30am. Dance body gratitude from the heart to hips to hands with Latin sounds of bailando. Experience the energies of samba and salsa, the body’s path into self-healing with simple moves. With Kate Finlayson. $15. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
Carver Fit Club – 5-6pm. Adults and teens, age 14 and up, are invited to observe and/or participate in monthly exercise demonstrations, create customized circuit-training workouts with 1 Minute Workout for total body toning. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring towels, weights, and water bottle. With Allison Gianelloni. Free. Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St, Baton Rouge. 225-389-7450.
SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Dream Walking – 12:30pm. John Werner will be speaking on his second book, In Search of the Spirit World. Book signing to follow. Open to the public. Donations appreciated. Unity Church of Christianity, 15255 Old Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225-755-3043.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10 LifeShare Mobile Blood Drive – 2-7pm. Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood. Donating can save up to three lives. Stop by and donate today. Whole Foods Market, 7529 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge. Lifeshare.org. Carver Fit Club – 5-6pm. Adults and teens, age 14 and up, are invited to observe and/or participate in monthly exercise demonstrations, create customized circuit-training workouts with 1-Minute Workout for total body toning. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring towels, weights, and water bottle. With Allison Gianelloni. Free. Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St, Baton Rouge. 225-389-7450.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Women, War & Peace – 10:30am-12pm. A documentary that examines war through the eyes of women. This PBS series challenges the conventional wisdom that war and peace are men’s domains, in a world where women are targets in armed conflicts and suffering casualties. Learn and discuss. $20 suggested monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. You Can Heal Your Life Book Study – 6:30-8pm. You Can Heal Your Life, by Louise Hay, will help get from where you are to where you want to be. Exercises and discussions will guide towards your own power, inner wisdom and strength. With Carolee Laffoon. $60/month course. The Red Shoes,
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Plexus Health, Weight Loss & Pain Management – 6:30pm. Learn how 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 free 3 day trial pack of Plexus Slim and Accelerator. With Terrie Crosby. Big Mike’s Grill, 123 Aspen Square, Denham Springs, LA 70726. 225-937-4657.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 Women, War & Peace – 10:30am-12pm. A documentary that examines war through the eyes of women. This PBS series challenges the conventional wisdom that war and peace are men’s domains, in a world where women are targets in armed conflicts and suffering casualties. Learn and discuss. $20 suggested monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. You Can Heal Your Life Book Study – 6:30-8pm. You Can Heal Your Life, by Louise Hay, will help get from where you are to where you want to be. Exercises and discussions will guide towards your own power, inner wisdom and strength. With Carolee Laffoon. $60/month course. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 Medical Training College Open House – 9am1pm. Stop by to learn about programs offered by Medical Training College. Tours of the campus will be given and staff will be available to answer questions. 10525 Plaza Americana Dr, Baton Rouge. 225-926-5820. MTCBR.com. Near Death Experiences – 6:30-8pm. Dr. Jeffrey Long will be speaking on near death experiences. Open to the public. Donations accepted. Unity Church of Christianity, 15255 Old Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge. 225-755-3043.
Solstice Gong Bath Concert – 7-8:30pm. A concert and gong bath (no water involved) dedicated to relieve stress, gain peace and reharmonize the body using sounds of water. Bring a yoga mat, blanket and/or pillow to rest comfortably. With Daniel Leonard and Olivia Sophia. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 Yoga Nidra – 2-4pm. Yoga Nidra is one of the most effective meditation techniques from unleashing power of deep unconscious, while relaxing, rejuvenating, renewing and empowering the mind, body and spirit. With Dee Dee Poullard. $20. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 24 Volunteer: Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank – 10am-12pm. The food bank counts on volunteers to help sort and categorize donated foods for distribution. Meet at the food bank to sort for 2 hours. Closed-toes shoes please. Call to register for The Red Shoes team. 16000 Choctaw Dr, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. Carver Fit Club – 5-6pm. Adults and teens, age 14 and up, are invited to observe and/or participate in monthly exercise demonstrations, create customized circuit-training workouts with 1-Minute Workout for total body toning. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring towels, weights, and water bottle. With Allison Gianelloni. Free. Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St, Baton Rouge. 225-389-7450.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Women, War & Peace – 10:30am-12pm. A documentary that examines war through the eyes of women. This PBS series challenges the conventional wisdom that war and peace are men’s domains, in a world where women are targets in armed conflicts and suffering casualties. Learn and discuss. $20 suggested monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. You Can Heal Your Life Book Study – 6:30-8pm. You Can Heal Your Life, by Louise Hay, will help get from where you are to where you want to be. Exercises and discussions will guide towards your own power, inner wisdom and strength. With Carolee Laffoon. $60/month course. The Red Shoes,
2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26 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. Eat Healthy, Be Active & Live Well – 12-1pm. A series of free monthly lunch and learns. This course will cover eating healthy on a budget. A light lunch is provided, registration is required. Facilitated by Nettye Johnson. Call 225-235-9489 or register at NettyeJohnson.com. New Hope Baptist Church 5856 Greenwell Springs Road, Baton Rouge. Lunations: New Moon Ritual – 6-7:30pm. Tap into the cycle of the moon as a source for re-centering and re-grounding. Monthly gatherings will include Christine Page’s Lunations meditation, discussion and a water ritual. With Lisa Bovencamp, Celia Strickler and Rebekah Simmons. $5 suggested donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. Baton Rouge Herb Society Meeting – 7-8pm. This month’s topic, Artemisia, herb of the year. There is a $5 charge for visitors which includes either a free plant, seeds, tasting, or other considerations and handouts when provided by speaker. Burden Museum & Garden, 4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge. BRHerbs.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27 Family Cooking Class – 10-11:30am. Spend some quality family time learning cooking basics! Learn to cook quinoa. Anne Milneck, owner and certified chef from Red Stick Spice Co., will teach how to cook a quinoa salad, summer vegetables and Mediterranean quinoa. All ingredients provided. Free. Albany-Springfield Branch Library, 26941 LA Hwy 43, Hammond.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Transformation: The Next Steps – 10am-4pm. A workshop to help have the “serenity to accept the things you cannot change” and the “courage to change the things you can” by using imagery,
journaling and collage to envision a path. With Leslie Todd, LCSW. $50. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 29 Letting Go of Expectations – 2-3:30pm. Creating art using three different mediums. This processed centered art will allow creativity with originality. Transform ideas and experiences into form using a variety of textures and materials using balance and color as guide. Facilitated by Therese Knowles. $15. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org
MONDAY, JUNE 30 Culinary and Medical Uses of Herbs – 6-7:30pm. Learn how to use herbs for culinary and medical purposes. Midwife Emily Trammell will discuss how to grow and harvest herbs, their uses, and even demonstrate making a salve. Free. Livingston Parish Library Denham Springs/Walker Branch, 8101 US Hwy 190, Denham Springs.
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August 23 • 9am-5pm West Baton Rouge Conference Center, 2750 North Westport Dr, Port Allen, LA Register online at DaystarWay.com or call Jeannie Causey at 225-572-3376.
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Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $8/class, 7 classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
Spiritual Awakening and Meditation – 5-6pm. Enjoy a quiet time of exploration and meditation. Enjoy stillness that creates a time to empty and reconnect to source. $5 donation. With Wendy Herschman. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
Yoga for Cancer Survivors – 10:30-11:30am. This gentle yoga practice combines simple movements, stretching, meditation and breath work to increase flexibility, strength and relaxation to promote healing. With Kate Suchanek, Certified Yoga Instructor. Sponsored by Cancer Services. Free. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
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Gentle Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Relax your body and quiet your mind with gentle physical movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Enhance well-being, increase flexibility and build strength through yoga postures. With Tina Ufford. $8/ class,7 classes/$48. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. The RedShoes.org.
sonal 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.
Your Pace or Mine Walking Club – 6-8pm. Participants will assemble, receive handouts, and start walking at 6:30pm following a path on map handout. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. We will discuss goals, tracking, warm up, etc. With Yvonne Fuller. Free. Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225-756-1180.
Heal Your Life™ & Mind-Body Skills – 6:308:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. In this group, expect to reduce stress, increase joy and create more of what you desire in life. Carolee Laffoon will facilitate. $10 suggested fee (half donated to Mind Body Center of LA). BTR Training Center, 9111 Interline Dr, Ste 4A, Baton Rouge. 225-302-7828. Empower YourTransition.com.
Mind-Body Skills Group – 6:30-8:30pm. June 9July 28. Learn simple ways to reduce stress, manage anxiety, alleviate insomnia and find new meaning in life by using mind-body skills. Facilitated by Carolee Laffoon. $25. BTR Training Center, 9111 Interline Dr, Ste 4A, Baton Rouge. 225-302-7828. EmpowerYourTransition.com.
Going Up! – 6:30-8pm. Meditation in the Light of the Spirit practice brings together spirit and the mental and emotional body for healing and the embodiment of higher spiritual consciousness. With Carolina Impson. $60. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
A Course in Miracles – 7-8:30pm. A Course in Miracles will meet weekly throughout 2014 to begin a process of changing our perception as we become aware of love’s presence. Facilitated by Anita Faye Leclercq. $20 suggested monthly donation. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org.
tuesday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson.$8/class, 7classes/$48, monthly unlimited/$75. The Red Shoes, 2303 Government St, Baton Rouge. 225-338-1170. TheRedShoes.org. Red Stick Famers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Sea-
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wednesday Morning Yoga – A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $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 The Blue Cross Blue Shield Chal-
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Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $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. Carver Fit Club – 5-6pm. Adults and teens, ages 14 and up, are invited to observe and/or participate in monthly exercise demonstrations and create customized circuit-training workouts with 1 Minute Workout for total body toning. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring towels, weights, and water bottle. With Allison Gianelloni. Free. Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St, Baton Rouge. 225-389-7450. 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. $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. With Wendy Herschman. $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 David Dragon and 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 assemble, receive hand-outs, and start walking at 6:30 pm following a path on map handout. Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. We will discuss goals, tracking, warm up, etc. With Yvonne Fuller. Free. Jones Creek Regional Library, 6222 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge. 225756-1180.
friday Morning Yoga - A Perfect Beginning – 8-9am. Wake up the body and invigorate your mind and spirit with morning yoga. With Tina Ufford, Dee Dee Poullard and Reba Robertson. $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 The 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, 2935 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge. YogaBatonRouge.com. Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market – 12-2pm. Made possible by The 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 Walking and Running Training Program – 7-8 am. Pew2PavementSM, is a faith-centered walking/ running training program. Participants get a personalized 8-week training plan and weekly group workouts with a certified running coach. Training helps beginners safely start a routine and assist experienced walkers/runners progress to a new goal. $90. For more information or register, visit Pew2Pavement.com or call 225-235-9489. 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.
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ACUPUNCTURE
ENERGY HEALING
ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS CENTER
JESSICA TREGRE, CNHP, LMT, CSH, OM
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can safely and effectively treat a wide range of health concerns. We practice a gentle style and will take the time to discuss your condition and answer your questions prior to beginning treatment. Call today to find out more.
Specializing in Transitional Integration, Reiki, Guided Meditation Therapy, Pranic Chakra Healing, Spiritual Counseling and Life Coaching. The deep healing that takes place with energy healing most often brings resolution and helps dissolve the patterns which hold you back from complete healing of situations, circumstances, traumas and negative experiences. See ad, page 21.
Stewart Sommers, Dipl OM LA Lic ACA.200015 Goodwood Village Shopping Center 711 Jefferson Hwy, Ste 8, Baton Rouge 225-925-1188
CHIROPRACTOR SID MOUK, DC
6509 Government St, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-924-6533 MoukHealing.com Dr. Mouk’s therapeutic approach is based upon providing an effective, comfortable method of correcting spinal problems. He accomplishes this through the exclusive use of gentle low-force chiropractic adjustments. His focus is on restoring and enhancing your body’s own innate healing ability through precise spinal alignment and moderate exercise.
DENTIST CYPRESS DENTAL, INC.
The Sanctuary: A Modern Holistic Wellness Spa 5557 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-278-9187 RenewHealingCenter.com
ESSENTIAL OILS DAYSTAR WAY, LLC
Jeannie Causey, LPN Young Living Independent Distributor #1265021 225-572-3376 YLwebsite.com/DaystarWay Healthy Living for people and animals through Young Living Essential Oils. Young Living Essential Oils respect the sensitive nature of all the steps involved to preserving the therapeutic integrity and quality of essential oils without using preservatives or additives. See ad, page 8.
HEALTH COACH
Kurt A. LeJuene, DDS 3138 McIlhenny Drive, Baton Rouge 225-248-8400
BETHANY FREEDMAN
Offering dental services including cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, minimally invasive dentistry, mercury safe environment, non-titanium implants, laser dentistry. We also offer treatment for complex conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, TMJ dysfunction, head, neck and facial pain. See ad, page 2.
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.
Zachary Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. Highquality, fresh, local produce as well as handmade crafts on a weekly basis. Zachary City Hall (side parking lot).
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NETTYE JOHNSON
Certified Health Coach and Running Coach 225-235-9489 NettyeJohnson.com Nettye@NettyeJohnson.com Nettye is a Christian educator, ACE Certified Health Coach and RRCA Certified Running coach who provides education, individualized programming and support in the areas of exercise, nutrition and lifestyle modification for a science based, faithempowered approach to health and fitness.
HEALTH FOOD STORE THE HEALTH NUT HUT
Offering a wide variety of diverse massage therapies including Swedish, Deep Ti s s u e , T h e r a p e u t i c , Reflexology and Sports Massage. Our specialty therapies include Hot Stone Therapy, Pre- and PostNatal massage, Couples massage, and 4-handed Vishnu massage. We have extras and add-ons to enhance any massage, unique combination services, chair massage, packages and adorning retail products. See ad, page 23.
BODYWORKS BY VICKIE
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 23.
LIFE COACH CAROLEE LAFFOON, MBA, PE 225-302-7828 Carolee.Laffoon@gmail.com EmpowerYourTransition.com
A Certified Heal Your Life® Coach and Mind-Body Skills Practitioner who supports people in transition to reduce stress, connect to their inner wisdom and create a life they love. Attend workshops or contact Carolee about one-on-one coaching to create more joy and fulfillment in your life. Dates for workshops can be found in the calendar section and on her website. See ad, page 22.
MASSAGE THERAPY BIOSSAGE, MASSAGE FOR LIFE 2162 Christian St, Baton Rouge 225-456-7577 Biossage4Life.com
Our mission is to help promote the body’s natural healing process MASSAGE FOR LIFE through massage therapy. Andrea Perry specializes in Lomi Lomi, Thai Bodywork and CranioSacral Therapy. Babette deBarros is the only Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) therapist in the area. Other specialties include Raindrop Therapy, Energy Balancing, Lymphedema, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy and Swedish Massage. See ad, page 2.
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NATURAL DETOX
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THE MASSAGE EMPORIUM
6509 Government St, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-927-3549 BodyworksBR.biz Detox and rejuvenate your body the natural way with ionic foot baths, a painless and effective way to dissolve toxic accumulations no matter where they are located in the body. Infrared Body Wraps help you lose weight and inches, diminish cellulite, tighten skin, relieve muscle pain, increase energy and metabolism and strengthen the immune system. See ad, page 9.
NATURAL HEALTH THE SANCTUARY
A Modern Holistic Wellness Spa 5557 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-278-9187 RenewHealingCenter.com A holistic lifestyle day spa, offering a wide range of services including homeopathic & Bach Flower Medicine Consults, Health and Wellness Consults, Iridology, Biofeedback Scans, Massage Therapy, Facials, Waxing, Body Treatments, Manicures, Pedicures, Spiritual Counseling, Life Coaching and Energy Healing. We also offer classes, ranging in topics including human wellness, health education, and spiritual awareness. See ad, page 21.
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 17.
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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR JESSICA PLAISANCE, ND, CNHP 225-308-9538 HealingNaturally@att.net HealingNaturallyBR.com
Providing natural health consults, prevention and lifestyle counseling, nutrition (including raw and livings foods), Iridology, biofeedback scans, nutritional supplements, therapeutic teas and aromatherapy. Imagine enjoying abundant energy, restful sleep, freedom from aches and pains, balanced moods and hormones, mental clarity and a strong sense of wellbeing. See ad, page 6.
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 32.
ORGANIC BAKERY ROOM FOR DESSERT
9618 Jefferson Hwy, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-293-9886 RoomForDessertBR.com Room For Dessert offers pastries and desserts, made daily, that are sugar, gluten and dairy free. We take pride in offering the highest quality ingredients in our freshly baked products. Call or stop by for custom orders. See ad, page 8.
PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH THE RED SHOES
2303 Government St, Baton Rouge 225-338-1170 TheRedShoes.org The Red Shoes is a nonprofit center offering opportunities for spiritual enrichment and personal growth through book and film studies, weekend retreats and workshops, as well as creative development through the art forms of collage, drawing, painting, writing and music. We offer movement classes including yoga and various dance disciplines. Classes are designed to broaden one’s understanding within a supportive community. See ad, page 17.
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Herman Bonnette, LMT, CR 8251 Summa Ave, Ste C, Baton Rouge 225-766-0260 At A Time” YourFootprints.com Herman’s mission is to de-stress LoUiSiAna one foot at a time. Reflexology can be a powerful antidote to stress, helping to reduce nervous tension by generating deep relaxation, allowing the body to rest and repair itself. He specializes in Reflexology, AcuKinesiology, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Massage Therapy. LA Lic #0596, Est #EE2582. See ad, page 6.
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SKIN & BEAUTY
DR. SAL’S ESSENTIALLY NATURAL LOTIONS
11616 Industriplex Blvd, Ste 14, Baton Rouge 225-337-2467 DrSalsLotions.com Dr. Sallye Mouk, a Naturopathic Physician, has an extensive background in Allopathic, Natural Medicine and Cosmetology. Dr. Sal’s products are pure and natural, made by hand with loving care. All products are 100 percent GMO free, and do not contain glycols, glycerines, parabens, artificial fragrance, phosphates or pesticides.
SOLAR
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GULF SOUTH SOLAR
CHRISTIAN STREET WELLNESS CENTER
4836 Revere Ave, Ste F, Baton Rouge 225-932-0035 GulfSouthSolar.com Celebrating our 11th y e a r i n s o l a r ! We distribute, design and install solar power systems for residential, nonprofit and commercial projects. Solar allows you to save money on your utility bills and have backup power during outages while protecting the environment. See ad, page 23.
THERMOGRAPHY
2162 Christian St, Baton Rouge 225-389-1261 ChristianStreetWellnessCenter.com Providing holistic wellness services that recognize the body, mind and spirit as an integrated whole. We offer natural health consultations, herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, Traditional Chinese Medicine, educational classes & partnerships with various practitioners. See ad, page 2.
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WELLNESS SPA
Karin Nielsen, ND, CCT 1528 Delplaza Dr, Ste B, Baton Rouge 225-229-6107 WellnessCentreBR.com
THE BODY RESORT
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.
14111 Airline Hwy, Ste 113, Baton Rouge 225-756-9000 BodyResortBatonRouge.com We s p e c i a l i z e i n integrating health, balance and well-being in the lives of our clients. From rejuvenating massages and organic facials to amazing body treatments, our services are designed to make you feel like your best again. Take relaxation to new heights by treating yourself to calming spa services.
GENUINELY SIMPLE
Laura Bellefontaine Laura.GenuinelySimple@gmail.com GenuinelySimple.com Genuinely Simple is a family owned and operated artisan manufacturing company located in Baton Rouge. Our Comfrey Cream products are carefully made by hand using organic ingredients to ensure the highest quality. The Comfrey Cream product line can be used for moisturizing, skin repair, sore muscles and wound care. See ad, page 8.
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Prevention Starts Here! Get Your Scan Today. Total Thermography integrates two sophisticated, state-of-the-
art technologies for the most accurate screening for your breast health. Total Thermography is a non-invasive screening that has no radiation, no compression and no pain. Call today to schedule your appointment: (225) 229-6107. 3 Bio Health Assessments 3 Total Thermography 3 Detox Footbaths 3 Far Infrared Sauna
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Don’t wait for an alarming symptom to tell you there is an abnormality. Total Thermography can often detect abnormalities 8-10 years before other screening methods.
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